| Yuseong-gu | |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 유성구 |
| Hanja | 儒城區 |
| Revised Romanization | yuseonggu |
| McCune–Reischauer | yusŏnggu |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 177.16 km2 (68.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | 220,767 |
| Population density | 1,246/km2 (3,227.1/sq mi) |
| Administrative divisions | 7 administrative dong |
Yuseong-gu is a gu ("district") of Daejeon, South Korea, known for high tech industries, Daejeon Expo '93, Daedeok Science Valley and the Yuseong Special Tourism District. Daejeon Islamic Center is also located in Kung-dong, Yuseong-gu.
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Yuseong first started its spa business in 1913, and by the 1970s, major developments were made, adding 12 more hotels to the area, leading this area to be designated first as the Special Spa District in 1981 and finally as the Yuseong Special Tourism District by August 31, 1994.[1]
To prevent centralization in Seoul, then-President Park Chung Hee concentrated the country's high tech industries in the Yuseong area in the 1970s and the Expo '93 was held here.
Since the time of the Baekje Kingdom, travellers have visited Yuseong's natural springs and spas. This ultimately resulted in the creation of the Yuseong Special Tourism District. The majority of the hotels in Daejeon are situated in this area, and it is one of the commercial centers of Daejeon Metropolitan City. Some important sight seeing places are the Geological Museum, Currency Museum, Natural History Museum, Daejeon Prehistory Museum, Asia Museum, Yeojin Gallery, and Daejeon Museum of Art. Science-oriented attractions include National Science Museum, Daejeon Space Observatory, Daedeok Science Town, and Daejeon Institute of Education & Science.
Parks include Expo Science Park and Kumdori Land. Cultural centers include Mokwon University Daedeok Science Culture Center, Jeongsimhwa International Culture Center, Expo Art Hall, Suwungyo Cheondan, Ahnsansanseong (Fortress), Jimjam Confucian School, and Ssunghyeon Ancient Lecture Hall.
Plans have been made to renovate and develop the areas to attract more tourists. The major project that is currently proposed and evaluated is the Yuseong Leisure Town. Water theme parks, spa resorts, public golf course, and various other attractions will be constructed.[2]
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