Official / Local Name오수면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Imsil-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5283°N, 127.3303°E · 117 m
Overview
Situated in Imsil-gun, North Jeolla at 117 m elevation, Osu-myeon (오수면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 오수면 (Osu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Imsil-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 117 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Osu Station (오수역) (1.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Haeworam (해월암) (1.2 km) · Samgyegangsagyemun (삼계강사계문) (2.8 km) · Osu-uigyeon Gongwon (의견공원) (1.9 km) · Gurojeong (구로정) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sijang (시장) (0.7 km), Yongjeong (용정) (0.8 km), Gwanwol (관월) (0.8 km), Namsinchon (남신촌) (0.9 km), Saksil (삭실) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Deokgwa-myeon (덕과면) (3.2 km) · Jisa-myeon (지사면) (6.0 km) · Samae-myeon (사매면) (6.1 km) · Bojeol-myeon (보절면) (6.6 km) · Samgye-myeon (삼계면) (6.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Osu Station (오수역) (1.9 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 "오수면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Haeworam (해월암) (1.2 km) — Osu-myeon (오수면)
- Samgyegangsagyemun (삼계강사계문) (2.8 km) — Osu-myeon (오수면)
- Osu-uigyeon Gongwon (의견공원) (1.9 km) — Osu-myeon (오수면)
- Gurojeong (구로정) (3.6 km) — Osu-myeon (오수면)
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 Osu-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 →