The capital of South Jeolla Province was located at Naju until it was moved to Gwangju in 1895.

A well-known local product is the Naju pear, which has long been cultivated along the Yeongsan River.

[5] Naju pears and Oriental melons are popular as gifts for Lunar New Year and other holidays.

The organizations that were the targeted for moving are:[6] The new city is set to be 7.327 square kilometres (2.83 sq mi) in area with the grand plan of developing it into a cultural center in the southwestern economy.

It hosts events such as hands-on experience on natural dyeing process for children.