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As the largest traditional hanok village in South Korea, it boasts a concentration of about 700 hanoks.
As the largest traditional hanok village in South Korea, it boasts a concentration of about 700 hanoks. It was formed during the Japanese colonial period when Koreans started building hanoks and living together in the Gyo-dong and Pungnam-dong areas in opposition to Japanese forces. You can feel the traditional charm while strolling through the quiet hanok alleys, and also explore major cultural heritage sites such as Gyeonggijeon and Jeondong Catholic Church.
Dressing up beautifully in hanbok to take pictures, or enjoying delicious foods representing Jeonju like bibimbap and tteokgalbi, are also unmissable pleasures.
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