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Jeonbuk, Growing Together with its People
and Growing Stronger with the World
Jeonbuk State greets from the heart filled with ‘Yearning for Change’.
the Governor of Jeonbuk State, Lee Won-taeg
HOT TOPIC NEWS
A national graduate school of medicine, established and operated by the government, to be established in Namwon A national graduate school of medicine, established and operated by the government, will be established in Namwon, Jeonbuk. With eight years of regional efforts since the decision to establish the school in Namwon in 2018 finally bearing fruit, Jeonbuk State will now begin full-scale preparations 2026.11.01
Jeonbuk seeks solutions to population decline through tourism connecting its 14 cities and counties Jeonbuk State promotes tourism as a strategy to overcome the population crisis. The plan is to redesign tourism policies, which have previously been pursued separately by each city and county, around a strategy of selectivity and concentration. Rather than focusing on quantitative expansion and t 2026.11.01
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- Jeonbuk, a Province of Gastronomy, meets Barcelona. A public diplomacy event held Jeonbuk State announced that it held the “2026 Jeonbuk-Style Public Diplomacy Festival” from the 15th to the 19th in Barcelona, Spain, a world-renowned city for gastronomy and tourism. The event was organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Barcelona and the Barcelona Municipal Institute of Markets(IMMB). It was designed to showcase Jeonbuk’s culinary resources, traditional culture, and excellence in the food industry to local residents. Jeonbuk State, in collaboration with relevant organizations, including the Korean Food Promotion Institute and the Jeonbuk International Cooperation Agency, operated a Jeonbuk promotional pavilion and a cultural experience center to showcase the region’s tourism resources and high-quality food products. Hands-on activities such as trying on hanbok(traditional Korean clothing), making traditional Korean paper crafts, and playing traditional games attracted a steady stream of local visitors and helped raise interest in Korean culture. As the final event on the 19th, a Jeonju bibimbap cooking class and a tasting of Jeonbuk’s traditional fermented sauces were held for local students at CETT, the School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy at the University of Barcelona. The students sampled a variety of traditional fermented sauces from Jeonbuk and learned about their distinctive characteristics, while also making bibimbap and experiencing the appeal of Jeonbuk’s food culture. The event served as an opportunity to showcase Jeonbuk’s cuisine and traditional culture in a world-renowned gastronomic city, introduce the region’s high-quality food products to local consumers and future food service industry professionals, and expand opportunities for future entry into the European market. Kim Jinhae, Jeonbuk State’s Ambassador for International Relations, said, “We were able to showcase Jeonbuk’s cuisine and traditional culture in Barcelona, a world-renowned gastronomic city, and highlight the potential of the region’s food industry. We will continue to expand international exchanges by utilizing Jeonbuk’s cultural and food resources and pursue practical public diplomacy initiatives that support the region’s industries in expanding into overseas markets.” 2026-11-01
- Jeonbuk State Attracts 1,200 Chinese Tourists via Gunsan Port Shidao Ferry 2026-09-29
- Fire Authorities to Inspect 1,851 Foreign Seasonal Worker Housing Units in Person 2026-08-27
- Jeonbuk State Strengthens Cooperation with Cities and Counties to Address Childcare Issues 2026-07-27
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JEONJU A relaxed place, steeped in tradition Jeonju Hanok Village View details -
GUNSAN Islands of azure mysteries and magnificent scenery View details -
Iksan-si Inscription of the Baekje Historic Areas for the UNESCO World Heritage, Baekje Historic Areas View details -
Jeongeup-si Stimulating the mind, Mt. Naejang View details -
Namwon-si 20 Scenic Views of Namwon View details -
Gimje-si Vivid farming culture experience, GimjeHorison Festival View details -
Wanju-gun Unique views of wondrous unusual rocky outcrops Mt. Daedun View details -
Jinan-gun Filled with mystical legends, Mt. Mai View details -
Muju-gun Mujugucheondong Valley View details -
Jangsu-gun Banghwa-dong Family Vacation Village View details -
Imsil-gun Okjeongho Lake, the mystical island View details -
Sunchang-gun Sunchang Source Festival View details -
Gochang-gun UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Gochang View details -
Buan-gun Byeonsan’s Eight Scenic Views View details
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