2018 JB LIFE! Magazine Summer Edition

Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival p. 28 

Summer 2018 

Hot Days, 

Cool Nights~ 

Exploring Jeonju's Nightlife p. 20 

Cooking 

Jeonju p. 34 

Let's Go 

Gochang! p. 40 

Namwon, 

City of Love p. 42

Jeonbuk Life 

Cover Story 

Jeollabuk-do’s International Magazine 

Summer 2018 • Issue 11 

Registration No. ISSN: 2508-1284 

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PHONE 063-280-6112 

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Jeonbuk Life Magazine is published by the Jeonbuk Center 

for International Affairs (JBCIA) 전라북도 국제교류센터. 

EDITORIAL 

Manager Peter Yi 

Managing Editor Axel Lemus 

Editor Dianne Pineda-Kim 

ART & DESIGN 

Graphic Designer Aaron Snowberger aaron.kr 

WRITERS, PROOFREADERS, TRANSLATORS 

Dianne Pineda-Kim, Alexandra Prévôt, Joon-beom Chu, 

Axel Lemus, Laura Bowles, Betsey Jeanne Norman, Aaron 

Snowberger, Nicholas Haslam, Valerie Merrick, Jiwoo Lee, 

Taeha Jeong, Yuchang Choi, Seula Kim, Darian Figuera 

PHOTOGRAPHERS, MODELS, ILLUSTRATORS 

Seong Jin Kim, Umesh Sampath, Dianne Pineda-Kim, 

Caitlin Cobb, Saia Ali, Shida Huggins 

Jeonbuk Life is a quarterly project of the Jeollabuk-do 

Center for International Affairs (JBCIA). Our goal is to 

spread news to Jeollabuk-do’s international community, as 

well as to carry news of Jeollabuk-do throughout Korea 

and abroad. This magazine publishes once per season. 

Hot Days, Cool Nights 

Location: Shinsigaji, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do 

Cover Models: Saia Ali and Shida Huggins 

Photograph by Umesh Sampath 

Story by Betsey Jeanne Norman 

When thinking of Jeonju and the surrounding cities, 

one usually thinks of Hanok village, day markets and 

lively festivals. To be sure, Jeonbuk province has so 

much to offer for the curious traveler or adventurous 

native. However, once the lights go down and the 

festival goers return home, wandering feet may find 

it difficult to pick their next destination. 

Read the story on page 20. 

To get involved, email jblife.magazine@gmail.com 

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소식 

NEWS 

Compiled by Axel Lemus 

Korean Conversation Class for International Students 

Adapting to a new culture, eating new food, and working within a new 

educational system are just some of the difficulties that international 

students face. Out of these challenges, there is no one much greater than 

overcoming the language barrier. Language plays a vital role at all levels 

of human interaction: from simply asking for directions, to understanding 

cultural nuances that help strengthen long-term friendships. 

Recognizing the importance of language for improving quality of life, 

the JBCIA will be hosting Korean conversational classes for the region’s 

international students. The classes will be during the 2018 fall semester, 

from September to December, and will include cultural excursions within 

Jeonbuk, birthday celebrations, and more! 

Application: July ~ August 2018 

Schedule: 2018 Fall (Sept ~ Dec) 

(two 2-hour sessions per week) 

Levels: 4 classes 

(2 beginner, 2 intermediate) 

Class Size: 15 ~ 20 students 

For further details, check the center’s 

website at http://www.jbcia.or.kr/ 

JB Life New Contributors 

Valerie Merrick 

Valerie is new to Korea, having moved in January 

2018. She teaches at an English-language 

school in Jeonju. Out of the classroom she 

enjoys cooking vegetarian food, relaxing at Spa 

LaQua, and meeting the artists of Seohak-dong. 

Nicholas Haslam 

Nicholas teaches English in Jangsu County and 

lives in Namwon. Hailing from New Zealand, he 

enjoys being a good ambassador of his country for 

his students. His other interests include running, 

hiking and learning Korean. 

Darian Figuera 

Darian is a 23 year old student from Venezuela 

majoring in quantum systems at CBNU. He is 

also a chef specialized in international cuisine. 

His culinary experience led to his love and 

appreciation for Korean culture and traditions 

Taeha Jeong 

Taeha is a senior at Global Prodigy Academy in Jeonju. 

Sometimes he can be slow like a snail, but he finishes 

his work diligently like an ant. He likes to watch movies, 

especially sci-fi movies. He wishes to major in Biology 

at college. 

Yuchang Choi 

Yuchang is a junior at Global Prodigy Academy. As a child, 

he spent 5 years in Singapore to study English. He spent 

the last 3 years working as a teen reporter in the Herald 

Times. He also became a chief editor in a local teen English 

newspaper. 

Seula Kim 

Seula is a junior at Global Prodigy Academy who is fond 

of watching soccer, baseball, and basketball. She wants 

to major in architecture and build houses for abandoned 

dogs and cats. Her only wish is that there would be no 

abused animals. 

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Korean Preview 

Jeonju International Film Festival 

12-13 쪽 

JIFF 표제: 이야기의 다른 면 

번역 : 배재경 (교류협력팀) 

전주 국제 영화제(JIFF)의 기획 단계 동안, 간부들은 

지역과 국제의 남녀노소 관객들을 위한 더 매력적인 극장 

체험을 만들어 내는 것에 열심이었습니다. 하지만 개봉 

첫날 모든 영화 표가 매진되고 임시로 만든 전주 돔 밖에 

엄청난 인파가 줄을 서면서, 그들의 우려는 사라졌습니다. 

극장을 더 상호작용이 이루어지게 만들려는 그들의 전략은 

효과적이었다. 

5월 3일부터 12일까지 계속된 JIFF는 재미있고 실속있는 

내용을 원하는 관객들에게 시사하는 바가 큰 영화를 보다 

가까이에서 전달했습니다. 이 영화제는 다큐멘터리와 단편을 

포함한 260개가 넘는 타이틀을 수여했으며 전 세계에서 

온 20명이 넘는 배심원들이 영화 제작자들에게 명망 있는 

상을 수여했다. 한국과 국제적인 특징, 단편 영화, 그리고 

다큐멘터리가 모두 경쟁의 일부였다. 

반가운 변화 

"이것은 더 큰 부산 국제 영화제와 매우 다른 축제입니다." 

라고 개막날 밤 이충직 축제감독은 말했다. “서로 다른 두 

도시의 차이도 반영되어 있습니다. 부산은 스펙터클하고 

규모가 큰 반면 전주는 작은 도시입니다. 부산은 국제적으로 

유명한 게스트가 함께하는 스펙터클하고 상업적인 이벤트에 

집중한다면, 우리는 처음 혹은 두 번째 작품인 독립영화와 

감독들의 새로운 목소리를 발견하는 것이 목표입니다.” 

그는 정부, 특히 한국의 문재인 대통령의 예술에 대한 

폭넓은 지원과 전주 홍보에 더 많은 관심을 보여 준 공로를 

인정했다. "오늘날 우리 정부는 우리가 국가로서의 역사를 

되돌아볼 수 있도록 돕고 있고, 저는 매우 희망적이고 이것은 

기적입니다.” 그는 영어로 바꿔 말하면서 "트럼프 대통령과 

김정은 국방위원장 사이에 그런 일이 일어날 줄은 꿈에도 

생각지 못했습니다."라고 덧붙였다. 

"전반적으로, 다양한 관점과 시도를 느낄 수 있었고, 축제 

프로그램에서 영화 제작자들의 열렬한 노력을 느낄 수 

있었습니다."라고 심사 위원단의 김대환 감독은 말했다. ■ 

JIFF 표제: 전주 국제 영화제 

안 프랑스의 손길 

14-15 쪽 

번역 : 배재경 (교류협력팀) 

전주 국제 영화제 동안, 한국과 미국 다음으로 가장 대표적인 

나라는 프랑스였다. 44편의 프랑스 영화가 전주 관객들에게 선 

보였다. 그것들 중 한 편은 특히 제 관심을 끌었고 저는 이 훌륭한 

다큐멘터리 영화의 세 감독을 만날 기회를 가졌다. 

Jean Douchet의 Restless Child (L’enfant agité)는 세 젊은 

감독들이 자신들의 영화를 소개하기 위해 자발적으로 JIFF에 

초대 받아 만든 최초의 다큐멘터리 영화이다. 그들은 “ 사람들은 

영화 비평가의 지루한 전기를 볼 것이라고 생각하지만, 결국 

그들은 재미있어 합니다.!”라고 언급하면서 다른 사람들에게 

자신들의 영화에 대해 말하기를 좋아한다. 

프랑스에서는 영화 평론가들이 중요하다. 비록 여러분이 영화 

평론가가 되고 싶지 않더라도, 여러분이 보는 영화를 비판적으로 

보는 법을 배울 필요가 있다. Fabien Hagege, Vincent Hasser, 

and Guillaume Namur는 영화에 대한 그들의 시각을 바꾼 

Jean Douchet를 접하기 바로 직전 파리 교외에서 서로 

만났습니다. 

국가대표 축구 32-33 쪽 

번역 : 송기섭(운영지원팀) 

여러분은 세계에서 가장 인기 있는 스포츠를 추측할 수 있나요? 

네, 축구입니다. 저를 포함해서 한국에 있는 많은 사람들이 

축구를 좋아하고, 여러분도 축구를 즐기는 사람일 것입니다. 

월드컵 시즌이 다가오면서 많은 사람들이 더 흥분하고 

있습니다. 한국 축구 대표팀은 1986년 멕시코 월드컵부터 

올해 2018년 러시아 월드컵까지 총 9차례 월드컵 본선 진출을 

달성하며 월드컵에서 가장 자격 있는 팀이 됐습니다. 아시아 

지방 한국인들이 축구를 좋아하는 주요한 이유 중 하나는 

한국과 일본에서 공동으로 열린 2002월드컵 때문입니다. 한국 

팀은 이탈리아를 꺾고 준결승에 진출했습니다. 

2018년 러시아 월드컵이 올 6월부터 7월 중순까지 열렸습니다. 

첫 번째 한국 경기는 6월 18일 스웨덴과 열렸습니다. 두 번째 

경기는 6월 24일 멕시코와의 경기였습니다. 그리고 마지막 

경기는 6월 27일에 세계에서 가장 강한 축구 팀 중 하나인 

독일과의 경기였습니다. 한국은 첫 두 경기를 졌지만 독일과의 

경기에서 2대 0으로 이겼습니다. 대부분의 월드컵 예선 팀들은 

실제 경기를 치르기 전에 친선 경기를 합니다. 한국 대표팀은 

5월 28일에는 온두라스와, 6월 1일에는 보스니아와, 7일에는 

볼리비아와 각각 전주와 대구 월드컵 경기장에서, 그리고 

오스트리아 인스브루크 월드컵 경기장에서 맞붙었습니다. 

전주 월드컵 경기장은 2002년 월드컵을 위해 지어졌고 항상 

리그 최고의 팀들 중 하나로 평가되는 국내 프로 축구 팀인 

전북 현대 자동차의 본거지입니다. 전주는 스포츠를 좋아하는 

것으로 유명하고 4만명을 수용할 수 있는 경기장에서 경기를 

할 때마다 자리가 매진됩니다. 전주 월드컵 경기장은 한국의 

전통 가옥인 한옥의 독특한 디자인으로 유명합니다. ■ 

이 영화의 놀라운 점은, 비록 당신이 영화 평론가나 심지어 

일반적인 영화에 대해 아무것도 모른다 해도, 당신은 도시를 

오가며 여행하고 음식을 즐기고 이탈리아의 축제에도 가는 

프랑스 남자를 보면서 진심으로 웃을 수 있다. 당신은 단순히 

그의 인생철학에 매혹 당할 수도 있다. 쾌락주의자인 Jean 

Douchet는 이탈리아 식당에서 밥을 먹으면서 “Pour bien 

voir, il faut commencer à bien vivre”(영화를 잘 보기 

위해서는 잘사는 것부터 시작해야 합니다.)라고 말했다. 

진짜 Jean Douchet은 Nouvelle Vague에 속해 있었고 

그의 친구들 중에서 영화를 만드는 것에는 그다지 관심이 

없었지만 영화를 보고, 논평하고, 공유하는 것에는 관심이 

있었다. 오늘날 프랑스에서는 매일 약 15편의 영화가 

개봉되고 있어 비평가들은 빠르기 위해 짧은 글을 써야 하고, 

매우 깊은 평론을 쓰는 Jean Douchet부류의 평론가들은 

사라지는 경향이 있다. ■ 


Hot Days, 

Cool Nights 

전주얼티밋뮤직페스티벌2018 

보도자료 

28-31 쪽 

주말밤의 투어 20-24 쪽 

번역 : 박재은 (교류협력팀) 

전주와 그 주변 도시들을 생각하면, 보통 한옥마을, 재래시장, 

활기 찬 축제를 생각하게 됩니다. 확실히 전라북도는 

호기심 많은 여행자나 모험심 많은 현지인에게 제공할 것이 

많습니다. 하지만, 일단 전등이 꺼지고 축제에 참가하는 

사람들이 집으로 돌아오면, 돌아다니는 사람들은 그들의 

다음 목적지를 고르는 것이 어려울 수도 있다. 

전라북도의 축제는 해가 질 때까지 멈추지 않으며, 여러분도 

마찬가지이다. 전주 시가지의 번화한 거리에 자리 잡고 

있거나, 많은 야간 시장과 술 마시는 거리의 구불구불한 길 

사이에 숨어 있는 것은 보석들이다. 우리가 새로운 것을 찾고 

있는 방문하는 신입생과 전라북도 출신의 사람들을 위한 

몇몇 장소를 소개할 때 우리와 함께 여행을 하세요. 

우리는 모두 그곳에 가 본 적이 있고, 주말이고, 당신은 방금 

당신의 친구들을 만났다. 누군가 말하는 첫 번째 것은 “우리 

어디가니?” 다음 답은 “나도몰라” “어디 가고싶어? 그리고 

당신이 신의 영감을 기다리는 동안 어색한 침묵의 의무적인 

5분이 있다. 이것은 전 세계적으로 흔한 문제이고 한국에 

갈 곳들이 영어로 정보를 얻을 수도 없을 수도 있기 때문에 

외국인으로서 더욱 심각한 문제입니다. 

전주의 밤 문화 거리, 신시가지에서 갈 만한 멋진 술집들의 

목록을 작성했다.이 술집들이 전주에서 즐거운 시간을 보낼 

수 있는 마지막 장소는 결코 아니다. 

그러나 신시가지에서 시작할 수 있다. 그리고 아마도 

그 정보는 다음 날 밤 밖에서 특별한 장소를 찾고 있는 

사람들에게 도움이 될 것이다. ■ 

전주 남부 야시장과 청년몰 

번역 : 박재은(교류협력팀) 

25-27 쪽 

한국에는 "불금"이라는 속어가 있다. 이 문구는 사람들이 퇴근 

후 금요일 밤에 술을 마시고 논다는 문화에서 유래되었다. 

평소처럼 가족 친화적인 한옥 마을로의 금요일의 뜨거운 

여행을 제외하고 인기 있는 장소인 전주 남부 야시장은 이 

지역에서 제공하는 모든 것을 조금씩 즐길 수 있는 곳이다. 

남부 시장 

남부 시장은 조선 중기에 도시의 남문 근처 상인들의 

비공식적인 모임 장소로 처음 만들어졌다. 일제 강점기 때, 

“남부 시장”이라고 이름 지어졌고, 1979년에 정식 시장으로 

지정되었다. 낮 시간의 남부시장은 단지 다양한 상인들이 옷, 

음식, 그리고 가정용품을 매우 싼 가격에 파는 재래시장이다. 

시장은 예상했던 것과 정반대로 매우 조용하고 고요하다. 

나는 상인들이 상품을 광고하고 방문객들을 끌어들이기 위해 

소리치는 상상을 했다. 보통, 상인들이 어색한 표정을 짓기 

때문에 소비자들은 더 낮은 가격을 흥정하곤 했다. 

오늘날, 사람들은 주차장과 온라인 옵션이 있는 좀 더 편리한 

쇼핑 장소를 선호하면서, 한때는 붐비고 상냥하던 이곳을 

낮에는 다소 쓸쓸하게 만들었다. 시장의 활기를 되찾기 위해, 

행정 기관은 2013년 남부 야시장 사업을 홍보하기 시작했다. 

이후 많은 노력으로 몇 년 동안 전주는 천만 명이 넘는 

관광객을 끌어 모았다. 매년 한국인 5명 중 1명꼴로 전주를 

찾아 이 숨겨진 보석을 찾는 사람이 늘고 있다는 뜻이다. 

남부 야시장 

남부 시장은 전주의 남문을 완전히 둘러싸고 있고 입구가 

많다. 그것은 매우 찾기 쉽다. 그냥 사람들을 따라가기만 

하면 된다. 내가 처음으로 밤 시장 안으로 걸어 들어갔을 

때, 그곳은 뉴욕이나 런던의 새해만큼 붐볐다. 골목은 좁고 

사람들은 줄을 지어 천천히 움직인다. 2미터마다 많은 포장마차 

(Pojangmacha)를 놓고 고기 굽는 냄새로 사람들을 유혹한다. 

사람들이 많은 가운데서도, 모든 음식 카트 옆에 쓰레기통이 

놓여 있어 보도가 깨끗하게 유지된다. 음식 카트 옆에서 말린 

생선, 농기구, 쇠 식기류를 파는 전통 상점들이 보인다.■ 

가장 한국적인 도시 전주, 그리고 화려한 라인업으로 찾는 

JUMF2018! 가장 한국적인 도시 전주에서 다가오는 8월,3일, 

4일 5일 3일간 2018전주얼티밋뮤직페스티벌 (JUMF2018) 

이 개최된다. 전주얼티밋뮤직페스티벌(JUMF)은 올해로 3 

회째 맞이하는 호남지역 최대 규모의 뮤직 페스티벌이다. 

‘얼티밋(Ultimate)’ 이라는 단어에서 유추할 수 있듯, 

인디에서 오버, 록에서 힙합까지 다양한 장르를 포괄하며 

국내 최고의 아티스트들과 함께 다양성을 갖춘 무대로 

궁극의 페스티벌을 지향한다. 올해도 이승환, 장기하와 

얼굴들, 국카스텐, 아이콘, 이수, 린, 10cm, 멜로망스, 

데이브레이크, 로꼬, 헤이즈, 잔나비 등 K-POP 아이돌부터 

인기 아티스트들이 전주얼티밋뮤직페스티벌을 찾는다. 

또한 올해 JUMF는 해외 아티스트 참여도 기타리스트 

빅토르 스몰스키가 이끄는 독일의 심포닉 메탈밴드 

ALMANAC, 그리스 전통악기 부주키를 이용한 하이브리드 

코어록 밴드를 자랑하는 Tri-state-corner, 일본 모던록의 

라이징스타 Memai Siren, The winking owl 그리고 2010년 

EMERGENZA페스티벌 월드챔피언에 오른 일본의 Hanato 

chiruran이 작년에 이어 올해도 초청되어 무대에 오른다. 

획일화된 사회와 많은 정보, 매일 빠르게 바뀌어 가는 시대 

속에서 페스티벌은 고단하고 반복되는 일상 속에서 일탈을 

꿈꾸게 하는 하나의 매개체이다. 스탠딩 존의 관객들이 

가수들과 가까이 호흡하고 피크닉 존에서는 텐트와 돗자리를 

펴고 여유롭게 음악을 즐기며 가족, 연인, 친구들과 야외에서 

삼삼오오 모여 음악에 취한다. 특히 공연장에서는 아티스트와 

관객들이 서로 같은 감정을 공유하며, 반복되고 고단한 

일상을 잠시 잊고 특별한 추억을 만든다. 

2018 전주얼티밋뮤직페스티벌(JUMF2018)은 본 공연 

외에도 다양한 즐길 거리를 제공하며 명실상부 여름 대표 

축제로써의 입지를 다져왔다. 특히나 지역민들이 함께 나선 

‘JUMF 야시장’에서는 다양한 먹거리와 함께 헤나· 

캐리커처 등을 체험할 수 있는 플리마켓을 운영하여 

맛과 멋의 도시 전주의 위상을 알리기도 했다.■ 

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Korean Preview 

사랑의 도시, 남원 투어 

번역 : 도형석 (국제진흥팀) 

42-46 쪽 

Namwon, 

City of Love 

전라북도 남서쪽 구석에 있는 요천 강을 따라 뻗어 있는 곳이 

남원시이다. 놀라움으로 가득 차서, 도시의 작은 크기보다 훨씬 

더 많은 것을 말해 준다. 남원은 전라북도에 사는 사람이나 

멀리서 오는 여행객들이 꼭 가 봐야 할 곳이다. 

전라북도 거주민 혹은 멀리서 온 여행객 누구든지. 한국의 혼이 

살아 숨 쉬는 자연의 자연경관을 통해 도시의 서쪽에서부터 

동쪽까지의 여행기를 읽어보자. 

남원의 서쪽에는 1597년, 임진왜란 때 잔혹하게 죽은 

남원시민들의 기념지인 만인의 총이 있다. 전쟁 일화가 새겨진 

기념비석 하단을 보는 시간을 갖고, 도시를 지키며 숨을 

거두었던 전사자들의 유해가 있는 언덕을 올라가 보자. 

만인의 총 뒤로는 산책로와 휴양시설이 있는 작은 교룡산이 

우뚝 솟아 있다. 교룡산 또한, 역사적으로 아주 중요한 곳으로, 

산기슭을 가로지르는 인상적인 성벽은 이곳을 여행하기에 

충분한 가치가 있게 한다. 성벽 안에는 선국사가 있는데, 

성벽이 건축된 16세기보다 더 오래된 역사를 가진 사찰이다. 

여러분이 남원의 서쪽부터 여행을 시작하면, 내가 그랬던 

것처럼 점심시간이 됐다는 것을 깨달을 것이다. 남원의 

대표적인 관광명소인 광한루원으로 가보자. 주변을 둘러보면, 

수많은 추어탕 집 중 하나를 골라 남원의 유명한 요리인 

뜨끈하고 맛있는 추어탕을 먹어보자. 현식당은 남원에서 

가장 잘 알려진 추어탕 식당이고 서비스가 훌륭합니다. 

추어탕 한 그릇(리필 서비스 포함)의 가격은 8000원이다. 

광한루원의 아름다운 정원은 600년전 건축 이후부터 

관광객들을 불러모았다. 전설은 조선왕조 그때쯤 

만들어졌는데, 광한루원에 온 지방 관리의 아들 이몽룡이 

순수한 아름다움으로 남원에 정평이 난 춘향과 사랑에 빠진 

이야기이다. 그 다음 이야기는 이별과 춘향의 영웅적인 

진실성을 말하고, 서사시로 전해지고, 한국 역사에서 가장 

중요한 전통 가극 중 하나이고 유명한 판소리인 춘향가에서 

이 이야기는 불리어지고 있다. 

또한, 춘향의 이야기는 광한루원 뿐만 아니라 강을 건너는 

춘향테마 공원에서도 이어져 ‘사랑의 도시’라는 별명에 

영감을 주게 했다. 춘향의 이야기를 자세히 알 수 있고 공원을 

걸으며 중요한 순간을 따라갈 수 있다. 

공원 옆으로, 잘 만들어진 소나무 숲길로 가다 보면 

전망대카페가 있다. 커피를 마시고 경치를 구경하기에 

안정맞춤인 장소이다. 카페위로 잠깐 더 걸으면, 정상의 

팔각정, 혹은 팔방탑이 있다. 

만약 언덕이 여러분을 부른다고 느껴진다면, 북동쪽에 있는 

강을 따라 춘향 관광지를 지나는 간선도로를 짧게 드라이브 

한 후, 주천면을 지나 육모정에 올라가보자. 남원의 서쪽 

입구로 잘 알려진 지리산 국립공원에 있다. 7월과 8월에는 

가족단위의 관광객들이 피서를 온다. 아이들은 물놀이를 

하고 부모들은 이야기하고 휴식을 취하려 참을 수 없는 여름 

더위로부터 산으로 탈출한다. 

바로 위로는 구룡계곡으로 올라가는 길이 있다. 산책로는 

인상적인 구룡강을 따라 강의 하류에는 폭포에서부터 흘러온 

깊은 지하 샘이 보인다. 산책은 약 2시간 정도로 쾌적하게 

걸을 수 있는 거리다. 또한 육모정은 시내버스(3번)을 타고 

가거나, 자전거를 이용해도 좋다. 자전거를 이용할 수 없다면, 

광한루원 앞에 있는 요천강가에서 대여가 가능하다. 

남원은 작은 도시이지만 볼거리가 많다. 아주 중요한 역사적 

의의, 주요 관광지의 중심성, 그리고 지리산 국제공원과의 

인접성으로 모든 여행객들에게 독특하고 가치 있는 여행지가 

된다. ■ 

전라북도의 가장 서쪽 등대 

어청도 

번역 : 최지혜(국제진흥팀) 

47 쪽 

여러분이 전라북도를 탈출하려고 할 때, 그것은 여전히 문을 

두드린다. 도장 수집에 사용 된 아름다운 한국 여권 중 하나를 

발견했을 때, 나는 새해 첫 해돋이를 즐기기 위해 속초에 있는 

등대를 방문하고 있었다. 이것은 "등대 여권"이라고 불리며 

스탬프을 찍을 수 있는 한국의 아름다운 등대 15 곳을 설명한다. 

군산의 작은 섬인 어청도의 존재를 그렇게 알게 되었다. 나는 

거기에서 스탬프를 모으기로 결심했다! 그러나 어청도에 대한 

접근은 선유도만큼 쉽지 않았고 (페리, 버스 또는 차로) 영어로 

되어있는 정보도 없었다. 나는 인터넷에서 페리 일정을 마침내 

발견했고 (한국어로) 섬에서 최소한 한 식당과 마을을 찾을 수 

있을 것 같은 사진도 몇 장 봤다. 

섬은 매우 아름답다. 한국의 작은 보석이다. 그것은 믿을 수 

없을 정도로 평화롭고 조용하다. 섬에서 자동차와 오토바이는 

운행하지 않는다.(보트에서 무거운 짐을 운반하는 데 사용되는 

두 개는 제외). 당신이 보는 곳은 모두 녹색이다. 사실, 계단이나 

경로의 대부분은 식물로 뒤덮여 있었다. 

1912년에 지어진 등대는 내게 그 섬의 가장 큰 매력이었다. 

바다를 바라보는 작은 등대(12m)를 해 질 녘에는 세계 어느 

곳에도 가고 싶지 않을 것이다. ■ 

번역 :도형석(국제진흥팀) 

40-41 쪽 

전주에서 남서쪽으로 약 90분간 버스를 타고 가는 고창은 한국의 

농촌 지역의 대표적인 예이다. 학원 농장이 엄청난 인기를 끌고 

있는 TV드라마 '도깨비'에 출연한 이후에도, 그 지역은 많은 

국제적인 방문자들에게는 상대적으로 애매한 입장에 놓여 있다. 

그래서 JBCIA에서는 고창의 전원적 매력을 보여주고 도농 간 

교류를 위한 두 가지의 특별한 이틀간의 프로그램인 " 렛츠 고 

고창!"을 기획했다. 

첫 이틀 간의 여행은 5월 12일과 13일의 토요일과 일요일이었고, 

두 번째 여행은 6월 16일과 17일의 토요일과 일요일이었다. 두 

개의 다른 주제에 따라, 참가자들은 첫 여행에서 고창의 갯벌, 

광대한 보리밭, 그리고 전통 방식의 소금 생산을 체험했다. 두 

번째 여행에서 유네스코에 지정된 고인돌 유적지와 두부 공장에 

다녀왔다. 참가비가 1인당 겨우 10,000원인 이 여행은 모든 

다양한 활동과 맛있는 신선한 음식을 고려해 볼 때 아주 멋진 

여행이었다! 

우리는 고창의 자연을 경험하기 위해 전주의 번화한 도시 

생활에서 멀리 떨어져 있다. 모두가 그보다 훨씬 더 많은 것을 

가지고 떠났다고 말해도 괜찮을 것 같다. ■ 


요리와 여행 일기 

번역 : 

박형원 (국제진흥팀) 

34-35 쪽 

외국인 전북 주민 

17 쪽 

아론 스노버거씨의 이야기 

번역: 박형원 (국제진흥팀) 

전주요리 프로그램 진행자인 신경숙씨의 첫인상은 아주 

좋았다. 내 자신, 내 남자 친구 그리고 방문할 친구를 위해 

요리 수업을 예약하는 중이었다. 유창한 영어로 신경숙씨는 

나에게 이용 가능한 날짜와 시간, 가격, 그리고 무엇을 

기대해야 하는지를 알려 주었다. 그녀에게 채식주의자 

식단을 알려 주었음에도 불구하고, 무례하게도 나는 식사 

중에 고기나 생선을 거절하는 것이 두려웠다. 그러나 요리 

교실에 관한 어떠한 두려움도 그녀를 직접 만나고 나선 

사라졌다. 그녀는 친절하고 활기차며 박식했다. 내가 잘 

하고 있다는 것은 분명했다. 

간단한 소개를 마친 후 [우리의 요리 수업을 담당하는] 

요리사는 우리의 샐러드를 위한 상추를 따기 위해 채를 

들고 우리에게 정원을 보여주었다. 그녀는 남자친구와 같이 

사용하라고 준 채를 나 혼자 쓰고 있는 것을 보고 웃었다. 

우리가 발효 식품이 담긴 많은 용기 근처에서 상추를 따는 

것을 끝냈을 때, 그녀는 오랜 친구처럼 우리를 놀렸다. 

다음으로, 진짜 요리가 우리에게 정원에 있는 그녀의 

조리장에서 일하라고 시키면서 시작되었다. 우리가 젓가락을 

사용해보지 않았음에도 그녀의 명랑한 목소리는 우리를 

달랬고, 그녀가 요리를 통해 우리를 안내하고 필요할 때 

챙겨주는 나의 어머니처럼 느끼지 않을 수 없었다. 

그녀는 우리에게 오이에 버섯과 계란을 넣는 법, 두부와 

가지를 튀기는 법 (각 면에 밀가루를 묻히지 마세요-모든 

채소들을 그릇에 담아 골고루 밀가루가 묻을 수 있게 흔들면 

됩니다.) 그리고 참기름을 듬뿍 넣은 볶음 요리하는 법을 

우리에게 보여주었다. 실제 요리 시간은 30분밖에 걸리지 

않았다. 우리가 음식을 다 만들자, 그늘 아래에서 그녀의 

자녀들이 준비해 놓은 테이블로 옮겼다. 

각각의 요리가 자연스러운 아름다움으로 빛을 발하는 동안, 

요리사는 정원에서 나온 야채들과 요리를 결합하여 한 걸음 

더 나아 갔다. 잠시 앉아서 특별한 요리를 감상한 후, 우리는 

모든 음식을 시식하기 시작했다. 그것은 보기보다 훨씬 

더 맛있었다. 친구들의 사랑과 준비과정에 참여한 요리사 

덕분에 한 입 한 입이 훨씬 더 맛있었다. 요리사는 요리 

외에도 신선한 블루베리 주스, 김치 및 크림 감자 수프의 두 

종류의 쌀을 제공했다. 나는 그 수프가 한국에서 맛 본 그 

어떤 것과도 다르다는 것을 알았고, 당연히 식사에서 가장 

좋았던 것 중 하나였다. 우리가 먹을 때, 그녀는 요리사가 

우리와 함께 멋진 경험을 나누려는 의지를 더 잘 이해할 

수 있도록 통역을 계속해 주었다. 우리는 좋은 친구들처럼 

먹었고, 때로는 사색하고, 다른 사람과 수다를 떨었다. 

이 모든 것을 통해 우리는 한국 요리, 그리고 식도락가의 

가정생활에 대해 더 많이 배웠다. 내 친구는 한국에 며칠밖에 

없었지만, 내가 왜 이 나라를 사랑하는지 이해했다는 것을 

알 수 있었다. 

우리는 운 좋게도 이렇게 친밀한 환경에 들어갈 수 있었고, 

한국의 음식과 사람들의 아름다움에 대한 영원한 기억을 

얻을 수 있었다. ■ 

현재 한국에 거주하는 외국인은 218만 명으로 전체 인구의 

4.21%를 차지한다. 하지만, 그들 모두가 평생 머무는 것은 

아니며, 몇 년간의 휴식 후에 오고 가는 것이기 때문에 

한국에 오랫동안 머무는 사람들은 적다. 이것은 현재 

한국에서 12년을 보내고 있는 교육자이자 프리랜서인 아론 

스노우버거씨의 이야기이다. 

아론은 대학에 가서야 비로소 아시아 문화와 처음으로 

인연을 맺었다. 그는 대학에서 3년간 중국어를 공부했는데, 

그때 아시아에 가는 것을 처음으로 고려했다. 대학 시절 

중국을 두 차례 방문했고, 산동성 웨이팡에서 한 달간 

고교생들에게 영어를 가르쳤다. 아론은 대학을 졸업한 후 

관광 비자로 3개월간 일본에 갔다. 그의 일본 관광 비자가 

만료되려고 할 때 그는 아시아에 머물기로 결정했습니다. 

외국인 대다수에게 이런 일이 일어났다면, 그들은 자기 

나라로 돌아가려고 하였을 것이다. 그러나 아론의 결정은 

남들과 달랐다. 

결정을 내린 후에, 두 가지 제안을 받은 곳인 일본에서 직장을 

구했다. - 하나는 시골의 한 초등학교에서, 다른 하나는 

도시에 있는 방과 후 학습 센터에서 일하는 것이었다. 비록 

그가 일본에 머물기 위해 그 직업들 중 하나를 선택했어야 

하는 것 같지만, 결국 그는 두 가지를 모두 거절했다. 하지만 

왜 그랬을까? 음, 그는 여름 캠프에서 가르치기 위해 전주 

대학교에서 일자리 제의를 받았다. 그리고 몇 년 동안 다양한 

환경을 통해, 그는 결국 그곳에서 정규 영어 회화 강사 일을 

할 수 있게 되었다. 

산업미술의 미래 18-19 쪽 

번역 : 최지혜 (국제진흥팀) 

버려진 공장이나 제조 공장에 관해서는 실제로 예술적이라고 

할 수 있는 것이 없다. 산업 공간, 기계 고장 및 잔존하는 강철 

장비로 인해 작업을 완료해야하는 차갑고 무관심한 장소로만 

간주된다. 그러나 그들이 말하는 것처럼, 심지어 황량하고 

예기치 않은 곳에서도 모든 것에는 아름다움이 있다. 이것은 

전주시가 보여주고자 하는 것으로 시간이 지남에 잊힌 듯한 

오래된 공장이 재건되어 사람들이 무료로 미술전을 즐길 수 

있는 곳으로 바뀌었다는 것이다. 팔복 공장(FoCA)은 철도의 

측면에 자리 잡고 있으며 전주의 근대화와 산업화의 전환점을 

상징하는 거대한 복합 단지에 둘러싸여 있다. 

1979년, 팔복동에 있는 솔렉스 공장은 카세트테이프가 

인기를 끌면서 설립되었다. 이전에는 아시아 전역에 

카세트와 비디오테이프를 제작하고 수출했다. 하지만, 세상이 

디지털화되면서 카세트테이프는 다른 많은 쓸모없는 기술 

도구들과 같은 운명을 공유했다. 

김승수 전주문화재단 이사장은 “25년간 공장은 

솔렉스 공장이 떠난 후 새 주인을 기다렸습니다. 

그리고 이제 다시 태어났기 때문에, 팔복동의 

아이들을 위한 무한한 상상의 예술 놀이터가 

생겨났습니다. 전주 주민들에게는 비-루틴 

공간인 카페와 미술관을 제공합니다. 가장 중요한 

것은 실험적인 예술 창작 공간이 될 것이며 

모든 예술가들의 마음의 본거지가 될 것이라는 

점입니다.”라고 말했다. 

FoCA는 재능 있는 전도유망한 사람들과 전주와 

그 너머에 자리 잡은 현대 예술가들의 본거지이다. 

재능 있는 예술가와 상상력이 뛰어난 걸작을 상주 

프로그램과 회전 전시를 통해 알 수 있다..■ 

그의 이야기를 들었을 때, 내 마음 속에 한가지 의문점이 

떠올랐다. 아론의 부모님으로부터 그의 결정에 대한 반대 

의견이 있었는가? 대답은 “아니”였다. 취업 제의를 받았을 

때는 일본에 머물거나 한국에 갈 계획이라고 부모님께 

말했다. 놀랍게도, 아론은 자신의 부모님이 자신의 결정을 

큰 반대 없이 존중해 주었다. 아론은 유치원보다 대학생을 

더 선호했기 때문에 전주대의 여름 캠프 영어강사로 한국에 

가기로 결정했다. 

"전라북도는 한국에서 가장 좋은 음식을 생산하는 지역 농장과 

지역 음식이 있는 한국의 곡창지대입니다." 

12년간 한국에 체류해 온 아론은 전주에 정착했다. 그는 

전라북도를 정말 좋아한다고 말했다. 그는 음식, 교통 수단, 

그리고 다른 많은 것들을 좋아한다. 현재 글로벌 천재 프로디지 

아카데미에서 컴퓨터과학, 그래픽 디자인을 가르치고, 전주 

대학교에서 영어를 가르치고 있으며, 그래픽 디자인과 웹 

사이트 프로그래밍 분야에서 프리랜서로 활동하고 있다. 그는 

또한 이 JEONBUK LIFE 잡지의 레이아웃을 디자인했다. 그는 

한국인과 결혼했고 두 명의 자녀가 있다. 아론은 언젠가는 

자녀들의 교육을 위해 미국으로 돌아갈 계획이지만 한국으로 

돌아와 전주에서 여생을 보내고 싶다고 말한다. ■ 

7

Editor's Letter 

j 

j 

A Different Kind of Summer 

far cry from our mental images of fun under the 

sun, of toes dipping on the sand and the waters, and 

spending the days in complete insouciance—summer in 

Jeollabuk-do brings with it blistering heat and infamous 

hotter, activities are heading outdoors, and in this issue, we want to 

capture this joie de vivre or the joy of living this temporary respite from 

the bitter winter colds and moody overcast skies that come once the 

rainy season kicks in. 

A 

humidity we all want to avoid. But as the days are getting longer and 

We hiked to the mountains and crossed the seas to see the storied 

lighthouses in Eochong-do. We explored Namwon, the “City of Love,” 

and sipped coffee under a pergola and took in the views of a massive 

garden. We marveled at the talents of young indie artists in Palbokdong 

and experienced the rural life in Gochang. More importantly, 

however, we warded the heat off with a satisfying bottle of cold beer 

and danced the night away in the bars at Shinshikaji, Jeonju’s most 

happening night spot. We also wandered off to the Nambu Night 

Market to shop and eat local delicacies. This is the other side of 

summer we wanted to explore, the burgeoning nightlife of Jeonju 

that is mostly known for the traditional Hanok Village. 

So whatever you choose to do—either embrace the sun and all its frizz 

and frazzle, or shield yourself by crawling out at night—take your time, 

enjoy the moment and soak all that this summer has to offer. 

Dianne Pineda-Kim 

JB Life Editor 


In This Issue 

Nightlife Festivals Namwon Gochang 

Jeonju - p. 20-33 

Jeollabuk-do - p. 10-11, 28-31 The City of Love Tour - p. 42-46 Let's Go Gochang! - p. 44-45 

Jeollabuk-do’s offerings do not stop 

when the sun goes down, and neither 

should you. Nestled in the busy streets 

of Jeonju’s New City or hidden amongst 

the winding path of the many night 

markets and drinking streets are gems 

waiting to be explored. 

Summer is a time of year that brings 

harsh sun rays, mosquitos, and the 

universal desire to seek shelter in 

a cool place. While these truths are 

unavoidable, embrace the season’s 

positive aspects and visit one of 

Jeollabuk-do’s various summer festivals. 

In Jeollabuk-do’s southeast corner, 

sprawling along the Yocheon river, 

lies the city of Namwon. Full of 

surprises, it speaks far more than its 

small size. Namwon is a must-visit for 

any Jeollabuk-do resident or traveller 

coming from further afar. 

Roughly a 90-minute bus ride 

southwest from Jeonju, Gochang stands 

as a primary example of rural Korea. The 

JBCIA set out to showcase Gochang’s 

rural charm and increase urban/rural 

interchange through special two day 

programs: Let’s Go Gochang! 

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taste 

a 

Upcoming Festivals p. 10 

JIFF p. 12 

The Other Side of the Story 

JIFF p. 14 

The French Touch in JIFF 

18 

Experience 

Cooking Jeonju p. 34 

An Experience 

Temp of the Day Café p. 36 

A Garden Escape 

Manoah Café p. 38 

In the Mood for Love 

40 

Travel 

Dining at JIFF p. 16 

Hyoo-il Siktak 

Resident Spotlight p. 17 

Living as a Foreigner 

in Jeollabuk-do 

Palbokdong Art p. 18 

Feature Story p. 20 

Hot Days, Cool Nights 

Shinsikaji Nightlife 

A 

Let's Go Gochang! p. 40 

Namwon, City of Love p. 42 

Eochong-do Island p. 47 

Nambu Night Market p. 25 

Creative Corner p. 48 

JUMF Music Festival p. 28 

Jeolla Dialect 뜬금없다 p. 51 

World Cup Dreams p. 32 

Summer Movies p. 51 

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Upcoming Summer Festivals 

Words by Axel Lemus 

Contributed to by Aaron Snowberger 

Muju 

Jeonju 

Jinan 

Jeonju 

7.12 - 7.17 

8.3 - 8.5 

8.5 - 8.6 

8.9 - 8.11 

World TaeKwonDo 

culture Expo 

Jeonju Ultimate 

Music Festival 

2018 Watermelon 

Festival 

2018 Jeonju Gamaek 

Festival 

www.tkdwon.kr/kr/ 

무주군 설천면 무설로 1482 

1482 Museol-ro, 

Seolcheon-myeon, Muju 

The city where Taekwondo 

was founded, Muju, hosts the 

World Taekwondo Expo every 

year. Over 2,000 participants 

from 31 countries join the 

Taekwondo competitions, 

seminars, and performances 

in Muju. Cultural tourism 

events also enable visitors 

to see and learn more about 

Jeollabuk-do and Jeonju. 

www.jumf.co.kr 

Jeonju Sports Stadium 

(종합경기장) 

JUMF is the biggest multigenre 

music festival in Korea 

featuring genres such as rock, 

hip-hop, EDM, and pop— 

hence the term “Ultimate” in 

its name. It will feature some 

of the hottest Korean indie, 

pop, and rock groups, as well 

jinanfestival.com 

Donghyang Chaeryeon Park 

(동향면 동향체련공원) 

This festival is dedicated to 

Korea’s favorite summertime 

food, the watermelon! Visitors 

can come to get a taste of 

Jinan’s specialty watermelon, 

see watermelons from around 

the world, enjoy watermelon 

art, and more! 

www.gamaek.com 

Jeonju Sports Stadium 

(종합경기장) 

Ever craved a refreshingly cheap 

beer on a hot summer night? 

Then the Jeonju Gamaek Festival 

is right for you! Gamaek is an 

abbreviation for gagae maekju or 

"store beer" and refers to a Jeonju 

tradition of small neighborhood 

stores also functioning as local 

as some unique European 

watering holes. The festival 

and Japanese bands. 

seeks to celebrate this unique 

Article on pages 28-31. 

July 

aspect of Jeonju while providing 

guests with a way to cool down! 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

World TaeKwonDo Culture Expo 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

초복 (Hot day #1) On the hottest summer 

days, enjoy the 

16 

23 

17 

24 

traditional 

chicken 

stew 

삼계탕 

to beat 

the heat. 

18 

25 

19 

26 

20 

중복 (Hot day #2) 

27 

21 

28 

22 

29 

Jinan Watermelons 

Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival (JUMF) 

30 31 1 2 3 4 5 


Summer is a time of year that brings harsh sun rays, mosquitos, and the universal desire to seek shelter in a cool place. While 

these truths are unavoidable, embrace the season’s positive aspects and visit one of Jeollabuk-do’s various summer festivals. 

imsil 

Saemanguem 

muju 

Jeonju 

8.11 - 8.14 

Pilbong Village 

Good Festival 

www.pilbong.co.kr 

Pilbong Cultural Zone 

임실군 강진면 강운로 272 

Since 1996, the Pilbong 

Village Good Festival has 

showcased local Nong-ak 

(traditional farmer’s music) 

which is listed in the UNESCO 

List of Intangible Cultural 

Heritage of Humanity. The 

festival offers guests the 

chance to experience this 

traditional music form and 

also participate in seminars, 

see exhibitions, and more! 

8.17 - 8.19 

Saemangeum Nomad 

Burn Festival 

nomadfestival.co.kr/ 

/nomadfestivalmanager/ 

군산시 옥도면 야미도리 166 

새만금 오토캠핑장 

The 2nd Annual Nomad Burn 

Festival will feature a parade, 

EDM DJs at night, and plenty 

to do, see, and burn! There 

will be runway models, K-pop 

performances, camping and 

showering facilities, and plenty 

of food and drink vendors 

for the anticipated 1,000+ 

participants. 

9.1 - 9.9 

2018 Muju Firefly 

Festival 

english.firefly.or.kr/ 

326-17 Hanpungnu-ro, Muju 

The Muju Firefly Festival invites 

visitors to witness the beauty of 

the fireflies that inhabit Muju’s 

pristine environment. The 

highlight of the festival starts 

when the sun sets and the 

fireflies light up the nighttime 

sky. Other activities about the 

local culture and ecosystem are 

also available. 

August 

9.15 - 16 

3rd Jeollabuk-do Int'l 

Exchange Festival 

The Int'l Exchange Festival 

stimulates mutual exchange, 

understanding, empathy and 

harmony among foreigners 

from various countries and 

the residents of Jeollabuk-do. 

This festival provides a 

platform for international 

exchange in Jeollabuk-do 

and the global capacities of 

residents through personal 

experiences and exchanges. 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 

Jinan Watermelons 

Pilbong Village Good Festival 

Jeonju Gamaek Festival 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

말복 (Hot day #3) Saemangeum Nomad Festival 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

Or take a dip in a 

cool valley stream 

20 21 

to relax. 

22 23 24 25 26 

Muju Firefly Festival 

27 28 29 30 31 1 2 

15th-16th JB Int'l Exchange Festival 

3 (10) 4 (11) 5 (12) 6 (13) 7 (14) 8 (15) 9 (16) 

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The Other 

Side of the 

(JIFF) Story 

The 19th Jeonju International Film 

Festival ends with a big success 

Words by 

Dianne 

Pineda-Kim 

Photos courtesy 

of JIFF 

During the planning stages of 

the Jeonju International Film Festival 

(JIFF), executives were particularly 

keen on creating more engaging 

cinema experiences for locals and international 

audiences, young and old alike. On the opening 

day, however, all their concerns for guest turnout 

vanished as soon as all the movie tickets were 

sold out and an immense crowd lined up outside 

the makeshift Jeonju Dome that was brimming 

with festivities. Their main strategy proved to be 

effective: to make cinema more interactive. 

JIFF, which ran from May 3rd to 12th, brought life and 

frenzy to the traditional town of Jeonju with various 

activities that delivered thought-provoking films 

closer to an audience that’s thirsty for entertaining 

and substantial content. The festival presented over 

260 titles, including documentaries and shorts, with 

over 20 jurors coming from all over the world who 

awarded prestigious recognition and prizes to the 

filmmakers. Korean and international features, shorts, 

and documentaries were all part of the competition. 

A welcome change 

“This is a very different festival from the larger 

Busan [International Film Festival],” the director 

of the festival Lee Choong-jik, said during the 

opening night. “The difference is also reflecting 

two very different towns: Busan is spectacular and 

big while Jeonju is a small city, so Busan tends to 

have spectacular and commercial events filled with 

international famous guests, while we concentrate 

on independent films and directors—mostly on 

their first or second feature—aiming to discover 

new voices.” 

He gave credit to the government, especially to 

the President of South Korea, Moon Jae-In, for 

providing extensive support to the Arts and for 

giving more attention to promoting Jeonju. “Our 

government today is helping us reflect on our 

history as a country, and I am very hopeful. It is a 

miracle,” he adds switching to English, “between 

Trump and Kim I would have never thought it 

would happen!” 


A star-studded affair 

Several media entities and fans flocked to the Jeonju 

Dome on the afternoon of May 3 to get a glimpse 

of Korean stars and international filmmakers at 

the red carpet event. Famous names that drew 

particular interest were critically acclaimed actor 

Jung Woo Sung, Hallyu (Korean pop culture wave) 

actress Goo Hye Sun (who became famous after 

appearing in “Boys Over Flowers”), and household 

K-Drama actresses Nam Gyu Ri and Chae Soo-bin. 

Other notable actors that graced the red carpet 

are: Ryu Hyun Kyung, Ahn Sung Ki, Kim Sang Ho, 

Joo Jae-yoon, and many more. 

"This is a very different 

festival from the larger Busan 

International Film Festival." 

Social Awareness 

Twelve awards were announced across five categories 

on May 9 during the closing ceremony. The Grand Prize 

for the International Competition and Korean category 

went to Marcelo Martinessi’s “The Heiresses” and Jung 

Hyungsik’s “The Land of Seonghye,” respectively. The 

former tells of a story about discrimination against 

women based on personal experiences. It was noted 

by jurors as having “a solid structure, daring story, and 

challenging spirit.” The latter was cited for its excellent 

“mature cinematic language.” 

The Best International Picture went to Shevaun 

Mizrahi’s “Distant Constellation,” which presented 

captivating reflections of life and the surrealist 

movement set at a retirement home in Istanbul. 

The International Competition’s Special Jury Prize 

went to Malene Choi Jensen’s “The Return,” a story of 

two Korean adoptees from Denmark who returned 

to Korea in search of their biological parents. 

Several other winners delved in presenting social 

commentaries as well, with topics such as labor 

issues, minorities, crime, war, and inequality. 

Engagement & entertainment 

JIFF took their concept a bit further this year by adding 

activities that added to the storytelling experience 

of traditional cinema. On the streets of Gaeksa were 

live bands and performers busking on stage, while 

talks, interviews, and conferences were held inside 

several venues. Naver Live was also a helpful tool 

in sharing the thoughts of the filmmakers to a much 

wider audience online. These innovative activities 

opened up Jeonju to the world stage, and brought a 

deeper understanding of life through films that can 

prove invaluable for young people. 

“Overall, I could feel diverse perspectives and 

attempts, as well as vigorous efforts from the 

filmmakers in the festival program,” director Kim 

Daehwan from the jury said. “I hope the JIFF will 

continue to bring hope to directors in the future.” 

DIANNE PINEDA-KIM is a digital content editor for a mobile news 

app, a copywriter for an e-commerce company in Singapore, and 

a pop culture and travel writer for Seoul-based websites. 

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Arts & Culture 

"People think they 

are going to watch a 

boring biography of a 

film critic… but in the 

end, they have fun!" 

THE 

14 Jeonbuk Life Magazine / Summer 2018 • Issue 11 

French 

Touch 

in JIFF 

A peek inside 

the thoughts 

of three French 

directors who 

participated 

in JIFF 

D 

uring the Jeonju 

International Film Festival 

(JIFF), the most represented 

country after Korea and 

the USA, was France. Forty-seven French 

films were shown to Jeonju audiences. 

Among them, one in particular caught 

my attention and I had the chance to 

Words by Alexandra Prévôt Photos by Alexandra Prévôt and Maxime Dewalhens 

meet the three directors of this excellent 

documentary movie.

Jean Douchet, Restless 

Child (L’enfant agité) 

"Jean Douchet, Restless Child" was the first 

documentary movie made by the three 

young directors that were spontaneously 

invited to JIFF to introduce their film. They 

like to tell others about their film, saying, 

"People think they are going to watch a About the Movie 

boring biography of a film critic… but in 

the end, they have fun!" 

“Jean Douchet” is a movie they produced 

themselves little by little, saving money 

In France, cinema critics are important. 

Even if you don’t want to become a 

for months to be able to spend it on their 

movie. It took them four years to complete 

cinema critic, you need to learn how to 

have a critical look at the movies you 

watch. Fabien Hagege, Vincent Hasser, and 

it. They did not have a lot of confidence 

because they felt they were too young, 

but they continued to follow their dream. 

Guillaume Namur met in a Parisian suburb 

just before they encountered Jean Douchet, 

a man that changed their vision of cinema. 

They knew very well the life and work of 

Jean Douchet and deeply wanted to share 

their knowledge about this unique man, 

About the Man 

The real Jean Douchet belonged to the 

this "master," that was already 80 years 

old when they first met him. There are 

Nouvelle Vague and is one of the only 

ones among his friends that was not 

no books, and just a few movies about 

a man who created a new method to 

understand movies through "cinéclubs" 

(film clubs), or how to learn 

about movies without realizing 

you are actually learning. 

What is amazing with this 

movie, is that even if you 

know nothing about 

cinema critics, or even 

about cinema in general, 

you can still enjoy it 

by watching a French 

man enjoying food, 

traveling from city to city, or even to 

that interested in making movies, but in 

watching, commenting on, and sharing 

movies. Today in France, around 15 films 

come out everyday, so critics have to write 

very short comments in order to be fast, 

and critics of the kind of Jean Douchet, 

that are very deep, tend to disappear. 

How can one show what this man has been 

doing? Filming him in a film club didn’t 

work out because the charisma of Jean 

Douchet and the live interactions between 

him and the spectators are hard to show 

on the screen. So the directors decided to 

give their own perspective, filming their 

own discussions with Jean Douchet, to 

festivals in Italy, and laughing heartily. see a side of him through Jean Douchet’s 

You might just be seduced by his life friends and people who knew him. 

philosophy. The hedonist Jean Douchet 

said while eating at an Italian restaurant, Their goal was to allow reality to enter 

“Pour bien voir, il faut commencer à bien the movie. They didn’t plan every scene of 

vivre”. (To watch [movies] well, you have the movie but let the spontaneity of life 

to start by living well). 

appear. It is a non-traditional movie, very 

refreshing and deeply French, too—both 

in the music and the method of filming 

people talking and debating about their 

Alexandra Prévôt is a French ideas. After watching it, surely, you will 

children’s books writer and a French want to watch a few Nouvelle Vague 

language teacher based in Gunsan. movies and finish by eating a good meal. 

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Dining At JIFF 

A Late Sunny Holiday Morning 

This unassuming restaurant not only serves great food and Drink 

but also opens opportunities for fortuitous conversations 

Words and Photos by Jiwoo Lee 

Located on Gaekridan-gil near CGV 

in Gaeksa, the home to dozens 

of small cafés and restaurants, 

Hyoo-il Siktak (Holiday Table) 

is one of the most popular restaurants in 

the area. The owner named it Hyoo-il Siktak 

hoping that “people could enjoy her food like 

they would on a late sunny holiday morning.” 

It is a small restaurant with, fittingly, one big 

dinner table that would go well with a turkey. 

At Hyoo-il Siktak, there is only one item on 

the menu that changes everyday. Usually, rice 

dishes, especially rice gratin are served. 

It is hard to notice Hyoo-il Siktak among 

kitsch, colorful restaurants with blaring 

K-POP music. Here at Hyoo-il Siktak you find 

something else: sitting around the dinner 

table with you are complete strangers, the 

kitchen where the owner is busily preparing 

the food is in full view from the table, and 

playing in the background is a delicate piece 

of music that mixes right in with soft talking 

voices of customers. The owner thinks “it is 

a wonderful experience” that these people 

who don’t know each other “just start talking 

and get close.” She explained, 

“During last Jeonju International 

Film Festival, two ladies visited my 

restaurant and they happened to sit 

in front of each other. They exchanged 

a conversation over movies and got 

close. They spent the rest of film 

festival together watching movies. 

We’ve kept in touch ever since, and 

during this year’s festival, they visited 

my restaurant again. I even went to 

the bus terminal to see them off. It 

was truly a wonderful experience to 

meet someone in that way.” 

“I want to 

recommend Hyoo-il 

Siktak to people with a 

big heart and who want 

to have a quiet and 

soothing moment.” 

When she first opened her restaurant in 

January of 2017, she wanted it to be “quiet 

and not too crowded, but memorable 

enough to keep people coming again and 

again”, and just as she wanted, Hyoo-il Siktak 

is quiet but memorable. Looking through 

the window wall facing the busy street 

gives you a detached, soothing feeling. It is 

nice to sit back and relax under soft, yellow, 

lamp light when everything is moving so 

quickly outside—there’s no need to hurry 

when you’re dining here. When asked who 

she wants to invite to come to the restaurant, 

she answered, “I want to recommend Hyoo-il 

Siktak to people with a big heart and who 

want to have a quiet and soothing moment.” 

You can also catch the owner’s effort behind 

the calm atmosphere by discovering all 

the small decorations. There is a dog figure 

napping on top of tissues. On the drawer next 

to the table is a calendar with cute characters 

on it. Right in front of the window wall, there 

is a mirror with small light bulbs tangled 

around it. The owner said she’s “always liked 

to decorate things and collected decorations 

for quite a while.” She added, “there was an 

accident a while ago, and that destroyed a lot 

of decorations I collected. But I’m still thankful 

that one gift from my regular customer didn’t 

get destroyed. They bought a vintage lP record 

for me when they visited Dongmyo market in 

Seoul. It means a lot to me.” It is not just the 

decorations, but also her warm effort that 

makes the restaurant special. 

JIWOO LEE is a graduate of Global 

Prodigy Academy who plans to major 

in engineering and has interests in art.

Resident Spotlight 

Living as a foreigner in Jeonbuk 

The story of Aaron Snowberger, a foreign Jeonbuk Resident 

Words byTaeha Jeong 

Photos byAaron Snowberger 

According to a Korea Times 

article published in January 

2018, there are now 2.18 

million foreigners residing 

in South Korea, which accounts for 4.21% of 

total South Korean population. However, not 

all of them come to stay for their lifetimes; 

they come and go after a few years of 

residence—and that is what makes those 

who stay in South Korea for a long time 

unique. This is the story of Aaron Snowberger, 

an educator and a freelancer who is spending 

his 12th year in South Korea now. 

When Aaron went to university, he first made 

his connections with Asian culture. He studied 

Chinese for three years, and that was when 

he first considered going to Asia. He then 

took two trips to China, and taught English 

to high schoolers for a month in Weifang, 

Shandong province. After graduating, Aaron 

went to Japan for three months on a tourist 

Visa to travel. It was then, when his Japanese 

tourist Visa was about to expire, that he 

decided to stay in Asia. If this had happened 

to the majority of foreigners, they would have 

chosen to return to their home country, but 

Aaron’s decision was unique. 

He started to look for job opportunities in 

Japan where he received two offers—one 

at an elementary school in the countryside, 

the other at an after-school learning center 

in the city. Even though these were good 

opportunities, in the end, he rejected both 

of them. Why? He'd also received a job offer 

from Jeonju University, for a summer camp. 

And through a variety of circumstances over 

the next few years, he was eventually able 

to acquire a full-time conversational English 

teaching job there, where he still works. 

When I heard his story, a question popped 

into my mind—was there any opposition 

from Aaron’s parents about his decision? 

“Not really,” he said. When he received his job 

offers, he told his parents that he planned 

to either stay in Japan or go to Korea. To my 

surprise, his parents respected his decision 

without (much) resistance! Eventually Aaron 

chose Korea because he preferred university 

students to kindergartners. But ironically, he 

ended up teaching English to elementary 

students anyway at that first Jeonju University 

summer camp and for a few years after that. 

Aaron also shared with me his experiences 

with being a foreigner in Korea. 

“A Foreigner!” 

This sentence is still one of the most 

common phrases he hears when he 

walks on the street. But even though he 

is accustomed to hearing it, it still irritates 

him because “foreigner” makes it sound 

like he doesn't belong. Racism in Korea is 

decreasing with the increasing population 

of foreigners in South Korea, but he still 

experiences some bias (both positive and 

negative) during his daily life. One of the 

most frequent and common stereotypes of 

foreigners, especially Western people, is that 

all Westerners have fluent English skills, and 

they wish to speak English. In the end, lots 

of Koreans want Western people to teach 

English when in fact they have something 

else that they want to do. 

“Everyone wants me to be an 

English teacher, but I don’t 

really want to be one!” 

In addition, Aaron told me that he actually 

prefers to speak more Korean than English 

because he wants more practice to learn 

the language. However, sometimes when 

he walks into McDonald’s or other small 

cafés, for example, workers there speak in 

English to him even when he speaks Korean 

(apparently they also want to practice their 

language skills). Even when he is with his 

friends, the same thing happens. This is one 

of the hardships that many foreigners who 

study Korean experience. But it is not largely 

recognized in Korean culture. 

“Jeollabuk-do is the 

breadbasket of Korea; 

local farms Here Produce 

the best Foods in Korea.” 

Aaron, who has stayed in South Korea for 

12 years, has settled in Jeonju. He said he 

really loves Jeollabuk-do. He loves the food, 

transportation, and lots of other things! 

Currently he teaches Computer Science and 

Graphic Design at Global Prodigy Academy, 

English at Jeonju University, and works as 

a freelance graphic designer and website 

programmer. He also designed the layout for 

this JEONBUK LIFE magazine! He married a 

Korean citizen and has two children. Aaron 

said he plans to go back to the US for his 

children’s education someday, but he wishes 

to come back to Korea and spend the rest of 

his life here in Jeonju. 

TAEHA JONG is a senior at Global 

Prodigy Academy in Jeonju. He wishes 

to major in Biology at college. 

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Paint-br 

Arts & Culture 

Instead of 

assembly lines 

and machines, 

you’ll find art, 

coffee, and 

unique spaces 

everywhere 

you turn in this 

revitalized 

old factory. 

팔복예술공장 

[54844] 전북 전주시 

덕진구 구렛들1길 46 

(063) 211-0288 

www.palbokart.kr 

@foca_palbok 

/palbokart 

10:00am - 6:00pm 

Open daily 

M, W opens 9:00pm 

Sat opens 7:00pm 

Free Entry 

The Future of 

A R 

from an 

Industrial Past 

Words by Dianne 

Pineda-Kim 

Photos by Seong 

Jin Kim 

T 

There’s nothing really quite artsy about an 

abandoned factory or a manufacturing plant: with 

its industrial space, broken down machineries, 

and leftover steel equipment that render it 

merely as a cold, indifferent place where work needs to get 

done. But as they say, there’s beauty in everything—even in 

the desolate and unexpected. This is what the city of Jeonju 

wants to show when an old factory that seemed to have 

been forgotten by time was rebuilt and turned into a place 

where people can enjoy art 

exhibits for free. The Palbok A place with a rich history 

Factory of Contemporary Arts 

(FoCA) sits on the side of the In 1979, the Solex factory in Palbok-dong was established when 

railroad and surrounded by a the cassette tape became popular. It used to produce and export 

sprawling complex that used cassette and video tapes throughout Asia. However, as the world 

to symbolize a turning point turned digital, the cassette tapes shared the same fate as the 

in Jeonju’s modernization other many obsolete tools of technology. 

and industrialization. 

Jeonju Cultural Foundation Chairman Kim Seung-soo shared, 

“For 25 years, the factory waited for a new owner after the 

departure of Solex Factory… And now that it is reborn, it opens 

up an infinite imaginary art playground for the children of 

Palbok-dong. For the residents of Jeonju, the space provide 

cafés and art shops, which are non-routine spaces. Most 

importantly, it will become place of experimental art creation 

and the home of all artists' minds.” 

Here are things you can do in this off-beaten destination that 

will surely make your summer days worthwhile: 


Soak in the Art 

FoCA is home to the work of talented 

up-and-coming, as well as established 

contemporary artists in Jeonju and 

beyond. There are resident shows 

and rotating exhibition where you 

can get to know talented 

artists and their imaginative Take photos, & 

masterpieces in different lots of Them 

forms: paintings, installations, 

and graffiti. 

For those looking to add a little 

something extra to their Instagram feed 

Chill out at 

or simply to make memories, FoCA is rife 

the cafÉ 

with interesting backgrounds and photoworthy 

spaces. There are colorful spots in 

For a quick cup of coffee or and outside the building, and if you go 

a refreshing drink, head over to the second floor, there are containers, 

to the Sunny Café which in pocket garden, and a runway that are 

itself, is also an art space. dedicated for picture-taking. But if you 

The high ceiling is decorated want more compelling shots, you can find 

with upcycled materials, unique spots on the farther right side of 

repurposed machine parts, the factory, where old, rusty structures 

and old cassette tapes are still stand. Take note though that you can 

put on display. Even though only take photos with your mobile phone 

this old factory building is inside the museum. DSLR and hand-held 

now transformed into a hip digital cameras are prohibited. 

café, it still bears a touch 

of nostalgia of an efficient, Buy arts & crafts 

productive place. 

For those who want to bring a piece of 

art in their home, you can buy trinkets, 

handmade, DIY arts and crafts on display 

inside the café. On some weekends, 

several groups hold an open flea market 

on the grounds of the factory. 

DIANNE PINEDA-KIM is a digital content editor for 

a mobile news app, a copywriter for an e-commerce 

company in Singapore, and a pop culture and travel 

writer for Seoul-based websites. 

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Feature Story 

Hot Days, Cool 

Location: S&S 전라북도 전주시 완산구 홍산중앙로 42 


Nights 

Words by 

Betsey Norman 

In Shinshikaji, there’s no 

shortage of things to do 

after sunset. Here are pubs 

and bars to ease you into 

the other side of Jeonju’s 

bustling night vibe. 

Photos by 

Dianne Pineda-Kim (Locations) 

Umesh Sampath (Models) 

When thinking of Jeonju 

and the surrounding cities, one 

usually thinks of Hanok village, 

day markets and lively festivals. To 

be sure, Jeollabuk-do has so much 

to offer for the curious traveler or 

adventurous native. However, once 

the lights go down and the festival 

goers return home, wandering feet 

may find it difficult to pick their next 

destination. 

Jeollabuk-do’s offerings do not 

stop when the sun goes down, and 

neither should you. Nestled in the 

busy streets of Jeonju’s New City or 

hidden amongst the winding path 

of the many night markets and 

drinking streets are gems waiting 

to be explored. Take a journey with 

us as we introduce some places for 

both the visiting newcomer and 

the Jeollabuk-do native looking for 

something new. 

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Feature Story 

Weekend Night Crawl 

We’ve all been there before, it’s the weekend and you’ve just met 

with your friends. The first thing anyone says is, “Where are we 

going?” followed by an “I don’t know, where do you want to go?” 

and a mandatory five minutes of awkward silence while you wait 

for divine inspiration. It’s a common problem around the world 

and even worse as an expat since the places to go in South Korea 

may or may not have information available in English. 

We compiled a list of several great bars to visit in Shinshikaji, 

the “nightlife” street of Jeonju. These bars are by no means the 

end all be all of places to have a good time in Jeonju, or even 

in Shinshikaji but it’s a start, and perhaps the information will 

be helpful for those of you looking for a specific type of venue 

on your next night out. 

Lord Movie 

Situated a few minutes walk away from the main street, Lord 

Movie is an Instagram oasis. With movie posters covering the 

walls, movie memorabilia haphazardly strewn about and even 

menus done up in movie bills of recent releases, the theme of 

“Lord Movie” is not exactly subtle. And yet it works, the quirky 

clutter of movie paraphernalia combined with cool interiors, 

outdoor settings, excellent drinks, and good service make this bar 

a great choice for those that want to hang around one bar with a 

group of friends, or have a quiet night with their significant other. 

The menu offers a decent selection of both imported and local 

beer, but the real star here are the cocktails. Along with classics 

like Long Island, the bar also offers hard-to-find drink specials 

like the viral Chocolate Cake Shooter or a Cherry Brandy 

Frappuccino, if one is feeling adventurous. Wine, non-alcoholic 

cocktails, and bottles of liquor are also on the menu. 

True to its name, Lord Movie shows movies. There are several 

screens throughout the bar that run the same movie, with low 

sound or muted. During the summer, the walls of the bar are 

taken up and the outdoor seating offers prime view of the 

large drive-in style movie screen outside. 

All in all, Lord Movie is a great place to go for a date, ladies’ 

night, birthday party, or just a quiet night out with friends. 


Public 

Modeled after the quintessential British-style pub, Public’s 

atmosphere is a bit more mellow than its house-music blaring 

neighbors, the crowd is usually more mature as well. But the doesn’t 

mean it’s any less lively on the weekends. Public is known for its 

large selection of imported beer, great food and good atmosphere, 

not to mention comfortable seating and easy-to-find location. 

The menu offered at Public might run you a little more than 

some of the other establishments in Shinshikaji, but it’s worth 

the extra few thousand won. The bartenders at Public take their 

drink-making seriously and every cocktail and beer is made, or 

poured, to perfection. One of the more unique menu items is the 

Craft Tester, a flight of samples of the craft beer offered at the bar. 

Not a beer person? That’s okay, Public has plenty on the menu 

for you as well. The White Melon Ball is a cocktail that tastes like 

an alcoholic version of the Melona ice cream bar. They also serve 

the classics, like a gin and tonic or fresh apple martini. 

Whether you are there to start your night out, grab a drink with 

your date, or meet up with friends on a weekday, Public has got 

what you need. 

Public 

전주시 완산구 효자동 3가 1535-2 101호 

063-229-5842 • /publicpub21 

11am - 4am (opens 4pm Mondays) 

Cocktail 8-16,000₩ • beer 6-9,000₩ • Utensils 6-18,000₩ 

Location: S&S 전주시 

완산구 홍산중앙로 42 

Go here for: a lively place to start the night out on a 

weekend or a quiet place to meet friends on a weekday. 

Special Notes: The Pizza here is legendary. Grab a pie 

with your drinks and you won’t regret it. 

Lord Movie 

전주시 완산구 홍산남로 73 / 효자동3가 1539-2 라라빌딩 6층 

010-2166-4004 • /mylordmovie 

6pm - 3am 

Cocktail 8-13,000₩ • beer 5-8,000₩ • Utensils 12-23,000₩ 

Go here for: an interesting place to hang out with your 

friends that’s also very Instagrammable. 

Special Notes: Movies on the small screen year-round; 

movies on the big screen outdoors during the summer. 

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Feature Story 

Mansion 

Not a bar, not a club, Mansion is technically a lounge that 

guarantees an enjoyable night out on the weekend. Live DJs 

start from doors open at 11pm and continue until the early 

morning. The music is a mix of styles, with an emphasis on 

hip-hop and electronic music. Good beats, a nice location, and 

an accommodating atmosphere make Mansion a great place 

for a night out or a special event, such as a birthday party. 

The booth tables seat up to eight guests with smaller tables 

available that can be combined to fit more. 

Birthday party supplies are allowed (cake, poppers, hats, etc.). One 

of the more interesting features of the lounge is the open wall 

that faces the main street of Sinshikaji. Since Mansion is on the 

second floor, guests can look out onto the street and get a breath 

of fresh air after pulling some killer moves on the dance floor. 

This feature makes Mansion a favorite option during summer. Be 

warned that the place doesn’t really start to get busy until after 

midnight, so if you are going with just one or two people it’s best 

to leave Mansion until later in the night. 

These are only three of the many great options available in 

Shinshikaji, and more are popping up each month as we venture 

into summer. Lord Movie, Public, and Mansion may not be the 

only places to go, but these three are a good bet to ensure a 

great night out. That being said, please act and drink responsibly. 

Mansion 

전주시 완산구 홍산중앙로 39 / 효자동3가 1535-2 2층 

063-237-1535 

11pm - last customer (10,000₩ cover charge) 

beer 5,000₩ (1/entry) • Shots 1/ 6,000₩ • 3/ 10,000₩ 

Go here for: a dance/party or if you are having an 

event (like a birthday) 

Special Notes: “Table Service” 

(Min) 2 bottles (1 champagne, 1 liquor) @ 170,000₩ 

(Max) 8 bottles (4 champagne, 4 liquor) @ 520,000₩ 

Reservations: Dae-Hyun at Arena97 on Kakaotalk 

BETSEY JEANNE NORMAN is a high school teacher at 

Chonbuk National University High School and a prolific 

fiction writer soon to publish her own book. 


Jeonju 

Nambu 

Night 

Market 

And Chungnyun Mall 

Words and Photos by Seula Kim 

Background Image by Aaron Snowberger 

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Jeonju Nightlife 

H O T F R I D A Y 

Jeonju Nambu Night Market(남부야시장) and Chungnyun Mall(청년몰) 

In Korea, we have the slang phrase “hot Friday”, 

or bul-geum in Korean. This phrase comes from 

the culture where people drink and hang out on 

Friday night after work. One popular attraction on 

a hot Friday other than the usual family-friendly 

trip to Hanok Village is the Jeonju Nambu Night 

Market, a place where you can enjoy a little bit 

of everything that this region has to offer. 

Nambu Market 

Nambu market was first built during the middle 

of the Joseon Dynasty as a place that gathered an 

informal group of merchants near the city’s south 

gate. During the Japanese colonial era, it was 

named “Nambu Market” and it became an official 

city market in 1979. 

During the daytime, it’s just a traditional market 

where various tradesmen sell clothes, food, and 

household items at a very cheap price. The market 

is very quiet and still, the exact opposite of what 

I expected. In my imagination, salespeople shout 

out to advertise their goods and attract visitors. 

Usually, customers would bargain for a lower price 

as merchants made awkward faces. 

Today, people prefer more convenient shopping 

places that have parking lots and online options, 

leaving this once crowded and amiable place rather 

lonesome during the day. To revive the lively spirit 

of the market, the Safety Executive government 

organization began promoting the businesses of 

Nambu Night Market in 2013. 

With much effort, Jeonju has attracted over ten 

million tourists in the following years. This means 

that one in every five people in Korea visits Jeonju 

every year, and more people are starting to discover 

this hidden gem. 

These once glorious markets are revived 

to provide a great night out whether 

you want to get a taste of different 

delicacies, shop, or simply hang out. 


Location: 전라북도 전주시 완산구 풍남문 2길 53 남부시장 

Nambu Night Market 

Chungnyun Mall 

Nambu Market completely surrounds Jeonju’s south 

gate and there are many entrances to it. It is very easy 

to find—just follow all the people. When I first walked 

inside the night market, it was as crowded as the 

New Year in New York or London. The alley is narrow 

and people move slowly in lines. A number of pocha 

(pojang macha), or food carts, are placed every two 

meters and attract people with the smell of roasting 

meat. Even with the crowds, the walkways are kept 

clean with trash cans placed beside every food cart. 

Beside the food carts, I saw traditional stores selling 

dried fish, farming tools, and iron cookware. 

Hours: Nambu Night Market (전주 남부 야시장) is 

open every Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 12am 

in the summer and from 6pm to 10pm in the winter. 

While I was hanging around, I found the Chungnyun 

Mall, located upstairs on the second floor above the 

market. There are many maps on the first floor that 

will show you where to find the mall. The map of 

the Nambu night market is drawn on the wall of the 

Chungnyun mall. As you can see, blue and dotted 

lines that are crossing the streets represent the 

pocha that I have mentioned earlier. 

The mall was very quiet as if I was in a whole 

different world. It is a commercial space created by 

young adults to actualize their dreams. The mall 

was part of a business operated by the government 

in 2011 until 2013, and afterwards Chungnyun 

mall was still run by young adults without any 

governmental financial support. 

Summer 

Winter 

Fri & Sat 

Fri & Sat 

7pm - 12am 

6pm - 10pm 

SEULA KIM is a junior at Global Prodigy 

Academy in Jeonju. She is an animal lover who 

plans to take up architecture in the future. 

There are cafés, restaurants, handicraft workshops, 

bookstores, and game shops for people to take a break. 

Even though some people might find the price of food 

and goods expensive, it is still fun to look around at 

the workshops and food carts. The revival of Nambu 

market means a lot to wholesalers and even Jeonju 

citizens. What a nice way to spend a Hot Friday! 

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Music Festival 

Words by Aaron Snowberger 

Pictures courtesy of JUMF 

www.jumf.co.kr/ 

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During the hottest 

part of the summer, in one of Korea’s hottest cities, 

the coolest Live Music Festival in Jeollabuk-do will be 

held for the third year running. JUMF (Jeonju Ultimate 

Music Festival) was designed around three concepts that 

characterize both the festival and the city in which it is held: 

FUN, FOOD, and FEELING. 

JUMF is the biggest multi-genre music festival on the Korean peninsula 

featuring genres such as rock, hip-hop, EDM (electronic dance music), and 

ballads—hence the term “Ultimate” in its name. The music festival will 

showcase a line-up of some of Korea’s best bands, as well as a handful of 

unique Japanese and European groups. Currently in its third year, JUMF is 

hosted by Jeonju MBC (Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation) and will be held 

over a three day period during the first weekend in August (from Friday, 

August 3rd to Sunday, August 5th). 

The nights are grouped into related musical genres. Many of the groups are 

returning to JUMF again from previous years, but there is a good selection 

of JUMF newcomers as well. 

So if you love music and big parties, if you want to cool off in the hot summer 

with some hot Korean music, and if you want to experience the thrill of 

Jeonju’s newest big festival, set aside some time during the first weekend 

of August for JUMF. Ticket prices are very reasonable for a 3-day music 

festival and include discounts under the right circumstances or 

with certain cards. 

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JUMF 

Friday 

JUMF Friday begins with a bang (or rather, with a 

beat) as a selection of hip-hop, rap, and R&B artists 

take the stage. Ikon from YG Entertainment, Loco, 

Heize, and rapper Kim Ha On lead the way, with 

EDM group Idiotape to follow. Korean rock festival 

regular Romantic Punch is sure to light up the 

stage, along with Eurpoean group Tri State Corner 

which plays a unique style of "bouzouki rock" with 

Greek's traditional instrument. Later in the evening, 

a selection of modern, soft rock, and britpop style 

groups will cool things down again. Iksan's native 

“Starfish” is also set to make an appearance. 

Saturday 

JUMF Saturday is THE rock show, and as with any 

good rock show, you can expect things to get hot 

with roaring guitar riffs and blazing pyrotechnics. 

JUMF Saturday's rock roots go deep with a number 

of bands having their origins in the 1980s and 90s, 

“the golden age of Korean rock.” Saturday night will 

also see German metal band Almanac and Japanese 

hard rock band Memai Siren take the stage. Noteable 

Korean bands include Lee Seung Hwan, Guckkasten, 

Kiha & the Faces, Daybreak, Black Syndrome, Pia, 

Galaxy Express, Harry Big Button, and Crackshot. 

Genres include hard rock, metal, and thrash metal. 

Out-of-Towners 

Visitors from out of town will note that the JUMF 

website features a unique “Jeonju Tour” section with 

information for various restaurants, guest houses, 

and tour locations throughout Jeonju. Presenting a 

ticket to JUMF can also score festival-goers a 20% 

discount on all the accommodations listed on the 

website. JUMF will also provide intercity shuttle 

buses to and from the festival. Regions serviced 

include Seoul, Gwangju, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan, 

and Jeollabuk-do. 


Sunday 

JUMF Sunday will cool things down again with 

more mello modern rock ballads and indie pop 

music. Many of Sunday’s artists will be familiar due 

to having recorded songs for numerous television 

OSTs (original soundtracks). Notable artists on 

Sunday include Isu of MC the Max, Lyn, 10cm, and 

Melomance whose hit song “Gift” ruled the K-pop 

charts for weeks in late 2017, beating out popular 

idol groups like Wanna One, BTS, and Twice. 

Festival Amenities 

Festival amenities include a medical booth to 

both sides of the stage, free showering facilities, 

designated smoking spaces, a Lost & Found, 

security lockers, and handphone charging stations. 

At the east end of the stadium, a merchandise shop 

and fan signing area will be set up off for fans to 

meet their idols. Audience members can cool off 

in a water tunnel, or as water cannons mounted 

to the stage blast streams of water into the sky. 

The stadium grounds are dividied into five 

sections with three purposes: the front 

Standing Zone is for concert goers 

to get up close with the music; 

and the back four zone are 

checker-boarded into two 

Camping (Tent) Zones 

and two Mat Zones. 

Food & Drink 

Inside the stadium, there will be a plethora of good 

eats, fast foods, and cold drinks including chicken, hot 

dogs, dukbokki, takoyaki, beer, coffee, and patbingsu. 

Three dedicated Heineken pavilions will surround the 

festival’s “Picnic zone” toward the back of the stadium, 

with Heineken and JUMF parasols set up nearby to 

provide a nice place to cool off with a cold beverage. 

AARON SNOWBERGER is a freelance graphic designer and 

WordPress web developer. He teaches Computers and Design 

at Global Prodigy Academy and English at Jeonju University. 

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Sports 

World Cup Dreams 

A first-hand account of the Korean national soccer team’s 

defense against Bosnia in the Jeonju World Cup Stadium. 

Words and 

Photos by 

Yuchang Choi 

Can you guess the most popular sport 

around the world? It is soccer. I'm sure 

many people in Korea, including myself, 

love soccer, and you might be someone 

who enjoys it too. With World Cup season upon us, 

many have become more excited. The national soccer 

team of South Korea has qualified for the World Cup 

nine times from the 1986 Mexico World Cup to this 

year’s 2018 Russia World Cup. This makes Korea the 

most qualified team in the World Cup in the Asian 

region. One of the main reasons why Koreans love 

soccer so much is because of Korea's success in the 

2002 World Cup which was held jointly in Korea and 

Japan. The South Korean team managed to enter the 

semi-final by defeating Italy. 

The 2018 Russian World Cup is happening this June 

to mid-July. The first Korean game was held on June 

18th against Sweden. The second game was against 

Mexico on the 24th of June. And the last game was 

against Germany which is one of the strongest soccer 

teams in the world on June 27th. (And although Korea 

lost its first two games, its upset of Germany 2:0 in 

the final match of the first round knocked the German 

team out of the tournament altogether. It was quite 

a dramatic defeat.) Most of the World Cup qualifying 

teams play friendly games before going on to the 

actual matches. The Korean national team decided 

to play matches with Honduras on May 28, Bosnia 

on June 1, and Bolivia on June 7 in the World Cup 

stadiums of Daegu, Jeonju, and Innsbruck, Austria. 


The Jeonju World Cup Stadium was built for 

the 2002 World Cup and is home to the Jeonbuk 

Hyundai Motors, the local pro soccer team which 

always ranks as one of the top teams in the national 

league. Jeonju is known for its love of sports, and 

whenever the Korean national team plays a game in 

the Stadium, which can host 40,000 people, its seats 

are mostly sold out. The Jeonju World Cup Stadium 

is also famous for its unique design inspired by the 

Korean traditional housing style, Hanok. 

Korea vs. Bosnia 

The game between Korea and Bosnia was held on 

Friday, June 1st, and I went to the Jeonju World 

Cup Stadium to watch the game. When I first 

arrived at the stadium, there were lots of people 

waiting in line. I sat in the west side of the stadium. 

Many people came with their families, friends, or 

colleagues, and they all looked excited in their 

red colors. The game started after both countries’ 

national anthems were played. I saw lots of 

foreigners who might live in Jeonju or came from 

other parts of the country. There were also a few 

Bosnian soccer fans in the soccer stadium, wearing 

the Bosnian colors and uniform. I admired their 

patriotism and their interest in sports. 

The game wasn’t as smooth nor as satisfying as 

I expected in the beginning. Lee Jae-sung scored 

Korea’s only goal at 30 minutes in the first half. 

However, I enjoyed the game and I wished I could 

have another opportunity to watch another game 

next time. 

Korean’s World Cup 

Performance 

I personally really liked the game. Even though my 

team lost, I still learned the real spirit of sport. If I 

have another opportunity, I will visit the World Cup 

Stadium and watch more games. Unforunately, in 

the 2018 World Cup, the Korean national team did 

not manage to qualify in the group stage. However, 

the Korean team beat one of the best teams in the 

world, Germany, 2:0. This unbelievable result has 

generated lots of attention for our team. This was 

a historic accomplishment for the Korean team. 

Results: Croatia and France battled for the World 

Cup in the Final with France emerging as champion. 

YUCHANG CHOI is a junior at Global Prodigy 

Academy in Jeonju. He has experience as a chief 

editor of a local teen English newspaper. 

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Experience 

Culinary & Travel Diary 

This cooking, art, and culture experience offers a deeper 

understanding and more engaging discovery of Jeonju 

Words by Valerie Merrick with introduction by Dianne Pineda-Kim 

Photos by Valerie Merrick and Suk-kyong Shin 

How to truly explore a place 

can be a tricky subject 

because there isn’t really 

one right way to do it. For 

one, seeing a destination through a tried 

and tested itinerary will only give you 

a surface glance and a limited, clichéd 

experience. For another, there’s something 

more fulfilling with having a profound 

and more nuanced understanding of the 

culture, tastes, and character of the place. 

Cooking Jeonju aims to create memories 

that will last a lifetime through a unique 

exposure to Korean food and art. “I have 

dreamed of introducing the real side of 

Korean culture for more than 25 years. 

Through cooking classes with local 

master chefs, I would like to bridge two 

or multiple cultures for them to be aware 

of their strengths while interacting 

and communicating with one another,” 

said Suk-Kyong Shin, whose extensive 

background in cultural anthropology and 

intercultural relations has enhanced her 

knowledge and passion as storyteller, 

translator, and local culinary coordinator 

of Cooking Jeonju. 

Nobody talks about her pride for Jeonju’s 

rich gastronomic culture and mastery 

like Ms. Shin who founded the company 

not with financial gain in mind, but to 

foster camaraderie and understanding 

among people who come from different 

walks of life. “I would also like to 

bring cross-cultural awareness among 

native Koreans as well, so they could 

be equipped with the understanding 

of diversity and have proper tolerance 

towards the differences within us and 

make Korean cities, at least where I live, 

become truly culturally rich.” 

In this article, Valerie Merrick, an Englishlanguage 

teacher in Jeonju, shares her 

experiences and thoughts about joining 

the Cooking Jeonju Tour. 


010-5703-6599 

cookingjeonju@gmail.com 

www.cookingjeonju.com 

/cookingjeonju 

@cooking_jeonju 

Learning the beauty 

of cooking 

Feels like home 

A taste that captures 

the heart 

My first interaction with the program 

coordinator of Cooking Jeonju, SukSuk, was 

great. I was booking the cooking class for 

myself, my boyfriend, and a visiting friend. 

In perfect English, SukSuk informed me 

about the date and times available, the 

prices, and what I should expect. Despite 

informing SukSuk of our vegetarian diets, 

I was afraid of having to rudely decline 

meat or fish during the meal. But any 

fears I had about the cooking class melted 

away once I met SukSuk in person. She 

was kind, lively, and knowledgeable. It was 

clear that I was in good hands. 

After a taxi ride from Jeonju to Samnye, we 

entered the gate leading to the house and 

were overcome by the tranquil beauty. The 

gardens, lawn, and beautiful house exuded 

hominess, with trinkets and handmade art 

in abundance. I knew then that I had been 

invited into a special place. 

VALERIE MERRICK is a new 

transplant to Korea, having moved 

from the US in January of 2018. 

She currently teaches kids of all ages at a local 

English-language school in Jeonju. 

After a brief introduction, the chef [in 

charge of our cooking class] showed us 

to the garden with strainers to collect 

lettuce for our salads. SukSuk laughed at 

my independence as I took the strainer 

that was intended to be shared with my 

boyfriend as my own! 

She teased me like an old friend as we 

finished picking the lettuce near the many 

containers of fermented foods. Next, the 

real cooking began, as the chef put us to 

work at her cooking station in the garden. 

Her bubbly voice coaxed us on despite our 

novice use of chopsticks, and I could not 

help but feel she was, in some ways, like my 

own mother as she both guided us through 

cooking, and took over when necessary. 

She showed us how to stuff cucumbers 

with mushrooms and egg, how to fry tofu 

and eggplant (do not bother breading 

each piece in flour—put all the vegetables 

in a bag and shake with flour until they 

are covered!), and how to make a delicious 

stir-fry with copious amounts of sesame 

oil. The actual cooking took only thirty 

minutes. As we completed each dish, she 

moved it over to the table her children 

were preparing nearby under the shade. 

While each dish radiated with natural 

beauty, the chef took things a step further 

by incorporating plants from her garden 

in the plating. After sitting for a moment 

to take in the special meal, we began 

to sample every dish. It was even more 

delicious than it looked. Each bite tasted 

even richer because of the love from my 

friends and the chef that went into the 

preparation. In addition to our dishes, 

the chef also provided two types of rice, 

fresh blueberry juice, kimchi, and a creamy 

potato soup. I found the soup to be unlike 

anything I had tasted in Korea, and it was 

easily one of my favorite parts of the meal. 

As we ate, SukSuk continued interpreting, 

allowing us to better understand the 

chef and her willingness to share such 

a wonderful experience with us. We ate 

like good friends do, reflective at times 

and talkative at others. Through it all we 

learned more about Korea, cooking, and the 

home life of this foodie family. My friend 

had only been in Korea for a few days, but 

I could see that she understood why I loved 

this country. We were lucky to have been 

allowed in to such an intimate setting and 

to have been given a lasting memory of the 

beauty of Korea’s food and people. 

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Relax 

전북 전주시 덕진구 원동로 45 

(원동 378-3번지) 

063-214-8226 

@ondo_of_the_day 

A Garden 

Words by 

Dianne 

Pineda-Kim 

Photos by 

Seong Jin Kim 

There’s no one way to perfectly describe 

그날의 온도 (The Temperature of the Day) because 

of its ever-changing features. In summer mornings, 

you can smell the inviting fragrance of freshly cut 

and dewy grass creating a tranquil, countryside 

environment that takes you far from the city’s 

hustle. In the evenings, the sky is decorated with 

stars lighting the expansive space below. While in 

winter, the wide fields are blanketed with sparkling 

white snow, making the water fountain freeze and 

the tall glass windows misty. When spring comes, 

however, the trees bear pear flowers and all the 

different colors alchemize, giving the café yet 

another new face. This place, after all, embodies its 

unique yet perfectly fitting name. 

Breathtaking views 

“Here, I wake up to the sound of the birds chirping 

and see my dogs galloping around the big garden. 

Every day, I can see the sun rise and set,” President 

Kim Yujin said. “I have always dreamed about 

working in a place that I love, and for me this is it.” 

There’s so many things to love about this 

destination that sits on the edge of Jeonju. One 

thing that many visitors will notice once they 

arrive is the vast, open space. The café is composed 

of three floors with the last one being a breezy 

rooftop where guests can take in the views. The 

building occupies a whopping 5,000평 (Korean 

unit of measure for land where 3.3 sq.m is 1평), 

and is surrounded by lush greens. 

“From the moment you open the 

door, you will feel like you’re in 

another place like a park or a 

picnic place,” Ms. Kim shared, “We 

want people to feel that way.” 

Inspired by the stunning natural scenes of Jeju 

Island and community-centered parks in Canada 

(where Ms. Kim studied), the café evokes the 

feeling of freedom in the outdoors while keeping 

a modern, chic interior design. 


Escape 

This café has a wide, open space and a cozy terrace 

that’s perfect for lounging in the summer sun 

One with nature 

The café deviates from the usual small, 

cozy, and kitschy coffee places that’s the 

trend among the millennial youth these days. 

But whether old or young, people from all over 

Jeonju and beyond drive to this place to not only 

commune with nature but also to indulge in great 

coffee and luscious baked goods. The brownies and 

pastries are made of organic wheat, organic sugar, 

and other good, non-artificial ingredients, whereas 

the chocolates come from France and Belgium. 

“I want people 

to enjoy coffee with 

a nice view, feel relaxed, 

enjoy the sunset, and have 

memories of this place 

with a warm feeling." 

As for the near future, the 

café’s president says that a 

baking studio, restaurant, and a wedding events 

place are in the works. “I want people to enjoy coffee 

with a nice view, feel relaxed, enjoy the sunset, and 

have memories of this place with a warm feeling. 

I hope to continue making this place meaningful.” 

DIANNE PINEDA-KIM is a digital content editor for a mobile news 

app, a copywriter for an e-commerce company in Singapore, and 

a pop culture and travel writer for Seoul-based websites. 

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Relax 

This cafÉ has a charming atmosphere for long, 

warm, lazy Sundays, and cool summer nights. 

In the Mood for Love 

Words by Dianne Pineda-Kim • Photos by Seong Jin Kim 

카페마노아 전주시 완산구 삼천동2가 226-3번지 • @cafe_manoah_ 

Wedding/party reservations: 063-227-1788 • hjh1688@nate.com 

Tucked on the street of Samchon-dong is a 

curious building that sits on top of a little hill on 

the side of the road. One might expect to hear mass 

or see church-goers spilling out from its arched 

open entrance, or mistake the tower-like structure 

to ring bells. No, it’s not a place of worship, but 

with its all-white facade, wooden accents, Lancet 

windows, and its loyal following of coffee lovers— 

it might as well could have been one. 

Café Manoah is a good example of how Jeonju 

preserves traditional architecture while breathing 

new life into it to fit the ever-changing tastes of the 

community. The main building was built in 1974, 

which was then used as an office and a school for art 

and nature the following year. Its name couldn’t have 

perfectly described this small yet charming respite 

from its neighboring busy streets. Manoah, a Hebrew 

figure from the Bible, literally means “rest” or “quiet.” 


The café before remodeling 

“I want people to think of it not just as a café but also 

as a place that gives pleasure, rest, and memories.” 

A place of rest 

“I want people to think of it not just as a café 

but also as a place that gives pleasure, rest, and 

memories,” said Ho Jun-young (허준영), the owner 

who revamped the old structure into a Frenchstyle 

café and opened it in November last year. 

You’ll feel like you’re transported in the countryside 

when you reach the café’s main entrance. The wide, 

landscaped garden, plants growing by the side of 

the fences, a decorative red bench, and a bike with 

a basket full of flowers provide a welcoming scene 

to all its visitors. But inside, the ambience changes 

into an elegant and solemn space that’s perfect for 

savoring a cup of coffee. Some of the popular drinks 

aside from its caffeinated drink variations include 

refreshing glasses of grapefruit, lemon, and berry 

ades that make soothing thirst-quenchers. The drinks 

are perfect for knocking back after a homemade 

pastry, cake, or light brunch menu, of which there’s 

a great little selection. There’s also beer and wine 

in the offering for those who want a little more kick. 

A dreamy wedding venue 

At the back of the café there’s another garden 

with a lovely pergola sitting cozily in the middle 

flanked by al-fresco style chairs. The white hanging 

light bulbs, lace curtains billowing softly as the 

wind blows, and flowers make a picture-worthy 

backdrop and a beautiful mood for those who 

want to propose or couples who are planning to tie 

the knot. It offers an idyllic setting for a wedding 

ceremony or a garden reception, which the café 

makes available for reservations. 

But for those who are just looking to take the perfect 

photo for Instagram, there is a wall on the side of the 

café that’s covered with pastel flowers, which many 

social media-savvy visitors often enjoy. Mr. Ho said, “Well, 

I've noticed that customers are always surprised when 

they first enter the café. The tend to say 예쁘다 (pretty)!” 

With its relaxing garden views, simple yet satisfying 

menu, and friendly service, this chapel-looking café 

is heavenly in every way. 

DIANNE PINEDA-KIM is a digital content editor for a mobile news app, a copywriter for an e-commerce company in 

Singapore, and a pop culture, travel, and entertainment writer for Seoul-based websites. 

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Exploring Rural Jeollabuk-do: 

Let’s Go Gochang! 

Words by Axel Lemus • Photos by Umesh Sampath 

To the outside world, Korea invokes the 

image of a rapidly modernized country 

making great strides in entertainment, 

cosmetics, and technological innovation. 

While Korea’s modern face is worthy of admiration, the 

country’s long agricultural history has traditionally taken 

a backseat; with many younger Koreans living lives 

disconnected from those of their more rustic ancestors. 

It was with these thoughts in mind that I found myself 

alongside Korean families, their tireless children, and 

foreigners from all over on a bus bound to Gochang. 

The JBCIA takes locals and 

foreigners to experience 

life in the countryside. 

Let’s Go Gochang? 

Roughly a 90-minute bus ride southwest from 

Jeonju, Gochang stands as a primary example of 

rural Korea. Even after gaining much attention 

following the Hagwon Farm’s appearance as 

one of the locations in the immensely popular 

television drama “Goblin,” the county lies in relative 

obscurity to many international visitors. Thus, the 

JBCIA set out to showcase Gochang’s rural charm 

and increase urban/rural interchange through two 

special two-day programs: “Let’s Go Gochang!” 

The first two-day trip was on Saturday and Sunday, 

May 12th and 13th, and the second trip was on 

Saturday and Sunday, June 16th and 17th. Following 

two different themes, the programs took participants 

to explore Gochang’s mudflats, immense barely field, 

and salt production tradition on the first trip; and 

to the county’s UNESCO-registered Dolmen site and 

a tofu production plant on the second trip. With a 

participation fee of only 10,000 KRW per person, the 

trip was a great steal considering all of the diverse 

activities and delectable fresh food! 


Connecting Rural and City, 

Jeollabuk-do and the World 

The passage of time living in a foreign land can 

bring many joys and surprises but it also leaves 

a longing—a longing for something familiar, a 

longing for being seen as something more than just 

as a foreigner. Time wears on people in different 

ways; many even start to focus exclusively on the 

negative aspects of their new home countries. 

Despite this, there are moments that remind you 

why you made your decision to pack all your 

belongings and leave for a strange, new territory. 

Such moments come to me in the form of sharing 

warm meals and stories with others. 

It was there over the dimly lit barbeque, through 

the billowing smoke, that it felt as if we were not 

a group of “foreigners” and “Koreans”; we were just 

human beings, with similar dreams and hopes, 

similar fears and moments of happiness, just people 

trying to get by, who took the time to learn about a 

world much greater than themselves. 

We were taken far from the bustling city-life of Jeonju to 

experience Gochang’s natural offerings. I think it’s safe 

to say that everyone left with much more than that. 

AXEL LEMUS is an international student at Chonbuk National University majoring in International Studies. He has 

translated to English (from Korean) JBCIA’s programs and events in this issue. 

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Explore Jeollabuk-do 

In Jeollabuk-do’s southeast corner, 

sprawling along the Yocheon river, lies 

the city of Namwon. Full of surprises, 

it speaks far more than its small 

size. Namwon is a must-visit for any 

Jeollabuk-do resident or traveller coming 

from further afar. Read on as we journey 

from the west to the east of the city, 

through a natural cityscape where the 

heartbeat of the Korean soul lives on. 

Words & photos by Nicholas Haslam 


Namwon, 

City of Love 

From West to East: A Tour Around Namwon, 

Jeollabuk-do’s hidden gem 

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3 4 5 6 남원 

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2 Gyoryongsan 

1 Maninuichong Memorial Ground 

On the west side of Namwon is Maninuichong (만인의총), a memorial ground for the 

citizens of Namwon who perished in the brutal Seige of Namwon in 1597, during 

the Imjin Waeran invasion from Japan. Take your time looking at the stone carvings 

illustrating the battle at the base of the memorial, and then walk up to the mound 

which holds the remains of those who died protecting the city. A peaceful place, the 

immaculately kept grounds invite people of all generations to relax and escape the 

bustle of the city. Maninuichong stands as a powerful reminder of Namwon’s past, and 

is only a stone’s throw away from Namwon Station, making this a practical first stop 

for anyone arriving in the city by train. 

Behind Maninuichong rises the sharp 

outline of Gyoryongsan (교룡산), a 

small mountain with bush tracks and 

recreational facilities. It’s also a place 

of deep historical significance, and the 

impressive fortress wall skirting the base 

of the mountain makes it well worth a 

trip here. Within the fortress walls is 

Seonguksa (선국사), an old Buddhist 

temple which has a history dating well 

before the sixteenth-century construction 

of the fortress. A short, steep walk past the 

temple takes you up to the craggy peak, 

which offers spectacular views over the 

city from the west. 

3 Hyeonsikdang 

By starting your tour on the west side of Namwon, you will 

probably realize at this stage, like I did, that it’s time for lunch. 

Make your way towards Gwanghalluwon (광한루원), Namwon’s 

representative tourist site. In the surrounding area, treat 

yourself to one of the many chueotang (추어탕) restaurants, 

and enjoy a steaming bowl of the delicious loach soup – a 

cuisine which Namwon is famous for. Hyeonsikdang (현식당) 

is the best-known chueotang restaurant in Namwon, and the 

service is excellent. A bowl (with refill service) of chueotang 

with rice costs 8,000 KRW. 


4 

Gwanghalluwon 

Garden 

The beautiful garden of Gwanghalluwon 

has attracted tourists since its creation 

almost six hundred years ago. Legend 

has it that at about that time, in Korea’s 

Joseon dynasty, a young man named 

Yi Mongryong, the son of the local 

governor, came to this garden and fell in 

love with Chunhyang, a girl renowned in 

the area for her pure beauty. The ensuing 

tale, which tells of the pair’s separation 

and Chunhyang’s heroic faithfulness, 

reaches epic proportions and is told 

in the famous pansori “Chunhyangga,” 

one of the most important traditional 

operatic compositions in Korean history. 

5 Chunhyang Theme Park 

The Chunhyang story also inspired the Namwon’s nickname as the 

“City of Love,” a symbol enduring not only at Gwanghalluwon, but also 

at the Chunhyang Theme Park, which is directly across the river from 

the garden. Here, you can learn more about the Chunhyang story and 

follow its key moments as you walk around the park. 

6 Jeonmangdae Cafe 

Next to the park, a well-constructed path winds up through 

pine forest to Jeonmangdae (전망대) café. This is a perfect 

place to relax with a cup of coffee and enjoy the view. A short 

walk above the café takes you to the peak’s palgakjeong 

(팔각정), or eight-sided pagoda, on the summit. At night 

the path is well-lit, and so I recommend visiting in the late 

evening, as the city and the river are bathed one last time 

in deep yellow before the sun finally disappears behind 

the distant hills. 

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7 Yungmojeong 

(Jirisan National 

Park entrance) 

If you feel the hills calling, venture 

along the main road that passes the 

Chunhyang tourist area along the river 

in a northeast direction. After a short 

drive, turn left through Jucheon township 

(주천면) and up the hill to Yungmojeong 

(육모정), which is best known as 

Namwon’s western entrance to Jirisan 

National Park. In July and August, 

families come here to enjoy piseo 

(피서), which is best described as an 

escape from the overbearing summer 

heat towards mountain valleys, where 

parents come to talk and relax while 

their children play in the water. 

8 Guryong Valley & Waterfalls 

Just above this area is a track leading up the Guryong valley. The walk 

follows the impressive Guryong river to its terminus: a deep underground 

spring which flows out of the ground in a series of waterfalls. The walk 

can be comfortably completed in under two hours. Yungmojeong can 

also be reached by local bus (number 3), or even by bike. Bikes, if not 

available at your accommodation, can be rented from a stall by the 

Yocheon river in front of Gwanghalluwon. 

9 Accommodation 

Although Namwon is a small city, it has plenty to offer. 

Its key historical significance in Korean history, the 

centrality of its main tourist sites, and its proximity to 

Jirisan National Park make it a unique and rewarding 

destination for any traveller. Accommodation options 

are diverse, but there are great options close to 

the central city: Mua Guesthouse offers affordable 

dormitory-style accommodation in a relaxed 

atmosphere with very friendly native Englishspeaking 

hosts. Hampawoo Lodge (함파우숙박동) 

offers a unique experience for those wanting to 

experience the traditional comforts of Korean hanokstyle 

housing at an affordable price. 

This article is intended to give an 

overview of Namwon for visitors, 

and to provide information on some 

of the city’s highlights. However, the 

city has so much more to offer than 

my modest account, so take your 

time visiting Namwon, wandering its 

streets and discovering its treasures, 

and perhaps you too will fall in love 

with the City of Love. 

Nicholas Haslam teaches 

in Jangsu and lives in Namwon. 

From New Zealand, he enjoys being 

an ambassador of his country for his students. His 

interests include running, hiking and learning Korean. 


Eochongdo 

The western Most 

lighthouse of 

Jeollabuk-do 

Words and Photos by 

Alexandra Prévôt 

A trip to this lovely Gunsan island 

will refresh your body and mind 

A calm summer retreat 

I took my camping stuff and left for a 

weekend to Eochongdo. The boat trip lasts 

two and a half hours on the Yellow Sea. I 

had already taken a boat on this sea twice 

to go to China and I feel that this sea is quite 

calm for those who might be sea sick. On 

the boat, you can choose between a room 

with standard seats or smaller rooms with 

ondol where you can sit or lay down on the 

floor. You can also go outside anytime to 

admire the view and breathe the fresh air. 

The island is very beautiful. It is a little gem 

of Korea. It is incredibly peaceful and quiet. 

No cars nor motorbikes run on the island 

(except two that are used to transport heavy 

packages from the boat). Everywhere you 

look is green. Actually, most stairs and paths 

are invaded by plants. 

You should be fit to enjoy the island because, 

except for the tiny village where you can enjoy 

a delicious Korean fish soup, steep hills are 

everywhere, offering astonishingly different 

views of the island, but quite tiring hikes also. 

When you try to escape Jeollabuk-do, it will still 

knock at your door. I was visiting a lighthouse in Sokcho 

to enjoy the first sunrise of the year, when I found one 

of those lovely Korean passports used to collect stamps. 

This one was called a "Lighthouse passport" which 

describes 15 beautiful lighthouses of Korea where you 

can collect stamps. That's how I discovered the existence 

of Eochongdo, a small island in the Gunsan sea. I decided 

to collect a stamp there! But it was not so easy because 

access to Eochongdo is not as simple as it is to Seonyudo 

(by ferry, by bus, or by car now) and there is no information 

in English. I finally found a ferry schedule on the Internet (in 

Korean) and saw a few pictures that made me think I could 

find at least one restaurant and a village on the island. 

The lighthouse, built in 1912, was the 

best attraction on the island. It is a small 

lighthouse (12m) facing the sea, and at 

sunset, you would not want to be anywhere 

else in the world. 

Be careful though if you go for a weekend 

and have something important planned on 

Monday—the boat may be cancelled and you 

will just have to wait until the next day to take 

the next boat. There is no other way to reach 

the mainland. This happened to me, and I got 

stuck on the island and missed a day of work! 

Alexandra Prévôt is a French 

children’s books writer and a French 

language teacher based in Gunsan. 

Schedule: 

http://cafe.naver. 

com/4718772/125 

Ticket: (24,500₩ / one way) 

Gunsan Coastal Ferry Terminal 

Guesthouses: from 50,000₩ 

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Creative Corner 

A Look 

Outside 

Words by 

Dianne Pineda-Kim 

Photography by 

Umesh Sampath and 

Seong Jin Kim 

UMESH SAMPATH 

is a Ph.D. Student at 

CBNU in Electronic 

Engineering by day and a wandering 

photographer on weekends. 

KIM SEONG JIN is a 

BMW Service Adviser, 

businessman, and a 

photography hobbyist. 


These photos capture the ever-changing scenes of the season: day, night, 

calming, and stimulating. Yet they all have one thing in common—that 

summer’s beautiful colors are beyond compare. 

Here in Jeollabuk-do, we’ve enjoyed (or dreaded) the remnants of the 

cold winds after winter and the end of spring. In the next few months, 

temperatures will start to peak from warm, humid, to (God forbid) unbearable 

heat. It’s the inevitable arrival of summer, and as the cities become a melting 

pot, these photographers capture the enthralling beauty of nature, the sun 

and its bright sceneries through their lenses. As the weather shifts, we 

remember those long, lazy summer days and the still, cool nights. 

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Creative Corner 

Summer Memories 

By Darian Figuera 


What a peculiar effect you produce in me 

How I delight in your warm nights 

Under the light of that moon that knows how much I miss her 

When your full moon rises in the dark beauty of the night 

When your stars shine like live fires of hope 

When the vastness of her eyes consume my reason 

The memories of a future at her side flood my heart 

Summer, everything in you evokes her name 

Your fragrances only bring me her memories 

That fills my life with subtle splendor 

While your waves hit my heart like the soft sweetness of her embrace 


I will not deny I did not understand the meaning of your essence 

I did not understand what you are worth to me 

The reason behind your nature 

But it is you, summer, who has not allowed my soul to wander alone 

It's you who brought me to her 

Who showed me the melody behind her voice 

The immensity of her soul 

It is you, summer, who has drawn her smile in my gaze 

A smile that has remained on my soul 

Like a spark of light 

That illuminates my nights away from her 

Writing to love has acquired a new meaning 

A value beyond the wishes 

Because my love has become her 

And you, summer, are the craftsman of this miracle in my heart 

DARIAN FIGUERA is a 23-year-old student from 

Venezuela who majors Quantum Systems in CBNU. 

He is also a chef who specializes international cuisine. 

When this warm summer night 

Say goodbye with the murmur of the waves 

When the sun that you are 

Rises above all other stars 

The warmth of your love will enliven the passion that was born in me 

And I will see the beauty of each thing 

Under the immense blue sea that the sky is 

Because summer is everything but the memories of you that live on me 

… 

Summer is when I met your name 

Summer is when you found my heart 


Iksan 

Gunsan 

Wanju 

County 

Jeolla Dialect 

Jeonju 

Gimje 

전라 사투리 

Buan 

County 

Jeongeup 

Imsil 

County 

Gochang 

County 

Sunchang 

County 

Jinan 

County 

Jangsu 

County 

Namwon 

Muju 

County 

Every region has its own unique dialect. Embracing it is to embrace 

딜꼬 

the local people, language, and culture in a warm and useful way. This 

edition’s featured phrase is…. 

This phrase can easily be used to spice up any 

conversation with a local. “딜꼬” is a local variant 

of “데리고” in standard Korean, which is used 

alongside “가다” or “오다” to mean to take or bring 

someone along. 

“오늘 영화관에 가는데 민수 딜꼬 와라! ” 

“I am going to the movies today. Bring Minsoo along! ” 

“알겠어~민수한테 물어볼께!” 

“Okay~ I’ll ask Minsoo!” 

Upcoming Summer Movies 

Compiled by Aaron Snowberger 

http://v.movie.daum.net/v/giKN5ETb6G 

Ani 

Action 

SF Fantasy Thriller 

7.18 

7.25 

7.25 

8.1 

8.8 

The Incredibles 2 

Mission Impossible 

Fallout 

In-Rang 

(AKA "Jin-roh") 

Along with 

the Gods 

The Spy Gone 

North 

In "Incredibles 2," Helen gets 

the stage, leaving Bob at 

home with Violet and Dash 

to navigate the day-to-day 

heroics of "normal" life. 

It's a tough transition, 

complicated by the fact that 

the family is still unaware 

of Jack-Jack's emerging 

superpowers. When a new 

villain hatches a dangerous 

plot, the family and Frozone 

must work together again. 

When an IMF mission ends 

badly, the world is faced with 

dire consequences. As Ethan 

Hunt takes it upon himself 

to fulfill his original briefing, 

the CIA begins to question 

his loyalty and his motives. 

Hunt finds himself in a race 

against time, hunted by 

assassins and former allies 

while trying to prevent a 

global catastrophe. 

Korean SF movies are 

rare, but "In-rang" is a new 

blockbuster based on the 

Japanese anime "Jin-roh". 

The live-action movie has 

been produced in a Korean 

setting. In 2029, after 

declaring a five-year plan 

reunite the two Koreas, the 

human weapon "In-rang" is 

drawn into a confrontation 

with the government and 

anti-government forces. 

Korean-made fantasy movies 

are also rare. But with the 

success of the first movie, the 

feeling of strangeness about 

the genre is disappearing. 

This sequel is based on Joo 

Ho-min's popular webtoon 

of the same name. In the 

last 49th trial, reincarnation, 

Atsumi Sangha tells of a 

secret singer who meets 

"Sungjusin" and remembers 

his past from 1,000 years ago. 

This thriller is about an 

espionage war between South 

Korea and North Korea. It was 

received favorably at the 71st 

Cannes Film Festival. In the 

mid-1990s, the Angi Spy, who 

discovered the reality of the 

North Korean nuclear program 

under the cryptic name "Black 

Vengeance," recalls a story that 

begins as he sensed a secret 

deal between the South and 

the North. 

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Do you Know Jeollabuk-do? 

Iksan 

Gunsan 

Wanju 

County 

Muju 

County 

Gimje 

Jeonju 

Jinan 

County 

Buan 

County 

Jeongeup 

Imsil 

County 

Jangsu 

County 

Gochang 

County 

Sunchang 

County 

Namwon 

1. Which city was the 

birthplace of the 

Joseon period? 

2. Which town is best 

known for its wide 

open plain that shows 

a unique view of the 

horizon in Korea? 

3. Which county 

surrounds Jeonju 

and is the center 

of local foods? 

4. Which city sees both 

the Geumgang and 

Mangyeonggang 

Rivers flowing 

through it? 

5. Which county 

includes one 

of Korea's ten 

natural wonders? 

6. Which city is 

located the shortest 

geographical 

distance from China? 

7. Which city is 

famous for Pansori, 

Chunhyang's, and 

Heungbu's stories? 

Quiz 

8. Which town is 

best known for 

Naejang Mountain? 

9. Which county is 

scattered with 

mountains ranging 

over 1000m? 


famous for Maisan 

Mountain? 

11. Which county sees 

3 million tourists 

per year for skiing 

and other outdoor 

activities? 


most well-known 

for its cheese? 


famous for its red 

pepper paste and 

mineral springs? 

14. In which county 

was a stone fortress 

built "just in case" of 

Japanese invasion? 

Answers: 1. Jeonju 2. Gimje 3. Wanju 4. Iksan 5. Buan 6. Gunsan 7. Namwon 

8. Jeongeup 9. Jangsu 10. Jinan 11. Muju 12. Imsil 13. Sunchang 14. Gochang

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