
Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan, is the largest port city in South Korea

With a population of about 3.65 million, Busan is South Korea's second largest metropolis, after Seoul.

Busan was the host city of the 2002 Asian Games and APEC 2005

Busan was one of the few areas that remained under the control of South Korea in the Korean War

Busan is famous for the Pusan International Film Festival, the largest film festival in Asia

War memorial

Korean War memorial

War memorial

Busan is famous for its manly men ("Busan Sa-Na-i" in Korean) and passionate lifestyle

The Busan image: summer capital, cheering for its baseball team, beach life, cuisine & liberal attitude

Strolling the park

Busan Tower, a city landmark

In Korea, Busan is known as the capital of baseball and for very enthusiastic baseball fans.

A park in Busan

Streets of Busan

Typical Korean meal

Another view of war memorial

Street eats

Streets of Busan

Busan continues to be an important educational, cultural and economic center for the nation

Its beautiful beaches, festivals and glittering nightlife make it a popular destination for many tourists.
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