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Jeonju City holds '2026 Jeonju World Culture Week - French Edition' to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France
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Jeonju City holds '2026 Jeonju World Culture Week - French Edition' to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France

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  • Jeonju City will host the '2026 Jeonju World Culture Week - French Edition' from October 1 to 10 to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and France.
  • There will be a collaboration between French conductor Adrien Peruchon and the Jeonju Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as an exhibition of French literature and LPs, and admission prices start at 10,000 won for R seats.

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Jeonju World Culture Week is Jeonju City's representative international exchange program, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and is designed to expose people to world culture in their daily lives.

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(Jeonju = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Dong-cheol = Jeonju City, Jeollabuk-do announced on the 16th that it will hold the '2026 Jeonju World Culture Week - France Edition (Fall)' from October 1 to 10 to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and France.

Jeonju World Culture Week, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, is Jeonju City's representative international exchange program designed to expose people to world culture in their daily lives.

The festival will open with an authentic French classical performance.

On October 1st at 7:30 PM, French conductor Adrien Ferruchon and the Jeonju Philharmonic Orchestra will perform together at the Samsung Cultural Center of Chonbuk National University.

They will present famous pieces by Berlioz and Saint-Saëns that require a large orchestra and special instruments.

The admission fee is 10,000 won for R seats, 7,000 won for S seats, and 5,000 won for A seats.

Youth, college students, and families with multiple children receive a 30% discount. Tickets can be reserved at Naru Culture (www.naruculture.com).

Next, a special exhibition of French literature and LPs will be held at the Ajung Lake Library from October 2nd to 10th.

The exhibition space is filled with original French literature exhibited at the Seoul International Book Fair, classic literature sponsored by the publishing company Munhakdongne, books recommended by library curators, and French music LP records.

Hong So-ji, the city's international cooperation officer, said, "We will continue to expand cultural exchange programs centered on citizen participation to raise Jeonju's status as a cultural city."

Open Questions

  • What is the total budget for the event?
  • Are there any additional artists or organizations participating from France?
  • How many spectators are expected during the event?

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Jeonju city
PeopleKim Dong-cheolAdrien PeruchonSoji Hong
OrganizationsChonbuk National University Samsung Cultural CenterJeonju City Symphony OrchestraNaru Culture
PlacesChonbuk National University Samsung Cultural CenterAjung Lake Library
TopicsKorea-France diplomatic relationsfranceJeonju World Culture Weekclassical performanceliterary exhibitionLP exhibition
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