Taejôn (Daejeon)
| Daejeon is situated in the
central area of the nation and is a transportation hub which includes the
convergence of rail services and the nearby Cheongju International
Airport. Daejeon is a city of advanced science and technology and is home
to Daedok Research Complex. It is also the nation's second administration
capital with a complex housing a number of government agencies. The city
has a population of 1.062 million.
Tourist attractions, popular among domestic and foreign tourists, include the world class Yuseong Hot Spring Resort and the Bomun Mountain Park. In 1993, the Daejeon International Expo drew 14 million tourists from home and abroad. Now the Expo site has been transformed into the Expo Science Park and an amusement park. After the 2002 World Cup, Daejeon Metropolitan City plans to continue to host various domestic and foreign events and promote its new World Cup stadium for commercial, cultural and sports occasions. |
Einwohner - Population: 1 062 084
Agglomeration - Metropolitan Area: 1 272 143
Stadion - Stade - Stadium: Taejôn World Cup Stadium
Kapazität - Capacité - Capacity (Sitzplätze - places assises - seats): 41 000
| Style remarks: Reflecting images of a Korean traditional farmhouse. |
Gesamtübersicht der Stadien - Sommaire des stades - Stadium overview