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www.groovekorea.com / November 2014 80 Edited by Jenny Na (jenny@groovekorea.com) COMMuNITy S e t t l e d o w n t h e r e J e o n J u ’ s g o t s o m e t h i n g f o r e v e r y o n e , b u t k n o w y o u c o u l d b e t h e r e f o r a w h i l e Story by Dean Crawford / Photos by Joe Wabe W hile you may know Jeonju for hosting one of Asia’s leading film festivals, what you might not be aware of is that beyond the cinemas and delectable cuisine, several close-knit communi- ties make Jeonju a great place for ex- pats. Sure, it doesn’t have as many bright lights as Seoul or a beach on its doorstep, but not to be outdone, Jeonju has a booming arts scene with musicians, painters and theater groups, one of which is gearing up for a series of one-act plays that will be on stage throughout December. It’s the sort of place that is home to people who like to give up their time to help others. It has a successful soccer team. And it has someone who wants to do their part for the city by simply making a good burger. Former Jeonju resident and British expat Chris Pearce sums up Jeonju perfectly: “Where I am now, there aren’t a lot of things to do apart from drink. But within a month of living in Jeonju I was a part of the local football team, heading down to parks for picnics and heading out to band nights. There’s a lot to do in Jeonju and I certainly took it for granted.” ExpAT ENCLAvES Expat Enclaves offers a snapshot of the communities that expats in Korea call home. — Ed.