Shopping
Getting Around
Major shopping centers in Daejeon include:
- Homever (discount outlet) - Galleria Time World (department store)
- Galleria Dongbaek (department store)
- Say (department store)
- Lotte (department store)
- Save Zone (discount outlet)
- Fashion World (apparel outlet)
- Envy (shopping mall)
There are a number of traditional markets in Daejeon. The largest and most popular is Jungang Sijang near Daejeon Station. Practically everything you need can be found there.
Another popular one is Yuseong Jaerae Sijang located across from Yuseong Express Bus Terminal. The market fully comes alive when the date ends in 4 and 9 that are 4th, 9th, 14th, 19th, 24th, and 29th day of each month.
Online Shopping
One of the most convenient ways to buy products at low prices is online shopping. It is recommended that you apply for Internet Banking (See P. 73) to pay for goods. Using international credit cards is quite complicated because you will need to make some verification and not all online shopping sites accept this method.
There are several famous Web sites that you can register using your Alien Registration Number. All the Web sites are in Korean so it is recommended that you get help from your Korean friends.
http://www.gmarket.co.kr (English site: http://global.gmarket.co.kr)
Bars and Restaurants
Bars and Restaurants
If you go to the West Gate and walk around the area nearby Hanbit Church and Gung-dong, you will be able to find many restaurants and bars of fancy styles. Prices are reasonable and you can enjoy many traditional Korean foods and drinks there.
Festivals
There are many occasional and annual festivals in Daejeon.
For more information, please visit: http://tour.daejeon.go.kr/english/cultureentertainment/festivals/hanbatculturalfestival.js
Noraebang (Karaoke)
Noraebang (Hangeul: 노래방) is one of the most favorite forms of entertainment among Korean students during their spare time. There are a lot of “Noraebang” in Daejeon and around KAIST, and they have many songs in English, Chinese, Japanese and some other languages.
A corner in Gung-dong area