Official / Local Name전민동
Region / ProvinceDaejeon (Yuseong-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4028°N, 127.3988°E · 70 m
Overview
Jeonmin-dong (전민동) is a lively urban district in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 70 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 전민동 (Jeonmin-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daejeon · Yuseong-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 70 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hoedeog Station (회덕역) (2.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taejeonsa (태전사) (2.7 km) · Hwangyeonggongwon (환경공원) (1.7 km) · Ilseongsa (일성사) (4.0 km) · Daejeon Solomon Law Park (대전솔로몬로파크) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Witsanuijeol (윗산의절) (0.8 km), Sanuijeol (산의절) (0.9 km), Chŏnmin-dong (전민동) (1.0 km), Munjidong (문지동) (1.0 km), Oryongi (오룡이) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gwanpyeong-dong (관평동) (2.5 km) · Hoedeok-dong (회덕동) (3.2 km) · Daedeok-gu (대덕) (3.7 km) · Daehwa-dong (대화동) (4.2 km) · Mannyeon-dong (만년동) (4.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hoedeog Station (회덕역) (2.0 km). Central KTX & SRT crossroads at Daejeon Station (50m from Seoul, 1h 25m from Busan); Daejeon Metro Line 1. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "전민동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taejeonsa (태전사) (2.7 km) — Jeonmin-dong (전민동)
- Hwangyeonggongwon (환경공원) (1.7 km) — Jeonmin-dong (전민동)
- Ilseongsa (일성사) (4.0 km) — Jeonmin-dong (전민동)
- Daejeon Solomon Law Park (대전솔로몬로파크) (2.8 km) — Jeonmin-dong (전민동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Daejeon.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Jeonmin-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yuseong-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Daejeon → · 3,651 All Cities →