Jeolla Gamyoung — Attraction in Jeonju-si

Jeolla Gamyoung is the provincial government complex that oversaw the administrative, judiciary, and military affairs of the Southwestern region (today’s Jeollabuk-do, Jeollanam-do, and even Jeju-do Island) for more than five centuries. The original site used to be much larger, but last October, seven key buildings of the complex were restored.Left to the main gate is a beautiful pine tree and a big tablet stone. On the tablet stone is written “the whole country is dependent on the supplies from the Honam (the Southwestern part of the Korean Peninsula), if not for Honam, this country would not exist”. This is a quote from Admiral Yi Sun-sin, one of the most respected historic figures in the Korean history, famed for the major victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese Invasion of Korea (1592-1598) and one of the most respected historic figures in the Korean history. If you have time kindly visit this place and such amazing to sit down a while and take a breath before you continue walk around the area. Appreciate history and you will understand this...

The information center told us that this place was recently rebuild. We didn't know what to expect, but once we arrived he was absolutely right. Some of the timber were so new that we could still smell the timber. We were that on a sunny day and there weren't that many shades to hide. Not a fan of this attraction and...

I visited Jeolla Gamyoung in Jeonju and was honestly impressed. It’s a beautifully restored historical site that used to be the administrative center of the Jeolla province during the Joseon Dynasty. The architecture is elegant and traditional, and you really feel like you’re stepping...