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Jeonbuk State is where the traditional form of Korean culture is best preserved. Jeonju is a city with a Hanok Village in its heart. It is the largest and most famous city in Jeonbuk State. In addition to bibimbap and bean sprout and rice soup, the food is delicious no matter where you go, making it a favorite city for foodies. Namwon, where the famous love between Chun-hyang and Mong-ryong bloomed under the Gwanghallu Pavilion, is also a good place to visit. Take the monorail across the Namwon Tourist Complex and find yourself falling in love with Namwon.
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In Gunsan and Iksan, you can explore the modern buildings built during the Japanese Occupation period. In Gunsan, which retains the scenery and history of Korea in the 1930s, you can easily see Japanese-style houses and modern buildings that remain as you walk along the city tour course. In Iksan, you can visit the Baekje period sites of the Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri and the Mireuksa Temple Site, which are registered as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Jeongeup is a must-visit place in the fall. Naejangsan Mountain is one of the most beautiful places for fall colors in Korea, while Naejangsa Temple takes on a particular beauty in the fall.
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Jeonbuk State’s bestkept secret, Jangsu, stirs your heart with the scenery of tranquil nature. It is famous for Uiamsa Shrine, dedicated to the brave entertainer Nongae, and her birthplace. Jangansan Mountain is famous for its silver grasses in the fall. Wanju, which is home to the Gosan Recreational Forest, Jeonbuk Daea Arboretum, and Daedunsan Mountain, and Sunchang, where you can try making red chili paste, offer plenty of reasons as to why you should visit Jeonbuk State.

PNB Pungnyeon Jegwa is an old bakery that has been in operation for three generations, and its most famous product, Choco Pie, enjoys nationwide fame. Pungnyeon Jegwa’s Choco Pie is a chocolate bread sandwich filled with strawberry jam and cream, then coated in thick chocolate. It is sold in stores located throughout Jeonju, so it is quite accessible when one is traveling through Jeonju.
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PNB PUNGNYEON JEGWA CHOCO PIE
PNB also offers flavors outside the iconic Choco Pie. Popular flavors include the White Choco Pie, which offers the rich flavors of cocoa and white chocolate; Strawberry Choco Pie, which adds flavor with strawberry cream; and Green Tea Choco Pie, which is filled with sweet, soft, and tart green tea cream. Other variants include the Cheese Choco Pie, filled with cheese cream, as well as Cream Cheese Choco Pie and Mocha Choco Pie.
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