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Jeonju film fest to open with Kent Jones's 'Late Fame,' honor late Ahn Sung-ki

American filmmaker Kent Jones' "Late Fame" has been chosen to open the Jeonju International Film Festival this year, the country's premier platform for indie and art house cinema, organizers announced Tuesday.

2026-03-31

Foreign ambassadors, Governors Association to meet at 3rd annual event in Jeonju

The southwestern city of Jeonju will host an annual event between foreign ambassadors in Korea and the Governors Association of Korea this week, the city government said Wednesday.

2026-02-25

Jeonju mayor under fire for drinking during business trip for city's Olympics bid

Jeonju Mayor Woo Beom-ki came under fire after reportedly drinking with city officials in his hotel room during a weeklong business trip to Australia that was meant to “promote” the city's bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics.

2025-12-04

Jeonju prosecutors to hold citizens' committee over 'Choco Pie theft case'

Prosecutors in Jeonju will hold a citizens' committee to hear the public's opinion on the so-called “Choco Pie theft case,” in which a man was prosecuted over snacks worth 1,050 won (70 cents).

2025-10-08

Prosecutors mull over citizen review for 'Choco Pie theft' case

Prosecutors are considering convening a citizen review committee before the second appellate hearing of a case in which a logistics worker was prosecuted for Korean snacks, a Choco Pie and Custard, worth 1,050 won (75 cents).

2025-09-23

Korea to host int'l drone festival series in four cities

Korea will host a series of international drone festivals through October to highlight the country's advanced drone technologies while boosting local economies through cultural programs.

2025-09-16

K League-leading Jeonbuk eye final berth at top national tournament

As they close in on a title in the top domestic football league, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors will also try to book a trip to the final of the biggest national tournament starting this week.

2025-08-19

Jeonju mayor says he won't press charges against assailant who threw water in his face

Jeonju Mayor Woo Beom-ki said Monday that he does not wish to press charges against a resident who splashed water on him during a public meeting in Wanju County last Friday.

2025-07-28

Jeonju International Film Fest opens 26th edition with 224 films

The Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), Korea's premier platform for indie and art house cinema, kicks off Wednesday, featuring 224 films from 57 countries.

2025-04-30

Actors Kim Shin-rock, Seo Hyun-woo to host JIFF opening ceremony

Actors Kim Shin-rock and Seo Hyun-woo are set to host the opening ceremony for the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) at 6:30 p.m. on April 30, the festival’s organizers said Tuesday.

2025-04-29