Official / Local Name무풍면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Muju-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9247°N, 127.8524°E · 702 m
Overview
Set at 702 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Muju-gun (North Jeolla), Mupung-myeon (무풍면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 무풍면 (Mupung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Muju-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 702 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (27.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Manbok-sa (만복사) (1.9 km) · Mangdŏk-san (망덕산) (0.7 km) · Taedŏk-san (대덕산) (2.8 km) · Koemong-nyŏng (괴목령) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Osan (오산) (0.8 km), Puksu-dong (북수동) (1.3 km), Kalma (갈마) (1.5 km), Panggok (방곡) (1.5 km), Tŏkchi-ri (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seolcheon-myeon (설천면) (7.3 km) · Koje-myŏn (고제면) (8.5 km) · Daedeok-myeon (대덕면) (8.6 km) · Buhang-myeon (부항면) (11.8 km) · Ungyang-myŏn (웅양면) (12.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (27.9 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 "무풍면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Manbok-sa (만복사) (1.9 km) — Mupung-myeon (무풍면)
- Mangdŏk-san (망덕산) (0.7 km) — Mupung-myeon (무풍면)
- Taedŏk-san (대덕산) (2.8 km) — Mupung-myeon (무풍면)
- Koemong-nyŏng (괴목령) (3.5 km) — Mupung-myeon (무풍면)
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 Mupung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Muju-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 →