2002 WORLD CUP

Located in the heart of the country, Daejeon is a gateway to three southern Provinces of the nation, as well as a transportation hub. Located in the vicinity of Daejeon are Gongju and Buyeo, ancient capitals of the Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C.-A.D. 660), which possess a wide array of cultural and historic sites reflecting the ancient culture of the Baekje people. Moreover, diverse tourist attractions such as Gyeryongsan Mountain National Park are located in the surrounding areas of Daejeon. Daejeon is the most renowned scientific-research city in Korea, which is emerging as one of the world's foremost IT (Information technology) countries. Living up to this reputation, the city is focusing on fostering and developing high-tech and knowledge-intensive industries. Also, Daejeon is the nation's second administrative capital where 1.5 million citizens foster their dreams and hopes for the future.

Name: Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Location: Noeun-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Capacity: 41,000 seats (football-only stadium)
Completion date: September 13, 2001

ⅡTourist Attractions
Daedeok Valley
Comparable to Silicon Valley in California and Tsukuba in Japan, Daedeok Valley in Daejeon is the cradle of the nation's state-of-the-art science and technology. Daedeok Valley houses Expo Science Park, the National Science Museum, Currency Museum and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), demonstrating that Daejeon is the mecca of the nation's science education and research

Expo Science Park
The park was built as a science theme park on a site of some 56 hectares for the 1993 Daejeon Expo. Since then, it has served as a recreational area for the citizens. The park features Hanbit Tower and exhibition halls with interesting themes.

Yuseong Hot Springs
A famous attraction not to be missed by tourists visiting Daejeon. Major minerals contained in the hot water originating 200 m down the surface include calcium, potassium, sulfate, carbonic acid, silicic acid and bicarbonate. These hot springs are known to be effective in treating skin diseases and neuralgia. Since it was designated as the first 'special Tourist District'sin the country in August 1994, the area has evolved into one of the nation's best hot springs resort, offering 100 accommodation facilities including 12 tourist hotels.

ⅡFestivals & Events
Daejeon Science Festival
Mid-August at Expo Park, Daedeok Science Town, KAIST and National Science Museum. Major events include exhibitions and hands-on scientific experiences and experiments for students and visitors.

Geumsan Ginseng Festival
Around August and September every year, across Geumsan-eup. Major events include 55 ginseng dishes, health food section, Oriental medical check-up (feeling the pulse for diagnosis) and theme tours such as picking up-ginseng tour.

Museums
As one of the favorite tourist attractions in Gongju, the museum displays treasures excavated from Munyeongwangneung, a royal tomb from the 6th century. Although a majority of tombs of the Baekje period were plundered, Munyeongwangneung had been perfectly preserved intact

Buyeo National Museum
Buyeo also houses a national museum featuring the unique architectural style of the Baekje Kingdom. Numerous cultural assets here are sure to provide visitors a wide assortment of things to see and learn.

National Science Museum
The museum serves as a sanctuary of science and technology culture where visitors enhance their interest and creativity with science and technology. They can view and experience diverse science-related exhibition halls, equipments and appliances, most notably a dome-shaped 23m celestial sphere hall.

Currency Museum
This museum is a Korean-style stone building with a unique shape and impressive architectural features. The museum features currencies from all around the world from ancient times to the present. Visitors can view Korea's history of minting currency through multi-slide images.

Early Printing Museum
Located in an area where breeze blows from the surrounding verdant green forest, the museum features the history of printing culture in Korea, the country which created and developed the world's first metal printing type.

Geumsan Ginseng Market & Ginseng Museum

Geumsan where the famous Goryeo ginseng was first grown is the nation's largest ginseng market and distribution hub where 80% of the ginseng produced nationwide is traded. Geumsan-eup houses four-story Ginseng and Herb Exhibition Hall which features Ginseng Museum, local ginseng products shop and ginseng sampling stall.

Directories
Tourism Information Center
Daejeon Express Bus Terminal Tourism Information Center +82-42-632-1338
Daejeon Station Tourism Information Center(Operated by Daejeon City) +82-42-221-1905
Daejeon City Tourism Information System
Daejeon City Tour
ONE-STOP Service www.hodotour.com
www.tour2korea.com
www.lifeinkorea.com
www.korea.net

Hospitals
Konyang University Hospital +82-42-600-9999
Chungnam National University Hospital +82-42-220-7100
The Catholic University of Korea Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital +82-42-220-9400

Transportation
Daejeon(Jeongdong) +82-42-226-7788
Seo Daejeon Station +82-42-522-7788
More detailed information is available on the following wehsite:
Website: http://worldcup.metro.daejeon.kr/English
E-mail:worldcup@metro.daejeon.kr

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