Jeonju, South Korea

Jeonju Gaeksa, formerly the provincial government office complex


Jeonju is a city in the south-central part of South Korea. It is the provincial capital of North Jeolla Province. The citycovers 206.22 sq km (79.6 sq mi) and has a population of 650,000 (2011 estimate).

Jeonju South Gate


The modern city of Jeonju was only founded in 1949, although the history of Jeonju goes back to the 10th century, when it was the capital of the Hubaekje Kingdom, one of the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), it was also regarded as the spiritual capital.

Jeonju is today a local tourist destination. The local dish of the city is bibimbap. The Jeonju International Film Festival is also staged here annually, drawing some 50,000 visitors.

Makguksu cold buckwheat noodle, Chuncheon speciality

Visiting Jeonju

You can reach Jeonju by taking the KTX (Korea Train Express) high-speed train to Iksan. From there, take a bus or taxi to reach Jeonju. Alternatively take a bus direct from Seoul. The journey will take slightly under three hours.

Places of Interest in Jeonju

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