Post a Comment. Christopher's Expat Adventure. An American expat adventure in Brno, Czech Republic. Friday, October 6, Busan, South Korea. Until , the romanisation of it's name was Pusan. Now it is officially Busan Metropolitan City and it is home to over 3,5 million people. However, the great metro area has more than 8,2 million inhabitants.
General Jeong Bal Busan dates back to between the 2nd and 4th centuries. The Japanese islands of Kyushu and Honshu are only about km miles away so in the 15th century the city was designated as a trading port with the Japanese.
Although being so close most certainly wasn't a good thing during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Busan was one of only two cities in South Korea that was not captured by the North Korean army during the first three months of the Korean War. The entire city became a giant refugee camp during the war. Busan is home to the 9th busiest port in the world.
The Diamond Bridge officially opened in The suspension bridge is the second largest in Korea. Busan Museum opened in and entrance is free. The museum is very well done and shows the city's history and culture from prehistoric times to the present.
The Busan Museum of Art opened in Jalgalchi Fist Market is the largest fish market in the country. It's the best place to get freshest seafood. And by fresh, I mean octopus that is still wiggling around 30 seconds after being chopped up. Add a little salt and sesame oil and it's an interesting snack. Busan Independence Hall was opened in and has exhibits showing Japanese aggression and anti-Japanese protests in Busan. It was established in There are 2, graves on over 14 hectares 35 acres representing the 21 countries that provided military and medical support to South Korea.
