Tag: korean

2022 Jeonju Gimjang (Kimchi-Making) Culture Festival with Local Agricultural Products

Traditionally, in the beginning of winter, Koreans have made kimchi for the whole year’s consumption. This event is called ‘gimjang’…

Jeonju Nambu Night Market Returns After Three Years

The night market at Jeonju Nambu Market has returned after three years. I visited as soon as it reopened! Jeonju…

Slow Autumn Walk in Jaman Mural Village

Next to Jeonju Hanok Village is a colorful neighborhood called Jaman Mural Village. Today, I’ll take a walk in this…

Jeonju Hyanggyo (Confucian School) Covered in Yellow Gingko Leaves

Located in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju Hyanggyo (Confucian School) is famous for the magnificent giant gingko trees. Every autumn, the…

The World-Renowned Jeonju Bibimbap

  Jeonju bibimbap is probably the most renowned and loved dish from Jeonju. If you plan to spend your holiday…

Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Gyeonggijeon Shrine

  At Jeonju Hanok Village, you might come across people in Joseon Dynasty costume marching the street with some traditional…

The Past and the Present Coexist in the Old Town of Jeonju: a Historic Walk Along the Gates of the Jeonju Fortress

During the Joseon Dynasty, Jeonju used to be the biggest city and the capital of the whole southwestern region (current…

Jeonju Korean Traditional Wine Museum(Jeonju Traditional Alcoholic Drink Museum) visited by BTS

  A few years ago j-hope and SUGA of BTS made a home-brew liquor while visiting Jeonju. In the past,…

The Young Entrepreneurs of Jeonju Nambu Market Chungnyun (Youth) Mall

I spent half a day at the Jeonju Nambu Market. It was a fun time visiting interesting venues at one…

The View Overlooking Jeonju from the Donggosa Temple and Chimyungjasan Mountain

Chimyungjasjan is the mountain where you can view Jeonju from above. Today I’ll introduce the beautiful view of Chimyungjasan and…

Vegan Restaurants in the Old Town of Jeonju: POOL and Jinmi Banjeom

South Korea has not been known as a particularly vegan-friendly country. However, many South Korean dishes are plant-based. Also, the…

Make the Famous Kimchi in Jeonju Hanok Village

Koreans eat kimchi in every meal. Kimchi is the traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables. If you…