🏙️South Korea
Daejeon
Daejeon offers tech innovation and research opportunities - guide to Korea's science city.
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Population
1.5 million
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Highlight
Korea's Silicon Valley with R&D focus
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Country
South Korea
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Air Quality
Moderate
Research and development hub known as Korea's Silicon Valley with tech innovation
Quick stats
Cost Index
52/100
Rent (1BR center)
₩450,000–1,300,000/month
Median Salary
₩28,000,000–60,000,000 gross
Internet
100–500 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
Subway, buses, KTX hub
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
YuseongSeo-guJung-guDong-guDaedeok
Key Sectors
Research & DevelopmentTechnologyEducationGovernmentBiotechnology
✓ Advantages
- •Major research and development center
- •Strong tech and science industry
- •University town with KAIST presence
- •Government research institutions
- •Affordable living with good amenities
- •Central location for travel
! Considerations
- •Limited cultural and entertainment options
- •Smaller international community
- •Less diverse job market
- •Quiet compared to major cities
Daejeon FAQs
Good for tech careers?
Excellent - major R&D center, KAIST university, government labs, tech companies, but specialized market.
Research opportunities?
Outstanding - numerous institutes, government funding, international collaboration, but requires specific expertise.
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