Official / Local Name우아동1가
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (North Jeolla)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8375°N, 127.1773°E · 91 m
Overview
Situated in North Jeolla, North Jeolla at 91 m elevation, Uadong Il-ga (우아동1가, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 우아동1가 (Uadong Il-ga) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · North Jeolla |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 91 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ajung Station (아중역) (0.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Geungnagam (극락암) (1.0 km) · Jungsang-gongwon (중상공원) (1.0 km) · Boseoksa (보석사) (2.6 km) · Seongbulsa (성불사) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Baekjadong (백자동) (0.6 km), Haengchiri (행치리) (0.6 km), Beopsadong (원금상) (0.8 km), Geumha (금하) (0.8 km), Sugokdong (수곡동) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeonju-si (전주) (2.5 km) · Deokjin-gu (Deokjin-gu) (6.2 km) · Yongjin-myŏn (용진면) (6.2 km) · Soyang-myŏn (소양면) (6.7 km) · Wansan-gu (Wansan-gu) (7.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ajung Station (아중역) (0.9 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 "우아동1가" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Geungnagam (극락암) (1.0 km) — Uadong Il-ga (우아동1가)
- Jungsang-gongwon (중상공원) (1.0 km) — Uadong Il-ga (우아동1가)
- Boseoksa (보석사) (2.6 km) — Uadong Il-ga (우아동1가)
- Seongbulsa (성불사) (2.7 km) — Uadong Il-ga (우아동1가)
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 Uadong Il-ga (pop. 12,000) in North Jeolla, 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 →