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Jeonju
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Specific city
Korean transcription(s)
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 • Revised RomanizationJeonju-si
 • McCune–ReischauerChŏnju-si
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Location in South Korea
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CountryFile:Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea
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Administrative divisions2 Gu, 40 dong
Government
 • TypeCity government
 • MayorWoo Beom-ki (Democratic)
 • CouncilJeonju City Council
Area
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Population
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Time zoneUTC+9
ZIP codes
560011-561870
Area Code+82-63-2xx
WebsiteOfficial website

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Jeonju (Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "IPA"., lit.Template:Thinsp'Perfect region')[a] is the capital and largest city of the state of Jeonbuk, South Korea. It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju (Wanju County has many residents who work in Jeonju). It is an important tourist center famous for South Korean cuisine, historic buildings, sports activities, and innovative festivals.

In May 2012, Jeonju was chosen as a Creative City for Gastronomy as part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. This honor recognizes the city's traditional home cooking handed down over thousands of years, its active public and private food research, a system of nurturing talented chefs, and its hosting of distinctive food festivals.[2]

Jeonju is a city with over 1,300 years of history and culture. The city has produced many scholars and has a developed publishing industry.[3]

Cityscape

Geography and administrative divisions

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Jeonju City Hall

Jeonju is primarily situated in a basin surrounded by mountains such as Moryongsan to the north and Namgosan to the south, with the Jeonjucheon River flowing through the center of the city as a major ecological axis.

Administrative divisions

Jeonju is divided into two wards, Deokjin District and Wansan District that, in turn, are divided into approximately 40 neighborhoods.

Climate

Jeonju has a cooler version of a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cwa), with winter being warm enough to avoid being classified as an humid continental (Dwa) if the 0 °C isotherm is used.

Jeonju, like all of Korea, has four distinct seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter). The winters can have a mix of days that are cool to days that are quite cold. The colder days are often influenced by a high pressure front that brings cold air from Siberia.

In the summer, the humidity of Southeast Asia comes over the Korean peninsula from June through September. Temperatures in spring (late April and through May) and fall (after September 25 and through October) are often in the mid-20s°C and with low humidity.

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Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
195083,000—    
1955123,000+48.2%
1960182,000+48.0%
1965213,000+17.0%
1970255,000+19.7%
1975308,000+20.8%
1980363,000+17.9%
1985431,000+18.7%
1990511,000+18.6%
1995561,000+9.8%
2000612,000+9.1%
2005623,000+1.8%
2010648,000+4.0%
2015658,000+1.5%
2020663,000+0.8%

History

Samguk (1C BC–7C AD)

The Baekje kingdom was located in southwestern Korea which included the area Jeonju is now located. It is believed that Jeonju was founded as a market town within Baekje around 57 BC.[7]

Jeonju (along with Baekje in general) was conquered by the kingdom of Silla in 660 AD. It soon became part of the Silla kingdom and in 685, Jeonju became one of the nine chu (a provincial capital of the kingdom). From 889 and onward, peasant revolts (caused from over taxation) became widespread throughout the kingdom and it also spread to Jeonju where it became the headquarters of one of the most powerful rebel leaders of the time, Gyeon Hwon. In 892 (or 900), Gyeon Hwon renamed the city Wansan and established it as the capital of the Later Baekje kingdom. From Wansan, Gyeon Hwon campaigned against Silla which climaxed with the destruction of Geumseong (the capital of the Silla kingdom) and the assassination of King Gyeongae in 927. With the decline of Silla, Gyeon Hwon and Wang Geon (of the Goryeo kingdom) waged battle for control of the peninsula. However, Wang Geon and his forces invaded Later Baekje in 934 and Jeonju surrendered to him in 935.[7]

Goryeo (918–1392)

Under Goryeo rule, Jeonju reverted to being a provincial capital and enjoyed relative stability and economic growth. However, in 1182, the city was taken by peasant rebels with the aid of governmental troops stationed there who resented being forced to do heavy labor along slaves. The rebellion was soon suppressed forty days after it began.[7]

Joseon (1392–1897)

The Joseon defeated Goryeo and founded a new dynasty in 1392 and took all their possessions including Jeonju. The Joseon considered Jeonju their ancestral home (an ancestor of Yi Seonggye of Joseon may have fled Jeonju after the 1182 peasant revolt). During the Joseon period, Jeonju became the capital of a reorganized Jeolla (one of the eight provinces of the Joseon). In 1413, Jeonju (along with three other cities) was given the honor of safekeeping copies of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty which still survives extant in the former Confucian academy in Jeonju.[7]

The town was occupied by the Donghak Peasant Revolution in 1894.[8] Jeonju was occupied by the Japanese beginning from 1910 to 1945, and was renamed to Zenshū during the period. The ancient walls of the old city were destroyed by the Japanese authorities with the gate Pungnammun (Script error: No such module "Lang".) being the only remnant left today. Jeonju's population grew between 1925 and 1949 when it reached 100,000 inhabitants.[7] Jeonju was given metropolitan status in 1935, and the city was founded in 1949. During the Division of Korea, Jeonju was not in the immediate frontline of the war but by the armistice signing in July 1953, Jeonju (along with many other cities) suffered bombardment and the loss of many male residents who fought during the war.[7]

Today

Jeonju was given its modern boundaries and government system in 1963. It has since then industrialized rapidly.[7] Since the Joseon dynasty period, it was a metropolis, but it did not experience industrialization in the 20th century compared to other parts of Korea. It does not have the industrial infrastructure, manufacturing, or heavy industries found in other major Korean cities. Today, traditional tourism and sightseeing is a major industry in the city.


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Jeonju Wansan Police Station

Education

Jeonbuk National University and Jeonju National University of Education are the public universities in Jeonju.

Libraries

A photo of Yeonhwa-jeong Library, showing a traditional Korean building with a tiled roof under a blue sky.
Yeonhwa-jeong Library in Jeonju

Libraries in Jeonju:[9]

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  • Jeonju City Library
  • Rainbow Small Library
  • Gunji Library
  • Geumam Library
  • Sinseo-dong Library
  • Peace City Library
  • A-joong Library
  • Ongdalsaem Small Library
  • Hyoja Library
  • Nosongjakeun Library
  • Yeonhwa-jeong Library
  • Samcheon Public Library

Transportation

Many city buses and taxis are available in Jeonju. However, tourists are often advised to walk between points of interest, as many attractions are near each other.[10]

Railways

Buses

  • Jeonbuk Shuttle Bus[11]

Culture

Cuisine

  • Jeonju bibimbap (Script error: No such module "Lang".), a traditional local food, is well known across South Korea. There are several very popular vegetarian restaurants serving Jeonju style food and pine wine.[12]
  • Kongnamul gukbap (Script error: No such module "Lang".), a rice soup with bean sprouts, which is eaten a lot in winter[13]
  • Yukjeon (Script error: No such module "Lang".), a kind of pancake that is baked meat with dough[13]
  • Memil naengmyeon (Script error: No such module "Lang".)[13]

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Attractions

The local mountains and parks are popular for outdoor recreation due to its rural location. There are historical sites in the area. The city has a zoo, a park, and the Hanguk Sound and Culture Hall, a large, modern concert complex on the Jeonbuk National University campus.

In recent years, Jeonju has become an attractive destination for filmmakers. The Jeonju Film Studio Complex was built in 2009, providing post-production, color grading and sound mastering services, but the city's hanok village is also a popular filming location. Some of the productions partially filmed in Jeonju include Bong Joon-ho's Parasite and the hit Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines.[16]

Sports

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Jeonju World Cup Stadium

Jeonju hosts K League 1 team Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The team's home ground is the Jeonju World Cup Stadium.[17] Jeonju also hosts a semi-professional football team, Jeonju Citizen, which plays in the K4 League. Their home ground is the Jeonju Sports Complex Stadium.

In addition, Jeonju was the home city of the Jeonju KCC Egis, a professional basketball team of the Korean Basketball League, between 2001 and 2023, when they relocated to Busan after the city of Jeonju postponed the construction of a new gymnasium.[18]

Notable people

Celebrities

Politician

Athletes

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Sister cities

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ The name Jeonju literally means "Perfect Region" (from the hanja Script error: No such module "Lang". [Script error: No such module "Lang".; jeon] for perfect, Script error: No such module "Lang". [Script error: No such module "Lang".; ju] for region)

References

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  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Jeonju's Gastronomic Greatness Recognized by UNESCO". The Chosun Ilbo. May 16, 2012. Archived from the original on May 19, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
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  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Climatological Normals of Korea (1991 ~ 2020)" (PDF) (in 한국어). Korea Meteorological Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 29, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.순위값 - 구역별조회 (in 한국어). Korea Meteorological Administration. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
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  7. ^ a b c d e f g Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Schellinger, Paul; Salkin, Robert, eds. (1996). International Dictionary of Historic Places, Volume 5: Asia and Oceania. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. pp. 195–197. ISBN 1-884964-04-4.
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  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Public Services in Jeonju-si, North Jeolla". openalfa. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Travel Highlights". VisitKorea.or.kr. Archived from the original on December 11, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  11. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Transportation Guide | Jeonju". Creatrip. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Jeonju bibimbap, the most popular traditional Korean dish among foreigners". Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  13. ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."9 Best Local Dishes From Jeonju". Expedia. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Jeonju Int'l Film Fest to Open This Week". The Chosun Ilbo. April 23, 2012. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
  15. ^ Jeonju Hanok Village Script error: No such module "webarchive".. Visitkorea.or.kr. Retrieved on 2013-07-12.
  16. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Why Jeonju is now Korea's hottest filming location?". Korea Times. May 20, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  17. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors". April 14, 2016. Archived from the original on August 31, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  18. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."KCC Egis leave Jeonju for Busan as stadium woes continue". Korea JoongAng Daily. August 31, 2023. Archived from the original on October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.

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