Korea's "Silicon Valley", Daejeon is not only the country's heartbeat in science & technology. It is also a major industrial, land transport, and administrative area as well as the gateway to Ginseng country. The metro sashayed toward the 21st century in style and has successfully lured away people and investment from Seoul & its satellites. In time, it will eventually be the "new" Seoul as parliament is seriously considering & planning the transfer of the country's capital to Daejeon.

A mere 50 minutes away south of Seoul via KTX (Korea's bullet train), Daejeon is the country's fifth largest metropolis. As a science city, it is home to Daedeok Science Town, one Asia's premier science towns! There are also numerous private and public research Institutes, Centers and Science parks situated in the metro such the prestigious research centers of Samsung, LG, and Korea University of Science and Technology just to name a few.

Daejeon beautiful scenery dazzles, the standard of living garners raves, and the entertainment possibilities grow in sophistication and imagination

Daejeon is encircled by a ring of wooded hills that provide a green backdrop to the city. The most accessible is Bomunsan on the south side of the city. You can look around tiny Wongaksa and do a spot of bird watching on your way up past the observation deck, with panoramic views of the city, to Bomunseong, a small fortress that encircles the summit.