Daejeon Metropolitan City
Cityscape of the south side of Daejeon.
Korean name
Hangul 대전 광역시 Hanja 大田廣域市 Revised Romanization Daejeon Gwangyeoksi McCune-Reischauer Taejŏn Kwangyŏksi
Short name
Hangul 대전 Hanja 大田 Revised Romanization Daejeon McCune-Reischauer Taejeon
Statistics
Area 539.84 km² (208 sq mi) Population 1,442,856 [1] Population density 2,673/km² (6,923/sq mi) Government Metropolitan City, Capital of South Chungcheong Administrative divisions 5 wards (Gu) Region Hoseo Dialect Chungcheong
Location map
Map of South Korea highlighting the city.

Daejeon Metropolitan City (listen (help· info)) is a metropolitan city in the center of South Korea. It is the fifth largest city of South Korea, with a population of 1,442,856 at the end of 2005.^[1] It is at the crossroads of Gyeongbu railway, Honam railway, Gyeongbu highway, and Honam highway. Within the city limits lies Daedeok Science Town, an area with more than 200 research institutions. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (3888 × 2600 pixel, file size: 3. ... Jamo redirects here. ... Hanja is the Korean name for Chinese characters. ... The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language romanization system in South Korea. ... McCune-Reischauer romanization is one of the two most widely used Korean language romanization systems, along with the Revised Romanization of Korean, which replaced (a modified) McCune-Reischauer as the official romanization system in South Korea in 2000. ... Jamo redirects here. ... Hanja is the Korean name for Chinese characters. ... The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language romanization system in South Korea. ... McCune-Reischauer romanization is one of the two most widely used Korean language romanization systems, along with the Revised Romanization of Korean, which replaced (a modified) McCune-Reischauer as the official romanization system in South Korea in 2000. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... South Chungcheong is a province in the west of South Korea. ... Korea has traditionally been divided into a number of unofficial regions that reflect historical, geographical, and dialect boundaries within the peninsula. ... Chungcheong (Chungcheong-do) was one of the eight provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. ... The Korean language is spoken in a number of different dialects around the Korean peninsula. ... Map of Daejon, South Korea From the german wikipedia, created by User:Kokiri File links The following pages link to this file: Daejeon Categories: GFDL images ... Image File history File links Daejeon. ... In North and South Korea, Special cities, Metropolitan Cities, and Directly Governed Cities are cities that have a status equivalent to that of Provinces (Do). ... ... The Honam Line is a major railway line serving the Honam region (North and South Jeolla Provinces) in South Korea. ... The Gyeongbu Expressway (Gyeongbu Gosok Doro) is the oldest and most heavily travelled freeway in South Korea, and connecting Seoul to Suwon, Daejeon, Gumi, Daegu, and Busan. ... The Honam Expressway or Honamseon (호남선; 湖南線 for short) is a freeway serving the Honam region in South Korea. ... Daedeok Science Town is an area within the city of Daejeon, South Korea with a high concentration of research institutions. ...

History

National Government Complex, Daejeon.

The Daejeon area was historically known as Hanbat (한밭), a native Korean term for "large field", during the Joseon Dynasty. The term "Daejeon" simply means the same thing in Hanja. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution (2390 × 1593 pixel, file size: 3. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution (2390 × 1593 pixel, file size: 3. ... Jamo redirects here. ... Territory of Joseon after Jurchen conquest of King Sejong Capital Hanseong Language(s) Korean Religion Neo-Confucianism Government Monarchy Wang  - 1392 - 1398 Taejo (first)  - 1863 - 1897 Gojong (last)1 Yeong-uijeong  - 1431 - 1449 Hwang Hui  - 1466 - 1472 Han Myeonghoe  - 1592 - 1598 Ryu Seongryong  - 1894 Kim Hongjip History  - Coup of 1388... Hanja is the Korean name for Chinese characters. ...

Historically, Daejeon was a small village without many residents.^{[not specific enough to verify]} However, in 1905, the Gyeongbu railway began operations from Seoul to Busan, opening a station at Daejeon. Soon after, in 1926, under rule of the Japanese government, the Honam railway was built between Daejeon and Mokpo, transforming the latter into a major transportational hub.^{[verification needed]} Because of its geographical location and proximity to means of transportation, Daejeon grew quickly. 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... ... Short name Statistics Location map Map of location of Seoul. ... Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan[1] is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Honam Line is a major railway line serving the Honam region (North and South Jeolla Provinces) in South Korea. ... Mokpo (Mokpo-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. ...

In 1932, the capital of Chungnam province moved from Gongju to Daejeon. After numerous changes were made to the city boundaries, among them one that effectively made the nearby town of Daedeok a part of the city in 1983, Daejeon became a metropolitan city in 1995. Year 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1932 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Geography The province is part of the Hoseo region, and is bounded on the west by the Yellow Sea, on the north by Gyeonggi province, on the south by North Jeolla province, and on the east by North Chungcheong province. ... Gongju (Gongju-si) is a city in South Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... Daedeok Science Town is an area within the city of Daejeon, South Korea with a high concentration of research institutions. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... In North and South Korea, Special cities, Metropolitan Cities, and Directly Governed Cities are cities that have a status equivalent to that of Provinces (Do). ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1997, the Daejeon Government Complex was constructed in order to decentralize the population of South Korea from Seoul.^[2] The population of Daejeon increased dramatically as a result.^[3] For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Daejeon Government Complex The Government Complex, Daejeon, which is located in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu at the city of Daejeon, is a set of four buildings holding the following offices for the national government of South Korea: Korea Customs Service Public Procurement Service Cultural Heritage Administration National Statistical Office Korean...

Today, Daejeon's population growth is the second highest in the country, after Seoul, resulting in a large number of new apartment complex projects and hi-tech industries in Yuseong-gu.^{[dubious – discuss]} It has been suggested that Yuseong-gu (Daejeon) be merged into this article or section. ...

Geography

Hiking path along Gapcheon.

Daejeon lies between latitudes N36°10'50" to N36°29'47" and longitudes E127°14'54" to E127°33'21" near the middle of South Korea. It is 167.3 km from Seoul, 294 km from Busan and 169 km from Gwangju. Sejong City, which is planned to be the new administrative capital of South Korea, will also be close by.^{[citation needed]} The city is surrounded by several mountains, and Gyeryongsan National Park straddles the city border to the west. Three streams which eventually join with Geum River, called Gapcheon (갑천), Yudeungcheon (유등천), and Daejeoncheon (대전천), flow through the city from south to north. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (3778 × 2526 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (3778 × 2526 pixel, file size: 2. ... Short name Statistics Location map Map of location of Seoul. ... Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan[1] is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. ... This article is about Gwangju Metropolitan City in South Korea. ... Sejong City is a new name proposed by the Government of South Korea for the new administrative district which will be created out of part of the Chungcheongnam-do Province, and which will replace Seoul as the national capital by 2010. ... Gyeryongsan, a 848 meter (2,782 ft) mountain in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. ... The Geum River is a river in South Korea. ... Jamo redirects here. ... Jamo redirects here. ... Jamo redirects here. ...

Administrative divisions of Daejeon.

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Administrative divisions

Daejeon is divided into 5 wards ("Gu"): South Korea is divided into 8 provinces (do), 1 special autonomous province (teukbyeol jachido), 6 metropolitan cities (gwangyeoksi), and 1 special city (teukbyeolsi). ...

• Daedeok-gu (대덕구; 大德區)
• Dong-gu (동구; 東區)
• Jung-gu (중구; 中區)
• Seo-gu (서구; 西區)
• Yuseong-gu (유성구; 儒城區)

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Education

Information and Communications University.

See also: Category:Universities and colleges in Daejeon

As a center of research inside the city, several educational instituations are located within Daedeok Science Town. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology is an institution of higher education focused on research in science and technology, and was ranked as the best Asian science and technology school by Asiaweek in 2000.^[4] It is also home to the Information and Communications University, which specializes in research in information technology, and Daejeon Science High School, which is a selective high school focused on teaching science.^[5] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2560 × 1920 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2560 × 1920 pixel, file size: 1. ... Daedeok Science Town is an area within the city of Daejeon, South Korea with a high concentration of research institutions. ... The Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology is an institute of higher learning in Daedeok Science Town, Daejeon, Korea. ... The University of Cambridge is an institute of higher learning. ... Information and Communications University (ICU)(http://www. ... Information and communication technology spending in 2005 Information technology (IT), as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. ...

Chungnam National University, a major national university established for the South Chungcheong province, and Pai Chai University, which is one of the oldest private universities in South Korea, is also located within the city. Chungnam National University is one of the most recognized major five national universities in Korea together with Seoul National University in Seoul, Pusan National University in Pusan, Kyungpook National University in Daegu, and Chonnam National University in Gwangju. ... National universities (국립대학교) in South Korea were establised by the South Korean government to provide higher education for aiding the development of the country. ... South Chungcheong is a province in the west of South Korea. ... Pai Chai University is one of South Koreas oldest modern universities. ...

Culture

Expo Science Park.

In 1993, an international exposition (Expo '93) was held at Daejeon. Several landmarks such as the Hanbit Tower and the Expo Bridge were built at this time. After the exposition ended, the grounds were refurbished as Expo Science Park. Next to the park is the National Science Museum, which had moved to its current location in 1990.^[6] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 219 pixelsFull resolution (3839 × 1053 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 219 pixelsFull resolution (3839 × 1053 pixel, file size: 1. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Taejon Expo 93 was a three-month international exposition held between August 7, and November 7, 1993 in the central South Korean city of Daejeon (at the time spelled Taejŏn). The theme of the exposition was The Challenge of a New Road of Development, with various other sub... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ...

The Daejeon Museum of Art, located in Dunsan Grand Park, is an art museum focused on the convergence of art and technology. Since it was established in 1998, numerous exhibitions on contemporary art have been held. Other cultural landmarks include the Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra, which recently began touring internationally as a cultural symbol of the city. The Daejeon Museum of Art (also called the Daejeon Metropolitan Museum of Arts) is located near at 396 Mannyeon-dong, Seo-gu, the Expo Park in Daejeon, South Korea. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

The Daejeon World Cup Stadium was constructed in preparation for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Several games have been held there, including the South Korea vs. Italy match in the second round. It is also the current home for the K-League football club Daejeon Citizen. Daejeon also has an amateur football club named Daejeon de la cuba which plays in the Super Sunday Football League. Daejeon World Cup Stadium is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Daejeon. ... Qualifying countries The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... The Korea Professional Football League (K-League) is South Koreas professional club football league and is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football competitions. ... Daejeon Citizen Football Club (Korean. ... Daejeon De La Cuba or DDLC is a soccer club in the Super Sunday Football League in South Korea. ... The Seoul Sunday Football League or SSFL is a soccer league in South Korea. ...

The city is home to LPGA golfers Se Ri Pak and Jang Jeong, as well as the South Korean actor Kwon Sang-woo. Daejeon is also the hometown of former New York Mets left-handed reliever Dae-Sung Koo. LPGA stands for Ladies Professional Golf Association. ... Se Ri Pak (born September 28, 1977 in Daejeon, South Korea) is a professional golfer. ... Jeong Jang (born June 11th 1980 in Daejeon, Korea) is a South Korean golfer who plays on the U.S. based LPGA Tour. ... Kwon Sang Woo (born August 5, 1976, Daejeon, South Korea) is a South Korean actor. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... Dae-Sung Koo (born August 2, 1969 in Daejeon, South Korea) is a left-handed pitcher, formerly with the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. ...

Transportation

Daejeon train station.

Daejeon is a center of transportation, where two major expressways, Gyeongbu highway and Honam highway, and two major railways, Gyeongbu railway and Honam railway, are joined. Travel time between Daejeon and Seoul using the high-speed railway system, otherwise known as KTX, is about fifty minutes. The nearest airport to Daejeon is Cheongju Airport, about a thirty-minute drive north of Daejeon. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (3766 × 2518 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (3766 × 2518 pixel, file size: 2. ... The Gyeongbu Expressway (Gyeongbu Gosok Doro) is the oldest and most heavily travelled freeway in South Korea, and connecting Seoul to Suwon, Daejeon, Gumi, Daegu, and Busan. ... The Honam Expressway or Honamseon (호남선; 湖南線 for short) is a freeway serving the Honam region in South Korea. ... ... The Honam Line is a major railway line serving the Honam region (North and South Jeolla Provinces) in South Korea. ... Short name Statistics Location map Map of location of Seoul. ... Korea Train Express (KTX) is South Koreas high speed train system. ... Cheongju Airport is a domestic airport near the city of Cheongju, South Korea. ...

Subway

A subway system with five lines is undergoing planning and construction in Daejeon. The first part of this system, Daejeon Subway Line 1 began operation on March 16, 2006, and entire line was operating as of April 17, 2007. It is notably different from the system used in Seoul in its smaller car width; lack of doors between cars; fewer number of cars, use of four cars to a train instead of ten; and free space under the seats.^[7] The subway also uses round tokens instead of flat magnetic tickets as is the case with Seoul - the tokens are pressed into a sensor when passing the turnstiles, and inserted into a slot on the other side when getting out. The nature of the tokens allows them to be used for advertising as well.^[8] An interesting feature of the city's subway system is that the tracks are separated from the platforms by glass doors, which only open once a train has stopped. Thus, the danger of falling onto the tracks is avoided. Daejeon Subway Line 1 is a subway line in Daejeon, South Korea. ... March 16 is the 75th day of the year (76th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ...

Central business district

Daejeon has become the recipient of the country's effort to decentralize certain ministries of the national government. The middle of the city or the new central business district called Dunsan is where the effort has manifested itself. Newer apartment complexes, albeit structurally similar to that of the rest of the city, sprung up around the new government structures being constructed concurrently in just a few short years starting from the mid-1990s. Newer municipal buildings including the city's courts and the province's main parliamentary building soon followed. The result is a several square mile neighbourhood full of restaurants, standard Korean western-type bars and coffee shops. The area is a place for the workers of the new Daejeon to live close to their offices, most able to walk to work, and dine and shop in a new urban environment.^{[citation needed]}

Sister cities

• Oda, Japan — 1987
• Seattle, United States — 1989
• Budapest, Hungary — 1994
• Nanjing, China — 1994
• Calgary, Canada — 1996
• Guadalajara, Mexico — 1997
• Uppsala, Sweden — 1999
• Novosibirsk, Russia — 2001
• Brisbane, Australia — 2002
• Binh Duong, Vietnam — 2005

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See also

• List of cities in South Korea
• List of Korea-related topics

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References

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