Midang Literary House (미당 서정주 시문학관) – Homepage http://gochang.grandculture.net/gochang – Tel +82-63-560-2760 The Midang Literary House is a memorial center for the great poet Seo Jeong-Ju (penname ‘Midang’) built in Seonun-ri in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do, where the poet was born and is buried. In the fall of 2001, a year after the poet’s death, the center…
Yeonhwajeong Library (연화정 도서관) – Homepage lib.jeonju.go.kr Yeonhwajeong Library is an ㄱ-shaped hanok library located in the center of the lotus pond, Yeonhwajeong in Deokjin Park. Yeonhwaru, a pavilion that is connected to the library, serves as a cultural space and rest area. The library boasts the beauty and traditional charms of the hanok, and…
Taekwondowon Spirit Zone (태권도원 상징지구) – Homepage www.tpf.or.kr – Tel +82-63-320-0114 Taekwondowon Spirit Zone is a space that implements three elements – physical strength, mental awareness, and higher wisdom — which enable practitioners to become ‘Taekwondo individuals’ through endless physical training and martial arts exploration. There are forty-five programs themed around Taekwondo education and practices,…
Jeonju Digital Independent Movie Cinema (전주디지털독립영화관) – Homepage www.jeonjucinecomplex.kr This is a digital film and video integrated solution technology center equipped with post-production facilities for films. It also has the only independent art film screening room in the Jeonju area. With 98 seats, it serves as a hideout for maniacs who love independent films. In…
Saemangeum Promotion Hall (새만금홍보관) – Homepage www.isaemangeum.co.kr Enjoy the panoramic view of SaemangeumThis is a PR center to commemorate the Saemangeum Project, which took 19 years to complete. It is a place that encompasses the past, present, and vision of Saemangeum. The inside is much larger and larger than it looks from the outside, and…
Deokjin Park (덕진공원) – Homepage www.jjss.or.kr – Tel +82-63-239-2607 Deokjin Park is a representative city park of Jeonju. Officially designated a city park in April 1978, it is centered around a natural pond, which dates back to the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392). The park is such a landmark of the area that the lotus flowers blooming…
Naejangsa Temple (내장사) – Tel +82-63-538-8741 Naejangsa Temple, cradled within the stunning Naejangsan National Park, is believed to have been established in the year 636, within the Baekje Kingdom. Historically, the site once hosted about 50 large temple buildings. However, they were destroyed during foreign invasions of Korea and the Korean War. Most of the…
The Thirty Three Sights of Mujugucheondong Valley (무주 구천동 33경) – Homepage https://tour.muju.go.kr The Thirty Three Sights of Mujugucheondong Valley refers to thirty three scenic spots along the route from Seokmo Mountain’s Rajetongmun Gateway to Baengnyeonsa Temple on Deogyusan Mountain. Visitors can witness spectacular rock formations and rare flora and fauna in the primeval forest….
Gunsan Port (군산항) Gunsan Port, established in 1899, is the port of Gunsan. During the Japanese colonial period, Gunsan prospered as a trading port. Modern buildings from that era still remain around Gunsan Port, creating a nostalgic atmosphere often referred to as a “time-travel village.” Nearby attractions include the Gunsan Modern History Museum and the…
Daedunsan Provincial Park (Jeollabuk-do Section) (대둔산도립공원(전북)) – Homepage www.wanju.go.kr www.daedunsancablecar.com – Tel +82-63-263-9949 Daedunsan Mountain is defined by the grandiose rock peaks of Macheondae Summit, Chilseongbong, Janggunbong, and Ambong Peaks, as well as surrounding strange rocks and lush trees that fill the area including Samseonbawi Rock, Yongmungol Valley and Geumgangmun Gate. The area spanning from…