Tag: Korean traditional culture

Gamaek or Corner Store Beer, the Beer Culture of Jeonju

  Jeonju has a peculiar beer culture called “Jeonju gamaek”. The word “gamaek” is a combination of two words: store…

Locals’ Favorite Woojoktang (Korean Beef Soup) Restaurants

Jeonju is the capital of Korean traditional food. Most visitors go after bibimbap, kongnamul gukbap (bean sprouts soup with rice),…

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…

JEONJU-CITY ENGLISH BLOG, JULY 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-CITY ENGLISH BLOG, August – September FOREIGNERS’ COMMENTS EVENT!

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

A Day In Jeonju With Only 10,000 Won

  These days, eating out at a restaurant or watching a movie at a ‘multiplex’ theater easily costs more than…

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)…

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…