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Oct 5, 2026
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Oct 5, 2026
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Oct 5, 2026

Daejeon Convention Center (DCC)

A two-building convention and exhibition complex in Doryong-dong, next to Daejeon’s Expo and science district.

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Why it matters now

The official October 2026 calendar includes public-facing events such as the October 10–11 illustration fair, October 16–18 Daejeon Content Fair and October 24–25 Daejeon Math Festival. Because DCC has two exhibition buildings, check the event entry for DCC 1 versus DCC 2 before leaving.

Why go

Worth knowing even outside business travel because major public fairs, illustration events, content fairs, science events and seasonal exhibitions use DCC.

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Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

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Getting thereFrom Government Complex Station on Metro Line 1, transferring to a bus is the practical way to reach DCC. DCC's official transport guide lists bus 618 from Government Complex Station Exit 4 to the DCC terminus, or Express 3 from the Dunsan Police Station stop. Routes near DCC include Express 3, 121, 618, 705, 707, 911 and Special District 1. From Daejeon Station, an official route is to take Line 1 to Government Complex Station and transfer at Dunsan Police Station to bus 705 or 707. Confirm before departure whether the event is at DCC 1 or DCC 2.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗DCC 1: 107 Expo-ro; DCC 2: 87 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Opening and admission depend on the event; check the event organizer and DCC calendar.
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Getting around Daejeon: subway, bus, taxi and transit cards

Use Subway Line 1 as the city spine, buses for places beyond the rail corridor, and taxis when luggage, late hours or a direct trip matter more than cost.

Reviewed: Oct 5, 2026Daejeon Station to the Expo, science and Dunsan arts district: use Line 1, then plan the last leg

DCC, the National Science Museum, Hanbat Arboretum, Daejeon Arts Center and the Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center sit in one broad visitor zone, but none is simply 'at' Government Complex Station. Use Line 1 as the spine and choose the final bus, taxi or walk by destination.

Reviewed: Oct 5, 2026Eating around DCC and the National Science Museum: two reliable food anchors

In Daejeon’s Expo/science district, visitors do not need to guess where the nearest dependable food options are. DCC 1 has official on-site bakery/cafe facilities, while Daejeon Shinsegae Art & Science provides a larger restaurant, food-hall and cafe fallback in the same visitor cluster.

Reviewed: Oct 5, 2026
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Understand the context and what to noticeEating around DCC and the National Science Museum: two reliable food anchors
In Daejeon’s Expo/science district, visitors do not need to guess where the nearest dependable food options are. DCC 1 has official on-site bakery/cafe facilities, while Daejeon Shinsegae Art & Science provides a larger restaurant, food-hall and cafe fallback in the same visitor cluster.

Events here

Check dates and participation conditions2026 Communication King Maltja Show — Daejeon
A 90-minute entertainment performance at Daejeon Convention Center on October 10 from 16:00 to 17:30. The official DCC listing places it in Grand Ballroom rooms 201–202 of Exhibition Center 1 and names ED Entertainment as organizer. Ticket price and audience restrictions are not stated on the venue listing and should be checked with the organizer.
Check dates and participation conditionsPaperz Club: Daejeon Illustration Fair 2026
A two-day illustration fair at Daejeon Convention Center on October 10–11, 2026, open 10:00–18:00 each day. The official DCC listing places it in rooms 109–112 and identifies Sosorowa as organizer. Ticket price and re-entry conditions should still be checked with the organizer before travel.
Check dates and participation conditions2026 Daejeon Contents Fair
A three-day public-character, game and subculture fair at Daejeon Convention Center Exhibition Center 2 from October 16–18. Official visitor information lists 10:00–18:00 on Friday and Saturday and 10:00–17:00 on Sunday (last entry 16:00). Admission is free. The fair brings about 120 companies and 200 booths, with public-character IP, games, cosplay, figures, TCG/e-sports, fan events and family activity zones.
Check dates and participation conditions2026 Daejeon Math Festival — Every Question Answered with Math
A public mathematics festival at Daejeon Convention Center on October 24–25, 2026. The Daejeon education-office operating plan lists an opening ceremony, hands-on math exploration booths, a public math-culture lecture, a math escape-room challenge and Math Talk activities. The public program runs from the October 24 opening at 09:30 through October 25 activities ending at 16:00.

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