North Jeolla facts for kids

North Jeolla Province, also called Jeollabuk-do (전라북도; 全羅北道), is a province in the southwest part of South Korea. This area became a separate province in 1896. It was formed from the northern part of the older Jeolla Province. The main city and capital of North Jeolla Province is Jeonju.

Discovering North Jeolla Province

North Jeolla Province is a region with a rich past and beautiful nature. It is located in the Honam region of South Korea. The province is known for its historical sites and natural landscapes.

What is the History of North Jeolla?

This area has a long and interesting history. During the time of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, it was a central part of a kingdom called Mahan. Later, Mahan became part of Baekje, one of the three powerful kingdoms.

In the Unified Silla period, important towns grew here. These included Wansan-ju, which is now the city of Jeonju. Another key town was Namwon-gyeong, known today as Namwon.

When King Seongjong of Goryeo ruled, he divided the country into ten dos (provinces). Jeolla-do was first called Gangnam-do. Much later, during the Joseon Dynasty, it was finally named Jeolla-do.

How Big is North Jeolla Province?

North Jeolla Province covers an area of 8,067 square kilometers (about 3,115 square miles). This means it takes up about 8.1% of the total land area of South Korea. It is a significant part of the country.

How is North Jeolla Province Governed?

The province is divided into different administrative areas. It has 6 cities, which are called Si. It also has 8 counties, known as Gun. These divisions help manage the province. The leader of the province is called the Governor. As of 2014, the population was about 1.87 million people.

Images for kids

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  Hanok Village in Jeonju

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  Mireuksa Temple Site in Iksan

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Jeolla del Norte para niños