Category Archives: JEONJU CULTURE

Only in Jeonju: Gamaek (Corner Store Beer)

Tired of the everyday routine and stuffy weather? Here’s a good solution: cold beer. Jeonju boasts its unique beer culture…

Travel Back in Time at the “Memory Museum”

Even in summer, the streets of Jeonju Hanok Village are crowded from day till night. However, Dongmun Street, next to…

Traditional Yunhee Parade in Jeonju Hanok Village

For the weekends, the streets of Jeonju Hanok Village are for pedestrians only. This enabled the traditional Korean plays and…

Explore Jeonjuchun River at Jeonju Ecomuseum

The weather these days has been pleasant for taking a stroll along the Jeonjuchun River that runs next to the…

Jeonju Digital Independent Cinema

As a city famous for its cultural heritage, Jeonju has more than the Hanok Village. The city hosts the annual…

Chronicle of Jeonju Hanok Village

Around ten million people visit Jeonju Hanok Village, also known as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Korea,…

Witness the Future of Cities in Jeonju

What makes the world-famous cities such as London, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, and others so attractive is their own uniqueness. As…

Guided Tour to the Gyeonggijeon Palace

The Gyeonggijeon Palace takes up about 1/5 of the vast Jeonju Hanok Village. Gyeonggijeon is the shrine of Taejo, the…

The Ingenious Bus Stops of Jeonju

Can you think of a place most frequented by people all day? At the bus stops, people not only wait…

In 113 Years, the Vatican Document Delivered to Pope is Reborn Through Jeonju Hanji Paper

In November 9th, Kim Seung-Su, the mayor of Jeonju, and Kim Hye-Bong, the Chair of World Religious Peace Committee, visited…

Wear Hanbok and Receive Discounts in Jeonju Hanok Village!

Walking around in Hanbok (traditional Korean costume) is very popular among those visiting the Jeonju Hanok Village. You’ll see people…

Korean traditional culture, Daeboreum (January Full Moon) Festival in Jeonju

The first full moon of the year rises in Daeboreum or January 15th of the Lunar calendar. Throughout Korean history,…