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Busan - South Korea

Busan

Busan (부산, Officially Busan Metropolitan City), before 2000 Latinized Pusan is South Korea's second largest metropolis after Seoul, with a population of approximately 3.6 million. The Metropolitan area (includes adjacent cities of Gimhae and Yangsan) population is 4,399,515 as of 2010. It has Korea's largest beach and Korea's longest river. It is the largest port city in South Korea and the world's fifth busiest seaports by cargo tonnage.

Located at 35.1794, 129.076 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.361 miles away.
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Busan, Populated coastal places in South Korea, Port cities and towns in South Korea, Special Cities and Metropolitan Cities of South Korea

Catholic University of Pusan

The Catholic University of Pusan is situated in the southeastern South Korean port city of Busan. The current president is Son Sam-seok. The university is traditionally focused on nursing and health sciences, but in addition to these fields it includes schools of environmental science, business administration, computer information engineering, and social welfare. It enrolls about 1,200 students.

Located at 35.2449, 129.097 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.360 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Busan, Nursing schools in South Korea, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in South Korea

Busan Asiad Main Stadium

Busan Asiad Stadium or Asiad Main Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Busan, Republic of Korea, that was built for the 2002 Asian Games and was also used for matches in the 2002 Football World Cup. It has a capacity of 53,864. The stadium also hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2002 Asian Games and was also the site of athletics events during the Busan Asiad of 2002. It is the home stadium for the Busan IPark of the Korea Professional Football League.

Located at 35.19, 129.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.359 miles away.
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Sports venues in Busan, Stadiums of the Asian Games, 2002 FIFA World Cup stadiums in South Korea, Football venues in South Korea, Athletics (track and field) venues in South Korea, Busan IPark, Venues of the 2002 Asian Games

Gwangan Bridge

The Gwangan Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Busan, South Korea. It connects Haeundae-gu to Suyeong-gu. The road surface is about 6,500 meters long, with the bridge as a whole spanning 7,420 meters. It is the second longest bridge in the country after the Incheon Bridge. Construction began in 1994 and concluded in December 2002, with a total cost of 789.9 billion won. The bridge opened temporarily in September and October 2002 for the 2002 Asian Games.

Located at 35.1463, 129.129 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.364 miles away.
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Bridges in South Korea, Suspension bridges in South Korea, Bridges completed in 2002, Visitor attractions in Busan, Buildings and structures in Busan

Pusan National University

Pusan National University (PNU) (also called Busan National University) is one of ten flagship Korean national universities and a leading university in South Korea. Located mainly in Busan (or Pusan), the university's English name is a translation of its former Korean name, "Gungnip Pusan Daehakgyo" (국립 부산 대학교), but has since dropped "national" from its Korean moniker.

Located at 35.234, 129.079 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.359 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Busan, Educational institutions established in 1946, National universities and colleges in South Korea

Oedo

Oedo is an island of Geoje city, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. It is a marine western-style botanical garden in Hallyeohaesang National Park, built by Lee Chang-ho and his wife when they settled on the island in 1969.

Located at 35.1741, 129.17 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.366 miles away.
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Islands of South Korea, Geography of South Gyeongsang Province, Geoje, Visitor attractions in South Gyeongsang Province

Korea Exchange

Korea Exchange (KRX) is the sole securities exchange operator in South Korea. It is headquartered in Busan, and has an office for cash markets and market oversight in Seoul.

Located at 35.1367, 129.065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.361 miles away.
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Korea Exchange, Stock exchanges in Asia, Futures exchanges, Companies established in 1953, Companies based in Busan

Centum City

Centum City is a major multi-project urban development part of Haeundae-gu in Busan, South Korea. This site is at the westernmost area of Haeundae-gu in Woo-1-dong. The site was originally the place of Suyeong airport, the former airport of Busan (Gimhae). Centum City can be accessed by the Busan Subway on Line 2 at Centum City Station.

Located at 35.1699, 129.132 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.364 miles away.
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Busan, Planned cities in South Korea

Busanjin Station

Busanjin Station is a railway station in Busanjin ward, Busan, southeast South Korea. It is the terminus of the Donghae Nambu Line to Pohang, and a stop on the Gyeongbu Line to Seoul. The station was closed down in 2005. It is also an underground station on Busan Subway Line 1. It is located between Choryang and Jwacheon stations.

Located at 35.1292, 129.051 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.361 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Busan subway stations, Railway stations closed in 2005

Sajik Baseball Stadium

Sajik Baseball Stadium is a baseball stadium in Sajik-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan, South Korea. It was built in 1985 and since then is the home stadium of the Lotte Giants. It has a seating capacity of 28,500. It is known as a mecca for Korean baseball.

Located at 35.1943, 129.061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.360 miles away.
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Baseball venues in South Korea, Sports venues in Busan, Lotte Giants, Venues of the 2002 Asian Games

Sajik Arena

Sajik Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Busan, South Korea. The seating capacity of the arena is 14,099 and was built in 1985. It is the home arena of the Busan KT Sonicboom, a Korean professional basketball team. It was also the venue for the 2nd Asia Song Festival, organised by Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange, in 2005.

Located at 35.1923, 129.061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.360 miles away.
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Sports venues in Busan, Indoor arenas in South Korea, Basketball venues in South Korea

Beomeosa

Beomeosa (Temple of the Nirvana Fish) is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in Cheongnyong-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, South Korea. Built on the slopes of Geumjeongsan, it is one of the country's leading urban temples.

Located at 35.2839, 129.069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.357 miles away.
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678 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 7th century, Buddhist temples in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Busan, Buddhist temples of the Jogye Order, Visitor attractions in Busan

Nam District, Busan

Nam District (literally south district) is a gu, or district, in south central Busan, South Korea. Much of Nam-gu sticks out into the Sea of Japan, forming a peninsula which separates Suyeong Bay from Busan Harbor. It has an area of 25.91 km². Nam-gu officially became a gu of Busan in 1975. In 1995 part of Nam-gu was divided to form Suyeong-gu.

Located at 35.14, 129.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.362 miles away.
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Nam District, Busan, Districts of Busan

Pukyong National University

Pukyong National University is a national university located in Busan, South Korea. The university has two campuses - Daeyeon-dong and Yongdang-dong. These campuses are situated near coastal district of Nam-gu. The location itself suggests that Pukyong University has a strong traditional focus on fisheries sciences and other maritime fields. The University has excellent facilities for Science and Technology studies.

Located at 35.1342, 129.104 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.363 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Busan, National universities and colleges in South Korea, Venues of the 2002 Asian Games

Busanjin District

Busanjin District is a gu in central Busan, South Korea. It has an area of 29.7 km², and a population of about 410,000. The name is sometimes abbreviated locally as "Jin-gu". Busanjin-gu is home to a major shopping, entertainment, and business area called Seomyeon.

Located at 35.163, 129.053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.360 miles away.
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Busanjin District, Districts of Busan

Geumjeongsan

Geumjeongsan (or Geumjeong Mountain) is a mountain in the city of Busan in South Korea. It covers a large surface that extends into Dongnae-gu in the south, Buk-gu in the west, Geumjeong-gu in the east, and the city of Yangsan in the north. Its highest peak, Godang-bong, the highest peak in the region, stands at 801.5 meters on the city limit between Busan and Yangsan. Geumjeongsan is the city's most popular hiking destination, and thousands of people climb it during the week-ends.

Located at 35.2831, 129.056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.357 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Busan, Mountains of Busan, Geumjeong District, Mountains of South Gyeongsang Province, Yangsan, Visitor attractions in South Gyeongsang Province

Gwangalli Beach

Gwangalli Beach is a beach in Busan, South Korea. It is located at Gwangan 2(i)-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan Metropolitan City, west of Haeundae Beach. It sits inside a cove spanned by the Gwangan Bridge and covers 82,000 square meters over a length of 1.4km and a width of 25 to 110 metres, in a curved in a half-moon shape with fine sand. Adjacent are alleys with restaurants, coffee shops and nightclubs.

Located at 35.1542, 129.121 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.364 miles away.
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Beaches of South Korea, Suyeong District

Heosimcheong Spa

Heosimcheong Spa (허심청) is said to be the largest hot spring fed spa in Asia. Located about 10 km north of downtown Busan, South Korea in its Dongnae district, it has facilities to accommodate 3000 guests on five floors. Known to have been bathed in by kings of Silla (57 – 935), the spring has been developed into a 4,300 m urban complex with 4 million visits a year. The current building was completed in 1991.

Located at 35.2211, 129.083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.360 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1991, Hot springs of South Korea, Visitor attractions in Busan, Destination spas, Restaurants in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Busan

Bansong-dong

The neighborhood and former village Bansong-dong (반송동) is located in Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea. It is named for the ban-song a small pine tree still plentiful in the area. Encircled by (and encircling) hills north of Mt. Jang (Jangsan, 장산) and away from the famous Haeundae Beach, Bansong-dong has not participated in the economic growth experienced elsewhere in Haeundae-gu.

Located at 35.2311, 129.152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.363 miles away.
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Haeundae District, Neighbourhoods in South Korea

Busan Foreign School

Busan Foreign School (or BFS) is an international school located in Busan, South Korea. BFS provides education to students from nursery age up to high school. The school employs staff from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, and was the first school to provide students in Busan with access to an American curriculum. BFS was also the first institution in Busan to have a WASC accreditation from pre-kindergarten up to grade 12 graduation.

Located at 35.1727, 129.169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.366 miles away.
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Schools in South Korea, International schools in South Korea

We've the Zenith

Busan Haeundae Doosan We’ve the Zenith is a complex of three residential towers which were completed in 2011. With 80 floors and a height of 301m, Tower A is the 8th tallest residential building in the world, and has been officially announced as the second tallest building in Korea, according to the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs.

Located at 35.1575, 129.144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.365 miles away.
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Doosan, Buildings and structures in Busan, Residential buildings in South Korea, Residential skyscrapers, Skyscrapers between 300 and 349 meters, Residential buildings completed in 2011

Battle of Korea Strait

The Battle of Korea Strait was a small naval battle fought on the first day of the Korean War, 25-26 June 1950, between the navies of South Korea and North Korea. A North Korean troop transport carrying hundreds of soldiers attempted to land its cargo near Busan but was encountered by a South Korean patrol ship and sunk. It was one of the first surface actions of the war and resulted in an important South Korean victory.

Located at 35.1794, 129.076 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.361 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1950, Naval battles of the Korean War

Gudeok Baseball Stadium

Gudeok Baseball Stadium is a baseball stadium in Seo Daeshin-dong, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea. It was the former home stadium of the Lotte Giants. It holds 11,724 people and was built in 1971.

Located at 35.1943, 129.061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.360 miles away.
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Baseball venues in South Korea, Sports venues in Busan, Lotte Giants

Busan Aquarium

Busan Aquarium is an aquarium located in Haeundae Beach, South Korea. There are about 250 species and up to 35,000 marine animals on display. The main tank contains 3,000,000 litres of water, and the animals can be viewed through acrylic windows or from the 80-metre underwater tunnel. There are 40 exhibits, which include penguins, otters, piranha, sea jellies and a touch tank for a close up "hands on" look at a variety of sea creatures.

Located at 35.1593, 129.161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.366 miles away.
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Aquaria in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Busan, Sea Life Centres, Merlin Entertainments Group, Buildings and structures in Busan

Bujeon Station

Bujeon Station is a train station in Busan, South Korea, and located in downtown Busan, Seomyeon. The station is the terminus of the Donghae Nambu Line and the Bujeon Line. In addition, KTX trains on the Gyeongbu Line are planned to stop at the station.

Located at 35.1641, 129.158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.365 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Busanjin District