GENERAL INFORMATION
Visit Busan
General Information
Visit Busan
Visit Busan
Busan is the 2nd largest city and number one trading hub in Korea, with a population of 3.4 million and a total area of 770.2 square kilometers as of 2021.Since opening Korea’s first international port in 1876, the city has become a hub of trade, commerce and industry
Global events including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference, Busan International Film Festival and Busan International Fireworks Festival, as well as various sea-related festivals are held throughout the year.The city is also a tourist destination and home to Asia’s largest department store, Haeundae beach, and a yacht marina.Located on the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula, Busan is a historic city that served as the temporarycapital during the Korean War and refuge for men, women and children fleeing the North to build new lives.
Global events including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference, Busan International Film Festival and Busan International Fireworks Festival, as well as various sea-related festivals are held throughout the year.The city is also a tourist destination and home to Asia’s largest department store, Haeundae beach, and a yacht marina.Located on the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula, Busan is a historic city that served as the temporarycapital during the Korean War and refuge for men, women and children fleeing the North to build new lives.
