Honam
Honam (
호남;
浩南) is a name for the southwestern part of
South Korea, namely the former
Joseon Dynasty province of
Jeolla. Today, the term refers to
Gwangju and
North and
South Jeolla Provinces.
Honam is used today in the name of the
Honam railway line (Honamseon; 호남선; 浩南線) and
Honam Expressway (Honam Gosok Doro; 호남 고속 도로; 浩南高速道路), which connect the Daejeon area to Gwangju and South Jeolla.
