Dong District, Daejeon

Dong
동구
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hanja
 • Revised RomanizationDong-gu
 • McCune–ReischauerTong-gu
CountrySouth Korea
RegionHoseo
Provincial levelDaejeon
Administrative divisions16 administrative dong
Government
 • Mayor  Park Hee-jo(박희조)
Area
 • Total
136.61 km2 (52.75 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total
218,640
 • Density1,600.5/km2 (4,145.2/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Chungcheong
WebsiteDong District Office

Dong District (Korean동구; RRDong-gu) is a district in Daejeon, South Korea. Dong-gu consists of a total of 16 dongs, including Yongun-dong, Hyo-dong, and Sannae-dong.

To the east, the district borders Okcheon, Daedeok District, and Jung District. To the south, it borders Geumsan, South Chungcheong Province, and to the north, it borders Cheongwon and northern Okcheon.