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Busan Jokbal (부산족발)

7.4Km    2024-03-15

13, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
051-245-5359

Busan Jokbal is a famous jokbal (braised pigs' feet) restaurant in the Jokbal Alley near the Gukje Market. Its signature dish is naengchae jokbal (chilled braised pigs' feet salad), chilled braised pigs' feet tossed in sauce, which also serves as one of the defining dishes of Nampo-dong Food Street. The salad is a flavorful combination of braised pigs' feet, fresh cucumbers, jellyfish, and mustard sauce.

Democracy Park (민주공원)

7.4Km    2021-02-24

19, Minjugongwon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-790-7400

Busan Democracy Park was created to commemorate and continue the spirit of Busan residents who significantly devoted their lives during the 4.19 Revolution, Buma (Busan and Masan) Democratic Movement and June Democratic Movement.

The park has several amenities such as a Grand Hall, Cubby Hall, and an arboretum. The Grand Hall is used to hold international conferences, academic events, lectures, and performing arts while the Cubby Hall is used for small conferences, lectures and a film theater.

Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center(보수동 책방골목 문화관)

Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center(보수동 책방골목 문화관)

7.4Km    2023-01-09

8, Chaekbanggolmok-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-743-7650

[The used bookstore that sells memories]
Bosu-dong Book Street has a unique background. It was formed after the independence of Korea (August 15) as a residential area in the empty place where the previous Gukje Market was demolished. Book stores began opening one-by-one and soon the street became known as Bosu-dong Book Street. The street is popular amongst booklovers for their used books as well as new books, and amongst travelers for the street’s unique atmosphere. Many young adults also frequent the street because there are many specialty shops for comic books. Every year, the Bosu-dong Culture Festival takes place and visitors can participate in events such as, make-your-own book cover, make-your-own book, and so on. The festival not only gives an opportunity to learn about the history of Bosu-dong Book Street, but have a good time as well.

Daiso - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 부산국제시장)

Daiso - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 부산국제시장)

7.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, 13, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

7.5Km    2024-03-06

36, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Gukje Market Food Street has more than 60 years of history as one of Busan's traditional markets' most famous food streets. It is known for a number of dishes, such as Chungmu gimbap served with sweet and sour squid salad, sweet-and-spicy tteokbokki, milmyeon (wheat noodles), dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup), sundae, patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans), and Busan’s iconic bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles). These dishes are enjoyed on small stools next to the street stalls. The sight of the diners lining the stall is one of the defining views of traditional markets in Korea. Visitors can also find suitable clothing, shoes, and accessories here. 

Ai Hasi - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이하시 부산국제시장)

Ai Hasi - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이하시 부산국제시장)

7.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, Bldg. A of Ihasi, 33, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

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Gukje Market (국제시장)

7.5Km    2025-10-23

Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

The current marketplace of Gukje Market first formed after the liberation of Korea from the Japanese administration when people gathered to trade overseas products left by the Japanese and brought in by Koreans who came back from abroad. Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today. Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets and a testament to Korea's modern history. The market is divided into two wings, and first-timers to the market are advised to be careful not to get lost in the maze-like alleys and halls.

Busan Songdo Beach (부산 송도해수욕장)

Busan Songdo Beach (부산 송도해수욕장)

7.5Km    2024-04-26

100 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
+82-51-240-4000

Songdo Beach is 800 meters long and 50 meters wide. The average water level is 1~1.5 meters. It was one of the first beaches to open in Korea in 1913. In 2000, the beach underwent a comprehensive 5-year reconstruction and reopened with restored and expanded coastlines and the addition of several fountains. Nearby attractions include Busan’s famed Jagalchi Seafood Market and Amnam Park. Amnam Park was a military protected area that opened to the public as a nature park in April 1996. Amnam Park, as well as Dudo Park, a famous sea fishing spot, connects to Songdo, where visitors can see a spectacular landscape with seagulls, a symbol of busan, and the quiet seascape with Yeongdo Island in the distance.

The area has a variety of accommodation and dining options, and is well equipped with convenience facilities such as an overpass, promenade, boat yard, and parking lot. Amnam Park on the Songdo coast is a coastal ecological park. It has an observatory, a 3.8-kilometer promenade, a roadside cafe, and raw fish restaurants with a panoramic view of the Songdo coast and Busan Namhang Port. Another historically important attraction in the area is the Provisional Capital Memorial Hall that was used as the presidential residence for three years when Busan was the temporary capital during the Korean War.