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Daejeon

Daejeon is a metropolitan city in south-central Chungcheong, South Korea. With a population of 1.45 million, it is the region's leading city.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Daejeon
Gateway airport
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
Best season
Apr–Jun, Oct
Time zone
Asia/Seoul
Sights covered
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Daejeon Museum of Art

Museums & galleries

Daejeon Museum of Art

This municipal art museum is run by the city of Daejeon to enrich residents' art and culture. It's a pleasant place to spend a relaxing time viewing a wide range of artworks.

National Science Museum, South Korea

Museums & galleries

National Science Museum, South Korea

The National Science Museum is located in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, and opened in 1990. It houses a wide range of exhibits on science, technology, and natural history, making it a great place to explore hands-on with children.

Sikjangsan

Nature

Sikjangsan

Sikjangsan is a mountain straddling Okcheon County in North Chungcheong Province and Dong-gu, Daejeon. It's a great spot for ridge walks amid scenic natural views.

Islamic Center of Daejeon

Temples & religious sites

Islamic Center of Daejeon

The Daejeon Islamic Center is a mosque built in 2006. It offers a close-up look at Islamic culture and religious life in the region.

Expo Science Park

Parks & gardens

Expo Science Park

This was South Korea's only science theme park, located within the Daedeok Research Complex in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. Built on the site of the 1993 Daejeon Expo, it featured a wide range of science exhibits.

Daeheung-dong Catholic Church

Temples & religious sites

Daeheung-dong Catholic Church

Daeheungdong Cathedral stands in Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, and is registered as a national cultural heritage building. It's a wonderful place to admire its old-fashioned church architecture.

Lee Ungno Museum

Museums & galleries

Lee Ungno Museum

This art museum in Seo-gu, Daejeon, was built to shed new light on the life and art of painter Lee Ungno (Goam). His works offer a window into the flow of modern and contemporary Korean art.

Bomunsan

Nature

Bomunsan

Bomunsan is a mountain in Jung-gu, Daejeon, home to Bomunsanseong, a reconstructed Baekje-era fortress near its summit. From the fortress walls, visitors can take in a sweeping view of the city below.

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