Nickname(s):
-
Demonym(s):
Busanian
Founded:
15th C.
Democracy:
Developed:
European Union:
Schengen:
Euro:
National Capital:
RegionalState Capital:
Population (City):
3 412 000
Population (Urban):
-
Population (Metro):
7 000 000
Population Density (km2):
4 300
Population Density (mi2):
11 000
2nd Largest City in South Korea
Largest City in Southern South Korea
Language:
Korean
Currency:
Won
Avg. Summertime High:
30 °C
85 °F
Avg. Summertime Low:
24 °C
75 °F
Warmest Month:
August
Coldest Month:
January
Avg. Wintertime High:
8 °C
47 °F
Avg. Wintertime Low:
0 °C
32 °F
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Seomyeon is a commercial center and a transportation hub popular with the youth. Jagalchi is a large fish market near the coast. Up in the mountains, you'll find Gamcheon Culture Village for a more traditional experience. In Busan, you'll also find the only UN cemetery in the world dedicated to United Nations Soldiers from several countries who died in the Korean War.
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Skyline of Busan.
One of the main sights of the city is the 40-step stairway.
Bujeon Market, also known as Market of Memory, is a large traditional market in Seomyeon.
Jagalchi Fish Market is a must-see attraction in Busan.
... As is the Gamcheon Culture Village.
Gamcheon Culture Village is however slightly away from the central areas and the walk there is very steep.
Street in Seomyeon.
Skyline photo, taken from the area around Jagalchi Fish Market.
Busan is also known as Pusan.
Street in Busan.
A street in Seomyeon, just outside of Bujeon Market.
Jagalchi Fish Market.
Gamcheon Culture Village at street level.
Gamcheon is known for the very colorful houses over the hillsides.
Seomyeon is the modern and young area of Busan.
But if you walk into the side streets you'll find a less modern side of the area too.
Street in Seomyeon.
Street in Busan.