Daejeon is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Located in a central lowland valley between the Sobaek Mountains and the Geum River, it is known both as a technology and research center, and for its close relationship with the natural environment. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Daejeon is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Located in a central lowland valley between the Sobaek Mountains and the Geum River, the city is known both as a technology and research center, and for its close relationship with the natural environment.
Infobox, Population figure
1,441,203
Infobox, Population year
Population (February 2026)
Infobox, Area
539.85 km2
Infobox, coordinates (latitude)
36.350
Infobox, coordinates (longitude)
127.385
Associated With: South Korea, Infobox, Country
South Korea
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