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Provinsen Norra Jeolla

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Cultural Heritage Sites

Jeollabuk-do serves as a central hub for Korean history, encompassing the Baekje Kingdom's archaeological legacy and the Joseon Dynasty's administrative power. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Mireuksaji temple site, well-preserved stone fortresses like Gochang-eup Castle, and specialized institutions in Jeonju dedicated to traditional arts. Visitors can explore regional museums showcasing ancient relics, colonial-era history in Gunsan, and the living heritage of pansori and calligraphy.

Cultural Heritage Sites – Karta
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Gochang-eup Castle

Built in 1453 during the Joseon Dynasty, this well-preserved stone fortress features a 1,684-meter perimeter. It historically served as a defensive outpost for the Honam region.
B

Iksan Mireuksaji (Iksan Mireuk Temple Site)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site containing the remains of the largest Buddhist temple of the Baekje Kingdom. It features a reconstructed East Pagoda and the original West Pagoda, a National Treasure.
C

Pungnammun

The only remaining gate of the four original entrances to the Jeonju city wall. Rebuilt in 1768, this Joseon Dynasty structure is designated as Treasure No. 308.
D

Wibongsanseong

A 16-kilometer mountain fortress built during the Joseon Dynasty. It was designed to protect the royal portraits and ancestral tablets of the Yi family during times of war.
E

National Jeonju Museum

This museum houses over 40,000 artifacts from Jeollabuk-do, ranging from prehistoric times through the Baekje Kingdom and Joseon Dynasty, with a focus on regional folk culture and calligraphy.
F

Gunsan Modern History Museum

Located in a historic port, this museum documents Gunsan’s role as an international trading hub and its development during the early 20th-century modern era.
G

Wanggung-ri Site Museum

Displays artifacts excavated from the Baekje palace site, including jewelry, roof tiles, and Buddhist relics found within the neighboring five-story stone pagoda.
H

Jeonbukdorip Art Museum

Situated at the foot of Moaksan Mountain, this provincial museum hosts rotating exhibitions of contemporary Korean art and works by prominent local artists from the Jeonbuk region.
I

Jeonjujeontongmunhwahoegwan

A cultural complex in the Jeonju Hanok Village that hosts traditional Korean weddings, pansori performances, and culinary workshops focused on regional Jeonju cuisine.
J

Guglibminsoggug-ag-won

The National Folk Gugak Center in Namwon specializes in preserving and performing traditional Korean folk music, dance, and pansori, reflecting the region's rich musical heritage.
K

Gochangpansori Museum

Built on the site of pansori master Shin Jae-hyo’s former home, this museum explores the history and development of traditional Korean narrative singing through archival recordings and documents.
L

Jeonju History Museum

Focuses on the local history of Jeonju as the spiritual capital of the Joseon Dynasty, featuring exhibits on the Donghak Peasant Revolution and the city’s administrative history.
M

Mireuksaji Relics Exhibition Museum

An on-site museum displaying over 19,000 artifacts recovered from the Mireuksa Temple excavations, including the significant sarira reliquary found inside the stone pagoda.
N

Jeonjubuchaemunhwagwan

Dedicated to the traditional Korean fan (Hapjukseon), this center showcases the craftsmanship, history, and artistic variations of Jeonju’s iconic bamboo and paper fans.
O

Choice Myeonghui Literature Center

Commemorates the life and work of author Choi Myeong-hui, best known for her epic novel Honbul, which details the lives of the local nobility and folk traditions.
Gochang-eup Castle
Bil
Iksan Mireuksaji (Iksan Mireuk Temple Site)
Bil
Pungnammun

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