Explore Daejeon

Local Information

Weather guidance, places to visit, tourism resources, and useful contacts for your stay in Daejeon.

Weather in June

June marks the beginning of summer in Daejeon. The weather is generally warm, with increasing humidity and occasional rain as summer approaches.

Lightweight and breathable clothing is recommended. A light jacket may be useful for air-conditioned indoor spaces and cooler evenings. Participants are also advised to bring sunscreen and a compact umbrella and to check the latest weather forecast before traveling.

Things to Do in Daejeon

Daejeon offers a variety of attractions, including science museums, urban parks, walking trails, hot springs, cultural sites, traditional markets, and local restaurants.

Popular destinations include the Expo Science Park, Hanbat Arboretum, Yuseong Hot Springs, Jangtaesan Recreational Forest, and the walking trails around Daecheong Lake. Visitors can also explore Daejeon’s downtown areas, bakeries, markets, and local food culture.

Traveling from Daejeon to Seoul

By Express Bus from Yuseong Complex Terminal

  1. Take a taxi to Yuseong Complex Terminal (유성복합터미널). The terminal is located next to Guam Station on Daejeon Subway Line 1.
  2. Purchase or reserve an express bus ticket from Yuseong Complex Terminal to Central City Terminal (Seoul). Central City Terminal is located in the Gangnam area of Seoul.
  3. The journey generally takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, but travel time may vary depending on traffic.
  4. After arriving at Central City Terminal, follow the signs to Express Bus Terminal Station, which is served by Seoul Subway Lines 3, 7, and 9.

By KTX train from Daejeon Station

  1. Take a taxi to Daejeon Station.
  2. At Daejeon Station, take a KTX train to Seoul Station.
  3. The journey generally takes approximately 1 hour, travel times and departure intervals vary by service.
  4. Tickets can be purchased at the station or reserved online. When searching for a train, select Daejeon as the departure station and Seoul as the arrival station.

Useful Contacts

Emergency Services

  • Police: 112
  • Fire and Ambulance: 119

Travel Assistance

  • Korea Travel Helpline: 1330
  • Daejeon Tourist Information Center: +82-42-861-1330