Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

1.9Km 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.

Save Zone - Daejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세이브존 대전점)

1.9Km 2024-04-23

201, Dunsan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Artbox - Dunsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 둔산)

1.9Km 2024-04-16

1F, 20, Dunji-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Kintoto Daejeon Main Store (킨토토 대전점)

2.2Km 2024-02-28

1F, 403 Gyeryong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Kintoto is a casual Japanese restaurant that offers a variety of Japanese dishes, including dongaseu (pork cutlet), curry rice, and soba (noodles). Among them, the maze soba (maze noodles) is particularly famous for its deliciously rich flavors. By studying the recipe of an authentic Japanese-style maze soba shop, Kintoto has developed its own special sauce, noodles, meat, and toppings. Mixing them together offers a delightful taste experience.

Ganamji (가남지)

2.2Km 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.

Invention Education Center (발명교육센터 창의발명체험관)

2.2Km 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."

Seowongol Yuhwang Ori (서원골 유황오리)

2.3Km 2024-02-13

8 Expo-ro 269beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Seowongol Yuhwang Ori is a restaurant dedicated to duck dishes. It presents a diverse menu that includes ori hoejeongui (rotisserie duck), ori bulgogi (duck bulgogi), ori hunje (smoked duck), and ori hanbang jeongol (duck hot pot with medicinal herbs). The standout offering is the ori hanbang jeongol, a Korean nutritious food featuring sunsal ori roseu (boneless grilled duck) cooked with chives and water parsley, resulting in a refreshing flavor. It pairs exceptionally well with a sauce crafted from the combination of chojang (red chili paste with vinegar) and perilla seed powder.

E-Mart Traders - Wolpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 월평)

2.4Km 2024-04-22

580, Hanbat-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Sambuja Budaejjigae (삼부자 부대찌개)

2.6Km 2024-02-14

5 Eoeun-ro 52beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Sambuja Budaejjigae is renowned for its signature budae jeongol (sausage hot pot), a spicy dish loaded with ham, sausages, crown daisy, bean curd, mushrooms, and glass noodles, all simmered in a rich broth. The restaurant offers a range of side dishes, including house-made kimchi, as standard fare with meals, and these can be refilled at the self-service corner. Guests have the option to add extra ingredients such as ramyeon (instant noodles), additional sausages, mushrooms, or tteok (rice cakes) to their stew.

Kishimen (기시맹)

2.7Km 2024-02-13

1 Eoeun-ro 52beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Kishimen is a Japanese restaurant established in 1992, specializing in dishes like dongaseu (pork cutlet), udon, and soba. Among these, the most popular item is the naeng zaru udon (cold zaru udon). This dish features flat udon noodles that are wide and thinly stretched, resulting in a texture that is both soft and moist, enhancing the overall taste. Due to the lengthy preparation time for the udon, reservations are essential.

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