Official / Local Name회현면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gunsan)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9071°N, 126.7586°E · 13 m
Overview
Situated in Gunsan, North Jeolla at 13 m elevation, Hoehyeon-myeon (회현면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 회현면 (Hoehyeon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gunsan |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 13 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Taeya Station (6.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Manghae-sa (6.5 km) · Mijang-gyo (6.6 km) · Ilgwangsa (일광사) (12.0 km) · Songjŏng-gyo (7.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Okhŭng (1.0 km), P’ungch’on (1.3 km), Haktangsam-ni (1.3 km), Oksam (2.0 km), Wŏrhasan (2.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Oksan-myeon (옥산면) (3.7 km) · Gunsan (군산) (4.8 km) · Gaejeong-myeon (개정면) (6.1 km) · Okgu-eup (옥구읍) (6.3 km) · Jinbong-myeon (진봉면) (6.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Taeya Station (6.1 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "회현면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Manghae-sa (6.5 km) — Hoehyeon-myeon (회현면)
- Mijang-gyo (6.6 km) — Hoehyeon-myeon (회현면)
- Ilgwangsa (일광사) (12.0 km) — Hoehyeon-myeon (회현면)
- Songjŏng-gyo (7.9 km) — Hoehyeon-myeon (회현면)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from North Jeolla.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Hoehyeon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gunsan, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →