Jeongeup is a beautiful place that is nestled between Naejangsan National Park and Ipamsan Mountain, and it is also the birthplace of the Donghak Peasants Movement, which heralded the dawn of modernization
Location
Jeongeup, located in the southwest of Jeollabuk-do, is located between Jeonju and Gwangju, and is a transportation hub that connects the west coast of Honam
Area : 692.7㎢
Population : 109,355
Main industries
Korean beef, watermelon, bokbunja, blueberry
Regional characteristics
It is a complex city including “Gochang, Buan, Gimje, etc.” in the southwestern region of Jeollabuk-do.
Festivals
Jeongeup Art Festival (every Apr.), Jeongeup Gu-jeol-cho Festival (early Oct.).
