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Daejeon is the metropolitan city situated in the center of South Korea and it is also acknowledged as the fifth largest city of South Korea. The city of Daejeon has a rich heritage with a colorful history. Historical evidence suggests that Daejeon was originally confined to a small village only which was not even inhabited by many residents. However the year 1905 marked the beginning of a new era in the history of the city when Gyeongbu railway opened a new station at Daejeon when it started its operation from Seoul to Busan. Daejeon soon started experiencing immense growth due to its excellent geographical location and proximity to means of transportation and in 1932, the capital of Chungnam province moved from Gongju to Daejeon. Daejeon was attributed the status of a metropolis in 1993 and presently this city enjoys the second highest population in the country closely following Seoul. Daejeon has transformed into a beautiful bustling city with lots of attraction for the visitors and there are lots of sightseeing options in the city which are frequently visited by tourists from all places of the world. Daejeon National Cemetery in Daejeon, South Korea is a very famous destination and is one of the primary tourist attractions in the city. Features of Daejeon National Cemetery in Daejeon, South Korea - Daejeon National Cemetery in Daejeon is situated near the Yuseong-gu; Daejeon is picturesque memorial which portrays a nostalgic reminder of the bygone era.
- Daejeon National Cemetery, Daejeon is spread on an area of 330million §³ and it is considered as the holy ground by the residents of Daejeon.
- The memorial at the Daejeon National Cemetery in Daejeon venerates the loyal war heroes and patriotic martyrs of the country.
- Hyeonchungmoon (gate) and Hyeonchungtap (tower) are two significant part of the Daejeon National Cemetery.
- Just adjoining the Daejeon National Cemetery in Daejeon is a rest area for the families and worshippers and this pictorial rest area is landscaped with deer and bird-garden and a beautiful pond.
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