Busan | 부산

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

Skyline of Busan.

40-step Stairway

One of the main sights of the city is the 40-step stairway.

Bujeon Market

Bujeon Market, also known as Market of Memory, is a large traditional market in Seomyeon.

Jagalchi Fish Market

Jagalchi Fish Market is a must-see attraction in Busan.

Gamcheon Culture Village

... As is the Gamcheon Culture Village.

Road to Gamcheon

Gamcheon Culture Village is however slightly away from the central areas and the walk there is very steep.

Seomyeon

Street in Seomyeon.

Skyline

Skyline photo, taken from the area around Jagalchi Fish Market.

Street in Busan

Busan is also known as Pusan.

Street in Busan

Street in Busan.

Street in Seomyeon

A street in Seomyeon, just outside of Bujeon Market.

Jagalchi Fish Market

Jagalchi Fish Market.

Gamcheon Culture Village

Gamcheon Culture Village at street level.

Gamcheon Culture Village

Gamcheon is known for the very colorful houses over the hillsides.

Street in Seomyeon

Seomyeon is the modern and young area of Busan.

Street in Seomyeon

But if you walk into the side streets you'll find a less modern side of the area too.

Street in Seomyeon

Street in Seomyeon.

Street in Busan

Street in Busan.