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Busan Metropolitan City, also known as '''Pusan'''This romanization of the city's name is in McCune-Reischauer . It was used prior to the official adoption of the Revised Romanization by the South Korean Government in 2000. is the largest Port City in the Republic Of Korea . With a population of about 3.65 million, Busan is also South Korea's second largest metropolis, after Seoul . The most densely built up areas of the city are situated in a number of narrow valleys between the Nakdong River and Suyeong River, with mountains separating some of the various districts. Busan was the host city of the 2002 Asian Games and APEC 2005. It was also one of the host cities for the 2002 FIFA World Cup , and is the center for international conventions in Korea. Administratively, it is designated as a Metropolitan City . On November 14 , 2005 , the city officially announced its bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics Games.1 HISTORY Geochilsan-guk existed in the second and third centuries as a chiefdom of Jinhan . It was absorbed by Silla and renamed Geochilsan-gun. The word Geochilsan means rough mountain, probably referring to Hwangnyeongsan , located at the center of the city. The Grave Goods excavated from mounded burials at Bokcheon-dong indicate that a complex Chiefdom ruled by powerful individuals was present in the Busan area just as the Three Kingdoms Of Korea were forming, c. A.D. 300-400. The mounded burials of Bokcheon-dong were built along the top of a ridge that overlooks a wide area that makes up parts of modern-day Dongnae-gu and Yeonje-gu . Archaeologists excavated more than 250 iron weapons and Ingots from Burial No. 38, a wooden chamber tomb at Bokcheon-dong . In 757, Geochilsan-gun was again renamed Dongnae, which it is still called. From the beginning of the fifteenth century, the Korean government designated Busan as a trading port with the Japan ese and allowed their settlement. Other Japanese settlements in Ulsan and Jinhae diminished later, but the Busan settlement, called Waegwan at the time, continued until Japan Invaded Korea In 1592 . After the war, diplomatic relations with the new Shogunate in Japan were established in 1607, and Busan Waegwan was permitted to be reconstructed. The Japanese settlement, though relocated into Choryang later, continued to exist until Korea was exposed to modern diplomacy in 1876. In 1876, Busan became the first international port in Korea. During the Japanese Occupation , Busan developed into a hub trading port with Japan. Busan was the only city in Korea to adopt the steam Tramway before Electrification was introduced in 1924. And Busan is the only city in Korea, with the exemption of Daegu , that was never taken by the North Korean Communists during the Korean War . As a result the city was a refugee camp site for Koreans during the war. Busan was one of the few areas in Korea that remained under the control of South Korea throughout the Korean War and for some time it was the capital of South Korea. UN troops established a defensive perimeter around the city known as the Pusan Perimeter in the summer and autumn of 1950. Since then, like Seoul , the city has been an self-governing metropolis and has built a strong urban character. ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS In 1957 Busan adopted a Division System with the creation of 6 ''gu'': Busanjin-gu, Dong-gu, Dongnae-gu, Jung-gu, Seo-gu, and Yeongdo-gu. Today, Busan is divided into 15 ''gu'' (districts) and 1 ''gun'' (county).
ECONOMY Transportation and shipping are among the most high profile aspects of the local economy. Since 1978, Busan has opened three container ports including Jaseungdae, Shinsundae and Gamman. Busan is renowned as one of the world's largest ports and can handle up to 6.44 million TEU shipping containers per year. The Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority, one of two such administrations (the other in the harbor of Incheon ), was created to continue the tradition of Busan's status as an international trading centre. The port attracts ships from all over the globe and aspires to become a regional financial centre. Currently, Busan is ranked internationally as the third largest Seaport in terms of cargo volume and efficiency by the AAPA . Shopping and Commerce Commercial areas are dispersed throughout the city near busy intersections and adjacent to university campuses, but the two largest central business districts in Busan are Seomyeon and Gwangbok-dong/Nampo-dong. There are also four substantial shopping areas of note: Seomyeon , Gwangbok-dong , Busan Dae Hakap in Jangjeon-dong, and Haeundae . Seomyeon is the crossroads of Busan. The local subway station serves two lines and is one of the busiest in the city. The local head offices of Korean and international banks are located in Seomyeon. It is recognized as the ascendant shopping and entertainment districts with many cafes, bars, restaurants, department stores, shops, and offices. Directly adjacent to Seomyeon is Bujeon Market, the largest traditional market in the city. The Gwangbok-dong , Nampo-dong , and Jungang-dong areas form the old central business district with many offices, cafes, bars, shops and restaurants. Some of the restaurants in this district are locally famous with family recipes passed down the generations. Jagalchi Market (near part of the very active port) is an area of narrow street stalls and is well known for its fish market. The Gukje Market is also located nearby. Jungang-dong is the home of many international law offices, the old Immigation Office, and the international ferry terminal serving Japanese routes. Lotte World II is currently under construction along the water between Jungang-dong 7-Ga and 8-Ga. When completed, Lotte World II will house a hotel, department store, entertainment complex, and a skyscraper that will be one of the tallest buildings in the world. EDUCATION Universities with graduate schools
Other institutes of higher education
CULTURE Parks, Beaches, and Resorts Geumjeongsan to the west is a popular weekend hiking spot for Busan residents. To the north, the neighborhoods around Pusan National University (also known as PNU, which is one of the most highly recognized national institutes of high education in Korea) have student theaters, cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as open-air cultural street performances on weekend nights. Nearby is Beomeosa , the city's main Korean Buddhist temple. Dongnae area is a traditional as well as wealthy residential area. Dongnae Oncheon is a natural spa area with many baths, tourist hotels, restaurants, clubs and shopping areas. Many restaurants in the area are famous for their family recipes. Chungnyeolsa is a Confucian shrine for soldiers who died during the eighteenth century battle against the Japanese at Dongnae Fortress. Busan is the so-called summer capital of Korea since it attracts tourists from all over the country to its six beaches. Luxury hotels and a carnival boardwalk line the beach at Haeundae , which is generally regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in Korea. Gwangalli Beach is famous for its cafes, bars, and restaurants along the beach. The area around Pukyong National University and Kyungsung University has many cafes, bars and restaurants attracting college students and youth. Taejongdae , is a natural park with magnificent cliffs facing the open sea on the island of Yeongdo . The area known as the "Foreigners' Shopping Street", but commonly referred to as "Texas Street" near part of the Port of Busan, has many businesses that cater to the local Russia n population, as well as the crews of foreign ships. The area was originally the location of the local Chinatown and still contains a Chinese school. Because of the Chinese presence, the area was designated as to serve the commercial and entertainment needs of American soldiers and businesses were set up there during the 1940s and 1950s to cater to them. Temples, Shrines and other Historical sites
Professional sports Since 1982, the city has been home to the Lotte Giants , who play in the Korean baseball league. In Korea, Busan is known as the capital of baseball and has a reputation for very enthusiastic baseball fans. The city is also home to K-League soccer side Busan I'park , the Daewoo Unicorns, which was the strongest team during the 1990s in K-league. Arts Busan is also famous for the Pusan International Film Festival , or PIFF, a large and well-known international film festival in Asia that attracts film-loving tourists from all over East Asia and the world. Museums
TRANSPORTATION The ''Coastal Ferry Terminal'' (연안여객터미널) serves ferry services to many locations on Geoje Island as well as to Jeju City in Jeju-do . Coastal Ferry Terminal Ferries leaving from the ''International Ferry Terminal'' (국제여객터미널) on Busan Harbor Pier 1 connect Busan to the Japanese ports of Izuhara and Hitakatsu on Tsushima Island , as well as the cities of Shimonoseki , Fukuoka , and Osaka on Japan's mainland. International Ferry Terminal
, in Dong-gu .]] Busan lies on a number of rail lines, of which the most important is the Gyeongbu Line which connects it to other major cities such as Seoul , Daejeon , and Daegu . All classes of trains run along the Gyeongbu Line, including the KTX trains which provide service to Seoul in approximately 150 minutes. The Gyeongbu Line terminates at Busan Station . Other lines include the Donghae Nambu Line . The , Line Number 2 , and Line Number 3 . It's operated by the Busan Transportation Corporation . Busan is served by Gimhae International Airport to the west in Gangseo-gu . SISTER CITIES Busan shares the title of Sister City with several coastal cities or provinces across the world.List of Busan's sister cities, Busan Metropolitan City; [http://english.busan.go.kr/city_government/sister/sister_01.jsp?nSelected=6], [http://www.busan.go.kr/open_content/busan/brother_city/brother_list/6260000-arc-2.0-001.jsp?nSelected=8]
The Port of Busan also has 6 sister ports. Port of Busan , Sister Ports, Busan
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