Textile industry, metals and machinery, automobile component industry, mobile development and medical care are the major industries of Daegu. Under the motto “Daegu, a Global Leader of Knowledge-Based Economy”, the city is steadily developing its knowledge industry, green growth, education and culture.

Daegu International Airport offers international and domestic flights. The city’s metro system consists of three lines : two underground and one elevated (monorail). Seoul can be reached in 100 minutes and Busan in 50 minutes by the high-speed rail system, Korea Train eXpress (KTX).

Microblades discovered at the Paleolithic site in Wolseong-dong have revealed that the city saw its beginnings about twenty thousand years ago. In 1601, Daegu became the administrative capital of the Gyeongsang province, and the city has prospered as an administrative, transportation, military and cultural center ever since.

Blessed with beautiful nature, Daegu is situated in a basin surrounded by Palgong Mountain in the north and Biseulsan Mountain in the south. Geumho River and its tributary Sincheon River flow through the city. Continuous efforts are directed to the tree planting to ensure the green growth of Daegu.

Being the center of Gyeongsang province, Daegu is rich in cultural heritage sites, such as Donghwasa Temple, Bullo-dong Ancient Tomb Park and Dalseong Park. Blessed with magnificent mountains and rivers, it is a popular tourist destination.

Festivals:
Daegu is a city of various cultural events and stage performances organized throughout the year : Colorful Daegu Festival (May), Chicken and Beer Festival (July), Daegu International Musical Festival (June-July), Daegu International Opera Festival (October-November), Daegu Folk Festival (August) and other.

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Daegu is the nation’s largest producer of textile and glasses. International Textile Fair (PID) and Daegu International Optical Show attract notable customers from all over the world.

Wolgok History Museum, Daegu Arts Center, Daegu Local History Museum, Korea Video Museum, Daegu National Museum, Haengso Museum of Keimyung University, Kyungpook National University Museum, Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Museum, Daegu Sports Museum, Daegu Bangjja Yugi (Korean bronzeware) Museum, Daegu National Science Museum, Daegu Art Museum

Universities:
Kyungpook National University, Yeungnam University, Keimyung University, Daegu University, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu National University of Education, Daegu Haany University, Kyungpook National University’s Graduate School of Science and Technology
Vocational colleges:
Keimyung College University, Daegu Technical University, Daegu Health College, Daegu Suseong College, Yeungnam University College, Yeungjin Junior College, Taegu Science University

Korea Polytechnics:
Korea Polytechnic VI, Korea Textile and Fashion Polytechnic

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Sometimes, Daegu becomes a filming location. For example, drama “Boys Over Flowers” (Korean version) was shoot at Keimyung University. Another well-known drama filmed in Daegu is “Love Rain”, starring Jang Geun-suk and Im Yoona.