Naejangsan National Park (내장산국립공원) – Homepage www.knps.or.kr Naejangsan Mountain is a famous mountain in Jeonbuk-do, and the best mountain in Korea to view the fall foliage. Because of the bright autumn leaves that blanket Naejangsan Mountain in fall, the mountain is also referred to as Geumgang of Honam, referencing the beautiful Geumgangsan Mountain. Inside the…
Naejangsan Sculpture Park (내장산조각공원) – Homepage tour.jb.go.kr Naejangsan Sculpture Park is located at the foothills of Naejangsan Mountain below Seorabong peak. The park exhibits a sculpture from 16 recognized artists who were awarded from Korea’s four major art exhibitions. The park is also home to endangered and rare plants, allowing visitors to enjoy art in…
Museongseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (무성서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage https://www.jeongeup.go.kr/culture Museongseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1615 to honor Silla’s scholar Choe Chiwon (857-?). An important cultural heritage for understanding the principles of Confucianism and culture of the Joseon dynasty, it is recognized as a representative example of seowon architecture and listed as…
European Village Engelberg (유럽마을 엥겔베르그 ) – Homepage www.instagram.com/engelberg.jeongeup European Village Engelberg is a village-style resort that consists of a senior townhome and a wellness resort. All buildings are built with wood and inspired by European-style architectural design. Derived from a village in Swizterland, the name means “Angel’s Mountain,” and the European Village Edenberg overall…
Dosolgyegok Valley (Seonunsan Mountain) (도솔계곡 (선운산)) – Homepage https://tour.gochang.go.kr/ – Tel +82-63-560-8681 Dosolgyegok Valley is located in Seonunsan Mountain in the Gochang-gun district. Seonunsan Mountain, which is also called Dosolsan Mountain, is known for its thick forests and intriguing rock formations. Along the valley, there are many interesting sites such as Jinheungdonggul Cave, Yongmundonggul Cave,…
Omokdae and Imokdae Historic Sites (오목대와 이목대) – Homepage tour.jeonju.go.kr – Tel +82-63-281-2114 Omokdae Historic Site is located on top of a steep hill and is one of the places where Yi Seong-gye, who later became King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty, stopped to celebrate his victory on his way home from…
Korea Expressway Corporation Arboretum (한국도로공사 전주수목원) – Homepage www.ex.co.kr/arboretum The Korea Expressway Corporation Arboretum is located in Jeonju and operated by Korea Expressway Corporation. The arboretum was opened to counterbalance the environmental damage caused by the construction of expressways. As such, the arboretum maintains and promotes the conservation of many beautiful flora from across the…
Jeonjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School (전주향교) – Homepage www.jjhyanggyo.or.kr Jeonjuhyanggyo is a local Confucian school that was established during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) and is a designated Historic Treasure. This was a national education center during the Joseon period. The school was originally located at the Gyeonggijeon Shrine site, but was relocated in 1603. The mortuary…
KMO (케이엠오) KMO (Korea Medical & Wellness Organizer) is a private platform based in Jeonbuk, Korea, specializing in wellness tourism, youth cultural exchange, and medical cooperation programs rooted in emotional, healing, and Korean cultural content. It connects public institutions, regional assets, and global partners, with a focus on Russia and the CIS region. – Address…
Luke Korean Medicine Hospital (누가한방병원) Luke Korean Medicine Hospital combines traditional Korean medicine and Western medicine. It specializes in detoxification, pain management, and rehabilitation, and its director has dedicated himself to practicing traditional Korean medicine following the footsteps of his father, continuing over 50 years of history in total. The hospital analyzes, improves, and treats the root…