Fun facts about Daejeon
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'Daejeon' is a Hanja translation of the native placeword 'Hanbat', meaning 'Great fields'.
Daejeon
South Korea
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.
From the “Etymology” section
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The area around Daejeon was one of the main frontlines among Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla during the Three Kingdoms Period.
Daejeon
South Korea
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.
From the “History” section
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Daejeon lies between latitudes N36°10'59" and N36°30'1" and longitudes E127°14'48" and E127°33'35".
Daejeon
South Korea
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.
From the “Geography” section
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Daejeon is the fifth most populous city in Korea, with 1,467,468 registered residents as of 2023.
Daejeon
South Korea
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.
From the “Demographics” section
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Daejeon is home to the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), the nation's first public research-oriented science and engineering institution.
Daejeon
South Korea
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.
From the “Research and development” section
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