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Living in 전주시

In 전주시, the unemployment rate was 2.9% at the end of 2025. The annual precipitation estimate was 1,515.7 mm at the end of 2024. The population of 전주시, in South Korea, was 620,874 in June 2026. The city covered 206 km² in 2020. Population density was 3,085.7 people per km² in 2024.

Which South Korea-wide rules apply when you move to 전주시?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in South KoreaNational rates and thresholds that apply in 전주시.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent figure is published for 전주시. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
전주시 recurring monthly costs, € per month€363Private kindergarten€109Utilities, 85 m² flat€39Transport pass€36Fitness club€20Internet, 60 Mbps€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly36.27 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited20.07 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly362.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant5.08 EUR31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass39.43 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home108.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in 전주시?

The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (2025). Source: KOSIS Local Area Labour Force Survey — si/gun/gu unemployment rate4

Unemployment across cities in South KoreaUnemployment in 전주시 is 2.9%. Of 218 cities with data, 34 have unemployment of 0.5 to under 1%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in South Korea per band13 cities: 0% to under 0.5%130–0.534 cities: 0.5% to under 1%340.5–116 cities: 1% to under 1.5%161–1.520 cities: 1.5% to under 2%201.5–215 cities: 2% to under 2.5%152–2.527 cities: 2.5% to under 3%272.5–3전주시 2.9%27 cities: 3% to under 3.5%273–3.532 cities: 3.5% to under 4%323.5–418 cities: 4% to under 4.5%184–4.511 cities: 4.5% to under 5%114.5–53 cities: 5% to under 5.5%35–5.52 cities: 5.5% to under 6%25.5–6

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate2.9 %country median 2.7%31 Dec 2025KOSIS Local Area Labour Force Survey — si/gun/gu unemployment rate4Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to 전주시. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Work24 public employment service — Public employment service

Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in 전주시. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
School Count0 schools21 Jul 2026Schoolinfo official open-data callback response10Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Doctors per 1,000 residents4.1 per 1,00031 Dec 2024KOSIS e-RegionIndex doctors per 1,000, 20242Official
Hospital Beds Per 100k2,530 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2024KOSIS e-RegionIndex hospital beds per 1,000, 20243Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in 전주시 under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Doctors per 1,000 residents4.1 per 1,000Verified 2026-07-22
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for 전주시. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Early Adaptation Program — Newcomer Adaptation

Ministry of Justice / Korea Immigration Service

For newly arrived foreign residents, international students, workers, marriage migrants.

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Social Integration Program (KIIP) — Integration course

Ministry of Justice / Korea Immigration Service

For foreign residents in Korea, people within three years of naturalization.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in 전주시.

Climate and air quality

The annual mean temperature estimate was 14.5°C at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 was 15.4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Is the air quality good in 전주시?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 15.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 15.39 µg/m³ · Air Pollution Level Confirmation Data — 2024 PM2.5 station observations1
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
전주시 average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
전주시 average monthly precipitation, mm0801602403202737547883159303290128575034JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
전주시 average monthly sunshine, hours060120180240151162192210221168133153170199158143JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
전주시 annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52515.4PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in South KoreaAnnual PM2.5 in 전주시 is 15.4 µg/m³. Of 234 cities with data, 46 have annual PM2.5 of 17 to under 18 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in South Korea per band3 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³39–105 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³510–116 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³611–1217 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³1712–1332 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³3213–1425 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³2514–1527 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³2715–16전주시 15.424 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³2416–1746 cities: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³4617–1828 cities: 18 µg/m³ to under 19 µg/m³2818–199 cities: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³919–207 cities: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³720–214 cities: 21 µg/m³ to under 22 µg/m³421–221 city: 22 µg/m³ to under 23 µg/m³122–23

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean15.39 µg/m³country median 16.031 Dec 2024Air Pollution Level Confirmation Data — 2024 PM2.5 station observations1Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.8 · Feb 7.4 · Mar 13 · Apr 19.7 · May 24.9 · Jun 28.3 · Jul 30.4 · Aug 31.1 · Sep 27.2 · Oct 21.6 · Nov 14.3 · Dec 7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Jeonju_47864.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.2 · Feb -2.7 · Mar 1.5 · Apr 7 · May 12.7 · Jun 18.2 · Jul 22.7 · Aug 22.9 · Sep 17.5 · Oct 10.2 · Nov 4 · Dec -2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Jeonju_47864.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0 · Feb 2 · Mar 6.8 · Apr 12.9 · May 18.5 · Jun 22.8 · Jul 26.1 · Aug 26.5 · Sep 21.8 · Oct 15.4 · Nov 8.8 · Dec 2.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Jeonju_47864.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 26.9 · Feb 36.8 · Mar 53.7 · Apr 78.4 · May 82.8 · Jun 159 · Jul 302.8 · Aug 289.6 · Sep 128.2 · Oct 57.3 · Nov 49.8 · Dec 34 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Jeonju_47864.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 151.2 · Feb 162.3 · Mar 191.7 · Apr 209.7 · May 220.5 · Jun 168.1 · Jul 133.1 · Aug 153.1 · Sep 169.6 · Oct 198.7 · Nov 158.1 · Dec 142.9 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Jeonju_47864.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature14.51 °C31 Dec 2024NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Precipitation Annual Mm1,516 mm31 Dec 2024NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in South Korea

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All South Korea cities
평택시619,670 residents안산시609,240 residents송파구650,258 residents천안시666,182 residents안양시562,305 residents강남구552,830 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in 전주시?

The published population was 620,874 people in June 2026. Source: MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 20265

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
전주시 residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.1%Foreign residents 1.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area206 km²2020Official KOSIS visual statistics, Korea City Statistics, regional area; joined to the archived MOIS/KOSIS si-gun-gu code and name.8Official
Foreign residents12,100 people31 Mar 2026Registered foreigners by local government, March 20269Official
Population density3,086 people/km²31 Dec 2024Exact si-gun-gu density derived from archived official MOIS/KOSIS resident population and exact official KOSIS area row.8Official
Population Female316,377 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 20266Official
Population Male304,497 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 20266Official
Population620,874 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 20265Official

Is 전주시 a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student43%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 34–52%
Family48%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–58%
Retirement49%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–60%
Foreign residents12,100 people31 Mar 2026Official source · Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026
Population620,874 people30 Jun 2026Official source · MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 2026
Unemployment rate2.9 %31 Dec 2025Official source · KOSIS Local Area Labour Force Survey — si/gun/gu unemployment rate
PM2.5 — annual mean15.39 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · Air Pollution Level Confirmation Data — 2024 PM2.5 station observations
Annual mean temperature14.51 °C31 Dec 2024Official source · NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities
City area206 km²2020Official source · Official KOSIS visual statistics, Korea City Statistics, regional area; joined to the archived MOIS/KOSIS si-gun-gu code and name.
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-31

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households297,784 households30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 20266Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in 전주시?

The published population was 620,874 people in June 2026. Source: MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 2026.

Is the air quality good in 전주시?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 15.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Air Pollution Level Confirmation Data — 2024 PM2.5 station observations.

What is the unemployment rate in 전주시?

The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (2025). Source: KOSIS Local Area Labour Force Survey — si/gun/gu unemployment rate.

How many foreign residents live in 전주시?

12,100 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026.

How much is public transport in 전주시?

A monthly transport pass is 39.43 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v2.

Is 전주시 a good place to live?

전주시 may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). 전주시, South Korea: cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/kr/jeonjusi/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_south-korea-cost-of-living-jobs_23545c471578,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {전주시, South Korea: cost of living, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/kr/jeonjusi/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Air Pollution Level Confirmation Data — 2024 PM2.5 station observations Air Pollution Level Confirmation Data · data.go.kr · checked 2026-07-26
  2. KOSIS e-RegionIndex doctors per 1,000, 2024 kosis.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  3. KOSIS e-RegionIndex hospital beds per 1,000, 2024 kosis.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  4. KOSIS Local Area Labour Force Survey — si/gun/gu unemployment rate KOSIS Local Area Labour Force Survey · kosis.kr · checked 2026-07-26
  5. MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 2026 jumin.mois.go.kr · checked 2026-07-21
  6. MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 2026 jumin.mois.go.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  7. NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-07-22
  8. Official KOSIS visual statistics, Korea City Statistics, regional area; joined to the archived MOIS/KOSIS si-gun-gu code and name. kosis.kr · checked 2026-07-15
  9. Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026 immigration.go.kr · checked 2026-07-21
  10. Schoolinfo official open-data callback response schoolinfo.go.kr · checked 2026-07-21
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  1. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Jeonju_47864.csv WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  2. Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v2 Global Cost of Living · kaggle.com · checked 2026-07-27

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