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Dong District, Daejeon

Coordinates: 36°20′N 127°26′E / 36.33°N 127.43°E / 36.33; 127.43
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Dong
동구
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hanja
 • Revised RomanizationDong-gu
 • McCune–ReischauerTong-gu
Flag of Dong
CountrySouth Korea
RegionHoseo
Provincial levelDaejeon
Administrative divisions16 administrative dong
Government
 • Mayor  Yoon Seok-jun(윤석준)
Area
 • Total
136.61 km2 (52.75 sq mi)
Population
 (2024[1])
 • Total
343,137
 • Density2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Chungcheong
WebsiteDong District Office

Dong District (Korean동구; RRDong-gu) is a district in Daejeon, South Korea. Dong-gu consists of a total of 16 dongs, including Yongun-dong, Hyo-dong, and Sannae-dong.[2]

To the east, the district borders Okcheon, Daedeok District, and Jung District. To the south, it borders Geumsan, South Chungcheong Province, and to the north, it borders Cheongwon and northern Okcheon.[3]

Tourism

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Sikjangsan

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Night view of Sikjangsan Observatory

Sikjangsan Mountain (Korean식장산) is 596.7m above sea level and has an 11.2 km walking trail. There are traditional temples such as Gujeolsa Temple and Gosansa Temple. The city designated Secheon Park, which contains many ruins of Sikjangsan Mountain, as a natural habitat conservation forest.[4]

Daecheongho Lake

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Daecheong Dam

Daecheongho Lake (Korean대청호) is an artificial lake created by damming the Geumgang with Daecheong Dam and is the third largest lake in South Korea. In particular, there are migratory birds and egrets due to the clean natural environment. Daecheong Lake's Hoeinseon Cherry Blossom Road is a 26.6 km long cherry blossom road. It is one of the beautiful cherry blossom roads selected by the Korea National Arboretum.[5]

Jungang Market

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Daejeon Jungang Market

Daejeon Jungang Market (Korean대전 중앙시장), located near Daejeon Station, was the largest traditional market in the central region. There are themed streets within the market, examples of which include Bookstore Street, Fish Market Street, Tableware Wholesale Street, Accessory Street, Home Interior Street, and Food Street.[6]

Transportation

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Daejeon Station
District office

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
  2. ^ 대전광역시 동구청. www.donggu.go.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  3. ^ "About Dong-gu – Facts". Daejeon Dong-gu District.
  4. ^ "Culture & Tourism – Attractions of Dong-gu – Mt. Sikjangsan". Daejeon Dong-gu District.
  5. ^ "Culture & Tourism – Attractions of Dong-gu – Daecheongho Lake". Daejeon Dong-gu District.
  6. ^ "Culture & Tourism – Attractions of Dong-gu – Jungang Market". Daejeon Jung-gu District.
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36°20′N 127°26′E / 36.33°N 127.43°E / 36.33; 127.43