DAEGU
Daegu Lantern Festival - by TripZilla
City Information
Daegu (or Taegu) means 'the great hill' in Korean and refers to Dalgubeol, the place where the first tribe in Daegu settled down. Daegu is a metropolitan city which is located in the southeastern of the Republic of Korea, with the gps coordinates of 35° 52' 17.166'' N and
128° 36' 5.202'' E. The city is the third largest city in the Republic of Korea after Seoul and Busan. It has a total area of 883.5 square kilometers. There are 7 districts and 1 county which include Jung District, Dong District, Seo District, Nam District, Buk District, Suseong District, Dalseo District and Dalseong County. In 2019, Daegu has a population estimated at 2,209,000.
The city has been famous for its good quality of apple products and the city's beautiful ladies who love apples. It was known as 'the city of apples and beauties'.
the city of apples and beauties
Map of Daegu - by Korea Tourism Organization
In the north of Daegu is surrounded by Palgong Mountain and Biseulsan Mountain is in the south. The Geumho River and its tributary Sincheon River flow through the city and
the Nakdonggang River flows in the western area. The city is advantaged by its rich naturefor the city's continuous efforts in planting trees to create the green growth of Daegu.
Many famous writers, painters, and musicians are from Daegu and there are a few annual festivals held in the city to promote creativity and musical innovation, including Daegu International Musical Festival, Daegu International Opera Festival, and Daegu International Body Painting Festival. In 2017, Daegu become a UNESCO Creative City of Music.
The economic structure of Daegu is being developed into an industrial powerhouse which is environmentally friendly and advanced technology. Its institutional capacity is utilized
to promote the city's development of SMEs and structural advancement of traditional industries such as textiles, metals and machinery. In the recent years, the city is notable for its knowledge-based economy and 'Medicity Daegu', the medical capital which represents the leading medical services of the nation. Furthermore, Daegu aims to become the city of the futuristic technology. The five industries which include energy, water, medical, cars of the future, and IoT are being implemented as the new blue print of the ‘Smart City’. Daegu has a plan to establish the '2030 Basic City', a new city brand, the city’s future vision and roadmap for implementation and construction of a new airport for the Yeongnam Region.
All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Daegu
| High Temp : |
31 |
°C |
| Low Temp: |
-4 |
°C |
| Mean Temp: |
14 |
°C |
| Precipitation: |
29.1 |
mm |
| Humidity: |
65 |
% |
| Annual Rainfall: |
349.2 |
mm (per year) |
| Dew Point: |
6 |
°C |
| Wind: |
8 |
km/h |
| Pressure: |
1017 |
mbar |
| Visibility: |
10 |
km |
Top Attractions
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| Donghwasa Temple (Temple of Winter Flowers) is an ancient shrine on the southern side of |
Seonbosa Temple lies on the top of Palgongsan Mountain, about 20 km northeast of Daegu city.
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Gyesan Catholic Church, founded in 1900, is the city’s only remaining building from that period. This cathedral is a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles, with stained glass windows and pinnacles.- by Hotels.com
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E · WORLD 83 Tower, a radio tower featuring an octagon-shaped top with an observation deck,eatery & cafe- by Korea Tourism Organization
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Daegu National Museum, a museum of Daegu cultural heritage - by Trip.com
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Daegu Art Museum, a municipal art museum inaugurated in May 2011 and supported by the Daegu Municipal Government - by Daegu Art Museum Website
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Paleongsan Verdant mountain with temples & shrines Lush mountain
trails & cable cars lead to sweeping views with temples & historic statues en route-Fun & Free Daegu Travel
Seomun Market is the largest traditional street market in Daegu. - by Fun & Free Daegu Travel
Sister City Agreements:
- On 17 August 2017, Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Kwon Youngjin, Mayor of Daegu signed Agreement on the Establishment of Friendship City Relations Between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Kingdom of Thailand
and the Daegu Metropolitan Government, the Republic of Korea.
- On 28 June 2019, Mr. Kriangyos Sudlabha, Deputy Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Lee Seungho, Vice Mayor of Daegu signed Memorandum of Understanding on Tourism Cooperation between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Daegu Metropolitan City, the Republic of Korea.
Website: https://www.daegu.go.kr/english/
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10 - 16 August 2014
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official together with the youth representatives of Bangkok (university students) participated in Daegu International Youth Camp 2014. |
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Daegu International Youth Camp |
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9 February 2015
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The delegation of Bangkok which consisted of M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration executives and the administrators of the Krungthep Thanakom Co.,Ltd. had a technical visit on Daegu's monorail system. |
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15 April - 14 October 2015
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official participated in K2H Fellowship Program 2015. |
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18 - 25 June2015
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The youth representatives of Daegu (university students) participated in Bangkok Sister City Youth Program 2015. |
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9 - 14 August2015
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official together with the youth representatives of Bangkok participated in Daegu International Youth Camp 2015 |
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Daegu International Youth Camp 2015 |
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26 - 29 July 2016
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official together with the youth representatives of Bangkok participated in Daegu Sister & Friendship Cities Day 2016. |
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Daegu Sister & Friendship Cities Day 2016 |
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6 - 12 August 2016
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official together with the youth representatives of Bangkok participated in Daegu International Youth Camp 2016. |
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2 December 2016
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Daegu representatives and International Affairs Division,the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration had a discussion on establishment of friendship city relations between Bangkok and Daegu. |
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12 April - 11 October 2017
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official participated in K2H Fellowship Program 2017. |
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1 - 7 July 2017
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official together with the youth representatives of Bangkok participated in Daegu International Youth Camp 2017. |
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17 August 2017
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Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Kwon Youngjin, Mayor of Daegu signed Agreement on the Establishment Of Friendship City Relations Between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Kingdom Of Thailand and the Daegu Metropolitan Government, the Republic Of Korea. |
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6 March 2018
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The delegation of Daegu had a technical visit on training programs and welfare systems of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. |
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1 - 6 July 2018
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official together with the youth representatives of Bangkok participated in Daegu International Youth Camp 2018. |
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12 - 15 September 2018
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The representatives of Bangkok participated in Daegu International Exchange Forum 2018. |
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26 February 2019
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The delegation of Daegu led by Mr. Lee Ki-seok, Director of International Affairs and Trade Division of Daegu Metropolitan City had a meeting with the representatives of International Affairs Office to discuss on the proposals of Daegu - Bangkok cooperation programs in 2019. |
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23 May 2019
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The delegation of Daegu led by Mr. Kwon Young Jin, Mayor of Daegu Metropolitan City paid a courtesy call on Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok to have a discussion on tourism cooperation between Bangkok and Daegu. On this occasion, Mr. Kriangyos Sudlabha, Deputy Governor of Bangkok hosted a luncheon reception for the delegates. |
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27 June - 1 July 2019
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The delegation of Daegu led by Mr. Lee Seung Ho, Vice Mayor of Daegu for Economic Affairs together with a group of Daegu performers participated in Bangkok Sister Cities Week 2019. On this occasion, Memorandum of Understanding on Tourism Cooperation between Bangkok and Daegu was signed. |
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14 - 19 July 2019
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Bangkok delegation participated in Daegu International Exchange Forum 2019. |
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Edited by City Relations Promotion Section, City Relations Promotion Division, International Affairs Office, Office
of the Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
As of May 2021
