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Overview of South Jeolla Region (전라남도)
South Jeolla Region (전라남도) is located in the South Jeolla region of South Korea, with its prefectural capital at Muan. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Suncheonman Bay National Garden & Wetlands, Yeosu Night Sea & Odongdo, Boseong Green Tea Fields, Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest.
RegionSouth Jeolla
Capital cityMuan
Cities & municipalities48
Primary transport hubMuan Central Station (KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail)
How to get to South Jeolla Region
KTX to Yeosu Expo, Suncheon and Mokpo stations. Use our KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in South Jeolla
When visiting cities across South Jeolla, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Yeosu Gejang (marinated crab)
- Boseong green tea dishes
- Suncheon cockle bibimbap (Kkomak)
- Damyang tteokgalbi & bamboo rice
Best time to visit South Jeolla
Best time to visit South Jeolla: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
All 48 cities & municipalities in South Jeolla Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suncheon-si 순천 | Administrative City / District | 276,375 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeosu-si 여수 | Administrative City / District | 268,823 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Mokpo-si 목포 | Administrative City / District | 210,806 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gwangyang-si 광양 | Administrative City / District | 138,012 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Naju-si 나주 | Administrative City / District | 116,891 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Haenam-gun 해남 | Administrative City / District | 87,956 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Goheung-gun 고흥 | Administrative City / District | 84,023 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hwasun-gun 화순 | Administrative City / District | 78,610 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Muan-gun 무안 | Administrative City / District | 75,718 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeonggwang-gun 영광 | Administrative City / District | 72,780 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongam-gun 영암 | Administrative City / District | 65,268 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Boseong-gun 보성 | Administrative City / District | 61,329 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jangseong-gun 장성 | Administrative City / District | 55,986 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jangheung-gun 장흥 | Administrative City / District | 53,392 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sinan-gun 신안 | Administrative City / District | 53,150 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Damyang-gun 담양 | Administrative City / District | 51,420 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gangjin-gun 강진 | Administrative City / District | 49,254 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Wando-gun 완도 | Administrative City / District | 45,837 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hampyeong-gun 함평 | Administrative City / District | 45,232 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jindo-gun 진도 | Administrative City / District | 42,229 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gokseong-gun 곡성군 | Administrative City / District | 37,080 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gurye-gun 구례 | Administrative City / District | 30,000 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jungma-dong 중마동 | Administrative City / District | 154,266 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Muan-eup 무안읍 | Administrative City / District | 92,009 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gwangyang-eup 광양읍 | Administrative City / District | 89,281 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hwasun-eup 화순읍 | Administrative City / District | 59,914 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Amtae-myeon 암태면 | Administrative City / District | 53,150 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeonggwang-eup 영광읍 | Administrative City / District | 51,688 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongam-eup 영암읍 | Administrative City / District | 51,573 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Damyang-eup 담양읍 | Administrative City / District | 44,800 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jangseong-eup 장성읍 | Administrative City / District | 42,129 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Boseong-eup 보성읍 | Administrative City / District | 37,164 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jangheung-eup 장흥읍 | Administrative City / District | 34,544 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Haenam-eup 해남읍 | Administrative City / District | 23,928 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beolgyo-eup 벌교읍 | Administrative City / District | 19,842 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Maryang-myeon 마량면 | Administrative City / District | 2,202 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Anjwa-myeon 안좌면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Anpung-dong 안풍동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Anyang-myeon 안양면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Baeksu-eup 백수읍 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bannam-myeon 반남면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beopseong-myeon 법성면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bigeum-myeon 비금면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bogil-myeon 보길면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bonggang-myeon 봉강면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bonghwang-myeon 봉황면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongnae-myeon 복내면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongnae-myeon 봉래면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |