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  Here is a simple guide to the bus timetable at Gongju Station. You can easily check routes and schedules to travel to downtown and major attractions. Useful for first-time visitors to Korea. ※ Bus schedules may change depending on traffic conditions and operational circumstances.

Hello~ this is JIRO~^^! On March 25, JIRO attended the “Conference on Enhancing Metropolitan Governance for Sustainable Urban Models” held in Daejeon. Mokwon University Concert Hall, where the conference was held. Enhancing Metropolitan Governance for Sustainable Urban Models Date & Time | March 25, 2026 (Wed) 13:30–17:00 Venue | Mokwon University Concert Hall, Daejeon Hosts | Daejeon Metropolitan City, Daejeon Urban Regeneration Support Center, Mokwon University, Korea Urban Regeneration Society At the conference, discussions focused on what changes are needed for Korea’s urban regeneration projects— which have grown significantly in scale over the past few years— to become truly sustainable. Rather than focusing solely on physical redevelopment, the sessions explored broader perspectives on the long-term sustainability of cities, featuring both presentations and in-depth discussions. While the conference offered valuable insights overall, there were also a few aspects that fe...

​Hello, this is JIRO~~ In April, JIRO visited Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do for the JIRO Letter field trip. Gongju was the second capital of Baekje and preserves its culture well, which is why it has been designated as the Baekje Historic Areas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Shall we take a look at what Gongju was like~~! At Gongju Station, the gateway to Gongju-si, you can meet the city’s mascots, “Gongju” and “Gomagom.” If you take Bus No. 202 from in front of Gongju Station and ride for about 30 minutes, you will arrive at Gongsanseong Fortress. Since the buses do not run very frequently, it is recommended to check the timetable in advance! When you get off the bus, the lush green Gongsanseong Fortress welcomes you, and with traditional Korean music performances taking place, it feels as if you’ve stepped into history. Traveling while learning about a region seems to make the journey even more enriching ^^ There is an admission fee for Gongsanseong Fortress, but you can enter for free ...