Taste of South Korea

  Hello, historical drama fans, time-travel dreamers, and autumn romantics! It’s Bitna.  In our last mouth-watering adventure, we feasted through the sweet hand-held snacks of the Hanok Village and learned how to eat authentic bean sprout soup like a true local at [ Jeonju Street Food & Nambu Market ] . Today, we are moving away from the bustling food stalls to step into a hidden sanctuary of absolute silence, poetic symmetry, and majestic nature. We are exploring the southeastern edge of the village to find a place that has served as the cinematic backdrop for some of the most beloved historical television series in global pop culture. Welcome to Jeonju Hyanggyo (전주향교) ! First established in the 14th century during the Goryeo Dynasty and later relocated here in 1603, Jeonju Hyanggyo was a grand Confucian Academy —a royal national high school where the brightest young scholars of the Joseon Dynasty gathered to study classical literature and prepare for the intense civil se...