Tag: korea

Gomulja Alleyway, Where the Old and Young Coexist

On the opposite side of Nambu Market is an old and narrow yet still sunny alleyway. This is ‘Gomulja Golmok…

Walking around Seohakdong Artists’ Village

  Only a decade ago, the district of Seohakdong used to be an unpopular neighbourhood of unkempt alleyways and dilapidated…

Value-For-Money Kongnamul Gukbap Venues in Jeonju

​Jeonju is famous for kongnamul gukbap (bean sprouts and rice soup). There are nationwide famous venues specializing in this local…

Reminiscing Childhood at Jaman Mural Village

Jaman Mural Village is as popular as the next door Jeonju Hanok Village. Started as a shantytown for the refugees…

From Public Bath and Church to Café: Kirintowol and Manoah

Jeonju is also known for a wide range of unique cafés. It’s very easy to find the convenient franchise cafés…

JEONJU-CITY ENGLISH BLOG, OCTOBER-NOVEMBER FOREIGNERS’ COMMENTS EVENT WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the Jeonju-City english blog foreigners’ comments event. Congratulations to the winners,…

Jeonju Omogaritang (spicy fish stew)

  Have you heard of Omogaritang? ‘Omogari’ is the local dialect for ‘ttukbaegi’ (coated earthenware vessel for both cooking and…

“Tasty Guys” Jeonju Tour: Blood Sausage, Carrot Seaweed Wrap, Spicy Pork Rib Stew

Do you like mukbang (eating show)? My favorite mukbang is “Tasty Guys” featuring Kim Jun-hyun, Yoo Min-sang, Kim Min Kyung,…

Instagrammable Jeonju Hyanggyo (Confucian School) at Autumn

The end of this year’s autumn is near. But there’s still time to take instagrammable photos at Jeonju Hanok Village….

Smarter Way to Travel Jeonju Hanok Village: Jeonbuk Tour Pass

Jeonju Hanok Village is the center of tourism in Jeonju. You can participate in a variety of activities, such as…

Genuine Local Dish: Jeonju Mulgalbi (pork ribs and vegetables in spicy broth)

​When the temperature goes down, we long for something spicy and warm. There’s the local cuisine just right for such…

Jeonju Bibimbap Festival 2019

Jeonju is known as the gourmet city of Korean traditional dishes. Among them, bibimbap (assorted vegetables and meat over boiled…