General Information

Symbol

Mark

Character
(Seodong, Princess Seonwha)

Tree
(Pine tree)

Flower
(Chrysanthemum)

Bird
(Pigeon)

Local Information

• Area : 506.62㎢
• Administrative district : 1 eup, 14 myeon, 14 dong
• Local features
  • A glorious city of history and culture as the old capital of Mahan and Baekje
    • Affluent and glorious cultural heritages flourished based on fertile farmlands of the Honam plains
    • Historic remains and relics such as National Treasure No. 11 Mireuksa Temple Site Stone Pagoda, Wanggung Pagoda, Ipjeom-ri Ancient Tomb, Iksan Ssangneung, etc. are discovered
  • It is a major transportation hub with the KTX line and a gateway of Honam
    • Transportation that runs in all directions with 4 railways (Honam line, Jeolla line, Gunsan line, Janghang line), 4 highways (Honam Highway, etc.), national roads and local roads
    • The Iksan station was confirmed to be the Jeonbuk sphere KTX station in August, 2006
  • A commercial and industrial city in Jeollabuk-do suitable for jewelry, stonework and business
    • The jewelry industry and culture are linked through the Fifth Stone Pagoda of Wanggoongri only jewelry museum in the country, jewelry processing complex, and Jewel Palace (exhibition and sales)
  • The first women-friendly city in Korea
    • Appointed as a women-friendly city in March, 2009
    • Women-friendly public design guideline, employment and care education
• Other Information
  • Culture and leisure : Seodong Festival, Chrysanthemum Festival, Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda, Fifth Stone Pagoda of Wanggoongri, Jewel Museum, Nabawi Catholic Church, Sungnimsa Temple
  • Specialty : Jewelry, stone crafts, Top Maru rice, Top Maru sweet potato, Iksan Seodongma, traditional Korean cracker

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