Daejeon
Sign in to saveDaejeon (; ) is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Located in a central lowland valley between the Sobaek Mountains and the Geum River, the city is known both as a technology and research center, and for its close relationship with the natural environment. Daejeon is a major transportation hub, having grown up as a railway town, and is approximately 50 minutes from the capital, Seoul, by KTX or SRT high speed rail.
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Daejeon is South Korea's fifth-largest city, located in a central valley with a population of nearly 1.5 million people. Known for its focus on technology and research, as well as its natural surroundings, Daejeon serves as a major transportation hub that connects to Seoul in about 50 minutes via high-speed rail.
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- Etymology
- History
- Ancient history to the Later Three Kingdoms Era{{efn|~ year 936, encompassing ancient history, the Proto-Three Kingdoms Era, Three Kingdoms Era, Northern and Southern States period (also Unified Silla period), Later Three Kingdoms Era.}}
- Goryeo Dynasty
- Joseon Dynasty
- Japanese Occupation
- Modern day
- Geography
- Climate
- Administrative divisions
- Demographics
- Religion
- Education
- Research and development
- Culture
- Museums and arts centers
- Parks and nature
- Media
- Festivals
- Sports
- Football
- Baseball
- Volleyball
- Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Cycling
- Gallery
- Notable people
- Sister cities
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- External links
Daejeon (; ) is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Located in a central lowland valley between the Sobaek Mountains and the Geum River, the city is known both as a technology and research center, and for its close relationship with the natural environment. Daejeon is a major transportation hub, having grown up as a railway town, and is approximately 50 minutes from the capital, Seoul, by KTX or SRT high speed rail.
Daejeon (along with Seoul, Gwacheon and Sejong City) is one of South Korea's administration hubs. The city is home to 23 universities and colleges, including Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Chungnam National University, as well as government research institutes, and research and development centers for many chaebols such as Samsung, LG, mostly located in the city's Daedeok Innopolis