Jeonju
Sign in to saveJeonju (, , ) 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.
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Jeonju is the capital and largest city of Jeonbuk state in South Korea, featuring a blend of urban and rural characteristics because it is nearly surrounded by Wanju County. The city is a major tourist destination known for its Korean cuisine, historic architecture, sports activities, and creative festivals.
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- Cityscape
- Geography and administrative divisions
- Administrative divisions
- Climate
- Demographics
- History
- Samguk (1C BC–7C AD)
- Goryeo (918–1392)
- Joseon (1392–1897)
- Today
- Education
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- Transportation
- Railways
- Buses
- Culture
- Cuisine
- Attractions
- Sports
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- Celebrities
- Politician
- Athletes
- Sister cities
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Jeonju (, , ) 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.