Conference Venue
The International Convention Center, Jeonbuk National University
Address: 49-10, Changpo-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do, Republic of Korea
Welcome to Jeonju
- Home to the main campus of Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju is widely known as one of Korea’s most authentically traditional cities.
- Once the capital of Later Baekje and the ancestral home of Joseon’s founding family, the city is rich in history and cultural heritage.
- Jeonju has been a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy since 2012 and is celebrated for its distinctive food culture.
- Jeonju Hanok Village—one of Korea’s largest—is the heart of the city and a signature showcase of Korea’s unique “Han-style.”
Places to Visit
Jeonju Hanok Village
Gyeonggijeon Shrine
Jeondong Cathedral
Deokjin Park
Walk through the tiled-roof lanes of Hanok Village, meet Joseon history at Gyeonggijeon Shrine, admire the Romanesque beauty of Jeondong Cathedral, or relax beside the lake at Deokjin Park.
Taste of Jeonju
Jeonju Bibimbap
Hanjeongsik
Kongnamul Gukbap
Try colorful Jeonju bibimbap, a generous hanjeongsik full-course meal, and warming kongnamul gukbap—soybean sprout soup with rice.
City information: Visit Jeonju