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Martyrs' Mountain

Jeonju


The final resting place of Korean Catholics who were executed in 1781 and 1801. There are 13 crosses on the hillside marking the burial location and a small church, accessible by a trail. Locals also know it as Jeonju's best sunset spot.


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3. Jaman Village

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8. Jeonju Korean Paper Institute

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