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Lotus in Full Bloom: Jeonju Deokjin Park

  Since it opened in 1938, Jeonju Deokjin Park has been loved by both locals and tourists. At the center…

Surviving the Summer Heat with ‘Stamina Boosters’ from Bujatjib and Seodobibap

  In Korea, the warmest period of the year that starts after the monsoon season is called ‘sambok deowi’. To…

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)…

JeonJu-City English Blog, July Foreigners’ Comments Event!

JEONJU-CITY ENGLISH BLOG, JULY FOREIGNERS’ COMMENTS EVENT! Jeonju is the most Korean city! Welcome to Jeonju-City Blog. This blog is…

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…

Going Out on a Date to Jeolla Gamyoung-gil Street

  ​Jeonju has several famous streets with ‘character’. Among them, Jeolla Gamyoung-gil is a street populated with unique venues that…

Following Roadside Trees Along the Jeonjuchun River

    What heralds the change of season in cities? Probably the roadside trees, especially when the grey of winter…

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…

The Closing Ceremony of the 20th Jeonju International Film Festival

  The 20th Jeonju International Film Festival was a huge success again. The record number of people visited Jeonju during…

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…

Travel Smart with Jeonbuk Tour Pass

  Have you heard of “Jeonbuk Tour Pass”? It’s the convenient all-access ticket to many attractions in Jeonju and Jeonbuk…