Official / Local Name죽곡면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gokseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1587°N, 127.3387°E · 49 m
Overview
Situated in Gokseong-gun, South Jeolla at 49 m elevation, Jukgok-myeon (죽곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 죽곡면 (Jukgok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gokseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 49 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Aprok Station (압록역) (5.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | T’aean-sa (5.4 km) · Ch’ŏndŏk-san (2.8 km) · Hwajang-san (3.6 km) · Sam-san (6.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | T’aep’yŏng-ni (2.1 km), Tonggye-ri (2.2 km), Tonggye (2.7 km), Tŏgyang (3.4 km), Yongjŏng (3.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Moksadong-myeon (목사동면) (6.9 km) · Ogok-myeon (오곡면) (8.2 km) · Seokgok-myeon (석곡면) (9.2 km) · Gokseong-gun (곡성군) (9.3 km) · Woldeung-myeon (월등면) (10.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Aprok Station (압록역) (5.4 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "죽곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- T’aean-sa (5.4 km) — Jukgok-myeon (죽곡면)
- Ch’ŏndŏk-san (2.8 km) — Jukgok-myeon (죽곡면)
- Hwajang-san (3.6 km) — Jukgok-myeon (죽곡면)
- Sam-san (6.6 km) — Jukgok-myeon (죽곡면)
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 South 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 Jukgok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gokseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →