The striking colors of yuchae flowers is what you deserve in Daegu during the spring. Hajungdo island, located in Geumho river, is filled with yellow yuchae flower and open to public beginning April 7(The date may be subject to change depending on the weather. Please see the basic information at the bottom)

Yuchae flower, which is translated as rape flower, got its name from a latin word “rapum” that means turnip. This flower looks similar to canola flower. Yuchae flower is one of the most popular flowers that symbolizes spring for Koreans. Yuchae flower field is best known for one in Jeju Island but you can see a huge one in Daegu without flying!

The yuchae blossom is expected to be at its peak 1 or 2 weeks after the opening date.Plan ahead your trip to Hajungdo flower field. Spread the news to your friends inside and outside Daegu!

BASIC INFORMATION

■ Date: Apr 8 or 9 (may open the next weekend depending on the weather)

■ Location: Hajungdo Island 하중도

■ Address: 681-1 Nogok-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu

■ KR Address: 대구 북구 노곡동681-1

To truly accommodate 1 million foreign tourists coming to Daegu each year, Daegu has corrected all road guide sings in each district. Totally 1,056 signs were revised to follow national Romanization guidelines so that the same nouns are spelled the same anywhere on the sign. If you spot an error, please contact the Road department at Daegu City Hall 053-803-4814 or you can message us through facebook. (click here to see our facebook page)

Find 3 changes!

The following are a few useful rules in the guideline.

1. Nature

mountain, river, lake, hill

HOWRomanization of the entire term + meaning indicator

"cheon" means river in Korean.

Ex)

신천 Shincheon River

팔공산 Palgongsan Mountain

*The meaning indicator can be omitted or abbreviated when written on a narrow space like map.  ex) 신천 Shincheon / Shincheon Riv, 팔공산 Palgongsan / Palgongsan Mtn.

2. Artificial Structures

buildings, harbors, parks

HOWRomanization of name + the meaning indicator

"sijang" means market in Korean.

Ex)

서문 시장 Seomun Market

남덕 초등학교 Namduk Elementary School

*The meaning indicator can be omitted or abbreviated when written on a narrow space like map.

*Exceptions: Romanization of names of bridgesfollows the rules for Nature. Ex) 신천대교Shincheondaegyo Bridge

3. Road & Streets

Road and streets that are called daero, ro, gil(beon-gil) in Korean

HOWName + - + Romanization

"ro" means street in Korean.

Ex)

달구벌대로 Dalgubeol-daero    

진천로 Jincheon-ro

2.28길2.28-gil    

*Exception: 고속도로 is translated entirely to “Expressway”. Ex) 서해안 고속도로 Seohaean Expressway

After a long, harsh winter, it’s time to enjoy the ultimate sign of spring: spring flowers! Pink, white and yellow flowers burst in bloom and last for a limited period of time. Here is the estimated time that 4 popular Korean flowers start to bloom in 2018. If you like to know where to enjoy these, keep reading!

Shincheon near Daebonggyo Bridge

The yellow golden-bell tree blossom is one of the first spring floral types that signal the new season.

■ Location: Near Debec Plaza

■ Address: Daebong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea

■ KR Address: 대구광역시 중구 대봉동

The Azalea Habitat at Biseulsan Mountain

The Azalea Habitat(참꽃군락지) is famous among locals and tourist alike. The stunning magenta floral scene is a sign that spring is at peak.

■ Address: 99, Iryeonseonsa-gil, Yuga-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, Korea

■ KR Address: 대구 달성군 유가면 일연선사길 99

Daegu Stadium

Lesser known spot for cherry blossom is around Daegu Stadium. Spacious pavements, plaza and lawn to chill out is what attracts people to here to catch beautiful cherry blossom.

■ Address: 180, Universiad-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu, Korea

■ KR Address: 대구 수성구 유니버시아드로 180 대구종합경기장

Yuchae Flower Field at Hajungdo Island

Located in Geumhogang river, Hajungdo Island looks gorgeous all year round. Starting from spring, it will be filled with dazzling yellow Yuchae flowers! This fragrant field is a must-check in Korea.

■ Location: Near Gongdan or Paldal Station(Line3)

■ Google map: please copy and paste “하중도” as destination

The opening ceremony of the Pyeonchang Paralympics will begin tonight at 20:00 Korean time. For those who lives in Daegu, we’ve compiled helpful information to the biggest Winter Sports Game in history!

Image: Pyeonchang2018.com

1. BASIC INFORMATION

■March 7 - 18

■Opening Ceremony: March 9

■Closing Ceremony: March 18

■Locations: PyeongChang Mountain Cluster and Gangneung Coastal Cluster

■The biggest Winter Paralympics in history: 14,000 athletes and officials from 49 countries

At Torch Lighting Ceremony
Image: Pyeonchang2018.com

At Torch Lighting Ceremony
Image: Pyeonchang2018.com

2. QUICK FACTS

─ Bandabi is the mascot of PyeonChang Paralympic Winter Games that is inspired by the Asiatic black bear. Its name came from the Korean words “ban-dal” which means half-moon.

─ Paralympic athletes compete in 6 winter sports: Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Hockey, Snowboard, Wheelchair Curling

─ 3 countries to make their first appearance at Winter Paralympics: North Korea, Georgia and Tajikistan.

─ 570 Athletes compete for 80 medal events, which is 8 more than in Sochi Winter Paralympics.

─ Russian athletes compete as neutrals like at Olympics.

Bandabi
Image: Pyeonchang2018.com

Torch bearers
Image: Pyeonchang2018.com

3. DAEGU TO PYEONCHANG

If you like to like to use public transportation to go to Pyeonchang from Daegu, KTX is an easy and convenient option. You can book your KTX or any other train tickets at Let’s Korail website. Click here to book. Once you arrive at a train station, there will be Paralympic shuttle bus to take you to a Paralympics stadium. If you like to see more information about the shuttle bus, please click here.

Pyeongchang Station

Dongdaegu Station – Seoul Station – Pyeongchang Station

─ Total time (including transferring time): 200 – 240min

─ Price: 63,200won for adult

Jinbu Station

Dongdaegu Station – Seoul Station – Jinbu Station

─ Total time (including transferring time): 205 - 250min

─ Price: 65,400won for adult

Gangneung Station

Dongdaegu Station – Seoul Station – Gangneung Station

─ Total time (including transferring time): 210– 240min

─ Price: 71,100won for adult

4. PYEONCHANG PROUDCTS

Pyeonchang2018 Official Store at Lotte Department Store

The official offline shop is at Lotte Department Store(Daegu branch) located at Daegu Station(Subway Line1). You can find products such as stuff dolls, clothes, accessories, souvenirs, stationary products and toys.

■ Hour: 10:30 – 20:00 (close at 20:30 on Fridays, weekends and holidays)

*The store will run throughout the Paralympics and close in the mid March.

■ Location: Connected to Daegu Station(Line1)

■ Address: 161, Taepyeong-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Korea (5F)

■ KR Address: 대구 북구 태평로161 롯데백화점 대구점 5층

Lotte Department Store (Daegu branch)
Image: google Map

The official online store

If you like to see the all options for Pyeonchang Olympics and Paralympics products, check out its online shop. Click here

This morning, Daegu had the heaviest snow fall this winter! The entire city is covered with snow! Snow view is spectacular but it is hard to commute and move around in the presence of snow on streets and roads. Daegu City Hall and citizens has been clearing away snows across the city. Thank you so much for everyone who’s been so kind and responsible to remove snow from the streets!

Daegu Arboretum

Image: Jung-gu Office

When it snows, it’s important to get rid of the snow before it freezes. It is a civic duty states in the ordinance.

Time: Within 4 hours after snow stopped.

When it snows at night, by 11am.

Extent: From the building to 1 – 1.5m away

so that people can walk

You can use snow-removal materials inside the containers that looks like the picture above. They are sporadically placed on the streets and contain calcium chloride and sands for slippery pavements.

Also, the following is snow safety tips you can refer to.

■Refrain from going outside.

■Put on sneakers or mountain-climbing boots when going outside.

■Please take your hand out of pockets when walking on snow.

■Refrain from talking on the phone when walking.

■Make sure car stopped when using crosswalk

■Hold handrail when climbing stairs.

■Walking at night is not recommended.

Please stay safe everyone and let’s keep Daegu beautiful and safe! Thank you so much for cooperating in advance! 

PREVIEW IN DAEGU 2018 is an international business exhibition showcasing global trend in textile and relevant technology. Approximately 600 booths from 320 companies will display their most promising items ranging from yarn and knit to digital printing and natural materials. It is also a venue to interact with like-minded people and network with professionals.

If you are interested in fashion, come out to EXCO this weekend. Not only the International Textile Fair, there are also Daegu Fashion Fair 2018, Global Textile and Fashion Vision Forum 2018, Global Textile & Fashion Fair 2018 and Korea International Textile Machinery Exhibition that you can look around !

■  Date: 10:00 – 18:00 March 7 – 9

■  Location: EXCO

■  Address: 10, Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Korea

■  KR Address: 대구 북구 엑스코로 10

■  Website: click here

Image: Daegu Opera House

As a member of Creative Cities Network(Music) by UNESCO, Daegu hosts a number of qualitative music experiences throughout a year. The 4^th Opera Universiade will take place in the beginning of March to promote musical exchanges among students from different countries! Participating artists come not only from Korean universities but also from Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts, Berline University of the Arts, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and Venice Conservatory of Music.

This joint team performs the famous Le Nozze di Figaro. There are only 3 performances this weekend so make sure you plan your weekend ahead!

  

■ Date: March 8 – 10

19:30 on Mar 8 & 9, 15:00 on Mar 10

■ Location: Daegu Opera House

■ Address: 15, Hoam-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Korea

■ KR Address: 대구광역시 북구 호암로 15

■ Admission: 10,000won

■ Booking: Click here to book at Interpark

Each year, Daegu Metropolitan City has a group of its citizens share their experience about living in Daegu! In 2017, more than 70 people served to show important happenings in Daegu ranging from events hosted by Daegu to spots and things that are worth being shared by other citizens.

The pictures and articles by our citizen reporting team is distributed via Daegu’s official channels including this blog, our English facebook page and Korean and Chinese channels.

Daegu Citizen Reporting Team, also called 대구시민기자단 in Korean, are composed of 3 groups: Korean, English and Chinese speakers. Let people know your own experience of living abroad, particularly in Daegu. What are your favorite spots in Daegu? How do you spend your weekend in Daegu? What are your tips in living in this city? If you like to learn more about what a citizen reporting member does, please refer the following articles.

─ARTICLES BY 2017 CITIZENS REPORTING TEAM─

▶COFFEE CITY DAEGU

 ▶Chimac Festival

▶Daegu Water Festival (video)

We are expecting 1 – 3 articles from you each month.There is a monthly required topic and two free topics that you can choose.

If you like exploring what’s new out there and love taking photos, you might be well fit for this role! If you have any question, please contact us via facebook message. (Click here to view ourfacebook page)

We hope to hear from you soon!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

A great new to Russian friends living in Daegu has been released! A new flight to Vladivostok will launch from Daegu International Airport on April 6. With this, the Korea's fast growing airport offers total 19 regular routes that are composed of 3 domestic and 16 international flights.

The local airport is the 3^rdairport in the peninsula that provides a direct route to Vladivostok following Incheon and Gimpo international airports. Daegu Metropolitan City is expecting that cultural and economical exchange between the two countries will increase. A round-trip costs 400,000 won on average.

SCHEDULE *All local time

On Monday

Daegu to Vladivostok

Departing at 07:50

Arriving at 11:45

Vladivostok to Daegu

Departing at 12:45

Arriving at 14:50

On Wednesday and Friday

Daegu to Vladivostok

Departing at 10:35

Arriving at 14:35

Vladivostok to Daegu

Departing at 15:35

Arriving at 17:35