Official / Local Name월평2동
Region / ProvinceDaejeon (Seo-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3592°N, 127.3739°E · 42 m
Overview
Wolpyeong-dong (월평2동) is a lively urban district in Seo-gu, Daejeon (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 42 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 월평2동 (Wolpyeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daejeon · Seo-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 42 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wolpyeong Station (월평역) (0.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Galma-gongwon (갈마공원) (0.3 km) · Eunpyeong-gongwon (은평공원) (1.0 km) · Saemmeori-gongwon (샘머리공원) (1.0 km) · Daejeonsirip-misulgwan (대전시립미술관) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏlp’yŏngi-dong (월평2동) (0.4 km), Wolpyeongdong (월평동) (0.6 km), Wŏlp’yŏngsam-dong (월평3동) (0.7 km), Tunsani-dong (둔산2동) (0.7 km), Dunsandong (둔산동) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Wolpyeong-dong (월평3동) (0.7 km) · Mannyeon-dong (만년동) (1.0 km) · Dunsan-dong (둔산2동) (1.1 km) · Dunsan-dong (둔산1동) (1.7 km) · Galma-dong (갈마1동) (1.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wolpyeong Station (월평역) (0.9 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 "월평2동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Galma-gongwon (갈마공원) (0.3 km) — Wolpyeong-dong (월평2동)
- Eunpyeong-gongwon (은평공원) (1.0 km) — Wolpyeong-dong (월평2동)
- Saemmeori-gongwon (샘머리공원) (1.0 km) — Wolpyeong-dong (월평2동)
- Daejeonsirip-misulgwan (대전시립미술관) (1.4 km) — Wolpyeong-dong (월평2동)
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 Wolpyeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Seo-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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