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Han Kook Jib (한국집)

Han Kook Jib (한국집)

4.0Km    2024-12-26

119, Eojin-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-0086, 2224

Opened in 1952, Han Kook Jib has upheld its tradition for three generations. It is housed in a renovated hanok with a beautiful courtyard. Han Kook Jib is conveniently located near major tourist sites in Jeonju, such as Jeonju Hanok Village and Gyeonggijeon Shrine. 

Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival (전주국제한지산업대전)

Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival (전주국제한지산업대전)

4.0Km    2024-10-08

20 Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-1573

Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival was organized to promote the excellent qualities of hanji (traditional mulberry paper), and the artistic use of it. The festival also aims to become a global festival promoting Korean style to the world.

Wookssam Jageopsil [Tax Refund Shop] (욱샘작업실)

4.0Km    2024-04-23

20 Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Geumhong Handicraft [Tax Refund Shop] (금홍공예)

4.0Km    2024-04-22

20, Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Gongjakbuini Gongjakhan Gongjak [Tax Refund Shop] (공작부인이공작한공작)

4.0Km    2024-04-19

20, Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Jeonju Pungnammun Gate (전주 풍남문)

Jeonju Pungnammun Gate (전주 풍남문)

4.0Km    2024-05-27

1 Pungnammun 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-287-6008

Pungnammun Gate was built during the Joseon dynasty in 1734 and is a designated Treasure. Pungnammun Gate was the southernmost gate among the four city gates of Jeonju. The structure was severely damaged by fire in 1767, followed by the restoration of the gate tower afterward. The gate was burnt down once again during the Imjin War and was restored to the gate that is seen today.

Kakao Friends - Jeonju Hanok Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 전주한옥마을)

4.0Km    2024-04-19

1F, 126, Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Gogung Jeonju Main Branch (고궁 전주본점)

Gogung Jeonju Main Branch (고궁 전주본점)

4.1Km    2025-04-22

전북특별자치도 전주시 덕진구 송천중앙로 33
063-251-3211

This restaurant has more than 50 years of tradition. You can choose between brass or hot stone pot for your bibimbap bowl, and it offers yellow mung bean jelly, an important part of Jeonju bibimbap, as a salad. On the second floor, you can find an exhibition space showcasing the history of Jeonju bibimbap. 

Jeonju Waengi Kongmulgukbap Specialty Restaurant (전주 왱이콩나물국밥전문점)

4.1Km    2025-07-14

88 Dongmun-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
063-287-6980

Jeonju Waengi Kongmulgukbap Restaurant, located next to Dongmun Art Street in Jeonju, is a local favorite. The restaurant serves only one dish, kongnamul gukbap, rice soup with bean sprouts. With the crunchy texture of bean sprouts and a rich broth made with anchovy and seafood, this hearty meal is perfect to enjoy after exploring nearby tourist attractions.

Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

4.1Km    2024-05-27

51 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908. Construction was completed in 1914, a time during which Korea was under Japanese rule. Though originally built just outside of Pungnammun Gate, the site of the martyrs, the church was later moved to its current location for expansion.

The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, also designed by Priest Poinel. Not only considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, some even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Korea, citing the church’s unique combination of Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles. The rectangular building is topped with three Byzantine bell towers (to the right, center, and left) and boasts arched ceilings, several of which meet in the form of a cross.

It is interesting to note that some of the bricks used in construction of the church were made using materials from the Jeonjueupseong Walled Town, which was torn down by the Japanese. It is also said that the cornerstone of the church came from a wall of Jeonjueupseong Walled Town near Pungnammun Gate.