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JB Life July 2017 Volume 7 ISSN# 2508-1284
전라북도국제교류센터
Jeollabuk-do Center for International Affairs
Jeollabuk-do
Global Living
This Issue: JeonJu

Jeollabuk-do Global Living
Summer 2017 / Issue #7
전라북도국제교류센터
Jeollabuk-do Center for International Affairs
Jeonbuk Life is a quarterly project of the Jeollabuk-do
Center for International Affairs. Our goal is to spread news
to Jeollabuk-do's international community, as well as to
carry news of Jeonbuk throghout Korea and abroad.
This magazine publishes once per season.
To get involved, e-mail jeonbuklife@gmail.com
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INTRODUCE JBCIA
Major Bussiness of JBCIA
HIDDEN GEMS OF JEONJU
Speacial Feature
CULTURE
The Last Heir to Chosun
LOCAL FOOD
Gilsonne
Dadam
Clam Flower World
Gamroheon
GLOBAL FOOD
Song's Sweet House
A Taste of South-east Asia at LITTLE LAOS
Grappa Tapas
CAFE
“Charlie” the Chocolate Cafe
Lovely Parrot
BAR
Bar Cold Dawn
Deepin, a Forgotten Gem
MUSEUM
Luielle Hat Culture Center
Jeonju Korean Herbal Medicine Center
Become a Fan of the Fan Museum
ARTS
Palbok Art Factory
Renaissance in Seohak-dong
Gallery Red Box
NATURE
Ajungli Nature Experience Center
The Jeonju Arboretum
CULTURE
Ilwonsa Temple
FICTION
As American as Avocado
GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION
“The Future is Dark”
JEOLLA DIALECT
Jeonbuk Life Editorial Staff:
● ANJEE DISANTO, U.S.A
● MINSEOK YI, KOREA
Jeonbuk Life Writers & Artists:
● BONNIE CUNNINGHAM
● MIRIAM LEE
● BEN BRAINERD
● AXEL LEMUS
● AMANDUS BORLAND
● SILAYAN CASINO
● SANCHEON LEE
● STEPHEN NOAKES
● SEWWHANDI CHANDRASEKARA
● YOONHA KIM
Jeollabuk-do’s International Magazine July 2017, Issue #7
Registration No. ISSN : 2508-1284
JB LIFE is published by the JBCIA (Jeonbuk Center for International Affairs)
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INTORDUCE JBCIA
Major Bussiness of JBCIA
Beating the heat with the
Written By AXEL LEMUS
Despite its short existence, the Jeollabukdo
Center for International Affairs keeps
running programs geared towards creating
links between locals, international residents, and the
world. Here’s a look at what the JBCIA has been up
to during the summer of 2017. For more information
and details on how to participate in the center’s
activities, please keep an eye on the JBCIA’s
website at jbcia.or.kr.
13th. There will also be a film crew accompanying
the volunteers to capture their journey, so make sure
not to miss the documentary when it comes out!
Visiting Lectures on International
Exchange
2017 Summer Overseas Volunteers
Program: Vietnam
The JBCIA is currently collaborating with the
Jimmy Carter School of International Studies
(JIS) at Chonbuk National University to help send
a group of university students and Jeollabuk-do
citizens to volunteer in Vietnam’s Dak Lak province.
The goal of this program is not only to strengthen
the volunteers’ global capabilities, but also to leave
a positive impact on a rural village with distinctly
Korean characteristics. The group is set to leave for
Vietnam on August 5th and return to Korea on the
Young people throughout the world will become
tomorrow’s future leaders and key decision makers.
It is for this reason that the JBCIA provides the
public, especially the younger generations, with
visiting lectures on international topics such as
diplomacy and cultural diversity. The center
visited Bongseo Elementary School in Wanju
earlier this month to host a lecture by ex-Korean
diplomat Juhyeon Baek. The eager elementary
schoolers gained useful insight on what it takes to
be a diplomat and what the job involves. Through
hosting these types of lectures, the center aims to
help cultivate globally-minded talent necessary for
Jeollabuk-do’s future.
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INTRODUCE JBCIA
KF-JBCIA Theme Field Trip
On Friday June 30th, the JBCIA collaborated
alongside the Korea Foundation (KF) to give a group
of foreigners residing in Seoul the opportunity to
experience Jeonju. While in Jeonju, the group had a
chance to experience what Jeonju is best known for:
superb Korean food and the city’s Hanok Village.
Through a guided tour of Hanok Village, eating
at some of the city’s well-renowned restaurants,
parading in beautiful hanboks, and partaking in
other cultural activities, the participants felt as if
they were close friends meeting to have a good
time, rather than strangers who had met each other
the night before. As a city famous for its traditional
cultural assets, Jeonju is a must-see destination for
domestic and foreign tourists alike. The JBCIA
seeks not only to promote these attractive aspects of
Jeollabuk-do, but also to reassure foreigner visitors
that they will make wonderful memories during
their stay. The overwhelmingly positive responses
from applicants will pave the way for similar
programs in the future.
Jeonbuk-Tacoma Youth Exchange
Camp
The JBCIA is working together with the city of
Tacoma to promote mutual cultural and language
exchange between the youth of each city through a
summer camp program. High school students from
Tacoma, Washington will spend a total of twelve
days in Jeollabuk-do as they participate in activities
with their Korean counterparts (camping, Korean
cultural activities, etc). The center aims to help
young participants take the lead in international
exchanges between ordinary people.
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2017 Jeollabuk-do International
Exchange Day
After last year’s success, the JBCIA is getting ready
for the second annual Jeollabukdo International
Exchange Day on Saturday, September 23rd. This
year the festival will be held on the grounds of the
Jeollabuk-do provincial government building (across
the street from Sinsigaji) and its main theme will
focus around making harmony between Korean
and foreign residents. There will be many activities
that anyone, regardless of age or nationality, can
enjoy. Make sure not to miss the live performances,
experience booths by foreign embassies, lectures on
other countries, and many of the other activities at
this year’s Jeollabuk-do International Exchange Day!
Jeonbuk International Student
Ambassadors
The third round of the Jeonbuk International
Student Ambassadors recently concluded early this
June. Through financial support from the JBCIA,
international students in Jeollabuk-do were able
to travel all around the region while promoting on
social media its many tourist destinations, foods,
festivals, and other cultural assets. The PR teams
decided whether they would promote the region
through video or pictures, and the teams were
composed of students from China, Mongolia, Latin
American, and Japan. International students in
the region, make sure not to miss your chance to
participate this fall!
in the region that is composed mostly of foreign
residents. The goal of this program is to enhance the
wellbeing of foreign residents while also promoting
mutual exchange and friendship with local residents.
The financial assistance can be up to 1,000,000 won
but it is not provided in cash. For details on how to
apply, make sure to check the announcement board
on the JBCIA’s website or call at 063-214-5604.
JISU Supporters Visit Seoul
The official support group of the JBCIA, JISU,
went to Insandong in Seoul on May 27th to promote
Jeollabuk-do to foreign tourists. Many of the
passersby were able to get a taste of Jeollabuk-do
through sampling regional food items such as Imsil
cheese and experience booths that replicate famous
tourist destinations. Foreign visitors were not the
only ones that got in on the fun, JISU supporters
also got to participate in the flash mob, food tasting,
and other activities.
The center is always looking for passionate
supporters who love Jeollabuk-do. Those interested
can apply in the beginning of the year in various
positions (planning, homestay, foreign language,
counselling, ect). Recruitment is on-going year
round for positions short in staff. Make sure to not
miss your chance to apply!
Foreign Community Support
Service 2017
The JBCIA is currently looking to give financial
assistance to any sort of hobby or activity group
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
SPEACIAL FEATURE
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hile JB Life typically profiles sites throughout Jeonbuk province in each issue, for the next two issues
we’re taking the opportunity to feature “Hidden Gems,” first from within Jeonbuk’s capital, Jeonju,
and then from outside of it.
This issue focuses on Jeonju alone, offering up 22 “gems” for you to discover in a city steeped in both tradition
and modernity. These gems can encompass a lot of things. One is a person – Yi Seok, a jewel of Jeonju and the
last heir to the fallen Chosun dynasty. Some are local Korean foodie finds, such as haemultang and the pumpkinbased
goodness of Dadam, a treasured Jeonju restaurant. Others encompass tourist sites, cultural spots, bars,
cafes, and foreign cuisines, almost all lesser-known but all worth the visit.
Jeonju is ever-expanding, yet retains an overflowing trove of history and traditional culture. In such a city, it’s
easy to overlook treasures of both the old and new variety, even when they are right under your nose from day to
day. Our hope is to spread some of the knowledge and increase the awareness of some of Jeonju’s lesser-known
hits.
In the next issue, we’ll focus on “hidden gems” of the province, beyond the Jeonju city limits, probing into the
smaller cities and counties. Jeonbuk has a lot to offer in both the metropolitan and rural areas, so let’s take some
time to explore it together!
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
CULTURE
The Last Heir to Chosun
By ANJEE DISANTO
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
When Yi Seok walks into a room, it’s
hard not to focus on him. It’s not
just the characteristic bright yellow
hanbok shirt that he wears so proudly. More than
that, it’s perhaps the joy in his face, the smile of
someone who is “77 going on 49” (in his own
words).
But many people, even Koreans, don’t know
much about him or his history – the country’s
history. This lack of historical connection is
something Yi laments, and takes it upon himself
to correct whenever possible.
Why?
Because Yi Seok is the last remaining heir to the
Chosun Dynasty.
Of course, the Chosun Dynasty is no more, but
even after its demise it left an abundant lineage.
Emperor Sunjong was the last official ruler in the
line, serving until 1910. Yi Seok doesn’t descend
directly from this former emperor, but from one
of his brothers. To give an idea of the scale of the
family in general, Lee’s own father boasted 13
sons and 20 daughters to 14 wives (Yi was the 11 th
among those).
Despite all of the heirs, now it is Yi Seok is left.
If you sit and chat with him in Seung-gwang-jae,
the house Jeonju city built for him 15 years ago, it
seems he’s found a lifestyle suitable for a wouldbe
king. He talks of his golf game and eating
soups, sometimes samgyeopsal. Drinks highclass
tea from China across from a portrait of his
grandfather, Emperor Gojung.
But it wasn’t always so.
Yi Seok’s path was a rocky one, perhaps
unexpected of a royal heir. He became a singer
in 1960, at age 21. He was also a DJ for a year
and a half and memorized the lyrics to hundreds
of songs. At that time, conditions in Korea were
poor, and he did whatever he could.
Yi’s life as a singer progressed when he saw an
ad in the newspaper to audition as a singer for
American troops in Korea. He sang “Tonight”
from West Side Story, to a tremendous reaction.
The representatives called him a mixture of Perry
Como and Andy Williams, unlike any male voice
in Korea. Two years later, he’d be singing and
emceeing at a hotel and getting kissed on the
cheek by Louis Armstrong (a memorable moment
for Yi Seok).
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Some people remember him for these times, as
a singer, particularly for a song called “Pigeon
House” that became popular at weddings.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t always so harmonious
for him. In the late 60s, Yi Seok went to Vietnam
with the Tiger Division and was wounded. In
1969, his mother died, and he supported four
brothers with his singing career. Nine times, he
says, he attempted suicide.
Yi Seok lived in one of the palaces until 1979,
when revolution took over. The dictator kicked
them out, and on December 9 th , he left for
America. At that time, he told everyone he would
never come back to Korea.
Of course, he would later come back, but Yi’s
time in the U.S. was wild and formative. He talks
of singing songs for Chinese gang bosses at a
restaurant in San Francisco. A Spanish major in
university, he also boasts of avoiding a mugging
by joking in Spanish to a Latino assailant.
But Yi Seok returns, and part of it, he says, is
about history.
“Korean people almost forget history,” Lee notes.
He wants people to remember the royal line,
the history of occupation, and everything
associated. He tells of how Japanese tried to
water down the Korean royal line by marrying
its men off to Japanese women. He laments
how his older brother, who actively engaged in
Korea’s liberation, was killed by atomic bomb in
Hiroshima. He notes how a power struggle with
the Andong Kim clan nearly wiped out the Yi
family, which has its original roots in Jeonju.
Nowadays, he lectures on such topics to Korean
and foreigners alike, urging them to remember
history.
“The new generation they don’t study about
history,” he says. “That’s the problem.”
But in the present, at least, life is once again
not so bad for Yi Seok. The grounds of Seunggwang-jae
have served as a guest house of sorts,
with tourists coming through and his wife serving
them her special homemade noodles.
Every morning he speed walks to the nearby
Omokdae landmark – a luxury of not being
royalty, he says. When young, in the palaces,
servants would never let him run or even hurry. In
fact, at a Sports Day once, his vice principal had
to do his running for him.
He keeps in touch with his remaining sisters,
who visited him this year in Jeonju, as well as his
daughters back in America, aged 46 and 37. “You
are the king,” he tells them, as there are no male
heirs to carry on the assumed lineage.
And while his daughters urge him to come back to
the U.S. to live, Yi Seok refuses.
“This is my place until I die,” he proudly affirms.
And his singing? Surprisingly, his voice
remains. A friend asked him why his voice was
still so strong at his age. He told him that had
taken some chestnuts from the secret garden at
Changdeokgung Palace, allowing his voice to stay
strong and sweet.
In the end, Yi Seok may carry with him a lot of
“legends,” but more importantly, he carries with
him an undeniable history -- Korea’s history.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
LOCAL FOOD
Gilsonne
By SANCHEON LEE
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Throughout the world, people cook and
eat chicken in different ways, buy Korea
is especially well known for its magical
methods of preparing chicken. Have you heard
dakbokkeumtang, or braised spicy chicken? Known
by its alternate name of dalkdoritang to some, this
dish consists of marinated chicken pieces and is
boiled in a spicy broth. Braised spicy chicken is
something that most Koreans enjoy eating from time
to time, and one of the most famous restaurants for
this particular dish is in the Old Gate area of Chonbuk
National University, called Gilsonne.
The appearance of the restaurant is unique, with its
clay face and straw ornamentation, and looks similar
to a cabin in the woods. Some local foreigners who
do know this spot even have their own names for it
based on its appearance, such as “Witch’s Cauldron.”
As you make your way into the restaurant, though,
the dimmed lights give it a calm atmosphere.
Gilsonne is a “bachelor's pub.” What is the bachelor’s
pub? That is a pub where university students drink
after the class. But beyond drinking, this restaurant
is famous for its dakbokkeumtang and its spicy yet
mind-blowing broth. Enjoyed alongside Korean
pancakes and traditional alcohols like nurrunji
makkeoli (burnt rice wine) by crotchety yet loving
old ajummas, this is a meal to remember. The stew
is served in big bowls to share, family style, and the
generous serving is one of the biggest strengths of the
restaurant. If the portion is too large, though, you can
order half of one chicken. The price of one chicken
is 22,000 won, and the half chicken is 12,000 won.
In addition, kimchi stew, bean paste stew, kimchi
pancake, and stir-fried spicy pork are also popular
side dishes.
The space itself is actually not large enough to
accommodate many people, so it’s not rare to see
a crowd of people waiting to go in. That is the
characteristic of any famous Korean restaurant. The
service at that restaurant is so very good. Their kind
service, in particular to people from other provinces,
is what keeps hungry customers coming for more.
If you want to taste true Korean traditional flavors,
you should visit Gilsonne, just down from Chonbuk
University’s Old Gate. The restaurant is open from
11:30 am until midnight, and does serve lunch.
Before visiting, If you want to reserve a table (and
perhaps you should), you can call 063-271-6453.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
LOCAL FOOD
Dadam
By MIRIAM LEE
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
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Nestled above the massive banks and
stores lining Baekjero (the six lane
boulevard of cars rolling through the
city from the train station to the department store),
one of Jeonju’s best loved restaurants is perched
like a wise old owl quietly watching the rat race
below. It lies up a sturdy little hill and through an
unassuming archway. Dadam, like the pumpkin
dish it is famous for, is a deliciously stuffed
treasure onto itself.
A quaint and ornate garden walkway greets
you with bright green plants and earthy tones
of kimchi pots and wagon wheels, immediately
calming the stress of the busy street below to the
forgotten past before you even leave your shoes at
the door and step inside.
The restaurant is decorated with an antique
collector’s dream- ceramics, instruments and
music boxes neatly clutter every wall. The
low tables are set beautifully with a view of the
gardens, and the sprinkling of sesame seeds on
side dishes seem to fall directly from the tinkling
piano music overhead.
The nooks and crannies and wooden screens give
a sense of space, so that even with the hordes of
teapots and hungry regulars, a calm homeliness
prevails, and lets you feel free to pull up another
red embroidered cushion and nibble the afternoon
away.
The Tan HoBak, a sweet pumpkin stuffed with
dates, seeds and sticky rice, will feed several
people, who will also want to save room for the
fresh and delicious Sae Sa Gae Ran Mari (“egg
roll”, but not to be confused with the small fried
snack- this is more like a thin egg omelette
lasagna, layered with cheese and topped with
fresh greens and sprouts) as well as an abundance
of tasty and beautifully presented side dishes.
ChapJae and pink pickled lotus roots adorn the
table, along with acorn jelly tofu, a warming
DuenJang soup, and many more. Try ordering
their nourishing Sprout BiBimBap, or Yon Ip Bap,
which is a steamy package of sticky rice folded in
a lotus flower leaf.
The softly crumbling roasted pumpkin takes
about an hour to prepare, so be sure to call and
order ahead. The phone number is 063-242-3004.
They are closed Sundays, but open from 11am to
9pm all other days. This is a great place to bring
visitors to Jeonju, or just to nourish yourself.
You’ll leave feeling like a stuffed treasure
yourself.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
LOCAL FOOD
Clam Flower World
By ANJEE DISANTO
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
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Those of us who aren’t Korean might
initially shy away from dishes like
hameultang, a mixed seafood stew. That’s
probably because of the variety of ingredients
tossed into the mix, many of which are live and
wriggling at the point of entry. But to deny this
dish just for that aversion is to deny a delicious
and diverse culinary experience of one Korea’s
traditional dishes.
Jeonju is not at the ocean, it’s true, but since
this is a stereotypical “foodie” city in Korea, of
course you can find haemultang here. For this
issue, we’re profiling just one of many place to eat
this hidden food gem in Jeonju – “Clam Flower
World” in Songcheondong.
Here, everything under the sea (and some things
above) get thrown in the pot. Oysters, clams,
scallops, abalone, fan mussels, and octopus are all
present, along with some obligatory sausages and
ginseng. Depending on the seasons you might
also find crab or even a small chicken (to go with
the summer tradition of eating samgyetang).
Many of these items are daunting and still
pulsating on the table… if not outright trying to
escape. A worker comes by to dump a doomed
octopus into your soup, cutting it up on the spot.
Much of the rest is left for you to peel out of shells
and boil. The giant fan mussels are some of the
most impressive, and their shells end up serving
as bowls for the bits of seafood that are finished
cooking.
The sides here are primarily fish-based as
well, and for dipping you’ll find the standard,
somewhat-spicy Korean red sauce. Thankfully,
the seafood itself maintains its own flavor with a
hint of the ginseng, not needing too much sauce in
any case.
Like with many Korean dishes, you can add in
components like ramen and udong, or get rice on
the side, but with the amount of food on offer, that
might just be overkill.
This meal comes at a bit of price, but it’s worth
it for the spread you get. A two-person “small”
portion (which is anything but) runs at 49,000,
with a medium portion at 59,000 and a large
at 69,000. Certain non-haemultang spreads of
individual seafood can be ordered separately, if
the whole shebang isn’t to your liking.
This branch restaurant is just around the corner
from McDonald’s in Jeonju’s Songcheondong, but
several others exist around town (along with many
other restaurants specializing in haemultang and
the like). No matter the location, be sure to take in
the variety offered with dish, from the wriggling
beginning to the overstuffed end.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
LOCAL FOOD
Gamroheon
By ANJEE DISANTO
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
With the proliferation of fried chicken
restaurants in Korea, it’s sometimes
easy to forget that Korean food has a
whole range of healthy components as well. But
at Gamroheon, near Chonbuk University’s New
Gate, it’s impossible not to notice this!
Gamroheon is a small, independent Korean
restaurant that specializes in “medicinal” cooking.
The main courses are based on the model of
hanjeongsik or baekban – in other words, having a
spread of many small side dishes. But everything
is a bit different here, using spices and flavor
combinations that are outside the Korean norm to
create a healthy, refreshing experience.
Apples here might be topped with black sesame
paste, or greens marinated to leave a slight licorice
flavor. The doenjang is made with mushrooms
and tastes softer and heartier than normal fare.
Even the rice is unique in Korean terms, using
turmeric for a slight flavoring and bright yellow
color. All in all, you’re likely to get a range of 10-
20 dishes that will range from just tasting fresh to
breaking your flavor expectations.
The basic medicinal hanjeongsik spread, which is
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more than enough for a broad tasting, costs 15,000
won per person, or take it up one level for a more
impressive experience with a cauldron of pork
steamed on pine needles (recommended) at 25,000
won per head. There’s also a 50,000 won set that
is bound to be impressive. A few other individual
dishes can be ordered, such as a medicinally
prepared sweet-and-sour Pyogo mushroom dish
(25,000) or broiled duck (a lavish choice at 70,000
won).
Owner Jo Hyeon Ju is proud of her fare and a very
hospitable host. If you call ahead, she can easily
prepare exclusively vegan or vegetarian spreads,
or even a mixture of both (on arrival, she is very
clear about separating dishes and on what does
or does not contain animal products). On certain
days, like Wednesdays or Fridays, vegan meals
are prepared as a standard, but on other days the
possibility is always there for those who need it.
(Call or message ahead at 010-5773-2313.)
Gamroheon open from 11 to 9, resting on
Sundays, and is located just behind the Jeonbuk
Bank tower past the CBNU New Gate. The
restaurant is well-known enough to fill it’s seating
some days for lunch or dinner, so to be safe, it’s
best to call ahead and lock in a table.
If you have a chance, take a break from all
the fried foods and let your body heal through
Gamroheon’s distinct menu. It may give you a
new appreciation for the typical Korean side dish
spread!
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
GLOBAL FOOD
By ANJEE DISANTO
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
It’s hard to say whether this can count as
a “hidden gem,” as many locals (expats
especially) have become regulars, but
there are still plenty of people who haven’t
hunted it down to witness its greatness.
Song’s Sweet House, located just down
the street from Pungnammun in Jeonju’s
Nambu Market area, is a cake and pie
shop for those who favor distinct flavors.
If you browse their professional-looking
instagram (@songs_sweethouse), you
might imagine you’ll be visiting an upscale
gourmet bakery with the prices to match.
In reality, the “gourmet” taste is there, but
the price point is much more reasonable.
Lemon ginger, orange caramel, black
sesame matcha, almond apricot… these
are just a few of the unexpected (at least
for Korea) combinations one might
come across here. But where do these
combinations spring from?
“I don’t think it’s my skill or technique,”
owner Hwayoung Song says. “I just know
how things should taste.”
Song did not study baking formally, and
explains that her “baking spirit” did not come
in the beginning, but developed over time.
She used to live in New York City and had a
habit of trying all the fancy things she could,
so she learned the suitable combinations
of tastes well. When she did start baking,
she says, it led to a “lot of disasters” in the
beginning, but, as any customer can see, the
end results are not that.
“I like the fact that I started out as nonprofessional,
because then I can do
whatever I want. I can be more creative.”
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As examples, she mentions putting the
earthiness of rosemary into a coconut lime
pie, or ginger into a lemon meringue (a hit
with her customers, though she notes that
many people are initially afraid of ginger).
Song is still teaching herself on how to
combine creative flavors and bake new
dishes, too, especially through YouTube
and books. She’s hoping to delve more into
breads in the future.
Besides flavors, Song strays from some
of the typical Korean bakery trends in
other ways. For one, her desserts are not
markedly sweet, as many in Korea are.
She also doesn’t make the same dishes
every day, with the exception of a few that
are mostly recurring. Some have told her
“You’ll never make money that way,” but
for someone who relishes the creativity
in baking, a steady menu is not that
appetizing.
Song also uses all natural ingredients… real
butter, real cream, no preservatives. She
even makes the caramel and mocha herself,
instead of using syrup, and grinds her own
chocolate for hot chocolate. There’s a
lower profit margin involved, she says, but
a higher degree of pride.
On the topic of pride, Ms. Song grew up
in this neighborhood and has a strong
fondness for its character. The café itself
used to be a famous pharmacy belonging to
her father, while the family lived upstairs.
She had been living abroad in Canada for
30 years when her father fell ill, but took
the opportunity to come back and ensure
that her childhood home wasn’t sold. But
then came the challenge.
She needed to open
a shop, but had
actually never worked
before. She decided on
a coffee shop with cakes,
but had never baked these
cakes before. Nevertheless, she
undertook the challenge, and Song’s
Sweet House was born.
Nowadays, Song’s café has a good number
of non-Korean customers. Most are
younger people who have traveled to get
there, usually from across town – not as
many tourists, despite being close to the
market and Hanok Village. People come
for the cozy atmosphere and the fresh
cakes, but many also know her and are
eager to have regular conversation.
She does keep a few regular dishes on hand
for these loyal customers, such as her carrot
cake. This is a recommended dish for any
new customer, along with the Boston cream
pie and earl grey tea cake, or any of the
pies. Song comments that
Song’s Sweet House is open until 8 p.m. on
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, until 6 on
Sunday, and until 9 on Friday and Saturday
(making it a great stop from the night
market). The seating area is small, but
you’re likely to be lucky enough to snag a
window seat at most times of days. These
are ideal for people watching and watching
any weather that might be happening
outside while you’re enjoying your coffee
and cake safely inside.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
GLOBAL FOOD
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By ANJEE DISANTO
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
These days, Jeonju has more than a dozen
restaurants offering Vietnamese style
pho, or rice noodle soup, and with those,
other types of Southeast Asian shops have begun
to appear little by little in the city’s culinary
landscape. Little Laos is one of these, but differs
in terms of its location, style, and fare, making it
a great alternative destination.
Little Laos, a relatively new addition to the
Jeonju food scene, is located in Seohak-dong, just
next to Jeonju National University of Education.
How could such a shop appear here? Is there a
Laotian presence? In reality, this café is owned
by a very hospitable Korean family who lived
in Laos for seven years and who adore Laotian
culture and food. The owner originally opened
the space as a gallery in this up-and-coming
artistic neighborhood, as he owns a wide array
of art from fairly famous Laotian artists. You’ll
even see an antique stone Khmer statue here that
is worthy of being in a history museum!
As for the food and drink, while the menu is
simple, it doesn’t disappoint. You’ll of course
find rice noodle soups, the most typical one filled
with chunks of beef (but a heartier cut than many
Vietnamese style beef pho bowls in Korea).
Along with this are a few choices of baguette
sandwiches, showing the country’s French
influence. These are dense and close to the style of
Vietnamese banh mi, offering a nice respite from
the typical Korean “Western” sandwiches full
of filler. The restaurant also recommends a dish
offering a plate of Laotian barbecue alongside
cold noodle soup, perfect for the still-hot months.
If you’re not eating and just want to stop by for
the art and a drink, the shop sells mango and
passionfruit juice, Laotian coffee, and the popular
Beer Lao.
The family running this café and gallery are
perfect hosts, and are likely to ask you in which
language they can speak to you. It’s worth
visiting here for the food, the drink, the art, or just
the atmosphere of the neighborhood, all ready to
be soaked up at a good price in a cozy spot.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
GLOBAL FOOD
22

By STEPHEN NOAKES
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
I
ascend the staircase, rising above the
cacophony and claustrophobia that is Nambu
market on a Saturday night. A man and a
woman in painted faces bang a drum to the beat
of a synthetic, noraebang-esque folk song, but I
don't understand what I'm looking at. Yeah... I
could use a glass of wine.
Owner/head chef, Joo Beomjun, has operated
Grappa Tapas out of the same venue, on the second
floor of Nambu market, for the past for years,
serving fine Spanish cuisine at a reasonable price.
The restaurant seats eight, so don't go there with
a large group of friends. It's more of a place
for an intimate date night than for a guys' and
girls' night out. The cozy quarters contribute
to the atmosphere, a warm, burgundy paint job
with matching wine bottles, trinkets from Spain,
and Nightmare before Christmas figurines that
somehow don't feel out of the place at all. I
slouch back in my chair, feeling mellow from the
wine and whimsy, as the first course arrives.
Full disclosure. It's safe to say that my palate has
become just a little Koreanized over the months.
Sometimes, I go to a restaurant, order an old
favorite from back home, taste it, and ask myself,
“Is this really what it's supposed to taste like?
I think it's close, but I can't quite remember.”
This time, there is no mistaking it. It all comes
flooding back. I remember butter!
I will let the dishes speak for themselves. Here
are my general impressions:
First Course: Palpo. Octopus in a butter and
garlic sauce, served with bread. The Koreans do
octopus right, so this is a safe bet. The garlic is a
rich, golden brown. It hasn't been minced. The
cloves are almost whole. There is no garlic bite,
the cloves having been sautéed in butter.
Second Course: Carbonara de Chosua. Bacon
pasta. I think Mr. Joo makes his own pasta, and
there is a world of difference compared to the
boxed stuff I pick up at Lotte Super. He applies
parmesan like a surgeon. His efforts pay off. It
isn't fatty or greasy. The bacon is tender, not
quite crispy.
Grappa’s menu varies from time to time. Other
popular dishes have and may include tender
stacks of mushrooms (de setas) or the ridiculously
tender Estofado de Panceta, a saucy pork dish.
Both of these as well are sure to stun.
Grappa Tapas is closed on Mondays. Even still,
it is best to eat a light lunch and show up early
on any other day of the week. Like many of the
restaurant in the youth market, they sometimes
sell out of food after the dinner rush. Mr. Joo is
also elusive in terms of social media and contact
information, so as with many other shops in the
area, you show up and hope for an open door
with a seat. This is, indeed, part of the charm,
and the food makes it well worth it.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
CAFE
the Chocolate Cafe
“Charlie”
By ANJEE DISANTO
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
While most Jeonju neighborhoods are
overflowing with cafes, the bulk
of them differentiate themselves
through interior theme or price discounts, not
through an actual distinct menu. This is not
the case with Charlie, a chocolate-themed
café downtown, just steps from the Korean
Traditional Culture Center.
Walking into Charlie, you’re greeted by deep
red walls, soft lighting, and the aroma of thick,
rich chocolate. The menu matches. Here, the
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highlight is the 8 kinds of flavored hot
chocolate (listed as chocolat chaud) and
several flavors of iced chocolate, all of
which are thicker than the norm and
more akin to European-style drinking
chocolate. Besides the more basic
flavors, you can find “Oriental” (a
medicinal blend), the banana-flavored
“African Swing,” and an orange-flavored
white-chocolate blend called “Stockholm
Syndrome,” among others. All are
served in beautifully patterned cups with
saucers that make you want to put your
pinky up and sip slowly, in style, or take
some snaps for social media.
The owners here have an open baking
room in the back where you can see
them preparing the chocolates and cakes
to go alongside the drinks. A display
case by the door showcases these tasty
morsels, everything from whisky-filled
bon bons to orange confit to decorated
macarons. Expect to pay 6-7,000 for a
thick chocolate drink and 2-3,000 for
each treat alongside, and expect it to be
worth it.
For those who are not such fans of
chocolate, there is also the standard
selection of coffee on hand here, as well
as a few smoothies and a selection of
flower teas.
This is also just a quiet, homey place
to hang out. The music is soft and
unobtrusive, unlike a lot of typical
cafes, and there’s the chance to hang
out alongside a giant stuffed bear while
you study or just enjoy your drink. Who
doesn’t love that?
Charlie is just around the corner from
Shinhan Bank downtown. Typical hours
are from 11-9 on weekdays and 1-9 on
the weekend. Check them out if you’re
sick of powdered chocolate and ready
for the real deal!
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
CAFE
Lovely Parrot
By YOONHA KIM
Have dog and cat cafes become a bit too
commonplace for you? Or perhaps
you’re just an avid bird lover? Well,
for either situation, we’ve got just the thing. The
name of the cafe is “Lovely Parrot,” and you’ll
find it just down the street from Dukjin Park or
Jeonju’s Bukdae area. It’s surprising to see such
a unique cafe pop up outside of the capital area!
At Lovely Parrot, it is easy to enjoy these birds
as patrons of all ages. And how does this parrot
café work? First, it’s good to know that parrots
are afraid of strangers. When you get there, wash
your hands, choose some beverages, and wait
for about 5 to 10 minutes as they adapt. The
parrots will smell a little, but it’s no worse than
in most dog and cat cafes. Next, don’t be afraid
of their beaks as they explore. A parrot’s beak
has a function like a person’s hand. When parrots
“peck” someone with their beaks, the motion is a
type of exploration or investigation. We can raise
our hands toward the parrots’ heads, speak with
the parrots, or touch them (gently). (The café
warns to never push on or pet their bodies too
strongly.)
In this café, we can see 40 species, not even just
parrots, but many birds like common sparrows
or even rare birds. You might find cockatiels,
golden cherry parrots, and twin parrots, among
others. Cockatiels can act especially charming
toward people, and are likely to do the action
people most expect from parrots – repeating.
These birds follow your lead, so if someone says
“Annyeonghaseyo,” the cockatiel will “parrot” it
back. You’ll also have a chance to feed some of
the birds that come to talk with you.
Lovely Parrot is open daily from 11am to 9pm,
but, as some have occasionally found it closed
on a whim, you may benefit from calling ahead
(010- 8582-3003). The admission, regardless of
age, is 7,000 won, and this included the price
of a coffee, shake, or smoothie, as well as the
parrot experience itself. For more information,
visit their [Korean only] internet cafe and blog at
http://cafe.naver.com/lovelyparrot1004/.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
BAR
Bar Cold Dawn
By ANJEE DISANTO
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
Maybe you want to stray
away from soju, or
maybe you’re sick of
all those sugary standard Western
drinks? Or maybe you’ve just
been checking out the Nambu
night market and you have to
escape those hordes of people?
In any of these cases, we have a
recommendation.
Bar Cold Dawn, located in the
Cheongnyeon “Youth” Mall on
the second floor of Nambu market, is one of a
collection of hip, relatively new hotspots there.
Some in the foreigner community refer to this
bar as “Potions,” mostly because of a specific
characteristic – you can get drinks for takeout
here inside of upside-down light bulb-shaped
bottles that quite resemble
magical potions.
There actually is a bit of magic
in this place, though. You’ll see
it on first entry (if you can even
get a seat) through the wall of
little-known spirits and lively
style of the bartender/potion
master, Narwhee. But the
true magic is in the drinks you
receive here, and the general
lack of menu.
How to order: just give some instruction. Or
give no instruction at all!
Specify a color, or a flavor, or a
characteristic. “I’d like something
purple.” “I’d like something that
tastes like almonds.” “I’d like
something that Elsa from Frozen
might drink” (an actual typical
order of a local Canadian). You
could also leave things up to the
potion master’s whim, as she’s not
likely to disappoint.
This bar has a range of regulars
who come here often, so on many nights you
may not find a seat inside. It’s also not much of a
place to take a large group, though there are takeout
“potions” available for roaming around the
market area. In truth, this bar is best enjoyed on
a quiet night with just a companion or two, when,
if it’s quiet and comfy, the
bartender might even play you
a song.
Bar Cold Dawn is on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/
BarColdDawn. You’ll find this
bar open – usually – from 3 to
11 p.m., although, as with many
places in the Cheongnyeon
Mall area, the shop may be
closed on a whim from time to
time. Perhaps this adds to the magical mystique,
though?
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Forgotten Gem
BAR
Deepin,
a Forgotten Gem
By MINSEOK YI
Photos by hyunseok Park
In past years, this bar would never have
fallen under the category of “hidden
gems.” In fact, Deepin has been the
most famous pub in the city of Jeonju since
1997, particularly catering to the local expat
crowd. In recent years, though, much of
the rich expat history of this bar has gone
unnoticed to newcomers, reverting it to
something of a more hidden status to many.
Deepin is a place of its own taste, drawing
people from all over the world to share their
culture and sentiment. It’s been the site of
countless Halloween parties, leaving parties,
concerts, murder mystery events, charity
fundraisers, and simple end-of-the-night
shenanigans among those in the longterm
expat community.
Once you step inside, the unique atmosphere
which has been ingrained over 20 years,
will surround you. The walls are full of
international money fixed up and scribbled
with messages from visitors since 1997.
Reminders of events past and artwork
from former expats abound, along with the
scrawled chalk messages (particularly in
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the bathrooms) chronicling the merriment and
debauchery of times long gone (and some more
recent).
As for the bar itself, often playing a Victoria’s
Secret fashion show or sports match on loop
on the screen. The staff are friendly enough
to warrant sitting at the bar if you’re alone or
in a small group. The drink menus is plentiful
enough, with some more modern drinks served
in hollowed out coconuts (a pricier choice) or
strong, efficient drinks like long island iced teas
to get you feeling social quickly.
Deepin, a Jeonju original, was introduced in
"Lonely Planet", one of the most well-known
travel guidebooks, as a must-visit pub for its
tradition and specialty. Nestled in a quiet alley off
Wedding Street downtown, it’s great for a latenight
visit after several other bars or an early one
after shopping or food in the nearby Gaeksa or
Nambu Market areas.
Find Deepin online at facebook.com/deepin1997.
16-16, Jeollagamyeong 4-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si,
Jeollabuk-do, Korea 55038
070-4063-1997
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
MUSEUM
Luielle Hat Culture Center
By ANJEE DISANTO Photos by Anjee DiSanto
●
Walking past the Luielle
Hat Culture Center near
Jeonju’s downtown, one
might mistake it for only a [very
stylish] hat store and café. In fact,
while there is indeed a top-notch hat
store (and café) below, the multi-level
hat museum is much more.
This location is owned by Shirley
Chun, a well-known hat designer
in Korea, and her husband Dr. Cho
Hyun-chung, both of whom are natives of Jeonju.
Chun’s brand, Luielle, is regarded as one of the
best in the country and sold at well-established
boutiques in Seoul and beyond.
At the hat culture center, the most impressive
section is the second floor, displaying hat-related
art and a selection of historical pieces. Hats from
school uniforms, various military regimes, and
royal courts are on display, along with a number
of typical Korean examples. In particular, Cho
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notes that visitors
should focus on the
“gat,” a Korean horsehair
hat that was a great
symbol of personality and
status in Korean history.
Throughout the museum,
some varieties of historical and
modern hats hang on strings from
the ceiling, allowing the visitor to
try them on for size and take the
obligatory selfies. A section is also devoted to
works by Chun herself. Chun has designed hats
for celebrities and high-level movie productions
in the past, and some of the designs are stunning.
Certain pieces feel more sculpted than sewn, in fact.
On the third floor is a sort of hat-making
experience center where visitors can craft their
own caps, if the timing and program fits.
The owners note that only a century ago, there
were almost 4000 kinds of hats being used in
Korea, so it’s no surprise to find the first museum
of this kind here in Korea, let alone in Jeonju,
one of its most traditional cities.
To find the Luielle Hat Center easily, walk
along the lefthand wall of Hanok’s closed-in
Gyeonggijeon area and keep going for about
two blocks. You’ll see the hat museum
on your left. For more information, visit
kr.luielle.com.

Hidden Gems of Jeonju
MUSEUM
Jeonju Korean
Herbal Medicine Center
By AMANDUS BORLAND ● Photos by Stephen Noakes
Jeonju’s Korean Herbal Medicine Center
stands unassumingly in the center of Hanok
Village. With its understated signage, it
could easily pass for just another cafe.
The interior is about the same. Unfortunately,
waning interest in the museum's offerings have
forced it to diversify its products. To remain open,
it now offers regular cafe fare and hanbok rentals,
in addition to its traditional programming.
The exhibits that remain range from herbs
infusing in apothecary-style glass wares to
antique mortar and pestles, to historical texts,
to antlers. For English speakers with limited
knowledge of the Korean language, you can
only gawk at the beauty of the artifacts. All
information is in Korean.
Forget the language barrier and the merchandising.
You may still be underwhelmed. Fortunately, the
museum still offers its experiential programming
– which is totally the best part!
Visitors to the museum can take an online quiz (in
English or Korean) to discover their constitution.
There are four distinct constitutions that make
up Sasang typology, All people fall into either
the Tae-Yang, Tae-Eum, So-Yang, or So-Eum
categories. Your constitution is defined from
birth and is based on psychological, physical, and
social attributes. The typology provides an outline
of diet, exercise, and medicinal herbs that help
bring the body into balance. Questions on the
quiz stretch from how you would describe your
nose size to how you would react to criticism.
The questions are fairly comprehensive and, at
times, difficult to answer honestly. They get pretty
probing. All in all, it was the best 15 minutes and
2000₩ I have spent in a while.
After the constitution quiz, the museum has
personalized, herbal foot baths. The herbs are
said to promote balance and circulation. They are
supposed to detoxify the organs, too. Whether
or not this is true, the herbal concoction smelled
incredible and refreshed my feet from traipsing
around the village all day. This can be done for
9000₩.
To complete the experience, get the boyak. It is said
to increase vitality. This is a strong and bitter herbal
tea. The ingredients are customized, again, for your
constitution. It is very good for health. Based on the
taste, I believe it. It costs around 5000₩.
The museum is open every day except Monday,
and gives you a glimpse into this ancient practice
at a relatively cheap price.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
MUSEUM
Become a Fan of the
Fan Museum
By ANJEE DISANTO
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
The Hanok Village is full of niche
museums, from traditional embroidery
to traditional medicine and much more.
There are, however, museums just beyond the
village that perhaps don’t get as much love or
foot traffic as they ought to. One such spot is
the Jeonju Fan Museum, nestled on a corner just
across the bridge from the Hanok area in Seohakdong.
Huge signs atop the building make it clear that
this is indeed a fan museum, but on first glance,
the bottom floor might be confused as just a
shop (one where not many
fans seem to appear). Rest
assured, upon entering,
you’ll be welcomed past
an array of purchasable
fans to visit the historic fan
collection in the museum on
the second floor.
Truth be told, the museum
isn’t as large as one might
expect, but it’s definitely
worth a look. Divided
into two sections, the upstairs offers a small yet
varied glimpse into different styles of fans from
both Korean and world history, as well as some
insight into the making and ornamentation of
such fans. Almost all of the explanatory text is in
Korean, but for the most part, understanding this
is not necessary to learn and observe from the
experience.
The left-hand side of the museum offers one row
of fans from around the world: one full display
section devoted to fans of China, one to fans of
Japan, and two to fans from around the world.
This half of the museum also has a row of
Korean fans, divided into sections in terms of
whether they are folding or non-folding style. A
bulk of the fans in the museum overall seem to
be from the Chosun dynasty. Beyond this, the
section featuring non-folding fans varies more
in age, with many models looking more antique
and significantly more impressive. Some of
them also come from the area between 1910 and
1980, offering a unique peek at that era through
portraits or advertisements adorning the fans
themselves. Some are even adorned with long
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and well-preserved pheasant feathers.
A collection of different kinds of handles of fans
also appears here, much more intricate than the
type we see today. Mainly wood, such handles
featured character carvings, Buddhist themes,
or simply elegant patterns. A stroll across to the
other half of the museum reveals more about the
importance of ornamentation. Here, the displays
explain the significance of “seonchu,” or the
ornaments that sometime dangle from the bottom
of fan handles. Originally, those who passed the
highest level of state examinations in Korea were
allowed to have seonchu as ornaments. Some
made theirs even fancier as a display of wealth,
using gold, silver, or jewels; the museum display
offers samples of these as well as of ornately
carved seonchu, some of which even have tools
like a compass.
Besides just finished products, the museum
displays a vast range of tools used for making
the fans, with plenty of variation in terms of how
old the items are and how crudely they’ve been
constructed. Woodblocks used to imprint fan
designs also appear hear alongside fan stands,
boxes, sheaths. The sheaths themselves are
interesting in that they show a likely difference in
class or status, with some simple sheaths woven
out of paper string and sap, and others finely
embroidered on cloth.
Lastly, you see here a small collection of black
and white photographs that is nonetheless
impressive, showing the mass production of fans
in earlier days.
All in all, a stop by the fan museum may take
just 20 to 30 minutes and may not be of great
interest to everyone, but the display is impressive
for history lovers or for art lovers as a stop on
the Seohak Art Walk (see more information
in this issue). For those who are profoundly
interested in fans, though, this is not the only
fan-related tourist site in Jeonju: the Fan Culture
Center, across the river in the Hanok Village,
also displays and educates on the history of fans
in Korea as well as letting visitors decorate their
own (visit jeonjufan.kr).
Admission to the Jeonju Fan Museum is just
1000 won, with opening hours from 10 to 7 every
day except Sunday. For more information, visit
the website at fanmuseum.or.kr (only in Korean,
for now).
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
ARTS
Palbok Art Factory
By ANJEE DISANTO
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
By the time you’re reading, this hidden
gem will actually have vanished… at
least in its original form. Fortunately,
it will soon appear again in its new incarnation
and is sure to remain as a “jewel” within the
city landscape. Once a manufacturing center
among many others in Jeonju’s Palbok-dong, it
later became Palbok Art Factory, and will later in
2017 become a uniquely placed public park and
cultural center.
Palbok Art Factory served as a lesser-known yet
profoundly unique cultural zone within Jeonju
over the past year. At first glance, to some, it
might have seemed to be just an abandoned
factory. And, well, it was. The location gained
low-key Instagram fame simply for that… if one
wondered into the more dilapidated of the two
factory buildings, layers upon layers of 80s-era
cassette tapes would crunch beneath the feet
. Exit signs dangled from barely-there rooftops
and plants and dust began to overtake everything.
It was nonetheless a compelling site for grunge
photo shoots and urban explorers alike.
Meanwhile, in the more structurally stable of
the factory’s buildings, something more modern
was afoot. The Jeonju Cultural Foundation came
into possession of this unique site and decided to
develop it. First, though, they would use it in its
original form, an abandoned factory, to showcase
exhibitions and offer visitors a unique perspective
on both art and labor history.
The site’s main exhibition, held in late 2016,
featured an array of well-known artists, many of
whom embraced the factory’s overabundance of
cassettes for installation artwork. The event also
allowed a glimpse into the past – some of it dark.
Representatives of the Cultural Foundation saw
this as a worthwhile part of the experience. In
the exhibition halls, tiny kid-sized wooden stools,
some crudely padded with cardboard and packing
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tape, showed where adult workers once had to sit
to work for a dozen hours on end. The windows,
organizers explained, were all high and without
a discernable view (to lessen “distraction”). In
a partitioned area on the rooftop, where a tree
poked through and a gleaming white installation
art piece swayed in the breeze, hundreds of
female workers had once been obliged to change
in the same overly small room.
But all of these conditions also led to the Art
Factory becoming what it would be, and will
be, in the future. Now abandoned for 25 years,
the S Electronics facility, operating under the
brand name Sorex, was doomed to failure in a
Following a long period of abandonment,
the Jeonju Cultural Foundation stepped
in. Revitalization models from Incheon and
elsewhere around the world led to a plan for
development, and then a means to do so: 5
billion won in grant money from the city and the
government.
And this year? In 2017, before the upcoming
date of destruction and renovation in May, the
Foundation held another two-month series of
exhibitions in the factory, one even featuring
the local foreign artist group. This series of
events was well publicized and even touted as
an “alternate date course” by the city, putting
societal sense. The center exported cassette tapes
to Turkey, Japan, and Southeast Asia, but, for
one thing, cassettes were not a product with a
lot of longevity for the future. (The company’s
idea to switch to video tape production at the
start of the 90s would pose a similar problem.)
Beyond this, though, the company’s harsh labor
conditions came under fire at a pivotal point in
Korean history. In the late 80s, with new rights
and revolutions in place in the country, the Sorex
factory was part of nationwide labor strikes
that led its workers to strike for 407 days. The
factory, it seems, never fully recovered.
the strange space and its neighborhood into the
spotlight.
By now, the “art factory” is gone, at least in
its truest factory state. This fall, though, the
location will rise again, as a park and cultural
center, a place to rest in the busy factory district
with exhibition halls and a café. The organizers
hope to also keep some remnants of the factory’s
labor-related past within – an important bit of
history to keep going forward.
To see the evolution of the art factory and photos
of its past glory, visit its Facebook page at www.
facebook.com/palbokart.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
ARTS
Renaissance in Seohak-dong
By ANJEE DISANTO
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
Anyone who lived in Jeonju 10 years
or more ago remembers what the
Hanok Village used to be like. It was
quaint, yet slightly crumbling. The cathedral
and portrait halls stood proudly amongst a very
antique neighborhood backdrop, and any cafes
or restaurants you found were themselves hidden
diamonds in an area that was beautiful but raw.
Nowadays, in contrast, the village has been
revitalized from edge to edge, stocked with coffee
shops and food stands and filled with selfie stickwielding,
hanok-wearing tourists on every street.
This is no doubt fantastic for photographers and
foodies, as well as for the city economy. Still, the
change in the neighborhood’s character has led to
searching for that more raw and quaint experience
in nearby areas, like the Jaman Village and, now,
Seohak-dong.
Located just across the river from Hanok
Village, Seohak-dong offers an experience that
(at least for now) feels less commercialized, and
particularly focuses on the arts. Even without
any guidance, the neighborhood can be a delight.
Wandering off the main street (Seohak-ro) leads
one down narrow, walled alleys that may lead
to murals, cafes, guesthouses, or even nothing –
just colorful residential houses with old gates and
overflowing flowers.
If you are searching for specific art-related
experiences, the city and Seohak-dong have
posted a numbered “art walk” to help experience
the area. Along this course, you find galleries,
high-class cafes, artisans, art studios, and even a
fan museum and Laotian restaurant and gallery
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(see details elsewhere in this issue). Here a few
highlights of exploring the area.
Near the beginning of Seohak-ro, you’ll first
encounter the tasteful Seohak Art Space, a
combination café, gallery, and guesthouse. The
owner, Kim Seong-gyun, is herself an artist:
besides her studio below the café, happy, sculpted
tigers and other of her works pop up around the
colorful garden and the nooks and crannies of the
café. The second floor whitebox gallery offers
weekly and biweekly artist exhibitions and a
place to rest while exploring.
Just across the way, it’s hard not to notice walls
adorned with Little Prince murals. These offer
just one of the many ideal selfie spots in the
neighborhood, and, if you venture to the other
side of the walls, you’ll find something even
more picturesque. Piquenique, another café down
a bright alley, sits in an enclosed courtyard with
a stunning garden and open second-floor terrace
for events. In Fall, small concerts will take place
there, offering a great view of the neighborhood.
Adjacent to the café, another newly opened
building offers coffee and art classes, as well as
relics of its time as an old hospital (look for the
hospital door in the back garden and the sign out
front).
Further down the walk, there’s plenty to see, even
without sitting down for a drink. A European
antique shop and a wood-burning craft shop
(which also turns photos into wood-based
artwork) are among the highlights for those who
are out to shop. For the art lovers, a few more
galleries pop up including the Seohak Photo
Gallery (worth the 2,000 won admission) and
the small but bright Sanchae Art Gallery around
the corner. A few artist studios also dot the
neighborhood among residences, including the
photo-worthy studio of Lee Jeok Woo.
Wandering the whole way down the main street
takes one all the way to the massive Center for
Intangible Cultural Heritage, which offers weekly
performances showcasing some of that heritage
to preserve it for the public, often free.
Without a doubt, this area is just in the middle
of its renaissance, and now is the time to start
exploring it. Guesthouses and long-term Air
BNB spots are popping up down many of the
alleys, well-located in terms of both scenery and
proximity to the Hanok Village and the leisurely
river walk. Restaurants don’t saturate the area
as in the case of many other tourist-driven
neighborhoods – yet. However, what you do find
in terms of food offers either a very homestyle
and hearty Korean meal or a refreshing taste
of the world outside (such as from Little Laos,
further down the Seohak stroll).
With visible construction all around the area,
we’ll surely soon see new hotspots pop up around
this area, and along with them, more crowds.
As the weather starts to get cooler in coming
months, don’t take the chance to see this quiet
neighborhood for granted, especially while it is
still, in fact, quiet.
Seohak-dong, while unfamiliar to even more
foreign residents, let alone tourists, is just across a
bridge from the Hanok Village area. Just look for
the hanok-style bridge (also a great place to rest
and escape from the heat) and take a stroll across
to a whole new area, just waiting to be explored.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
ARTS
Gallery Red Box
By ANJEE DISANTO ● Photos by Anjee DiSanto
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Building houses, cafes, and anything possible from container crates has become
something of a trend these days (and not just in Korea). Nonetheless, the result
is often something somewhat magical. In Jeonju’s case, there are a number of
cafes and stores built from container crates, but perhaps the best example of a success
with this style is Gallery Red Box.
Situated in front of the Samsung Cultural Center at Chonbuk National University, this
new gallery is hard to miss. Several conjoined crates compose the body of the building,
painted in stark, bright red just along the sidewalk.
One might be surprised if stepping inside for the first time. There’s nothing industrial
about it. Rather, it’s an elongated version of a pristine white-box gallery, complete
with wires and track lighting for the art. A wide variety of exhibitions have been held
here since the opening this year: an esteemed calligraphy artist, a textile artist, an even
a group exhibition of foreign artists, sponsored by the Jeonbuk Center for International
Affairs.
All of these were made possible through the free use of gallery. Yes – this gallery is

free to use in two-week blocks for
students or community members, just
by signing up. The university’s Han
Style Campus Office is in charge or
this initiative, as part of beautifying
the campus, and so far, it’s been
a success. The small courtyard
in front of the gallery hosts other
smaller container carts that are used
by students and locals to sell crafts,
art, or whatever they like. One open
crate also has a public piano, painted
with images of the little prince.
During lunch hours or just after work
or school, this area tends to be full
of people munching on snacks or
slurping coffees while listening to
whoever bravely plays the piano for
the crowd.
Gallery Red Box starts new
exhibitions every second Friday, so
be sure to check them out whenever
possible or sign up yourself! The
location is also just in front of O’s
Square, another popular site to sip
coffee and spot artwork… perfect for
a stroll for lovers and art-lovers alike.
JB LIFE! 39

Hidden Gems of Jeonju
NATURE
Ajungli Nature
By ANJEE DISANTO
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
Experience Center
Ajungli’s picturesque Nature Experience
Center is hardly a “center” at all,
but rather an open area of fields and
photogenic backdrops to take in nature in any
season. This area is located atop a hill nearby
Ajung station, a train station that is now only used
for rail-biking. It’s easy to see from nearby hills
because of the glass-domed building just below, a
nursery for trees and other plants.
But, if it’s just fields, why go here? Well, exactly
that. The main reason to visit here is simply
that it’s bursting with flowers in key seasons, for
almost as far as the eye can see. In the late spring
or early summer, you’ll mainly see cornflowers,
layer upon layer in blues and purples and the
occasional pink. In fall, it’s an overabundance of
cosmos. At that time, the fields are perhaps the
most spectacular, with some sections blooming
the pale purple, magenta, or white flowers,
and others blooming in only brilliant orange.
Either of these seasonal blooms is a must-visit
time, whether for simply stopping to smell the
flowers or having an epic photo shoot among the
blossoms.
In Fall, the fields are also lined with simple
scarecrows, wearing a variety of leftover
sweatshirts and the occasional hanbok for style.
These combined with the plant-based sculptures
of fairytale characters and the occasional
wagon or traditional pavilion, help add to the
scenic nature of the vistas here. The area also
occasionally hosts Saturday busking events
during the peak flower-viewing times.
It’s common during the bloom periods to see
a wide range of couples and families here,
spreading out for picnics near the fields. It’s
the perfect place to do so, but be aware – unlike
almost anywhere in Jeonju, there’s nowhere
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to buy snacks or drinks (save for a few cans of soft drinks from a
machines). You have only what you bring with you, but it’s definitely
worth bringing.
From the flower fields, there are a few hikes into the nearby hills, such
as to an observation tower, or down to the nearby reservoir, which is
a stellar view in any season. A few famous restaurants are nearby in
Ajungli as well, so it’s well worth a day out.
Getting here can be a bit of a haul, but it is walkable from the Ajungli
train station. If not, tell a taxi to go to Jeonju-si “yang-myo-jang,” or
take Bus 102 from E-Mart or the bus terminal.
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
NATURE
The Jeonju
Arboretum
By SEWWHANDI CHANDRASEKARA
Photos by Anjee DiSanto
The Korea Expressway Corporation
Arboretum (better known as Jeonju
Arboretum) is located near to the Jeonju
World Cup Stadium, opposite to the Honam
Expressway. The Jeonju arboretum is a place for
research and educational space that promotes
eco-culture, where nature and human beings coexist.
It’s the only arboretum in South Korea
built and operated by a public corporation (the
Korea Expressway Corporation). This is because
the corporation built the area to restore the local
nature that was lost in building its expressway in
1972.
The arboretum has an area of about 0.3 km2
(291,795 m2). Presently, the arboretum has nearly
3576 flowers and plant species, most of them
perennials and native species to South Korea.
The most essential function of the arboretum is
to collect live plants according to purpose such as
medicinal plants, oriental plants, and dye plants,
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“Multinational children enjoying the spring at the arboretum
(Left to right: Sri Lankan, Nepalese and Korean)
Photo Credit: Sewwandhi Chandrasekara
or secure the seeds and display them in the arboretum. It
also provides education on plant species for students of
all ages.
The first step in discovering the arboretum is to go to the
ecological wetland outside the arboretum premises. The
entrance to the wetland is to the left of the parking lot.
There are shelters and benches to enjoy the serenity of
the wetlands and their unique species, as well as freedom
to stretch out on the grass.
Once you have entered the arboretum itself, you will
see one of the aquatic botanical gardens with a mooring
circle and manmade waterfall on the right side of the
main entrance. In this garden, you can see various fish
species in different sizes. The children are amazed to
see some fish species in this pond. Further, children can
enjoy seeing the rabbits, pairs of ducks, and a peacock
staying in their sheds near this aquatic botanical garden.
There are two more aquatic gardens located at the rear
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Hidden Gems of Jeonju
NATURE
end of the arboretum, and these two gardens are connected with a beautiful
manmade waterfall.
On the left to the main entrance, a pathway leads to general arboretum
and flower gardens including mugunghwa (Korean Rose) flowers and
grasshopper flowers. Mugunghwa is the national flower of South Korea,
which embodies eternity and inexhaustible abundance.
Tulip garden
Next, the herb garden is located near the mugunghwa garden. This garden
includes many plant species which have the purpose of flavoring food or
medicines or giving scent to perfume. These plants have strong fragrance
which you can smell once you bend down toward them. But make sure
not to damage the herbs. If you are interested in herbs, then also visit the
herbarium which is just few meters away from the herb garden. There
you can see a collection of preserved specimens and associated data for
scientific studies.
Inside the glass green house,
where tropical plants are located
The bamboo forest, endangered botanical garden, and outdoor theater
are situated in between the herb garden and the herbarium. When you
are passing through the bamboo forest, you can feel the cool breeze of
the natural bamboo. The endangered botanical garden is a very attractive
place for most of the students, because of the importance of endangered
plant species. More of the endangered species are managed and preserved
thoroughly in here. Local college student clubs and the general public can
borrow the outdoor theater here free for the purpose of revitalizing local
culture and arts events for visitors. But these events must be non-profit
purposes. Visitors can enjoy painting, sculpturing, concerts, events, etc.,
throughout the year in this outdoor theater.
The educational promotional hall is located in the middle of the arboretum
area. On the same premises there is a shelter where you can sit and learn
live teaching materials just in front of you. An eye-catching art gallery is
available in the promotional hall, too.
To heat things up, there is a glass greenhouse located opposite the
educational hall. Here, you can experience a humid tropical environment
and see tropical plant species and attractive fish ponds.
Fish pond inside the glass greenhouse
Beyond the greenhouse and a nearby seedling house, striking landscapes
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Inside the glass greenhouse
of garden flowers are exhibited at a plaza. The second Mugunghwa garden,
in-house circle, hardwood and solitary forests are located to the left of the
plaza, along with a picnic shelter to take a break. But remember -- there
is no cafeteria inside the arboretum. For a clean environment, foods are
allowed only at picnic shelters and you need to bring food by yourselves.
It’s a unique experience for your children to have their meals surrounded
by the calmness of the rose and tulip gardens, but keep in mind to take your
left over trash with you. While picnicking nearby, there are life-size giraffe
and horse sculptures built onto the lawn, and children can relish running on
the soft grass around them.
There are few things you have to keep in mind while visiting the arboretum.
This arboretum is closed every Monday and on holidays. It is open from 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. from April to October and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November
to March. For more information visit ex.co.kr/arboretum (Korean only).
JB LIFE! 45

Hidden Gems of Jeonju
CULTURE
Ilwonsa Temple
By SILAYAN CASINO
Photos by Silayan Casino
Korea is laden with Buddhist temples;
they are plentiful. Often the temples
have similar structures, two or three
buildings, with one main one where the statues
are and praying is done. The nature surrounding
most Buddhist temples is beautiful, serene,
peaceful and clean.
There is one temple in Jeonju, however, which
is rather different to most others you may have
seen. This temple is called Ilwonsa. It is hidden
among the hills above the Hyoja graveyard and
belongs to the Taegojong order of Buddhism, the
second largest order of Korean Buddhism (with
around 3100 temples). What makes this order of
Buddhism most distinct is that priests of the order
can marry (while nuns cannot). Still, in most
mountain temples like Ilwonsa, the monks remain
unmarried. This temple also served as home to a
famous monk, Jin Gong.
Leading to the temple is a dirt road, not suitable
for all cars. It’s a bit of a hike going up, and about
10 minutes walking down. There is a parking area
at the foot of the hill leading up to the temple,
and on special days, such as Buddha’s Birthday,
there may be one or two vehicles giving rides to
temple visitors who may be elderly or physically
challenged climbing up the hill.
On Buddha’s Birthday itself, most temples have
hung up many strings of lanterns to display all
around the temple area. These are symbols of
temple members’ devotion to Buddha, their
god. They donate money to have a lantern hung
up with a tag showing their name. Ilwonsa is
no different. However, what is striking about
Ilwonsa in even the everyday sense is the number
of statues. All in all, this temple boasts more than
12,000 statues.
Walking through the gate, there is a small table
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with a food offering. To the right of the gate,
there are several statues behind bars. To the left of
the gate, a little ways in, there is a kind of “statue
garden,” a big statue of Buddha and various other
figures. The garden extends to other parts of the
temple area, with some parts yet unused, allowing
for more statues to be placed. The statues have
small plaques with the name of the believers who
donated them, or for whom they were donated.
Even before a child is born, their family could
dedicate a statue to them. This person could then
go to their statue and pray there, asking for blessings
for their exam or job interview, for example.
There are stairs leading up the hill and statues
on either side of the staircase, as well as smaller
temples because there is more to look at and see.
Observing what visitors do on entering this
temple, one could see people using a small dipper
to pour water over a smaller Buddha statue,
fronted by flowers, followed by bowing from
the ground up three times. They then bow to
other statues in the same way. People come and go,
paying their respects, greeting the Buddha. Like
many such indoor places, shoes are left at the door.
Ilwonsa is 20-30 years old and has a membership
of about 500 patrons. As a local visitor explained,
many have individual statues to which they pray.
This would explain the unusually large number of
statues in the temple area.
The temple hours are 9 am – 6 pm. All visitors
areas of statues on one side, and a kitchen with a
tent for eating on the other. Coming down from
the temple on the slope, not stairs, you’ll notice
several statues even colored black. All the others
are a kind of gray stone color. One area houses
some statues in glass cases, with the remaining
statues somewhat clustered… an interesting
setup for those familiar with the typical Korean
temples. It seems more attractive than other
are welcome. The temple can be accessed by
those without cars via a short hike up Hwangbang
Mountain, using a trail through the Hyoja
cemetery.
Its distinct aesthetic and overabundance of
Buddhist statues make Ilwonsa either just a
mystifying hike or a photographic dream, so be
sure to bring your sense of wonder as well as
your camera to enjoy the site at its best.
JB LIFE! 47

Hidden Gems of Jeonju
FICTION
As American as Avocado
By BEN BRAINERD
It’s staring at me. It doesn’t actually have
eyes, but somehow it’s still staring at me.
Just sitting there. Staring. Like it's somehow
going to convince me to pick it up through sheer
awkwardness.
“Dooooo iiiit,” it croons. For reasons that shall
be forever unknown the voice in my head sounds
like the love child of James Earl Jones and Isaac
Hayes.
“No. I hate you.” The old lady perusing the
oranges looks at me. Oops. Probably better if I
don’t have my crazy-person conversation with an
inanimate object out loud.
“But I’m delicious!”
“No, actually you’re not.”
“I’m a super-food!”
“No, you're hipster food. There is, in fact, a
difference between the two. Plus you look like
an alien’s testicle.” I resist the urge to take a pair
of them and dangle them by my crotch. I have
the same urge every time I see them at a store. I
haven't succumbed. Yet.
“I’m versatile! You can make so many different
things with me!”
“I’m sure I could. If, you know, I don't even cook!
I can light spaghetti on fire. I don’t know why I’m
even talking to you… Er, looking at you.”
I turn to leave and almost run over oranges-lady.
“You like avocado?” She smiles at me, and I feel
that grandmotherliness that the old ladies here can
turn on and off like a light switch. “Very good!
Rare in Korea. You like?”
“Yes. Yes I do.” No. No I don’t. Not even a little
bit. But I'm pretty sure this lady doesn't have
enough English for me to unload my true feelings
about the avocados. She certainly doesn’t have
the time. Plus I'd look (even more) like a crazy
person if I tried to explain it. So even though I’m
now pretty much obligated to buy one, it’s just
easier to say “Yes.”
I don’t hate avocados. I think they’re weird
looking and they taste funny. And, crazy internal
monologues aside, I really do think they might be
sentient, and quite probably alien in origin. But I
don’t hate them.
I can’t tell the nice lady about the creeping sense
of guilt the avocado makes me feel. People
talk about America exporting its culture, and
sometimes it seems like it’s the worst parts of that
culture that get boxed up and shipped overseas.
Michael Bay and 14 more Transformers movies.
Skinny jeans. Artisanal anything. Hipsters. I
feel like I should apologize for the fact that the
hipsters, with their odd marketing prowess, have
contaminated traditional culture with their talk of
super-foods and their general… hipster-ness.
If I could, I would tell her that this avocado is
a symbol for all the things I didn’t expect when
I moved to Korea. That I thought I was leaving
behind all the parts of America that I can’t stand.
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Starbucks. Celebrities and reality TV. Hipster
food…
Ok, I didn’t really think I was going to escape
Starbucks. I’m not that optimistic. I mean, they
have a Starbucks in Antarctica, there's gonna be a
few dozen in Seoul.
I expected literally everything to be different. A
whole new world. Different culture and all that.
And things are different, don't get me wrong.
Every day I go out and discover something new
and awesome. A cool new restaurant. A facet of
Korean culture that was previously unknown to
me. A cool looking house. An oddly specific shop
selling something so niche that I’m amazed it
warrants its own storefront. I swear on a stack of
bibles I found a shop selling doll legs in the back
corner of a market.
But so many of the things I thought would be
different… aren’t. Starbucks is everywhere. If
there’s not a Starbucks within arm's reach there's
almost certainly another giant chain coffee shop
for you to slake your caffiene demon. Cebrity
culture is insane here. But it’s easier to ignore
because I don’t speak the language or watch TV.
Hipster stuff, though…
But it’s still different. Very different. The
thing they don't tell you about that sheer sea of
differences is that it makes those things that have
stayed the same all the more noticeable. Yes,
somehow avocados have become my culture
shock totem.
I wish I could tell her that, against all rhyme or
reason, avocados make me homesick. Again, not
because I like them, but because they’re familiar.
The crazy-person conversations with the hipster
food were a staple of my grocery runs back home.
I’d argue with the avocados, get mocked by their
buddies kale and quinoa. PBR would heckle
me in the beer aisle. It’s insane, but no one has
recently accused me of sanity. I’ve tried forming
a relationship with some of the crazy ramen
mascots, but it’s tough because we don’t speak
the same language.
Yes, the fantasy personas of food products that
live inside my head speak a different language.
See “no one has accused me of sanity”. I think
it would be more insane if the Korean ramen
mascots spoke English.
So, yeah. The avocado that is staring at me is the
living embodiment of everything that’s wrong
with me, and everything that has gone wrong
(and right!) with my Korean adventure. But
I can’t tell the nice old lady this, because it is
insane, and I've learned that I need to keep the
insanity bottled up inside. Plus the whole “she
doesn’t speak enough English” thing. Actually…
I probably could just unload. She'd just smile and
nod, like Koreans tend to do when I go outside
their English comfort zone. It might be cathartic
and...
She’s looking at me funny again. How long have
I been staring off into the distance this time?
I throw my nemesis in my basket. Yeah, I like
avocados. For as long as it takes to get home
and shove it in the deepest, darkest corner of the
fridge. Which means I’ll be having crazy-person
conversations in my kitchen for the foreseeable
future, talking to a food product I can’t stand as
it shrivels and begins to look even more like an
alien generative organ.
This… This actually makes me happy. Maybe
I’ll buy some googly eyes to stick on it. Might as
well go all in on the insanity thing.
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Every region has its own local dialect. Embracing it is to embrace the local
people, language, and culture in a warm and useful way. This month’s
featured word used in the North Jeolla province is…..
This is a word that can readily be used by anyone learning Korean at any
level. It means 그래요 in standard Korean and can be used in much
the same way. 그렇다, meaning to be that way, is a word that relies
on the context of a conversation, and thus is utilized as a response
to something already said.
A : “오늘 못 갈 것 같아” / I don’t think that I will be able to go today
B : “어, 그려?” / oh really? [Is it really that way?]
This expression I used often when the user wants to express indifference
or a slight feeling of being annoyed.
A : “오늘 짜장면 먹을래?” / “Would you like to eat Jjajangmyeon today?”
B : “어 그려” / “hm sure (why not)” [expressing indifference]
A : “아니, 다른 거 먹자” / “nevermind.. Let’s eat something else”
B : “그려, 빨리 먹으러 가자” / “fine, let’s just go eat” [slightly annoyed]
Mastering this expression and using it in Jeollabukdo is bound to bring
smiles and lighten up any conversation. This expression can also be used
negatively by adding 안. Make sure to not get it confused with
그리다 (그림을 그려요), the verb for drawing.

전라북도국제교류센터
Jeollabuk-do Center for International Affairs
2017 외국인 커뮤니티 지원사업 2017 外 国 人 社 区 援 助 业 务
전라북도국제교류센터에서는 외국인 커뮤니티 활동을 활성화
하고 도민과의 상호교류 및 우호증진을 위해 「전라북도 외국인
커뮤니티 지원 사업」을 다음과 같이 시행하고자 공고합니다.
1. 지원자격 : 전북을 근거지로 두고 친목도모, 정보교환, 상호교류
등 외국인으로 구성된 커뮤니티(모임)
- 문화, 예술, 체육, 전시, 축제, 교육, 회의 관련 분야
- 외국인의 생활편의 증진, 커뮤니티 활성화 등을 위한 분야
- 2017년 상반기 중 개최가 가능한 행사
2. 지원 범위
- 재정지원 : ~최대 100만원 지원(현금지원 불가)
3. 신청방법
- 신청 및 모집기간 : 2017. 7. 5.(수) ~ 27(목)
- 신청방법 : 전라북도국제교류센터 홈페이지 양식 다운로드 및
작성→이메일 제출
- 제출서류 : 커뮤니티 등록신청서, 커뮤니티지원금 지원서, 사업
계획서
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Jeollabukdo xin thông báo kế hoạch hỗ trợ cho cộng
đồng người nước ngoài năm 2017 và rất mong nhận
được sự tham gia của cộng đồng người nước ngoài tại
tỉnh.
1. Đối tượng hỗ trợ
Nhóm cộng đồng người nước ngoài ở tỉnh Jeonbuk trên 10
thành viên tổ chức 1 trong các sự kiện nhằm thúc đẩy tình
hữu nghị, hướng tới sự thân thiện, trao đổi lẫn nhau, trao đổi
thông tin,... như sau
- Lĩnh vực văn hóa, nghệ thuật, thể dục thể thao, triển lãm,
lễ hội, giáo dục, hội nghị.
- Lĩnh vực liện quan đến gắn kêt cộng đồng, cải thiện đời
sống tinh thần người nước ngoài
- Sự kiện được tổ chức trong 6 tháng đầu năm
2. Phạm vi hỗ trợ
- Hỗ trợ về tài chính : ~ Hỗ trợ tối đa 1,000,000won (không hỗ trợ
tiền mặt).
3. Phương pháp đăng ký
- Thời gian đăng ký : 2017. 7. 5 ~ 7. 27
- Phương pháp đăng ký : Tải đơn xin đăng ký về và soạn
thảo→Nộp đơn qua email (nlb1234@jbcia.or.kr)
- Hồ sơ : Đơn xin, bản kế hoạch sự kiện
▣ Địa chỉ liên lạc
- Trung tâm hợp tác quốc tế Jeollabukdo - Nhóm Hợp tác
giao lưu Tel.063-214-5604
2017 外 国 人 社 区 援 助 业 务 为 了 外 国 人 社 区 活 动 的 活 性 化 ,
加 强 全 北 市 民 与 外 国 人 之 间 的 相 互 交 流 , 增 进 友 谊 ,
为 此 全 罗 北 道 国 际 交 流 中 心 支 援 外 国 人 的 社 区 活 动 ,
通 知 如 下 ; 欢 迎 前 来 申 请
1. 援 助 资 格 : 为 了 亲 密 相 处 , 相 互 交 流 , 在 全 罗 北 道 组 成 的 外 国
人 社 区 ( 聚 会 )
- 文 化 , 艺 术 , 体 育 , 展 览 , 教 育 , 会 议 等 有 关 活 动
- 便 利 外 国 人 的 生 活 , 社 区 的 活 性 化
- 2017 下 旬 可 以 举 行 的 活 动
2. 援 助 范 围
- 财 政 援 助 : ~ 最 高 100 万 元 可 以 援 助
以 财 政 援 助 的 原 则 , 不 可 以 现 金 援 助
3. 申 请 方 法
- 申 请 日 期 : 2017. 7. 5 ~ 07. 27
- 申 请 方 法 : 下 载 申 请 书 后 请 记 述 → 请 在 此 处 提 交
- 提 交 文 件 : 申 请 书 , 活 动 计 划 书
▣ 咨 询 电 话
- 全 罗 北 道 国 际 交 流 中 心 交 流 合 作 组 T.063-214-5604
Foreign Community
Supporting Service 2017
The JBCIA
is currently looking to give financial assistance to any sort of
hobby or activity group in the region that is composed mostly of
foreign residents.
1. Goal
The goal of this program is to enhance the wellbeing of foreign
residents while also promoting mutual exchange and friendship
with local residents
2. support Range
Financial aid : Maximum 1,000,000 won
(We do not support in cash)
3. Application process
- Application and recruitment period : 2017. 7. 5.(Wed.) ~ 27(Thu)
- Method : Download the application(homepage) → submit by
email
- The documents for submission : Foreign Community Registration
Application, Foreign Community assistance fund application,
Business Plan
▣ Contact
- International Exchange and Cooperation team of JBCIA.
T. 063-214-5604
www.jbcia.or.kr / www.facebook.com/jbcia151001 / dunfailu@jbcia.or.kr / 063-214-5604