Yuseong District (Yuseong-gu) is a
gu ("district") of
Daejeon
Daejeon () is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of 1.5 million as of 2019. Located in the central-west region of South Korea alongside forested hills and the Geum River, the city is known both for its technology and ...
,
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed ...
, known for
high tech
High technology (high tech), also known as advanced technology (advanced tech) or exotechnology, is technology that is at the cutting edge: the highest form of technology available. It can be defined as either the most complex or the newest te ...
industries,
Daejeon Expo '93,
Daedeok Science Town
Daedeok Innopolis, formerly known as Daedeok Science Town, is the research and development district in the Yuseong-gu district in Daejeon, South Korea. Daedeok Innopolis grew out of the research cluster established by President Park Chunghee in ...
and the Yuseong Special Tourism District.
Daejeon Islamic Center is also located in Kung-dong, Yuseong-gu. The Science Town is the core of the
International Science and Business Belt.
History
Yuseong first started its spa business in 1913, and by the 1970s, major developments were made, adding 12 more hotels to the area, leading this area to be designated first as the Special Spa District in 1981 and finally as the Yuseong Special Tourism District by August 31, 1994.
To prevent centralization in
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 ...
, then-President
Park Chung Hee
Park Chung-hee (, ; 14 November 1917 – 26 October 1979) was a South Korean politician and army general who served as the dictator of South Korea from 1961 until his assassination in 1979; ruling as an unelected military strongman from 1961 ...
concentrated the country's high tech industries in the Daedeok Science Town in the 1970s and the
Expo '93
Taejon Expo '93 was a three-month international exposition held between Saturday, August 7, 1993 and Sunday, November 7, 1993 in the central South Korean city of Daejeon (at the time spelled "Taejŏn").
Theme
The theme of the exposition was " ...
was held here. The area is in process of expanding into the International Science and Business Belt.
Tourism and technology
Since the time of the
Baekje
Baekje or Paekche (, ) was a Korean kingdom located in southwestern Korea from 18 BC to 660 AD. It was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, together with Goguryeo and Silla.
Baekje was founded by Onjo, the third son of Goguryeo's founder Jum ...
Kingdom, travellers have visited Yuseong's
natural spring
A spring is a point of exit at which groundwater from an aquifer flows out on top of Earth's crust (pedosphere) and becomes surface water. It is a component of the hydrosphere. Springs have long been important for humans as a source of fresh w ...
s and
spa
A spa is a location where mineral-rich spring water (and sometimes seawater) is used to give medicinal baths. Spa towns or spa resorts (including hot springs resorts) typically offer various health treatments, which are also known as balneoth ...
s. This ultimately resulted in the creation of the Yuseong Special Tourism District. The majority of the hotels in Daejeon are situated in this area, and it is one of the commercial centers of
Daejeon Metropolitan City
Daejeon () is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of 1.5 million as of 2019. Located in the central-west region of South Korea alongside forested hills and the Geum River, the city is known both for its technology and ...
. Some important sight seeing places are the
Daejeon National Cemetery
The Daejeon National Cemetery () is located in Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea. It is South Korea's second national cemetery after the Seoul National Cemetery and is overseen by the Ministry of Patriots' and Veterans' Affair ...
, Geological Museum, Currency Museum of Korea, Natural History Museum, Daejeon Prehistory Museum, Asia Museum, Yeojin Gallery, and
Daejeon Museum of Art
The Daejeon Museum of Art (also called the Daejeon Metropolitan Museum of Arts) is located at 396 Mannyeon-dong, Seo-gu, across the river from the Expo Science Park, in Daejeon, South Korea. It opened on April 15, 1998.
It has featured modern art ...
. Science-oriented attractions include
National Science Museum, Daejeon Space Observatory,
Daedeok Science Town
Daedeok Innopolis, formerly known as Daedeok Science Town, is the research and development district in the Yuseong-gu district in Daejeon, South Korea. Daedeok Innopolis grew out of the research cluster established by President Park Chunghee in ...
, and Daejeon Institute of Education & Science.
Parks include Expo Science Park and
Kumdori Land. Cultural centers include Mokwon University Daedeok Science Culture Center, Jeongsimhwa International Culture Center, Expo Art Hall, Suwungyo Cheondan, Ahnsansanseong (Fortress), Jimjam Confucian School, and Ssunghyeon Ancient Lecture Hall.
Neighborhoods (Dong) of Yuseong
*Jinjam-dong
**Seongbuk-dong
**Se-dong
**Songjeong-dong
**Wonnae-dong
**Bang-dong
**Gyochon-dong
**Daejeong-dong
**Yonggye-dong
**Hakha-dong
**Gyesan-dong
*Wonsinheung-dong
**Wonsinheung-dong
**Sangdae-dong
**Bongmyeong-dong(Partly)
*Oncheon 1-dong
**Bongmyeong-dong(Partly)
**Guam-dong
**Deogmyeong-dong
**Bongnyong-dong
*Oncheon 2-dong
**Jangdae-dong(Partly)
**Juk-dong(Partly)
**Gung-dong
**Eoeun-dong
**Guseong-dong
**Noeun-dong(Partly)
*Noeun 1-dong
**Gap-dong
**Noeun-dong(Partly)
**Jijok-dong(Partly)
**Juk-dong(Partly)
**Jangdae-dong(Partly)
*Noeun 2-dong
**Hagi-dong(Partly)
**Sunam-dong
**Ansan-dong
**Oesam-dong
**Banseok-dong(Partly)
**Juk-dong(Partly)
**Jijok-dong(Partly)
*Noeun 3-dong
**Jijok-dong(Partly)
**Banseok-dong(Partly)
*Sinseong-dong
*Jeonmin-dong
*Gujeuk-dong
*Gwanpyeong-dong
Plans
Plans have been made to renovate and develop the areas to attract more tourists. The major project that is currently proposed and evaluated is the Yuseong Leisure Town. Water theme parks, spa resorts, public golf course, and various other attractions will be constructed.
Science
Daedeok Science Park in Yuseong-gu is Korea's top research area, hosting multiple public and private research groups and organizations. Government funded research groups include the following.
*
Agency for Defense Development
The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) is the South Korean national agency for research and development in defense technology, funded by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). It was established in August 1970 under the banner ...
*Central Research Institute (중앙연구원),
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP; ) is a subsidiary of the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). It operates large nuclear and hydroelectric plants in South Korea, which are responsible for about 27 percent of the country's electric power.
...
*Central Branch Office (중부분소), National Forensic Service
*
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute () is a Korean government-funded research institution in Daedeok Science Town in Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Overview
Established in 1976, ETRI is a non-profit government-funded research i ...
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Institute for Basic Science
The Institute for Basic Science (IBS; ) is a Korean government-funded research institute that conducts basic science research and relevant pure basic research. IBS was established in November 2011 by the Lee Myung-bak administration as a res ...
*International Intellectual Property Training Institute
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KAIST
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is a national research university located in Daedeok Innopolis, Daejeon, South Korea. KAIST was established by the Korean government in 1971 as the nation's first public, research ...
*KEPCO Research Institute,
Korea Electric Power Corporation
Korea Electric Power Corporation, better known as KEPCO (Hangul: 켑코) or Hanjeon (Hangul: 한전), is the largest electric utility in South Korea,
responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and the developme ...
*
Korea Aerospace Research Institute
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), established in 1989, is the aeronautics and space agency of South Korea. Its main laboratories are located in Daejeon, in the Daedeok Science Town. KARI's vision is to continue building upon indig ...
*
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is the national research institute in astronomy and space science of South Korea funded by the South Korean Government. Its headquarters are located in Daejeon, in the Daedeok Science Town. ...
*
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) in Daejeon, South Korea was established in 1959 as the sole professional research-oriented institute for nuclear power in South Korea, and has rapidly built a reputation for research and developme ...
*
Korea Basic Science Institute
The Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI; ) is a Korean government-funded research institute that conducts basic science research and relevant pure basic research. KBSI was established in August 1988 as a research institute under the National R ...
*Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology
*Korea Institute of Energy Research
*Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
*Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials
*Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control
*Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety
*Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
*Korea Institute of R&D Human Resource Development
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Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI), Korea () is a government backed research institute in Daedeok Science Town in Daejeon, South Korea.
Chronology
See also
*Korea University of Science and Technology
The ...
*
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) is a government research institute in Daejeon, South Korea. It is dedicated to biotechnology research across a broad span of expertise, from basic studies for the fundamental unde ...
*Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
*
Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) is the national measurement standards laboratory for the Republic of Korea. It is a government-funded institute responsible for providing national measurement standards and advancing m ...
*National Fusion Research Institute
*National Institute for Mathematical Sciences
*National NanoFab Center
*National Research Foundation of Korea
*National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage
*National Security Research Institute
*National Urban Research Institute (국토도시연구원),
Korea Land and Housing Corporation
Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH) is a government-owned corporation which is responsible for the development of land in cities, and the maintenance and management of land and housing.
Foundation Basis
LH was built by law to form the Korea ...
*Research Institute of Water Resources (수자원연구원),
K-water
*Ship & Offshore Plant Research Institute (선박해양플랜트연구소), Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology
References
External links
Yuseong-gu website
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