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- Dongseohak-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si
A River That Embraces Everyday Life in Jeonju
Jeonju Stream begins in Seulchi, Gwancheon-myeon, Imsil, and flows through the city of Jeonju, making it one of the city’s representative waterways. Stretching approximately 30 km, it runs from southeast to northwest, serving for generations as a natural axis connecting the city, its people, and surrounding villages. Walking along the stream, the seasons greet you first. In spring, willows and cherry blossoms bloom in abundance, transforming the river into a tunnel of soft green. In summer, sunlight shimmers on the water, filling it with refreshing brightness. In autumn, silver grass sways along the riverbanks, while in winter, only the gentle sound of flowing water remains in quiet stillness. Though it flows through the city, Jeonju Stream carries the rhythm of nature. Jeonju breathes along this waterway, and the daily lives of its citizens begin and end beside it.
A Revived Ecological Stream, A Proud Landscape of Jeonju
Once damaged by urban development, Jeonju Stream was restored beginning in the late 1990s through a natural stream restoration project. Today, it flows with clear water of first-grade quality, supporting native fish and freshwater snails, and maintaining a healthy ecosystem. In the upstream areas, even natural monuments such as otters and mandarin ducks can be observed, reflecting a rare level of ecological preservation among urban streams nationwide.
The riverside walking paths have become a beloved resting space for families, couples, and those who enjoy exercise throughout the year. At sunset, warm light settles over the water, bringing a beautiful close to the day in Jeonju. A miraculous path where nature has been restored within the city, Jeonju Stream stands as a symbol of ecological beauty and a river of rest closest to the daily lives of its people.
