Official / Local Name서호면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeongam-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7693°N, 126.5745°E · 34 m
Overview
Situated in Yeongam-gun, South Jeolla at 34 m elevation, Seoho-myeon (서호면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 서호면 (Seoho-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeongam-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 34 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Illo Station (일로역) (12.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gwanbong (관봉) (1.0 km) · Param-jae (바람재) (2.5 km) · Sangeunjeoksan (상은적산) (2.5 km) · Wanginbaksayujeokji (왕인박사유적지) (5.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Suyang (수양) (0.6 km), Ssangp’ung-ni (0.7 km), Yeongpung (영풍) (0.8 km), Ssangpung-ri (쌍풍리) (0.9 km), Wolpyeong (월평) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Haksan-myeon (학산면) (5.0 km) · Gunseo-myeon (군서면) (5.6 km) · Yeongam-gun (영암) (5.7 km) · Miam-myeon (미암면) (8.0 km) · Illo-eup (일로읍) (9.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Illo Station (일로역) (12.5 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 "서호면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gwanbong (관봉) (1.0 km) — Seoho-myeon (서호면)
- Param-jae (바람재) (2.5 km) — Seoho-myeon (서호면)
- Sangeunjeoksan (상은적산) (2.5 km) — Seoho-myeon (서호면)
- Wanginbaksayujeokji (왕인박사유적지) (5.4 km) — Seoho-myeon (서호면)
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 Seoho-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongam-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 →