Official / Local Name이평면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6639°N, 126.8286°E · 5 m
Overview
Situated in Jeongeup-si, North Jeolla at 5 m elevation, Ipyeong-myeon (이평면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 이평면 (Ipyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 5 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chogang Station (초강역) (5.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jeonbongjun-seonsaeng Gotaekji (전봉준선생고택지) (1.5 km) · Baegunam-seokburipsang (백운암석불입상) (2.6 km) · Manseokboteo (만석보터) (3.5 km) · Changdonggyo (창동교) (0.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jiji (지지) (0.4 km), Pyeongnyeong-ri (평령리) (0.5 km), Pyeongnyeong (평령) (0.6 km), Mureung (무릉) (0.7 km), Seokji (석지) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Deokcheon-myeon (덕천면) (4.1 km) · Baeksan-myeon (백산면) (5.1 km) · Sintaein-eup (신태인읍) (5.4 km) · Jeongu-myeon (정우면) (5.6 km) · Mangje-dong (망제동) (5.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chogang Station (초강역) (5.1 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 "이평면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jeonbongjun-seonsaeng Gotaekji (전봉준선생고택지) (1.5 km) — Ipyeong-myeon (이평면)
- Baegunam-seokburipsang (백운암석불입상) (2.6 km) — Ipyeong-myeon (이평면)
- Manseokboteo (만석보터) (3.5 km) — Ipyeong-myeon (이평면)
- Changdonggyo (창동교) (0.9 km) — Ipyeong-myeon (이평면)
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 Ipyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-si, 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 →