ABOUT JBNU

Where Tradition Meets Innovation in the Heart of Jeonju, Korea

Jeonbuk National University (JBNU), founded in 1947, is located in Jeonju, the capital city of North Jeolla Province (Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province) in South Korea. Known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant academic atmosphere, the university plays a key role in shaping the intellectual, economic, and social landscape of the region.

Getting to Jeonbuk National University

1. From Incheon International Airport (ICN)

• By Airport Limousine Bus (Recommended)

  • Take a direct airport limousine bus from Incheon International Airport to Jeonju Express Bus Terminal.

  • Travel time: Approximately 3.5–4 hours

  • From the terminal, take a taxi to Jeonbuk National University (about 10 minutes).

• By KTX

  • Take the AREX or Airport Railroad to Seoul Station.

  • Transfer to the KTX bound for Jeonju Station.

  • From Jeonju Station, take a taxi to Jeonbuk National University (about 15 minutes).

2. From Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

• By KTX (Recommended)

  • Take the Airport Railroad (AREX) or Seoul Subway Line 9 to Seoul Station.

  • Board a KTX train to Jeonju Station.

  • From Jeonju Station, take a taxi to Jeonbuk National University (about 15 minutes).

• By Express Bus

  • Travel to Seoul Express Bus Terminal.

  • Take an express bus to Jeonju Express Bus Terminal.

  • From the terminal, take a taxi to Jeonbuk National University (about 10 minutes).

3. From Seoul Station

• By KTX (Recommended)

  • Take a KTX train from Seoul Station to Jeonju Station.

  • Travel time: Approximately 1 hour 35–50 minutes

  • From Jeonju Station, take a taxi to Jeonbuk National University (about 15 minutes).

• By Express Bus

  • Take the subway or taxi to Seoul Express Bus Terminal.

  • Board an express bus to Jeonju Express Bus Terminal.

  • Travel time: Approximately 2.5–3 hours

  • From the terminal, take a taxi to Jeonbuk National University (about 10 minutes).