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Since Woosong University is located near the center of South Korea, there is always something interesting happening, as long as you know where to look. From festivals and cultural events to beautiful sites and unique culinary experiences, they are all within an hour and a half from Woosong.
Daejeon is South Korea’s fifth largest city with a population of about 1.5 million. Daejeon is host to a number of festivals; Cherry Blossom Festival, Gyejoksan Barefoot Festival, and YuSeong Hot Spring Culture Festival to name a few), and attractions; Sky Road, Jangtaesan Mountain Recreational Forest, Expo Park, and Daejeon O-World.
Travel Outside of Daejeon
1. Express Bus (Express Bus Terminal)
Daejeon Complex Terminal is located about 20-30 minutes from Woosong University bus stop. Buses are divided into high-end seats with fewer seats and better facilities, and regular seats with more seats and cheaper prices.
Location: Daejeon Terminal Complex (대전복합터미널) - 대전광역시 동구 동서대로 1689
Bus Tickets Purchase: Bus tickets can be purchased on online ticketing websites, via mobile apps or directly at ticket offices in bus terminals. Check the platform number of your bus through a monitor or screen in the terminal’s waiting area and then board the bus at that platform. Typically, you can board a bus starting five minutes prior to the time of departure.
- On-Site Purchase: Visit the Daejeon Terminal Complex and use one of the Ticket Machine (English Available)
- Online Purchase: https://www.kobus.co.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
2. KTX Train
Daejeon Station is a 20-minute walk from Woosong University. You can buy tickets at the ticket office at Daejeon Station to catch the train or use the mobile app Korail Talk or Let's Korail site.
A traffic card is convenient when using public transportation.
One can take the urban railway, bus, or taxi with this card. Discounts are also offered when one pays with this card instead of cash. In addition, when transferring to a bus, an urban railway, the traffic card must be scanned at the end of each leg of the journey which allows free transfers of up to three times.
Types of Travel Card: Deferred Payment Type
This is a credit card embedded with a travel card issued by a bank. To be eligible for this card, a high credit rating is required.
One as a credit card, another as a check card/travel card
The credit card (billed on a monthly) or check card (billed immediately)
A traffic card is convenient when using public transportation.
One can take the urban railway, bus, or taxi with this card. Discounts are also offered when one pays with this card instead of cash. In addition, when transferring to a bus, an urban railway, the traffic card must be scanned at the end of each leg of the journey which allows free transfers of up to three times.
Types of Travel Card
Deferred Payment Type
- This is a credit card embedded with a travel card issued by a bank. To be eligible for this card, a high credit rating is required.
- One as a credit card, another as a check card/travel card
- The credit card(billed on a monthly) or check card(billed immediately)
There is one urban railway line in Daejeon.
The total length of the track is 20.5 km and there are 22 stations. Travel time for a complete (from one end to the other) journey is 40 min.
The Urban Railway Line Stations
- Panam
- Sinheung
- Daedong
- Daejeon Station
- Jungangno
- Jung-gu District Office
- Seodaejeon Intersection
- Oryong
- Yongmun
- Tanbang
- City Hall
- Government Complex Daejeon
- Galma
- Wolpyeong
- Gapcheon
- Yuseong Spa
- Guam
- National Cemetery
- World Cup Stadium
- Noeun
- Jijok
- Banseok
Fare and Ticket
- Fare system (Moving Section Calculation)
- Taking departure station as a standard, fare is charged following the section of destination station.
Section
- S 1 : Within 10km from departure station
- S 2 : Over 10km from departure station
| Passenger | Token Type | Section 1 | Section 2 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults (19-65) |
Travel Card | 1,250 | 1,350 | - |
| Regular Token | 1,400 | 1,500 | An additional 150 won is charged | |
| Teenagers (13-19) |
Travel Card | 880 | 960 | - |
| Regular Token | 1,400 | 1,500 | No discount | |
| Children (6-13) |
Travel Card | 550 | 600 | - |
| Discounted Token | 600 | 650 | - | |
| The elderly aged 65 or more, the disabled, veterans, wounded soldiers, the wounded during the May 18 democratic movement | Complimentary | No charge (100% discount) ※ ID must be presented |
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- Operating Hours : 5:30~24:10 / every 10 min.(every 5–6 min. during commuting hours)
- Daejeon Express Transit Corporation :
Information
- Main Operator : 042-539-3114
- Lost and Found Center : 042-539-3939(at the Government Complex Daejeon Station)
Buses are boarded at the front and exited from the door in the midsection.
If using a travel card, scan it over the card reader when boarding and getting off the vehicle. However, in case of cash payment, the front door shall state that it is paid to the transportation agent. The city of Daejeon has developed an intelligent transportation system, which informs the arrival time of the next available bus through a computer monitor installed at each bus stop.
Bus Fare
| Type | Passengers | Fare(won) | Travel Card (won) |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bus | Adults(aged 19 and over) | 1,400 | 1,250 |
| Teenagers(aged 13–18) | 900 | 750 | |
| Children(aged 6-12) | 400 | 350 |
With a free (discount) transfer system in operation in Daejeon, one can transfer up to three times to get to his/her final destination by bus. When transferring to other means of transportation, such as a bus on a regular route or an urban railway, using up to the 4th means of transportation is free. However, a traffic card must be used to transfer.
- Free (Discount) Transfer :
- Transfers are available for up to 3 times within 30 min. (60 min. for some routes) after getting off.
- Free (discount) transfer is not allowed on the same line.
- The travel card must be scanned at the end of each part of the journey for this to work.
There are regular taxis, light, small, middle, large, and "mobum" luxury taxis.
Daejeon now operates only middle size taxis, call taxis, and large jumbo taxis. There are no taxis which offer translation service, but if you call 1588-5644 (), bbb volunteers are available to assist with translations. These volunteers can help inform the taxi driver of your destination.
Regular Taxis
One may find taxis from the various taxi stations scattered around Daejeon. The current starting fare is 3,300won for the first 2km, and the total fare is calculated by the distance travelled and time taken. A late night rate with a 20% increase of the basic and subsequent fares is applicable from midnight to 4am.
Call-Taxi
A taxi may be ordered to pick up the passengers at a specific place and time without extra charge. There are three call taxi brands, Hanbit, Yangban and Hanbat S, in Daejeon. You can choose one of them.
- Hanbit Call : 042-540-8282, 042-525-0000
- Yangban Call : 042-586-8000
- Hanbit S Call : 042-242-8800
Daejeon operates a public bicycle program called "Tashu" to promote the use of bicycles.
A Tashu bicycle can be rented from one of the bicycle rentals (kiosk) scattered throughout the city by simply registering for the service with a valid ID. Almost 3,400 Tashu public bicycles are available at approximately 260 rental stops.
Eligibility and subscription information
| Who can use? | - Anyone over 13 years old - Ages 13-19 need parent or guardian’s permission |
|---|---|
| Operation hour | Rental time: 5 AM ~ 12 Midnight / Return time: 24 hours a day |
Member Classification
| Paid members | Users who have registered through the homepage and purchased at least a 7-day pass |
|---|---|
| General members | Users who have registered through the website but have not purchased a pass |
| Non-members | Users who have not registered |
Fare information and payment method
- The fee shall be based on a minimum of one hour rental.
- Repeated use is possible within the time range of the basic usage fee. In this case, there is no additional fee for use.
- Additional charges for extended use are based on 30-minute increments.
| Division | Paid Members | General members/Non-members |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 1 year(365days) - 30,000 won 1 month(30days) - 5,000 won 7 days(7days) - 2,000 won |
1 day – 500 won |
| Method of Payment | Mobile phone, Credit Cars | Mobile phone or T-Money |
| Billing Location | Tashu Website | Station (Kiosk)/td> |
| Additional Charge | Excess of 1 hour up to 3 hours: 500 won for 30 minutes in excess If exceeds 3 hours, every 30 minutes 1000 won |
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How to Use “Tashu” Bicycles
- Membership : Register for membership on the “Tashu” Website: () and make payment after signing up, using a credit card that has the transportation card function.
- Non-members : Use a mobile phone authentication app.
For more information, visit the website.
It is easy to use cross country or express buses when traveling long distance.
Tickets are sold at the departing bus terminal or on the internet.
| Terminal | Address | Telephone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daejeon Terminal Complex | 1689 Dongseodaero, Dong-gu, Daejeon | 1577-2259 | www.djbusterminal.co.kr |
| Seonambu Intercity Bus Terminal | 350 Yudeongcheondongro, Jung-gu, Daejeon | 1688-5406 | www.djbusterminal.co.kr |
| Yuseong Intercity Bus Terminal | 41-4 Gyeryongro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon | 042-823-2240 | www.bustago.or.kr |
| Government Complex Daejeon Station | 189 Cheongsaro, Seo-gu, Daejeon | 042-486-7788 | www.djbusterminal.co.kr |
| Government Complex Daejeon Express Bus Terminal, Dunsan Station | 281 Cheongsaro, Seo-gu, Daejeon | 042-485-0181 | www.kobus.co.kr |
| Keumho Yuseong Express Bus Terminal | 54 Jangdaero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon | 042-822-0386 | www.kobus.co.kr |
Trains in Korea are divided into three kinds: KTX (Korea Train Express), Saemaeul-ho, and Mugunghwa-ho.
Tickets can be purchased from train stations, online, travel agencies, etc. Advanced reservation required for a trip during weekends or holidays.
Daejeon Station
Trains bound for Seoul, Dongdaegu, Busan, Ulsan, and Pohang are available. If the fastest train, KTX, will be used, one can get to Seoul in about 50 min. and Busan in 2.5 hours.
- Daejeon Station Lost and Found Center : 042-259-2416
Seo Daejeon Station
For traveling to Jeolla-do area, you must start from Seodaejeon Station, not Daejeon Station. The high-speed railway (KTX) operates eight on weekdays and nine on holidays.
- Honam Line :
- Gyeorong
- Nonsan
- Iksan
- Kimje
- JeongEup
- Jeolla Line :
- Gyeorong
- Nonsan
- Iksan
- Jeonju
- Namwon
- Gokseong
- Gurye
- Suncheon
- Yeocheon
- Yeosu
- Daejeon Station Lost and Found Center : 042-259-2499
Ticket Reservation
Cheongju International Airport
The Cheongju International Airport is the closest airport from Daejeon. The airport operates flights to Jeju, China, Japan, etc. An intercity bus bound for the Cheongju International Airport is in service at the Daejeon Terminal Complex.
Incheon International Airport
Convenient premium express buses to Incheon International Airport are available in Daejeon at night.
International Driver's License
An international driver’s license has the same effect as a Korean driver’s license. However, the former is valid in Korea for a year after the date of issuance. Foreigners residing in Korea for more than a year must convert their international driver’s license to a Korean driver’s license.
Converting a Foreign Driver's License into a Korean Driver's License
A foreign driver’s license holder must prepare the required documents, including a letter of confirmation for his/her foreign driver’s license issued by the embassy, and have them screened. Afterward, he/she must pass an aptitude test and a written test to get a Korean driver’s license.
- Required Documents : original copy of a Foreign Driver’s License, original copy of a passport, original copy of an Alien Registration Card, three color photos, a letter of confirmation for an applicant’s foreign driver’s license, Certificate of Facts for Immigration, and fee.
Obtaining a Korean Driver's License
- There are two types of Korean Driver's Licenses, Type I and II, determined by the type of vehicle driven.
- To get a driver's license, applicants must pass a written test, a function test, and a road test.
- Documents required at each test
- Written Test : application form, passport, Alien Registration Card or Certificate of Domestic Residence Report, 3 color photos (3 cm × 4 cm), and fee
- Function Test : application form, passport, Alien Registration Card or Certificate of Domestic Residence Report, and fee
- Road Test : application form (Learner’s Permit), passport, Alien Registration Card or Certificate of Domestic Residence Report, and fee
- Aptitude test and renewing adriver's license
- Type I driver's license holders must take an aptitude test within the time period specified on their Driver's License while Type II driver's license holders must renew their license within the period specified on their driver's license.
- Driver’s license test can be acquired in the driving test place administered by the government or at a permitted driving academy.
Authorized Driving Schools
| No | Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sintan Automobile Driving Academy | 32-20 Namkyung Village-ro 33beon-gil, Daedeok-gu (Sintanjin-dong) | 042-934-9000 |
| 2 | Munhwa Automobile Driving Academy | 85 Yongun-ro 151beon-gil, Dong-gu, (Yongun-dong) | 042-284-3399 |
| 3 | Samsung Automotive Driving Academy | 456 Gubong-ro (Junglim-dong) | 042-584-6116 |
| 4 | Hyangwoo Automobile Driving Academy | 36 Byeondong-ro, Seo-gu, (Byeondong) | 042-533-0400 |
| 5 | Hyoseong Automobile Driving Academy | 38 Beolgok-ro 1384beon-gil, Seo-gu (Gasuwon-dong) | 042-546-8000 |
| 6 | Daesung Automobile Driving Academy | 792 Yudeungcheondong-ro, Jung-gu (Jungchon-dong) | 042-242-6565 |
In the Event of a Traffic Accident
- Transport injured person(s) to the hospital.
- Reporting the accident to the police is not required, but may assist with their investigation.
- Inform your insurance company of the accident.
- Call the police to : 112
- for an ambulance : 119
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