Muju County ( Muju-gun ), is a county in North Jeolla Province ( Jeollabuk-do ), South Korea . Muju is known for its Muju Firefly Festival and is a tourist area.
37-473: [REDACTED] Look up muju in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Muju may refer to: Places [ edit ] Muju County , South Korea Muju Resort , South Korea Other [ edit ] Mujū (1227–1312), Japanese Buddhist monk Muju virus The MUJU Crew See also [ edit ] Muyu language Topics referred to by
74-502: A four-season resort, and it is known in Korea chiefly for its ski area. 36°00′25″N 127°39′38″E / 36.006826°N 127.660654°E / 36.006826; 127.660654 North Jeolla Province North Jeolla Province , officially Jeonbuk State ( Korean : 전북특별자치도 ; lit. Jeonbuk (North Jeolla) Special Self-Governing Province"), is a Special Self-governing Province of South Korea in
111-912: A multi-use cultural space institution, "Godo-Hannune Iksan Sagyeyousan center/고도 한눈애(愛) 익산 세계유산센터', or the 'Iksan ancient city world heritage center', in October 1st,2024. Jeonbuk State is in the south-western part of Korea, bordered on the south-eastern by Hadong , Hamyang , and Geochang in South Gyeongsang Province , and Gimcheon in North Gyeongsang Province , Bangyabong Peak of Sobaeksan (1,732 metres (5,682 ft)), Toggibong Peak (1,534 metres (5,033 ft)), Myeongseungbong Peak (1,586 metres (5,203 ft)), Baegunsan (1,279 metres (4,196 ft)), Namdeokyusan Mountain (1,508 metres (4,948 ft)), and Muryongsan Mountain (1,492 metres (4,895 ft)), on
148-564: A natural history site helping families appreciate and experience the preciousness of the nature. Bandi Observatory, a 3-story building established in area covering 752 m , is located in Bandi Land and equipped with Exhibition Room, Video Room and Observation Room. It is also equipped with 13 small telescopes including a 305mm RC Telescope enabling visitors to experience telescopes, and the Korea's first 800mm satellite tracking and monitoring telescope enables visitors to observe planets including
185-537: A part of Silla when Tang was expelled in 676 (16th year of King Munmu ). When there were nine states and five small capitals in Unified Silla in 685, there were Wansan-ju (present Jeonju ) and Namwon-gyeong (present Namwon ) in Jeonbuk State in existence. In 892, when General Kyŏn Hwŏn founded Hubaekje (later Baekje), this area was the center of the country for about 50 years. In 936, during
222-462: Is a high-quality worldwide music art festival based on Pansori, Korea's Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is designed to promote Korean music to the world and exchange diverse musical heritages of many nations though sounds as meditation. The festival was selected as one of the "Best 25 International Festivals" by the UK music magazine Songlines in 2012 and 2013. The Jeollabuk-do World Calligraphy Biennale
259-423: Is being considered for merging .› Since December 2006, Muju-gun has been visited by as many as 4.2 million persons, and the number of visitors is increasing every year. Muju Firefly Festival is a Korea's representative environmental festival held on the theme of Firefly, Natural Treasure No. 322, every June. Firefly is an environment indicator insect that lives only in the clean environment, and Muju-gun
296-607: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Muju County During the era of the Three Kingdoms of Korea , Mupung (the present name) in Byeonjin belonged to Silla and was called Musanhyeon , and Jugye area (current Muju-eup) in Mahan belonged to Baekje and was called Jeokcheonhyeon . It is known that Musan was renamed as Mupung and Jeokcheon as Dancheon after
333-570: Is established in the site of Taekwondo Park in Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun drawing Taekwondo lovers and tourists all across the world. Bandi Land established in a habitat of firefly in Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun includes Insect Museum, School of the Nature, Youth Camp and Natural Resort Forests providing many tourists with an opportunity to experience the mystery of the nature. At the entrance of Insect Museum, representative fossils ranging from
370-651: Is notable for its scenery along with the royal azaleas that line a 28-km-long road in Deokyu Mountain. Clean fresh water in Gucheon-dong is popular in the summer. Rafting is available in the Geum River, and there are sandy beaches and Naedori (in Muju-eup), an inland islet blessed with fantastic rocks and stones. Maple leaves at Deokyu Mountain (National Park) and Jeoksang Mountain can be seen during
407-616: Is raising awareness about the seriousness of environmental contamination that is getting worse by linking firefly to a festival. Since 1997 when the festival was initiated, it was selected as Korea's excellent festival for 11 years in a row. The construction of Taekwondo Park that is expected to grow into the sacred ground for 70 million Taekwondo lovers in 188 countries will be initiated on Taekwondo Day, September 4, 2009, and completed in 2013. The park established in area covering 2,314,049 m will include Taekwondo Stadium, Exhibition Hall, Experience Hall and Accommodations. Currently, an observatory
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#1732780422299444-456: Is situated near four provinces, including Chungbuk, Chungnam, Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam. Historically and geographically, the area has served as a transitional ground between the east and west part of the southern peninsula and is a site for cultural exchange. It is located in the central part of the country. Muju has a humid continental climate ( Köppen : Dwa ), but can be considered a borderline humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cwa ) using
481-488: Is the capital and largest city of Jeonbuk, with other major cities including Iksan , Gunsan and Jeongeup . Jeolla Province , including North Jeolla, was the first province/state out of the Eight Provinces system to have its 1000th year anniversary in 2018, as the name 'Jeolla-do' was established in 1018,during Hyeonjong of Goryeo's 9th year in power. North Jeolla served as the central region of Mahan among
518-582: The Honam region in the southwest of the Korean Peninsula . Jeonbuk borders the provinces of South Chungcheong to the north, North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang to the east and South Jeolla to the south. Jeonbuk State emerged in 1896 from the northern part of the old Jeolla province , one of the Eight Provinces of Korea . Originally North Jeolla Province , it was renamed Jeonbuk (a shortening of North Jeolla) on 18 January 2024 concurrent with
555-516: The Era of Unified Silla (668~917). After Goryeo (918~1392) was founded, Mupung did not change its name whereas Dancheon was renamed as Jugye , and as Joseon rearranged administrative districts in 1414 (the 14th year of Taejong), Mupung and Jugye were incorporated into one district. It was named as Muju through the combination of the first letters of the two areas, Mupung and Jugye, after they were incorporated into one administrative district. Muju-gun
592-585: The Hubaekje rule of Kyŏn Sin-gŏm , it was conquered by Wang Geon and became part of his Goryeo Dynasty . From 900 to the time when Hubaekje was conquered by Goryeo, Wansan-ju (present Jeonju) had been its capital, and the country ruled the whole Jeolla-do region. In 996 (14th year of King Seongjong ), this region was named Gangnam province and the Korean government established the four states (Jeonju-Jeonju province, Yeongju-Gobu, Sunju-Sunchang, and Maju-Okgu) in
629-680: The North Jeolla region. Gangnam-do (Jeonbuk) and Haenam-do ( South Jeolla Province ) were combined and titled as Jeolla-do in 1018 (9th year of King Hyeonjong's reign). During the Joseon period, as the administrative districts of the whole nation were organized in the Eight Provinces system in 1413 (13th year of King Taejong 's reign), Jeolla-do took charge of vast areas of one prefecture, four autonomous counties, four protectorates, 12 counties, and 31 counties covering present Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do and Jeju Province . In 1963, Geumsan-gun
666-721: The Samhan, housing 15 of Mahan's total 54 tribal states. During the Three Kingdom Period, this region came to belong to Baekje when it absorbed Mahan.When Baekje established the Jeongbang administrative system ( 정방제 ) to govern the local area, the central region (Goseopseong–Gobu area) acted as the core of the province. After the fall of Baekje by the Silla and Chinese Tang dynasty allied forces in 660 (20th year of King Uija ), it came under Tang control. It became
703-738: The Sun, nebula and a cluster of stars. Deokyu Mountain is one of the 12 most beautiful mountains in Korea and centers around Hyangjeok Summit that stands 1,614m above the sea level. Deokyu Summits that starts at Sambong Mountain in Mupung and reaches South Deokyu creates a 40 km-long ridge dividing Youngnam Area and Honam Area. Crystal water flows from the Hyangjeok Summit to create the 33 most beautiful sceneries in Gucheon-dong in addition to Muju Resort in Buksa-myeon and Chilyeon Valley in
740-455: The center of Korea, Muju-gun has an excellent transportation system. From downtown Muju, it takes about four hours to Seoul , an hour to Daejeon Metropolitan City, an hour and fifty minutes to Daegu Metropolitan City , an hour to Jeonju, two hours and ten minutes to Gwangju Metropolitan City and three hours to Busan . (Destination based on the city halls of each city). Currently, there is no railroad directly passing through Muju-gun. However,
777-422: The fall. In particular, Jeoksang Mountain that is cited as one of the 100 most beautiful views in Korea is blessed with Gibong Summit, Hyangrobong Summit, Cheonil Fall, Jangdo Rock, Janggun Rock and Anryeomdae. In addition, Yangsu Power Generator at the summit, a mountaintop lake and such historic sites as Jeoksang Sanseong and Anguksa Temple make the area more valuable. Muju is compared to a beautiful painting in
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#1732780422299814-542: The government plans to construct a railroad connecting Saemangeum (west coast of North Jeolla Province ) and Gimcheon through Muju-gun. In addition, as other railroads pass through the background area of Muju-gun, including Daejeon Metropolitan City and the Yeongdong region of North Chungcheong Province , Muju-gun is readily accessible via these railroads. From Deokyusan I.C., it takes about fifty minutes (66 km) through Highway #35 to reach Daejeon station , where
851-767: The high-speed KTX , general train service and freight train service are available. It takes about fifty minutes (50 km) via Highway #35 and National Road #19 to reach Yeongdong station in Chungbuk, where both general and freight train service are available. From downtown Muju, it takes about three hours (283 km) to reach Incheon International Airport , two hours (156 km) to Daegu International Airport and two hours (165 km) to Gwangju International Airport . From downtown Muju, it takes about two hours to Gunsan Port in Gunsan , Jeonbuk , and two hours and forty minutes to Busan Port . ‹The template Manual
888-546: The industrial structure of Muju-gun, primary industry accounts for 52%, secondary industries 2%, and tertiary industries 46%. Upon construction of the Taekwondo Park, tourism, leisure and enterprise city, and Danone Co Ltd's Muju plant, the industrial structure of Muju underwent a dramatic transformation. Highway #35 , which connects Daejeon Metropolitan City and Tongyeong , Gyeongnam , goes through Muju-gun, as well as National Road #19 , #30 and #37 . Located at
925-623: The paleozoic era to the Cenozoic era were restored to help appreciate the ancient mystery of the nature, and specimens of 13,500 rare insects of 2,000 species including fireflies are exhibited in the Insect Hall and 150 tropical plants are on display in Botanical Hall. It also includes the Korea's largest insect specimens and a 3-D movie theater equipped with Dome Screen in addition to an ecological restoration site, insect trees and
962-512: The provincial capital of Jeonju . Public transportation networks serve Jeonju and other cities in Jeollabuk-do including Gunsan Airport . Religion in North Jeolla (2005) According to the census of 2005 of the people of Jeonbuk 37.7% follow Christianity (26.3% Protestantism and 11.4% Catholicism ) and 12.8% follow Buddhism . 49.5% of the population is mostly not religious or follow Muism and other indigenous religions. Based on
999-520: The region consists of the administrative districts of six cities and eight counties. Failures in the hosting of the 25th World Scout Jamboree in July 2023 led to political controversy, adding to long-term concerns about a lack of development alongside population decline and aging. As a result of a law passed in December 2023, on 18 January 2024 the North Jeolla became a special self-governing province and
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1073-532: The sea level and has a summit lake for the Yangsu Power Generator and historic sites including Jeoksangsanseong (Jeollabuk-do Regional Monument No. 88) and Anguksa Temple. Less than a 3-hour drive from Incheon International airport, Muju Deogyusan Resort is a mountain resort in Korea that is 688 hectares (1,700 acres) in area and located in Mt. Deokyu National Park. Muju Deogyusan Resort claims to be
1110-661: The south by Yeonggwang , Jangseong , Damyang , Gokseong , and Gurye , on the north by Geumsan , Nonsan , Buyeo , and Seocheon in South Chungcheong Province , and Yeongdong in North Chungcheong Province and on the west by China over the Yellow Sea. The total area of Jeonbuk State is 8,067 square kilometres (3,115 sq mi), which accounts for 8.1% of the total area of South Korea. Jeonju International Sori Festival
1147-423: The southwest attracting a lot of visitors. The valleys of the mountain are filled with red royal azaleas in the spring, and green forests draw visitors in the summer. Red autumn leaves tint the mountain in the fall, and there is snow in the winter. Jeoksang Mountain, surrounded with rocky cliffs, is known for its autumn leaves. Jeoksang which means a red skirt stemmed from its autumn leaves. It stands 1,034m above
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1184-576: The territory gaining more autonomy and being classified as self-governing rather than as a regular province. The special bill on the creation of the special autonomous province of North Jeolla is a project put forward by the People Power Party in August 2022 in accordance with Article 6 of the special law on the establishment of special autonomous provinces. It is the 3rd after the provinces of Jeju and Gangwon to obtain this status. Jeonju
1221-502: The winter. Since Muju Resort where a silver snowfield unfolds in the winter is equipped with large ski facilities, hotels, performing stages, saunas, swimming pools and amusement parks, it is loved by many wanting to enjoy a romantic winter. Service and other industries take up about 50 percent of the industrial structure of North Jeolla Province , while the remainder is taken up by the order of mining, manufacture, agriculture, forestry, fishery, construction, electric and gas industries. For
1258-492: The −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm. It has a mountainous climate in which temperature is drastically different in the day and at night. Annual average temperature is 10.8 °C, and the highest temperature of the year is 35 °C and the lowest -17 °C. Annual average precipitation is 1,251 mm, and Namdae Stream, a branch stream of Geum River , is flowing through Muju-eup. In the spring, Gucheon-dong Cherry Blossom Road starting at Rajetongmun located in Seolcheon-myeon
1295-703: Was incorporated into Chungnam, and Wido-myeon of Jeonnam was incorporated into Jeonbuk. Jeongju-eup and Namwon-eup were raised to cities in 1981 and Gimje-eup was raised to city status in 1989. Wansan District and Deokjin District were established in Jeonju-city in the same year. Due to establishment of cities in the mixed type of city-farming area in 1995, Okgu, Jeungeup, Namwon, Gimje and Iksan-Guns were combined. Gimje and Iksan-guns were merged and Gunsan, Jeonju, Namwon, Gimje and Iri cities were integrated. Through repeated reorganizations of administrative districts, now
1332-644: Was launched in favor of popularizing and globalizing Korean calligraphy in 1997. Since then, the art of calligraphy, the quintessence of Chinese character culture in East Asia, has gained global interest among calligraphers and the public over the years. In the 1960s the Honam highway (which has been upgraded to the Honam Expressway ) was built. This created an industrial belt, connecting the cities of Iri (now called Iksan ) and Gunsan (a port city) with
1369-483: Was renamed Jeonbuk State (Jeonbuk being an abbreviation of North Jeolla). This new status increases the autonomy of the province's government, being able to approve projects requiring environmental impact assessments and tailor its own immigration and tourism policies. On September 30, 2024, North Jeolla Province, alongside the Korean Heritage Service ( 국가유산청 ), announced that they will be opening
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