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Jecheon International Music & Film Festival to open next month

The 22nd edition of the festival will feature a record 189 films, according to organizers.

2026.8.6

An ambulance is pictured in this undated file photo. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Worker dies after rock falls on them while restoring medieval artifact in North Chungcheong

A worker was seriously injured on Tuesday when a rock fell on them during restoration work at a cultural heritage site in Jecheon, North Chungcheong, local authorities said.

2025.12.2

Jecheon city to make up for poor festival accounting with taxpayer money

The city of Jecheon in North Chungcheong is planning to cover the huge financial losses due to poor accounting at the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival with taxpayer money, according to local reports. The city of Jecheon will spend...

2023.3.2

Kim Chang-gyu, mayor of Jecheon. conducts an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily on Oct. 31 at Jecheon City Hall in North Chungcheong. [PARK SANG-MOON]

[INTERVIEW] Mayor of Jecheon wants you to come to his city

After an hour-long KTX train ride from Seoul, the city of Jecheon offers lots to travelers in search of peace and tranquility.

2022.11.7

Purple Island's purple sightseeing cart is being driven on top of a purple road, surrounded by purple fences. [BAEK JONG-HYUN]

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Budget-friendly ways to see more of Korea

There's plenty of ways to have fun without breaking the bank in Korea. Here are four cost-efficient travel destinations that also offer unique experiences, as recommended by the Korea Tourism Organization.

2022.10.28

A visitor enjoys the view of the forest surrounding a stone jacuzzi at Restree Resom, a newly opened resort in Jecheon, North Chungcheong. [LIETTO]

If water-related activities are your thing, Jecheon is the place for you

Undoubtedly, the best way to get some relief from the summer heat is to cool off by taking a dip — whether that's in a private pool in a newly opened resort or in a reservoir.

2021.7.22

Dried herbs used for medicine and food are abundant in Jecheon, North Chungcheong. [KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION]

Medicinal herbs and K-pop music videos in North Chungcheong

If you’re looking to explore some of Korea’s lesser-known cities once government guidelines become a little less strict, put North Chungcheong’s Jecheon and Cheongju at the top of your list.

2020.12.17

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jecheon

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