Daejeon

Also known as Taejŏn

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.

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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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Key facts

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: big city
Country: South Korea
Located in: KAIST
Contains: Dong District
Population: 1443106
Area: 539.96
Time zone: UTC+09:00
Shares border with: Sejong
Official website: www.daejeon.go.kr
Image: 대전시 동구8경 식장산.jpg

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twinned administrative body: Algiers
category for films shot at this location: Category:Films shot in Daejeon
Commons category: Daejeon
topic's main category: Category:Daejeon
category for people born here: Category:Births in Daejeon
category of associated people: Category:People from Daejeon
Commons gallery: 대전광역시
owner of: Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium
P8168: Jawi
official blog URL: pf.kakao.com/_NkUIK
postal code: 34000

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Encyclopedic overview

36 sections

Contents

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 (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

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