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Daejon City Profile (formerly Taejon)

If you want to get away from the tourist scene and "go native," we suggest Daejon.

Here, you will be able to experience the more traditional Korean lifestyle without the presence of the Western influences found in Seoul and Busan. Daejon hosted the 1993 World Expo and though the international exhibition hall is closed, the complex still remains and has many fascinating sites. Keep in mind that small cities like Daejon tend to be more conservative and thus less open to new ideas and people - all the more challenge for an energetic teacher!

Population

700,000

Location

Taejon is in west-central Korea.

Transportation

There are three bus terminals in Daejon: the West Terminal, the East Terminal, and the Express Terminal. The Express Terminal is the biggest; it has buses to and from all of the other cities mentioned in this section.

Places of Interest

Near Daejon are the Gwanchuk-sa Temple, famous in Korea for possessing the largest stone Buddha in the country, and Taedun-san Provincial Park, which offers great hikes and views of the surrounding area.

Expat Hangouts

Many clubs in Daejon charge a set group rate to groups who enter, no matter what size they are, so its worth making some friends before you go. Try heading to the Hongmyong Arcade area near the river and the Daejon Department Store. Locals and ex-pats alike hang out on the benches in this area late into the night, even in winter.