Daejeon(Yuseong-gu)

KOTREX (KOTRA Exhibition Center, Daejeon) was first opened on May 19, 1995. Measuring an impressive area of 29,195 square meters and a total exhibition floor space of 4,200 square meters, the center consists of an indoor exhibition space (capacity: 5,000), 2 outdoor exhibition spaces, a large meeting room, and a parking lot with space for up to 500 cars.KOTREX is located in a prime location and can be reached within two hours from anywhere in the nation. Equipped with ultra high-speed optical network facilities for IT-related gatherings, the center is an ideal spot for a variety of events. Since it opened, KOTREX has hosted exhibitions and business meetings for the Daejeon Municipal Government, the Daejeon Government Buildings Management Services, and the Daedeok Research Complex, and has hosted numerous seminars and concerts.


Daejeon(Jung-gu)

Flying Pan in Eunhang-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon is a restaurant famous for its delicious pizza and pasta. Its sophisticated exterior and cozy Italian interior projects warmth and class, giving diners a strong impression even before they taste their first bite.The restaurant offers a variety of hand-made pastas and thin crust pizza baked fresh in a brick oven. Some of the most popular dishes are the spaghetti, carbonara pasta, and the ‘Flying Pizza,’ which offers a medley of different tastes. Craving something rich? Then try out the ‘Pizza Carbonara’: creamy cheeses and bacon served with hints of olives and black pepper. With its wide selection of scrumptious dishes and extensive wine list, it’s no wonder that Flying Pan has become one of the area’s must-visit places for true food connoisseurs.


Daejeon(Yuseong-gu)

Daejeon World Cup Stadium is one of the stadiums where games were held during the 2002 World Cup Korea/Japan. The stadium can accommodate up to 42,000 fans. Korea advanced to the quarterfinals on this field and it is still frequented by many when World Cup or Olympic games are broadcasted.


Daejeon(Yuseong-gu)

Daejeon Observatory is the first observatory to open to the public. Standing 3 floors above ground, the observatory offers celestial viewing through telescopes, lectures on constellation using virtual star lights from a celestial sphere projector, and exhibitions.


Daejeon(Jung-gu)

Guibin Dolsotbap is one of the top restaurants in Daejeon and one of the very first to offer dolsotbap (rice in sizzling stone bowl) meals. The restaurant was first opened in Daeheung-dong and later moved to the current location. Tables are set with 17 types of different side dishes. This restaurant serves vegetarian dishes cooked in traditional Jeonju style. All the dishes have mild flavors and are not spicy, so they are suitable for children, seniors, and foreigners. The dining halls on the first floor to the third floor are also appropriate for important gatherings or dining occasions.


Daejeon(Dong-gu)

Daejeon Station is located in the center of the country, and is a key stop on the Korea Railroad (KORAIL) line. The station opened January 1, 1905, when the railway between Seoul and Busan opened. Located in the old downtown area on the southeast side of Daejeon, the station serves as a railway transportation hub. All the passenger trains bound for Korea’s major cities including Seoul, Gwangju, Dongdaegu (East Daegu), Busan, Ulsan, and Pohang pass through this station. In front of the station is Daejeon Subway Station.


Daejeon(Seo-gu)

The Natural Heritage Center was established to help the locals to learn about  the value and importance of natural heritages through exhibitions and education on the methodical study of natural heritages and national monuments. Fossils(i.e. dinosaurs' eggs and footprint), animal specimens (eagles, asiatic black bear), botanical specimens (i.e. jondo-ri pine tree) and many other natural heritages are exhibited. With guidance by professional researchers, youths can take the opportunity to learn more about natural heritages through hands-on activities, video education and many other experiential programs that are only provided by the Natural Heritage Center.   Through academic exchanges with the UNESCO, international organizations specializing in natural heritages ( Natural History Museum) and other research institution are in progress of developing more exhibitions on display. The center has an outdoor learning space where an eco pond, specimens of the dinosaurs' footprints and wild plants can be found. It is also home to various botanical specimens such as polyphylla of jeongipum pine tree including miseon namu (Abeliophyllum), Korean necklace pod (Echinosophora), insular abelia and more treasured species.  


Daejeon(Jung-gu)

Opened in January 1964, the Hanbat Sports Complex is the home stadium of the professional baseball team, the Hanwha Eagles. Situated in Busa-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, the sports complex consists of a main stadium, tennis court, Ssireum (traditional Korean wrestling) area, swimming pool, and roller skating rink.The baseball stadium has a capacity of 10,156 spectators and a 1.5-meter-high fence, making it one of the most hitter-friendly ballparks in Korea. Thanks to renovations completed in April 2000, the stadium now measures an additional 5 square meters and boasts new convenience facilities such as a cafeteria, restrooms, and a playground. As an added bonus, stores overlooking the infield and outfield are outfitted with glass walls, giving spectators an excellent view of the game.


Daejeon(Yuseong-gu)

Solomon Law Park is a theme park for justice education inspired by King Solomon, who realized ultimate justice in society through fair trial and judgment. The theme park offers a valued opportunity to develop oneself as a rightful citizen of a reliable democracy by experiencing the liberty, wisdom and justice of society governed by law. Created and maintained by the Korean Department of Justice, Solomon Law Park is a venue that provides an easy and fun learning experience regarding the laws and legal system of the nation for youth and adult citizens.The Legal Center offers a chance to become more familiar with the legal system of Korea and overall global legal history with a wide variety of hands-on programs such as a legislation class, scientific investigation class, mock courtroom & trial, and simulated prisons. For pre-schoolers, there is the Children's Law Village where they learn and experience laws in simpler terms. Also, diverse law experience and training facilities in the theme park offer a wide variety of justice educational programs.