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Jeollabuk Province
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Jeollabuk-Do South Korea
Also known as North Jeolla Province
Jeollabuk Do has a total population that hovers around the 2 million mark with about 11,000 foreigners living and working within the province’s cities. The western part of the province is on the coast and the East side of the province sits amongst the mountainous ranges of Sobaek, the Noryung Mountains and the Jinan basin. There are 105 islands off the mainland of Jeollabuk, 80 of which are inhabited. The province is known for its abundance of merchants who sell jewelry, ceramics, woodenware and bamboo fans. Their provincial flower is the Crape Myrtel because of its continuous bloom and perseverance in drought. The province is home to the Jeonbuk FC football club, the first club in East Asia to win the AFC Champions League.
Official Jeollabuk Do Website
Jeollabuk Do Wikipedia
Major Cities in Jeollabuk Province
City
Symbol
Population
Brief Description
Gimje
116, 000
-Known for its rice fields and traditional feel of Korea.
Iksan
334, 000
-Offers some interesting cultural history – Known for its annual summer festivals
Jeongeup
152, 000
-Famous for its beautiful scenery during the Autumn months and nearby Naejang-San National Park.
Jeonju
645, 000
-Capital city of North Jeolla province – Has a large number of historic buildings, famous for traditional Korean food and festivals
Namwon
108, 000
-Home of the oldest festival in Korea, the
Chunhyang Festival.
Self Proclaimed “The City of Love”.
Other Korean Provinces
Gangwon Do
Gyeonggi Do
Chungbuk Do
Chungnam Do
Gyeongbuk Do
Gyeongnam Do
Jeollabuk Do
Jeollanam Do
Jeju Do