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South Jeolla Province 전라남도
Province
Korean transcription(s)
• Hangul	전라남도
• Hanja	全羅南道
• McCune‑Reischauer	Chŏllanam-do
• Revised Romanization	Jeollanam-do
From the left: Damyang, Yeosu, Mokpo, Yeongam, Haenam, Boseong
FlagLogo
Coordinates: 34°45′N 127°0′E / 34.750°N 127.000°E / 34.750; 127.000
Country	South Korea
Region	Honam
Largest city	Suncheon
Capital	Muan County
Subdivisions	5 cities; 17 counties
Government
• Governor	Kim Yung-rok (D)
Area
• Total	12,335.13 km (4,762.62 sq mi)
• Rank	3rd
Population
• Total	1,817,697
• Rank	6th
• Density	147.36/km (381.7/sq mi)
Provincial symbols
• Flower	Camellia japonica
• Tree	Ginkgo
• Bird	Oriental turtle dove
GDP
• Total	KR₩ 91 trillion US$ 73 billion (2022)
ISO 3166 code	KR-46
Dialect	Jeolla
Website	Official website (English)

South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도; RR: Jeollanam-do), also known as Jeonnam (전남), is a province in the Honam region, South Korea, and the southernmost province in mainland Korea. South Jeolla borders the provinces of North Jeolla to the north, South Gyeongsang to the northeast, and Jeju to the southwest in the Korea Strait.

Suncheon is the largest city in the province, closely followed by Yeosu. Other major cities include Mokpo, Gwangyang and Naju.

Jeolla-do, including both North and South Jeolla, was the first province 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.

History

Proto Three Kingdoms period

During the Samhan period, South Jeolla belonged to Mahan (마한/馬韓)

Three Kingdoms period

In the Three Kingdoms period, it belonged to Gujihakseong (구지하성/久知下城) of the southern five regions of Baekje (백제/百濟), with Mujinju (무진주/武珍州) as its center.

Unified Silla, North and South period

During the Unified Silla period, with the establishment of nine provinces and five subordinate regions, the area remained under Mujinju. In the 16th year of King Gyeongdeok's reign (757), Mujinju was renamed to Muju (무주/武州) and came to oversee 15 counties (군/郡) and 43 prefectures (군/縣).

Goryeo dynasty

In the 2nd year of King Seongjong of Goryeo (983), when the national administrative divisions were reorganized into twelve mok (목), Naju-mok and Seungju-mok were established. In the 14th year of King Seongjong's reign (995), with the implementation of the province (도) system, the nation was divided into ten provinces(도), and the region was called Haeyangdo (해향도/海陽道). In the 9th year of King Hyeonjong's reign, Haeyangdo was merged with Gangnamdo, and the name Jeollado (全羅道) was officially adopted.

Joseon dynasty

During the Joseon Dynasty, the country was divided into eight provinces, and names such as Gwangnamdo (光南道), Jeongwangdo (全光道), and Jeonnamdo (全南道) were occasionally used. However, the name Jeollado was predominantly maintained.

On May 26, 1895 (the 32nd year of King Gojong's reign), with the implementation of the 23-bu system, Jeollado was subdivided into Jeonju-bu (全州府), Namwon-bu (南原府), Naju-bu (羅州府), and Jeju-bu (濟州府). Currently, seven cities and counties, including Suncheon and Damyang, belong to Namwon-bu, and Yeonggwang and Jangseong is part of Jeonju-bu, and the remaining sixteen cities and counties belong to Naju-bu.

On August 4, 1896 (the 33rd year of King Gojong's reign), Decree No. 36 abolished the 23-bu system. During the reorganization process, the existing eight provinces were divided into thirteen provinces by splitting five provinces (Jeollado, Chungcheongdo, Gyeongsangdo, etc.) into northern and southern regions. As a result, Jeollado was split into north and south, with the southern part being renamed Jeollanam-do (전라남도),or South Jeolla Province, as it is known today, encompassing 1 moks(목/牧) and 32 counties (군/gun).

Geography

The province is part of the Honam region, and is bounded on the west by the Yellow Sea, on the north by Jeollabuk-do Province, on the south by Jeju Strait, and on the east by Gyeongsangnam-do.

There are almost 2,000 islands along the coastline, about three quarters of which are uninhabited. The coastline is about 6,100 kilometres (3,800 mi) long. Some of the marine products, in particular oyster and seaweed cultivation, are leading in South Korea.

The province is only partially mountainous. The plains along the rivers Seomjin, Yeongsan and Tamjin are suitable for large-scale grain agriculture. There is abundant rainfall in the area, which helps agriculture. The province is also home to the warmest weather on the peninsula. This helps to produce large amounts of agricultural produce, mainly rice, wheat, barley, pulses and potatoes. Vegetables, cotton and fruits are also grown in the province.

Environment

A small amount of gold and coal is mined in the province, but industries have also been developed in the area. The amount of harmful heavy metals in the province is one-thirtieth of the environmental standard requirement, boasting clean air.

Demographics

• Source: SOUTH KOREA: South Jeolla Province – Further information about the population structure
  (CITY POPULATION)

Administrative divisions

Jeollanam-do is divided into 5 cities (si) and 17 counties (gun). Listed below is the name of each entity in English, hangul, and hanja.

Sister cities and provinces

• State of Arizona, United States
• State of Maryland, United States
• Gyeongsan, South Korea
• Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
• Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province, Vietnam
• State of Oregon, United States
• Sichuan Province, China
• Alcochete, Portugal

Religion

Religion in South Jeolla (2005)

According to the census of 2005, of the people of South Jeolla 30.5% follow Christianity (21.8% Protestantism and 8.7% Catholicism) and 16.1% follow Buddhism. 53.4% of the population is mostly not religious or follow Muism and other indigenous religions.

Education

National universities with graduate schools

• Chonnam National University - Yeosu Campus
• Mokpo National Maritime University – Mokpo
• Mokpo National University - Mokpo/Muan County/Yeongam County
• Sunchon National University – Suncheon

Private universities with graduate schools

• Dongshin University – Naju
• Gwangju Catholic University – Naju
• Mokpo Catholic University – Mokpo
• Sehan University - Yeongam County Campus
• Youngsan Won Buddhist University – Yeonggwang County
• Chodang University – Muan County
• Hanlyo University – Gwangyang

Public institutes of higher education

• Jeonnam Provincial College – Damyang County/Jangheung County

Private institutes of higher education

• Chunnam Techno University – Gokseong County
• Dong-A College – Yeongam County
• Hanyeong College – Yeosu
• Koguryeo College - Naju
• Kwangyang Health College – Gwangyang
• Mokpo Science University – Mokpo
• Suncheon First College – Suncheon
• Suncheon Cheongam College – Suncheon

Governor

• 31st: Heo Kyung-man (July 1, 1995 – July 1, 1998) – 1st term
• 32nd: Heo Kyung-man (July 1, 1998 – July 1, 2002) – 2nd term
• 33rd: Park Tae-young (July 1, 2002 – April 29, 2004) – 1st term
• 34th: Park Jun-young (June 6, 2004 – July 1, 2006) – 1st term
• 35th: Park Jun-young (July 1, 2006 – July 1, 2010) – 2nd term
• 36th: Park Jun-young (July 1, 2010 – July 1, 2014) – 3rd term
• 37th: Lee Nak-yeon (July 1, 2014 – May 12, 2018)
• 38th: Kim Yung-rok (July 1, 2018 – )

Economy

Gwangyang Steel Mill, one of the world's largest single steel producer with an annual capacity of 21 million tons, is located in Gwangyang City. In addition, Yeosu National Industrial Complex, the nation's largest petrochemical industrial complex, is located in Yeosu City.

Transportation

Rail

• KTX Honam Line: Seoul station to GwangjuSongjeong station
• KTX Honam Line: Seoul station to Mokpo station

Roads

• Expressway No.10
• Expressway No.15

Airports

• Muan International Airport
• Yeosu Airport
• Gwangju Airport

• Source: Investment Attractiveness
  (Jeolla Namdo)

Tourism

• Yeosu – Jinnamgwan Hall, Hyangiram, Yi Sun Shin Square
• Suncheon – Songgwangsa Temple, Seonamsa Temple, Nagan Eupseong Folk Village
• Mokpo – Mokpo Modern History Museum, Gatbawi Rock, Yudal Mountain
• Haenam – Ttanggut (End of the Land) Village, Mihwangsa Temple
• Gurye – Hwaeomsa Temple
• Damyang – Damyang Juknokwon, Metasequoia-lined Road, Soswaewon Garden
• Boseong – Boseong Green Tea Field Daehan Dawon
• Dochodo – Seonggaksa

• Tourism
• Art Gallery in Yeosu
• Mokpo|Gatbawi
• Chueotang

See also

• North Jeolla Province

References

1. "2022년 지역소득(잠정)". www.kostat.go.kr. Archived from the original on 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
2. https://www.jeonbuk.go.kr/index.jeonbuk?menuCd=DOM_000000101004005000
3. "전라남도청누리집 - 연혁 |".
4. "전라남도청누리집 - 연혁 |".
5. "전라남도청누리집 - 연혁 |".
6. "전라남도청누리집 - 연혁 |".
7. "전라남도청누리집 - 연혁 |".
8. "Clean Natural Environment". Jeollanamdo. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
9. "World Urbanization Prospects". Archived from the original on 19 January 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
10. "Population Census". Statistics Korea.
11. "KOSIS". Archived from the original on 2023-04-24. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
12. "Background Brief on International Trade" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-09-09. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
13. "Consulta".
14. ^ "2005 Census - Religion Results". Archived from the original on 2015-09-04.
15. "Investment Attractiveness". Jeollanamdo.

Sources

• "KOSIS". kosis.kr.

External links

• South Jeolla travel guide from Wikivoyage
• Official website (in English)

v t e Places adjacent to South Jeolla Province
North Jeolla Province Yellow Sea South Jeolla South Gyeongsang Province Yellow Sea Jiangsu,  China Korean Strait Jeju Province Korean Strait  Nagasaki Prefecture,  Japan  Saga Prefecture,  Japan

v t e South Jeolla Province
Muan (capital)
	Cities	Gwangyang Mokpo Naju Suncheon Yeosu
	Counties	Boseong Damyang Gangjin Goheung Gokseong Gurye Haenam Hampyeong Hwasun Jangheung Jangseong Jindo Muan Sinan Wando Yeongam Yeonggwang

• South Jeolla Province
• Provinces of South Korea