Official / Local Name지사면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Imsil-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5788°N, 127.3539°E · 164 m
Overview
Situated in Imsil-gun, North Jeolla at 164 m elevation, Jisa-myeon (지사면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 지사면 (Jisa-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Imsil-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 164 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bongcheon Station (봉천역) (3.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wonbulgyo (원불교) (1.8 km) · Wŏnbulgyo (원불교) (1.9 km) · Gwangokseowon (관곡서원) (2.1 km) · Palsangjeong (팔상정) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yangchon (양촌) (0.5 km), Mokpyeong (목평) (0.8 km), Saenae (새내) (0.9 km), Geumpyeong (금평) (0.9 km), Anha (안하) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sŏngsu-myŏn (성수면) (5.1 km) · Osu-myeon (오수면) (6.0 km) · Deokgwa-myeon (덕과면) (6.1 km) · Bojeol-myeon (보절면) (6.7 km) · Sanseo-myeon (산서면) (7.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bongcheon Station (봉천역) (3.6 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 "지사면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wonbulgyo (원불교) (1.8 km) — Jisa-myeon (지사면)
- Wŏnbulgyo (원불교) (1.9 km) — Jisa-myeon (지사면)
- Gwangokseowon (관곡서원) (2.1 km) — Jisa-myeon (지사면)
- Palsangjeong (팔상정) (2.2 km) — Jisa-myeon (지사면)
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 Jisa-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Imsil-gun, 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 →