Jeonju History Museum to Hold Special Exhibition "Hyoja-donghwa" Starting December 13

Held Until March 15 Next Year
Exploring the Theme of "Donghwa"

The Jeonju History Museum will hold a special exhibition titled "Hyoja-donghwa" in the special exhibition hall on the third floor of the museum from December 13, 2025, to March 15, 2026.

Poster for the Hyoja Automation Special Exhibition. Provided by Jeonju City

According to the city on December 11, this special exhibition highlights Hyoja-dong, a neighborhood in Jeonju well-known for its filial piety, by collecting and presenting local stories under the theme of "donghwa" (meaning both "fairy tale" and "stories of the neighborhood"), offering diverse perspectives on the area.

The exhibition is divided into five main sections: ▲ "Hyoja-dong," which introduces the origins, natural features, notable figures, and historical changes of the area; ▲ "Hyoja-donghwa (童話)," which presents four stories related to Hyoja-dong, adapted as children's fairy tales; ▲ "Hyoja-donghwa," which features aerial photographs edited into videos to show the rapid transformation of Hyoja-dong since the 1960s; ▲ "Hyoja-donghwa (洞話)," which introduces stories of the neighborhood embedded in its street names; and ▲ "My Hyoja-donghwa," where visitors can share their own favorite restaurants, natural spots, and historical sites.

In particular, on December 16, Kim Jindon, Director of the Jeonju Cultural Center, will be invited as a guest lecturer to give a special exhibition-related talk titled "People of Hyoja-dong" from 2 p.m. for about two hours. The lecture will address questions such as "When did Hyoja-dong first come into existence?" and "Who were some of the key figures active in Hyoja-dong?"-providing answers to common curiosities about the area and deepening visitors’ understanding of the exhibition.

Ha Jaesik, Director of the National Heritage Management Division of the city, stated, "By encountering the old stories of Hyoja-dong embedded in street addresses we usually overlook, we are prompted to reflect on whether, amid the rapid development of Hyoja-dong, we have lost touch with the stories of the community we live in." He added, "I hope this exhibition offers an opportunity to experience the charm of Hyoja-dong, where tradition and modernity coexist."

For more details, please visit the Jeonju History Museum website or contact the museum by phone.

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