Official / Local Name영원면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6484°N, 126.7663°E · 7 m
Overview
Situated in Jeongeup-si, North Jeolla at 7 m elevation, Yeongwon-myeon (영원면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 영원면 (Yeongwon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 7 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chogang Station (초강역) (10.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seonghwangsanseong (성황산성) (2.7 km) · Yongheung-ri Seokburipsang (용흥리석불입상) (2.8 km) · Baekjeonggi-uisa Ginyeomgwan (백정기의사기념관) (1.6 km) · Baegunam-seokburipsang (백운암석불입상) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bukpung (북풍) (0.6 km), Nampung (남풍) (0.7 km), Hyomun (효문) (0.7 km), Huji-ri (후지리) (0.7 km), Pungyang (풍양) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gobu-myeon (고부면) (5.1 km) · Jusan-myeon (주산면) (5.5 km) · Ipyeong-myeon (이평면) (5.9 km) · Deokcheon-myeon (덕천면) (6.0 km) · Baeksan-myeon (백산면) (6.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chogang Station (초강역) (10.1 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 "영원면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seonghwangsanseong (성황산성) (2.7 km) — Yeongwon-myeon (영원면)
- Yongheung-ri Seokburipsang (용흥리석불입상) (2.8 km) — Yeongwon-myeon (영원면)
- Baekjeonggi-uisa Ginyeomgwan (백정기의사기념관) (1.6 km) — Yeongwon-myeon (영원면)
- Baegunam-seokburipsang (백운암석불입상) (3.6 km) — Yeongwon-myeon (영원면)
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 Yeongwon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-si, 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 →