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Daejeon

Imagine a city that's a super-smart science hub, nestled in a beautiful valley with a river running through it!

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Daejeon

Daejeon

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Jeon Jung-kook during the 'Boy In Luv' performance at SBS Gayo Daejeon, 25 December 2018 02
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Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium
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Key Facts

Location
South Korea.
Population
About 1.5 million people.
Area
About 551 square kilometers.
Capital
Daejeon is a metropolitan city, acting as its own capital.
Languages
Korean.
Famous For
Being the science and technology capital of South Korea.

Where is Daejeon?

Daejeon is a city in South Korea, a country far away on the continent of Asia. It's like the heart of the country because it's right in the middle! It sits in a big, wide valley with mountains all around, like a cozy hug.

A pretty river called the Geum River flows right through the city, making it a lovely place to live. The weather is warm in the summer, perfect for playing outside, and cold in the winter, sometimes with snow!

Daejeon is a special city because it's not just one big town, but a whole city with lots of neighborhoods. It's like having many playgrounds all connected together. The area of Daejeon is quite big, about the same size as many, many soccer fields put together!

A City That Grew!

Daejeon wasn't always a big city. A long, long time ago, it was just a small village. But as people learned new things and wanted to build and explore, the village started to grow.

It became an important stop for travelers going from one place to another. Then, something super exciting happened! Daejeon was chosen to be the place for big science buildings and universities.

This made it a famous spot for smart people who loved to invent and discover new things. It's like the village decided to become a giant brain for the whole country!

Smarty Pants City!

Daejeon is known as the 'Science Capital' of South Korea. This means it's full of amazing places where people do science experiments and invent cool new gadgets. There are big research centers and universities where students learn all sorts of things, from how to build robots to how to understand the stars.

It's like a giant school for grown-ups who are always curious! Because of all this science, Daejeon is a very modern city with fast trains and lots of technology. People here are very friendly and proud of their smart city.

What Do People Do Here?

Most people in Daejeon work in jobs related to science and technology. They might be scientists inventing new medicines, engineers building faster computers, or researchers studying the universe. There are also many people who work in schools and universities, teaching the next generation of smart thinkers.

Because it's a big city, there are also shops, restaurants, and places for people to relax and have fun. The city is also famous for its delicious food, especially dishes made with spicy kimchi and tasty noodles!

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