Jeonju

Jeonju

Jeonju is a city in South Korea, and the capital of North Jeolla Province. It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities and innovative festivals. Located in the fertile Honam plain, famous for strawberries and exceptional produce, Jeonju has been an important regional center in the province for centuries. Once, the city was the capital of Hubaekje Kingdom, which was founded by Gyeon Hwon. The city was regarded as the spiritual capital of the Joseon Dynasty because the Yi royal family originated there. The Chŏnju Kim in North Korea, of...
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Country:South Korea
Population:645,312
Area:79.6 sq. mi.
Also known as:Jeonju, South Korea

Famous landmarks in Jeonju

Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Jeonju World Cup Stadium

Jeonju World Cup Stadium, nicknamed "Fort Jeonju", is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Jeonju. It is the home of Jeonbuk Hyundai...
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Colleges and universities in Jeonju

Jeonju University
Jeonju University
Founded:January 9, 1964
Enrollment:12,000 (2010)

Famous people born in Jeonju

Yoon Son-ha
Yoon Son-ha
Musical Artist, TV Actor

Yoon Son-ha is a South Korean actress, singer and television personality . She is signed onto Sony Music Japan's SME Records division. Since making...
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Taeyeon
Taeyeon
Musical Artist

Kim Tae-yeon is a South Korean idol singer, host, radio DJ, dancer, actress, and promotional model. She is the leader and main vocalist of the girl...
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Yoo Young-jin
Yoo Young-jin
Musical Artist

Yoo Young-jin is a singer-songwriter and producer for various SM Entertainment artists. He has composed and written songs for H.O.T., S.E.S, BoA,...
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Airports in or near Jeonju

Gwangju Airport
Gwangju Airport
Airport code:KWJ
Cheongju Airport
Cheongju Airport
Airport code:CJJ
Yeosu Airport
Yeosu Airport
Airport code:RSU
Sacheon Airport
Sacheon Airport
Airport code:HIN
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