The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Jinju
or Chinju (jn´j´) (KEY) , city (1995 pop. 329,913), S South Gyeongsang (Kyongsang) prov., S South Korea. It is a transportation, agricultural, and cultural center, with industries producing food products and textiles, especially cotton. It was the capital of the province during the Choson (Yi) dynasty.