Category Archives: JEONJU CULTURE

Two Hanji Souvenirs from Jeonju: Handream and Jisum Gallery

Do you know that hanji (Korean traditional homemade mulberry paper) is speciality from Jeonju? Hanji was used even during the…

Jeonju Citizens’ Archive: From Personal Memory to Collective History

Jeonju Citizens’ Archive opened last December 10th. The archive is home to various records of the citizens’ everyday life. The…

Jeonju Future Heritage Teahouses: Haengwon and Bisabeolchosa

Last year, the city of Jeonju designated 38 modern historic sites of as “Jeonju Future Heritage”. They are the artifacts…

Craftwork Studios Inside the Korea Traditional Culture Center

  Visitors to Jeonju can participate in more traditional experiences outside the Hanok Village. For example, try the nearby Korea…

Walking Jeonju Hanok Village in the 19th Century Outfit

Walking Jeonju Hanok Village in colorful hanbok (Korean traditional costume) has been very popular. But thanks to the ‘newtro’ (new+retro)…

Experience the Post-Korean War Era at Jeonju Nanjang

  How do you feel like travelling back in time to the post-Korean War era of Jeonju? Aren’t you curious…

Seohakdong Art Village: Urban Regeneration Through Art

The rising star in Jeonju’s art and culure scene is ‘Seohakdong Art Village (Seohakdong Yesulchon)’. The village is not only…

The Other Side of Jeonju: Jazz Pub ROY, Underground Club SCRAMBLE Jeonju, Café Acre

What images come to your mind when you come across the word “Jeonju”? The gourmet city? The city of traditional…

Walk Down the Memory Lane at the Memory Museum

Even after the closing of this year’s Jeonju International Film Festival, the festive people continue to crowd the streets of…

Retro Cafés in Jeonju: Saekjang Jungmiso and Samyang Dabang

    The reason why retro things continue to be popular is that they allow you to indulge in your…

Broaden Your Musical Horizon at Jeonju Sori Culture Center

It’s not difficult to hear someone singing pansori (Korean traditional long solo epic song) while walking down the streets of…

Experience Hanjicraft in Jeonju Hanok Village

    The winter is coming to an end. Days are getting longer and the temperature is rising. It’s time…