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| Busan Metropolitan City | |
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| Korean Name | |
| Revised Romanization | Busan Gwangyeoksi |
| McCune-Reischauer | Pusan Kwangyokshi |
| Hangul | 부산 광역시 |
| Hanja | 釜山廣域市 |
| Short Name | Busan (Pusan; 부산; 釜山) |
| Statistics | |
| Population | 5.5 million (approximate) |
| Area | ? kmē |
| Government | Metropolitan City |
| Administrative Divisions | 15 wards ("Gu"); 1 county ("Gun") |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Dialect | Gyeongsang |
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Busan Metropolitan City, also commonly referred to as Pusan, is a harbor city and designated Metropolitan City in the southeast of South Korea. With a population of approximately 3.7 million, Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, after Seoul. The densely populated city is situated in the narrow Nakdong River valley, with mountains acting as a check on expansion to either the east or west.
Busan was the host city of 2002 Asian GamesThe 2002 Asian Games were held in Pusan in South Korea from September 29 2002 to October 14, 2002. 44 countries participated in these games under the management of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). There were 38 events and 18,000 newsmen, officers and at. Kumjung Mountain to the west is a popular weekend hiking spot for Pusan residents. Tourist hotels and a carnival boardwalk line the Haeundae Beach district. To the north, the neighborhoods around Pusan National University sport student cafes, bars, and open air noodle restaurants. Chalgalchi Market (near the very active port) is an area of narrow street stalls and is well known for its fish market. Busan has a relatively large Russian population, one area known as the "Foreigners' Shopping Street" has many Russian businesses, and business is conducted primarily in Korean and Russian. The area was originally known as the Foreigners' Street because so many businesses were set up there during the 1940s and 50s to cater to American soldiers in the area. The Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority, one of two such administrations (the other in the harbor of IncheonIncheon Metropolitan City Korean Name Revised RomanizationIncheon Gwangyeoksi McCune-ReischauerInch'on Kwangyokshi Hangul Hanja Short NameIncheon (Inch'on;; ) Statistics Population5,450,000( 2000, approximate) Area964. 53 kmē GovernmentMetropolitan City A), was created to continue the tradition of Busan's status as an international trading center. It is now attracting ships from all over the globe is aspiring to become a major Asian financial center and trading hub on par with Hong KongThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or Hong Kong (, pinyin: Xinggng, WG: Hsiang-kang, Cantonese IPA, Jyutping or Penkyamp: hoeng1 gong2, meaning Fragrant Harbour , is one of two Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of the People's Republic of Chi and SingaporeThe Republic of Singapore ( Chinese , pinyin: Xinjiapo Gonghegu Malay Republik Singapura Tamil , Cingkappur Kudiyarasu , is an island city-state in Southeast Asia, at latitude 1°17'35"N longitude 103°51'20"E, situated on the southern tip of Malay Peninsul. In addition, Busan is internationally ranked as the third largest seaport in terms of cargo volume and efficiency by the AAPA.
Busan was one of the few areas in Korea that remained under the control of South Korea throughout the Korean WarThe Korean War from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, was a conflict between communist North Korea and anti-communist South Korea. It was also a proxy war between the United States and the Soviet Union. The principal combatants were North and South Korea.. UN troops established a defensive perimeter around the city known as the Busan perimiter in the summer and autumn of 1950.
The city is also home to K-LeagueThe Korea Professional Soccer League, more commonly known today as the K-League was founded in 1983 with five member clubs, and is the oldest professional football league in Asia. The five clubs were Hallelujah Daewoo POSCO Yukong Elephants and Kookmin Ba soccer side Busan I'consThe Busan I'cons football team was founded in 1983 in the city of Busan by the Daewoo corporation. Originally called Daewoo the side finished second in the 1983 K-League Championship behind winners Hallelujah. The club professionalized at the end of 1983.
Since 1982, the city has been home to the Lotte Giants, who play in the Korean baseball league.
Busan is also famous for the Pusan International Film Festival , or PIFF, which is one of the largest international film festivals in Asia.
Busan is served by Gimhae International Airport, in the nearby city of Gimhae.
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