Jeollabuk-do: Sneak Peek

Jeollabuk-do: Sneak Peek of the Paradise

WE list every reason why you would not want to miss coming to this beautiful land. From thousands of reasons, we pick only the best to accompany your visit in Jeollabuk-do, be it for executive meeting, fun or business matters. Take a look here.

The world’s longest man-made seawall stretching 33km, SAEMANGEUM is predicted to be the most exciting business opportunities in Korea in the near future. The Saemanguem Development Project aims to become an economic hub of Northeast Asia and the shining jewel of the global business community, housing powerful tourism and industrial engines on a vast plot of land. Strategically located at the center of the Yellow Sea Rim and Korea’s Western Seacoast Industrial Belt, the project is expected to offer Korean businesses an effective

and convenient route to China, Japan, and many Eurasian markets. Also, with the support of a variety of taxrelated benefits and incentives provided by the Korean government, in accordance with the 2007 Saemanguem Special Act, it will create a solid foundation for global businesses in Northeast Asia.

Other international spot you will not want to miss is the JEONJU HANOK VILLAGE, one of Korea’s top tourist attractions thanks to the historical and cultural heritage it has preserved. The Hanok Village is also devoted to the traditional lifestyle, where all facets of daily life are slower than those in today’s industrialized cities, which led to it being included on the global Cittaslow list in 2012.

More, come to the designated UNESCO CITY OF GASTRONOMY in 2012, Jeonju. This capital city of Jeollabukdo, has long been a city representative of traditional Korean cuisine. The city still plays a crucial role in the development and preservation of traditional Korean cuisine, attracting people with refined palates from all over the world with its exciting range of Korean dishes: bibimbap, kongnamulgukbap, hanjeongsik and baekban, to name some.

In terms of festival performance, don’t miss PANSORI, one of the most valuable treasures of Korean culture and history, a unique music performance with its main performance styles developed in Gochang, Namwon and Jeonju of Jeollabuk-do. It was included on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2003.