Governor of Jeonbuk State

The Governor of Jeonbuk State is the head of the local government of Jeonbuk State who is elected to a four-year term.

Appointed governors (before 1995)
From 1946 to 1995, the Governor of North Jeolla Province was appointed by the President of the Republic of Korea.

Directly elected governors (1995–present)
Since 1995, under provisions of the revised Local Government Act, the Governor of North Jeolla Province is elected by direct election.

Title of the Governor of North Jeollla Province was changed to the Governor of Jeonbuk State on 18 January 2024.

Elections
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