Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

8.9Km 2019-03-18

80-67, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-870-1000

The Currency Museum of Korea is the first museum in Korea to be dedicated solely to modern and ancient currencies. The museum (est. 1988) is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features a total of 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials.

Exhibition Room 1 presents a wide selection of coins from both ancient eras and modern times, with many of the coins dating back to the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Coins on display in this room include Geonwonjungbo (996), the first coin ever minted in Korea; Haedongwonbo (1097); and Sangpyeongtongbo, the most widely used coin during the Joseon Dynasty. Other displays include commemorative coins from past Olympics, special coins, charms, amulets and Lydian currency, the world’s first-ever alloy coin minted around 670 BC.

Exhibition Room 2 (Exhibition of Bills) displays a wide variety of bills by era as well as information detailing the production process of a banknote (from the manufacturing of the paper used to the finished product). Exhibition Room 3 shows how authorities spot counterfeit money while Exhibition Room 4 has a wide selection of stamps, medals, and currencies from over 120 different countries around the world including Russia and North Korea.

Nogwon Ganjang Gejang (녹원간장게장)

8.9Km 2024-03-20

544 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Nogwon Ganjang Gejang is a ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab) specialty restaurant situated near the National Science Museum in Daejeon. Their standout offering is ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu). This dish, created by marinating blue crabs in soy sauce, is renowned for its rich aroma and flavor. It pairs exceptionally well with rice, earning it the playful nickname "Bap-doduk (rice thief)," as it tempts diners to finish an entire bowl of rice with ease.

Hongcheon Sikdang (홍천식당)

8.9Km 2024-02-15

8 Gyeryong-ro 74beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Hongcheon Sikdang, a revered restaurant with a 30-year history, is renowned for its bean sprout rice. Among their signature offerings are kongnamul bibimbap (bean sprouts bibimbap), a vibrant mix of fresh bean sprouts and spicy soy sauce, and kongnamul haejangguk (bean sprout hangover soup) known for its light, refreshing broth. The soup, brimming with bean sprouts, is an ideal remedy for hangovers. Complementing these dishes, the young summer radish kimchi served as a standard side dish is sure to stimulate your appetite. Conveniently open 24 hours a day, the restaurant provides an excellent dining option for visitors to the nearby Yuseong Hot Springs, perfect for a relaxing soak.

Yousung Hotel (유성호텔)

9.1Km 2019-05-07

9, Oncheon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-820-0100

Since opening in 1915, Yousung Hotel strive to provide the best service and facilities for its guest. With over 100-year reputation, guests from around the world have enjoy the high-class hotel that offers everything the guests need for a comfortable rest.

Invention Education Center (발명교육센터 창의발명체험관)

9.1Km 2020-07-06

82, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-601-4458

The Invention Education Center offers an experience room, experience hall, lecture rooms, and various other facilities throughout four floors. Visitors can learn about top inventors and their inventions in each area. The education programs are conducted by researchers from Daedeok Innopolis, members of the board of examiners of the Korea Industrial Property Office, professors from top universities and more. With their vast knowledge and experience, the lecturers help to cultivate students' ingenuity and competitive spirit.

The Invention Education Center aims to help students understand inventions better through the use of fun and playful experiences. The experiences are divided into four themes, including "Click, Imagination Icon," "View Imagination's Strength," "The Fruit of Imagination," and "Imagination is Reality."

Moda Outlet - Daejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 대전점)

9.1Km 2024-04-18

5, Daejeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Jeju Yuginong Ssambapchon Main Branch (제주 유기농 쌈밥촌)

9.2Km 2024-02-14

75 Jinjam-ro 150beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Jeju Yuginong Ssambapchon, a restaurant dedicated to ssambap (leaf wraps and rice), offers a health-focused dining experience. Guests can enjoy an unlimited refill of five distinct varieties of fresh and organic leaf wraps. The restaurant's signature dish is the saeng samgyeopsal gamasot, which comes with deliciously grilled pork belly and hot pot rice. Another crowd-pleaser is their lunch specialty, jeyuk bulgogi ssambap (pork bulgogi, leaf wraps and rice).

Ganamji (가남지)

9.3Km 2024-03-04

588 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-861-7557

Ganamji is an Asian cuisine restaurant located within the Daedeok Research Complex. Specializing in Vietnamese cuisine as its main offering, it also features a variety of Southeast Asian dishes from Thailand, southern China, and other regions, depending on the season. The signature dishes include ssalguksu (rice noodles) and pineapple bokkeumbap (pineapple fried rice). Known for its generous portions and quality ingredients, it enjoys popularity among locals.

Hanmaeum Naengmyeon (한마음냉면)

9.3Km 2024-02-14

41 Jinjam-ro 70beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Hanmaeum Naengmyeon is renowned for its Pyeongyang-style cold buckwheat noodles served in a light broth. The restaurant's standout offering is kimchi bibim (stir-fried kimchi with beef), a delightful mix of arongsatae suyuk (boiled beef center heel slices) and kimchi. The cold buckwheat noodles enhance this dish, adding depth to its flavors. A warm broth served alongside provides relief for spicy taste buds. Other popular dishes include bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), the tender suyuk (boiled pork slices), and the winter favorite manduguk (mandu soup).

Jeongsimhwa Hall of Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center at Chungnam National University (충남대학교 정심화국제문화회관)

9.3Km 2025-01-09

99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-821-8080

The Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center is the large building on the right, just past the gate of Chungnam National University.

‘Jeongsimhwa’ is the Buddhist name of Ms. Lee Bok-Soon, who donated her lifetime savings (a total of five billion won) to the university back in 1990. She had earned the money over the course of many years by selling gimbap (rice rolled in seaweed), which currently sells for only 1,000 or 2,000 won a roll.

The cultural center was built in commemoration of the late Ms. Lee. After a series of setbacks and through the effort of many helping hands, construction was finally completed in 2000. The Jeongsimhwa Hall at the center has 1,817 seats and is used for concerts, performances, and other large-scale events. Baekma Hall (450 seats) and Daedeok Hall (200 seats) are used primarily for seminars. For visitors’ convenience, the Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center has a parking area with space for up to 268 cars.

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