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Overview of North Jeolla Region (전북특별자치도)
North Jeolla Region (전북특별자치도) is located in the North Jeolla region of South Korea, with its prefectural capital at Jeonju. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Jeonju Hanok Village & Gyeonggijeon, Maisan Provincial Park, Naejangsan autumn foliage, Gunsan modern history district.
RegionNorth Jeolla
Capital cityJeonju
Cities & municipalities40
Primary transport hubJeonju Central Station (KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail)
How to get to North Jeolla Region
KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul/Yongsan to Jeonju (1h 35m), Iksan and Namwon. Use our KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in North Jeolla
When visiting cities across North Jeolla, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Jeonju Bibimbap
- Kongnamul gukbap (bean sprout soup)
- Choco Pie & Hanok Village street food
- Jeonju makgeolli table feast
Best time to visit North Jeolla
Best time to visit North Jeolla: Apr–May, Sep–Nov.
All 40 cities & municipalities in North Jeolla Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeonbuk 전북 | Administrative City / District | 1,769,607 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jeonju-si 전주 | Administrative City / District | 654,040 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Iksan-si 익산 | Administrative City / District | 308,794 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gunsan 군산 | Administrative City / District | 278,289 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jeongeup-si 정읍 | Administrative City / District | 139,876 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gimje 김제 | Administrative City / District | 93,111 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Namwon 남원 | Administrative City / District | 87,000 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Wanju-gun 완주군 | Administrative City / District | 84,009 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Buan-gun 부안 | Administrative City / District | 74,716 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gochang-gun 고창군 | Administrative City / District | 72,996 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Imsil-gun 임실 | Administrative City / District | 37,514 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jinan-gun 진안 | Administrative City / District | 31,273 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sunchang-gun 순창 | Administrative City / District | 26,803 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jangsu-gun 장수 | Administrative City / District | 26,463 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Muju-gun 무주 | Administrative City / District | 25,169 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Buk-myeon 북면 | Administrative City / District | 139,876 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Deokjin-gu Deokjin-gu | Administrative City / District | 84,009 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dongchung-dong 동충동 | Administrative City / District | 81,257 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gochang-eup 고창읍 | Administrative City / District | 72,996 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yochon-dong 요촌동 | Administrative City / District | 44,894 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jinan-eup 진안읍 | Administrative City / District | 31,273 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jangsu-eup 장수읍 | Administrative City / District | 26,463 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Imsil-eup 임실읍 | Administrative City / District | 25,693 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Chunpo-myeon 춘포면 | Administrative City / District | 23,587 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Buan-eup 부안읍 | Administrative City / District | 22,267 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Buan-myeon 부안면 | Administrative City / District | 22,267 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ancheon-myeon 안천면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ansŏng-myŏn 안성면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Asan-myeon 아산면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ayeong-myeon 아영면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Baegun-myeon 백운면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Baekgu-myeon 백구면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Baeksan-myeon 백산면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Baeksan-myeon 백산면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beonam-myeon 번암면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Boan-myeon 보안면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bojeol-myeon 보절면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bokheung-myeon 복흥면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongdong-eup 봉동읍 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongnam-myeon 봉남면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |