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| Jeonju city |
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♦ Intoroduction |
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Located southwest of the Korean peninsula, Jeonju is the capital of the Cholla-bukto province. An ancient city with over 1300 years of history and the first capital of the Baekje Kingdom, it is said to be the birthplace of the Korean Dynasty.
People of this region are warm and friendly, with a long standing tradition from which the food culture and traditional art was founded. It is a city where you can "taste and feel the grace" of Korea. |
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Area: 234.74 km² Population: 622,238 (as of 2000) Average Temp.(July): 22.6°C Popular Attractions: Jeonju Traditional Culture Center, Deokjin Park, Pungnammun Gate, Jeonju Traditional Tourist Inn , etc. Special Product: Jeonju bibimbap, foldable fans, paper artwork, etc. |
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♦ Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
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Designed after the traditional bamboo foldable fans, the 4 large columns supporting the roof of the stadium resembles the sotte column which stood at the entrance of the village. The cables that connect the steel structure is symbolic of the traditional 12 stringed-instrument of Korea, kayakeum, expressing its role as a center of sound. |
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Location: 763-1 Banwol-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju City (nearby Jeonju IC)
Capacity: 42,477
Access: 300 metres from Jeonju Interchange. 20 min. by car from Jeonju Station |
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