In this post, we will discover everything there is to know about Busan, South Korea’s second largest city.
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Some facts and a bit of history
Busan (formerly known as Pusan), with a population of just over 3.5 million, is South Korea’s second most populous city and home to Korea’s most important port, making it the country’s most cosmopolitan city.
Although, in reality (even for me), this city was put on the map by cinema, of which it is a mecca, thanks to the film Train to Busan.
The area was already inhabited in prehistoric times, although it was not until the 2nd century that an organised settlement was established, led by the Jinhan.
It was absorbed by the Kingdom of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. In 757, it changed its name to Dongnae. This name is still used today by one of its districts.
During the 15th century, under the rule of the Joseon dynasty, it was designated as a commercial port of reference with Japan.
In 1876, the port of Busan was inaugurated, thus allowing international trade with other countries.
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