South Jeolla Province

South Jeolla Province (

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

History

South Cholla was established in 1896 from the province of

During the Japanese occupation of Korea from 1910 to 1945, South Cholla was known as South Zenra, with its provincial capital at Kōshū (now Gwangju). In addition, Cheju Island (now Jeju Island) was part of South Cholla until August 1, 1946.

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

A small amount of gold and coal is mined in the province, but industries have also been developed in the area.

Demographics

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1980	2,923,191	—
1990	2,507,439	−1.52%
2000	1,996,456	−2.25%
2010	1,741,499	−1.36%
2015	1,799,044	+0.65%
2020	1,788,807	−0.11%
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Source: Citypopulation[2]

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.

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Religion

According to the census of 2005, of the people of South Jeolla 30.5% follow

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

List of governors of South Jeolla Province

• 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 – )

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

References

Sources

• "KOSIS". kosis.kr.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jeollanam-do.

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