Busan
Busan is the second most populous city in South Korea, after Seoul. It is located on the south-eastern tip of the Korean peninsula.
The port of Busan is the busiest in South Korea, and one of the busiest in the world, located where the Nakdong and Suyeong rivers meet the Pacific Ocean. Busan's Haeundae Beach is the largest beach in South Korea. Due to its location, it was an important port for trade with Japan in the 15th and 16th centuries, and was the site of a Japanese settlement.
It was one of the only cities not captured by North Korean forces during the Korean War, and was the site of one of the biggest refugee camps.
Busan is a centre of sports in Korea, and has hosted both the Asian Games and the FIFA World Cup in 2002. It is home to the world's largest department store. It is a major centre of the Korean film industry, and was added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2014.
Alternative Name(s)
Korean: 부산시
Population
3,411,829
Inhabitant Demonym
Busanian
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