About Busan, South Korea

Busan, a large port city in South Korea, is known for its beaches, mountains and temples. Busy Haeundae Beach features the Sea Life Aquarium, plus a Folk Square with traditional games such as tug-of-war, while Gwangalli Beach has many bars and views of modern Diamond Bridge. Beomeosa Temple, a Buddhist shrine founded in 678 A.D., is at the base of Geumjeong Mountain, which has hiking trails.

• Weather: 3°C, Wind NW at 8 km/h, 43% Humidity
• Districts: 16
• Area code(s): (+82) 051
• Population: 3.429 million (2017)