○ Jeollabuk-do will start under the new name of “Jeonbuk State” from 0:00 on January 18.

○ It is the third special autonomous region after Jeju and Gangwon, and the first in 128 years since Jeolla-do Province was changed to Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do in 1896.

○ It is the third special autonomous region after Jeju and Gangwon, and the first in 128 years since Jeolla-do Province was changed to Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do in 1896.

○ When designated as a special autonomous region, more powers are transferred from the central government in recognition of special cases, which speeds up the pace of projects promoted by the Jeonbuk State makes it easier to receive financial support from the government. 

○ The Jeonbuk State is promoting five core industries, including ▲ agro-biotech industry ▲ cultural tourism business ▲ senior-friendly industrial complex ▲ future high-tech industry ▲ and folk livelihood specialty industry, based on 333 special cases.

Source: https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20240117122900055?input=1195m