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Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk

Gochang-gun is one of 15 cities, counties and districts in Jeonbuk. It has 14 neighborhoods (1 eup · 13 myeon) and 49,996 registered residents (September 2026). The most populous neighborhood is Gochang-eup with 20,529.

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Landmark stamp: Gochang Dolmen Site

Dotted across rolling hillsides in Gochang, this prehistoric megalithic graveyard displays an exceptional concentration of diverse capstones and burial chambers from ancient times.

History: Ancient Bronze Age leaders were buried beneath these colossal stones, which were transported and crafted into diverse megalithic styles.
What to see: Walking across the rolling hillside reveals an impressive landscape of countless capstone and table-style megalithic stone monuments.
Visitor tip: Boarding the open-air tour train makes exploring the vast expanse of distributed stone clusters both relaxing and effortless.

Food, festivals and stories of Gochang-gun

Local food: Gochang is famous for grilled freshwater eel known as pungcheon jangeo paired with sweet and rich black raspberry wine.
Did you know?: Gochang boasts remarkable prehistoric megalithic dolmens alongside the well-preserved Joseon stone fortress known as Gochang Eupseong.
Festivals: Every spring, the Gochang Green Barley Field Festival blankets the expansive rolling hills of Hakwon Farm in vibrant emerald greens.
On screen: The iconic white buckwheat flower scenes from the popular fantasy romance drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God were filmed at Gochang Hakwon Farm.

Neighborhoods of Gochang-gun (14)

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Gochang-eup고창읍eup · 20,529 residents

Story: A legend says that walking around the fortress walls three times while balancing a stone on your head brings health and longevity.
Photo spot: The lush bamboo grove path inside Gochang-eupseong Fortress creates an enchanting atmosphere where visitors capture truly picturesque photos.
Fun fact: The historic birthplace of pansori master Shin Jae-hyo and a dedicated pansori museum stand gracefully beneath the fortress walls.

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Gosu-myeon고수면myeon · 2,204 residents

Photo spot: The centuries-old baby maple forest along the entrance path to Munsusa Temple creates breathtaking views during autumn.
Story: Legend says that Master Jajang founded Munsusa Temple after encountering the Bodhisattva of Wisdom at Mount Wutai in Tang China.

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Asan-myeon아산면myeon · 2,366 residents

Story: Legend tells that King Jinheung of Silla renounced his royal throne and meditated inside a rock cave here to build temples.
Food: Grilled freshwater eel caught where the Incheongang River meets the sea near Seonunsan Mountain is a celebrated local delicacy.
Photo spot: The ancient camellia grove behind Daeungbojeon Hall of Seonunsa Temple bursts into brilliant red blossoms every spring.

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Mujang-myeon무장면myeon · 2,590 residents

Story: General Jeon Bong-jun and Son Hwa-jung raised the righteous peasant uprising here by announcing a historic proclamation during the Donghak Revolution.
Fun fact: Mujangeupseong Fortress and its serene pond have been gracefully restored, preserving defenses originally built with stone and earth against invaders.

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Gongeum-myeon공음면myeon · 2,171 residents

Photo spot: The wide fields of Hagwon Farm draw numerous photographers with sweeping waves of green barley in spring and buckwheat blossoms in autumn.
Fun fact: Scenic walking paths stretch endlessly across gently rolling hills, inviting travelers to stroll peacefully among vast agricultural fields.

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Sangha-myeon상하면myeon · 2,148 residents

Photo spot: Gusipo Beach offers breathtaking views with its wide sandy shores and dramatic red sunsets descending into the West Sea.
Food: Visitors enjoy tasting fresh artisan cheese and baking bread made with organic local milk at the countryside theme farm.

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Haeri-myeon해리면myeon · 2,403 residents

Fun fact: A closed elementary school has been transformed into Haeri Book Village, offering book-filled wooden rooms and creative publishing workshops.
Photo spot: Dongho Beach impresses travelers with its gentle sandy shore surrounded by a dense, centuries-old windbreak pine forest.

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Seongsong-myeon성송면myeon · 1,617 residents

Name: The name was created in nineteen fourteen by combining characters from the former local areas of Seongsan-myeon and Songam-myeon.
Food: Sweet potatoes cultivated in mineral-rich red clay soil under generous sunshine are famous for their tender texture and natural sweetness.

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Daesan-myeon대산면myeon · 2,788 residents

Fun fact: Prehistoric dolmens from the Bronze Age remain scattered across open village fields around Jisan-ri and Sanggeum-ri.
Food: Crisp watermelons flourish across the fertile red clay fields, absorbing plenty of sunshine to develop rich natural sweetness.

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Simwon-myeon심원면myeon · 2,215 residents

Photo spot: When the tide recedes, the vast Mandol mudflats glow enchanting shades of amber under the setting sun.
Food: Plump Manila clams are harvested abundantly from the clean coastal mudflats recognized as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
Story: Local lore explains that the name Simwon originated from early coastal settlements situated in a serene, deep inlet valley.

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Heungdeok-myeon흥덕면myeon · 2,803 residents

Fun fact: Serving as the administrative center of historic Heungdeok-hyeon, the town preserves its traditional local government office building called Dongheon.
Story: Historic ginkgo trees standing in the courtyard of Heungdeok Hyanggyo silently witnessed the dedication of Confucian scholars over centuries.

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Seongnae-myeon성내면myeon · 1,734 residents

Name: The area received the name Seongnae because its earliest settlements were situated securely inside protective ancient earthen fortress walls.
Food: Watermelons cultivated in mineral-rich red clay with clean underground spring water offer an exceptionally sweet and refreshing taste.

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Sillim-myeon신림면myeon · 1,981 residents

Name: The town was named Sillim to reflect the scenic landscape of newly flourishing forest groves along the foothills.
Photo spot: The pristine waters of Sillim Reservoir reflecting the dramatic ridges of Bangjangsan Mountain create an exceptionally peaceful setting.

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Buan-myeon부안면myeon · 2,447 residents

Story: Celebrated poet Seo Jeong-ju drew inspiration from folk tales heard throughout the Jilmaejae valley to craft timeless Korean poetry.
Food: Deep purple Korean black raspberries grown under sea breezes and warm sunshine are celebrated for their sweet, invigorating fragrance.

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Local notes were drafted with the help of AI from public information. Population: Ministry of the Interior and Safety resident registration, September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.