'Perfect region')[a] is the capital and largest city of North Jeolla Province, South Korea.

It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities, and innovative festivals.

The colder days are often influenced by a high pressure front that brings cold air from Siberia.

From 889 and onward, peasant revolts (caused from over taxation) became widespread throughout the kingdom and it also spread to Jeonju where it became the headquarters of one of the most powerful rebel leaders of the time, Gyeon Hwon.

With the decline of Silla, Gyeon Hwon and Wang Geon (of the Goryeo kingdom) waged battle for control of the peninsula.

[7] Under Goryeo rule, Jeonju reverted to being a provincial capital and enjoyed relative stability and economic growth.

However, in 1182, the city was taken by peasant rebels with the aid of governmental troops stationed there who resented being forced to do heavy labor along slaves.

The ancient walls of the old city were destroyed by the Japanese authorities with the gate Pungnammun (풍남문) being the only remnant left today.

[7] Since the Joseon dynasty period, it was a metropolis, but it did not experience industrialization in the 20th century compared to other parts of Korea.

[12] The local mountains and parks are popular for outdoor recreation due to its rural location.

The city has a zoo, a park, and the Hanguk Sound and Culture Hall, a large, modern concert complex on the Jeonbuk National University campus.