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Jeonju International Film Festival to kick off Wednesday with both local and international works

Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) will kick off on Wednesday, honoring major releases from both in and outside of Korea under the slogan “Beyond the Frame.”

2026.4.27

Attendees introduce films during a press conference announcing the lineup for the 27th Jeonju International Film Festival at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on March 31. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.3.31

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This file photo provided by the Governors Association of Korea shows an event for foreign ambassadors on the southern island of Jeju in 2024. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.2.25

Jeonju Mayor Woo Beom-ki in Jeonju, North Jeolla, on Sept. 24 [NEWS1]

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.

2025.12.4

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).

2025.10.8

Commercial Choco Pie products sold at stores nationwide in Korea are pictured in this file photo from 2015. [YONHAP]

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).

2025.9.23

A drone light show themed around an international women's beach volleyball tournament takes place at Gwangalli Beach in Busan on Aug. 16. [YONHAP]

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.

2025.9.16

Jeonju Mayor Woo Beom-ki is splashed with water during a public discussion on the proposed Wanju-Jeonju municipal merger at a restaurant in Wanju County, North Jeolla, on July 25. [YONHAP]

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.

2025.7.28

A red carpet image from the 25th Jeonju International Film Festival in 2024 [JIFF]

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.

2025.4.29

An apartment complex in Korea [JOONGANG ILBO]

2 workers die in separate falls at apartment buildings

Two workers died after falling in separate apartment complex accidents in Daegu and Jeonju.

2025.4.21