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Daejeon, Korea

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.

Type CityPopulation 1,500,000

Why go

  • City in South Korea.
  • Served by Gyeryongdae Emergency Airfield.

History

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 developed as a railway town, and is approximately 50 minutes from Seoul by KTX or SRT high speed rail.

Restaurants & places to go

Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 3 대학로, 34168 · kfckorea.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 54 대종로488번길, 34922 · kfckorea.com
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Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su,PH off · ohhsalad.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 288 북유성대로, 34063 · burgerking.co.kr
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 8 대학로, 34187 · burgerking.co.kr
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-24:00; Sa,Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 155 괴정로, 35301 · caffe-pascucci.co.kr
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 계룡시 · lotteria.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 98 관저중로, 대전광역시, 35378 · lotteria.com
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292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Seongmu Airport 26 km to the centre
43, KR
Outdoor
Gyeryongdae Emergency Airfield 14 km to the centre
Gyeryong, 44, KR
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gyeryongdae Emergency Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Daejeon, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.