Beneath the Beautiful Sunset
Enjoy Daejeon International Wine Expo

Organized annually in the fall by the Daejeon Tourism Organization, the Daejeon International Wine Expo is the largest wine trade show in Korea. Over 100,000 visitors and exhibitors from 16 countries worldwide can sample over 10,000 varieties of wine for free.
Not only does the Daejeon International Wine Expo offer a variety of specialized wine programs such as the Asia Wine Trophy, International Wine Conference, and National Sommelier Championship, but it also features wine tastings for different countries, diverse cultural performances, and a range of interactive programs, making the event as rich and enjoyable as the wines themselves.

Wine Dining Enjoyed Beneath the Sunset
The Daejeon Tourism Organization, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Korea Tourism Organization, is pushing forward with the nighttime tourism city project, having been selected for the global landmark category. In August, a 15-meter-tall dreamy nighttime sculpture was unveiled in conjunction with the 'Midnight Festival.' Media art, a fusion of science and art, was displayed on the exterior wall of the Daejeon Modern History Exhibition Hall, and AI art installations were also exhibited. On weekends, they ran the 'Science Night Camp,' which utilized the Shinsegae Department Store in Daejeon, the Nexperium, and the Daejeon Expo Aquarium. In September, they launched the 'Sunset Wine Dining' with the Daejeon International Wine Expo.
The Sunset Wine Dining experience on the Expo Bridge makes this year's Expo even more special. Under the evening sky painted by the setting sun, attendees can enjoy a wine dining experience accompanied by jazz performances, gourmet dishes from renowned chefs, and award-winning wines from the expo.

Daejeon Science Festival, Daejeon's Premier Science Culture Festival, Opens

The 'Daejeon Science Festival,' a flagship science and culture festival of Daejeon, also known as the 'Science Capital of Korea,' will run from October 20th to 22nd. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Daedeok R&D Special Zone's establishment, the festival showcases innovative achievements and technologies from participating institutions. With the involvement of Daejeon's four key strategic industries, it will be presented as a convergence-style festival combining science and industry aimed at economic revitalization.

Cutting-edge Industry ZONE
The Cutting-edge Industry Zone features 30 local companies, including Daejeon's four strategic industries: nano-semiconductors, aerospace, bio-health, and defense. It offers the latest in AI-generated image technology exhibitions, coding lessons using micro-bits, radiation disaster training with VR devices, and more, including state-of-the-art transparent displays, nano-coated transparent films, and antibacterial films.

Science Culture ZONE
In the Science Culture ZONE, the 'Daejeon Talented Youth Festival' will take place with participation from teachers and students of Daejeon. Sixty elementary, middle, and high schools offer experiential programs on diverse topics, including science, mathematics, convergence, invention, humanities, information, and Nobel-related themes. Six Daejeon science clubs, including the Mechatronics Research Association, have set up experiential booths, offering activities such as vibration robot creation, fish-making, constellation umbrella crafting, dry ice rocket fabrication and launching, and magnetic field train construction. These booths provide citizens with various science-related experiences.

Science Night ZONE
Every evening at Mulbit Square, a science concert will unfold. From the 20th to the 22nd, the Expo Science Park stage will host science busking shows, followed by cinema & jazz art park concerts. The 'Small Business Open Market' will feature 40 participating businesses showcasing and selling their products. Four hot air balloons will be operated near the DCC for anchored flights, offering views of Daejeon's beautiful nightscape. On the evenings of the 20th and 21st, the 'DSF Open Cinema' outdoor film festival will be held at the Hanbat Arboretum, screening science-themed movies suitable for all ages.

Daedeok Special Zone Meeting ZONE (in the vicinity of Yuseong-gu Gajeong-ro)
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Daedeok Special Zone, affiliated institutions such as the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, and Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering will have extended weekend open hours to provide introductions to researchers, scientific explanations, lectures, and hands-on experiences. The 'D-Light Night of Science,' which runs until 9 PM, will also open research and exhibition halls from seven participating institutions, offering scientific events, lectures, and science concerts for the benefit of the citizens.

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