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UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

6.1Km    2024-03-06

93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-625-0625

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea stands as the sole UN cemetery globally, established by the UN Command in 1951 to inter fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Initially accommodating around 11,000 individuals, it later saw the repatriation of many, with 2,300 remains laid to rest. Soldiers from 11 nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, find their final resting place here. The site features Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Wall of Remembrance, UN Forces Monument, and Unknown Soldier's Pathway.

Busan St Mary's Hospital (부산성모병원)

6.2Km    2025-07-29

25-14 Yongho-ro 232beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan

Busan St. Mary's Hospital, which is almost 20 years old, has 26 departments and 377 beds, with approximately 100 medical staff members and 700 employees.
The Specialized Pediatric Center provides differentiated medical services, with six pediatricians as well as specialists in urology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, surgery, rehabilitation medicine, and otolaryngology. The Hospice and Palliative Care Center, designated as a specialized palliative care institution by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2009, operates a hospice ward while providing home-based hospice care for patients who cannot be hospitalized.
In 2007, the hospital opened a sign language interpretation office, the first of its kind in Korea and the only one in Busan. Two professional sign language interpreters working at the office provide sign language interpretation services. Busan St. Mary’s Hospital is a leading medical institution in the community committed to providing optimum medical services to patients by understanding their needs. 

Seunghaksan Mountain (승학산)

Seunghaksan Mountain (승학산)

6.2Km    2024-02-26

1-4 Dangni-dong, Saha-gu, Busan

The 496-meter-tall Seunghaksan Mountain, named for its terrain's striking resemblance to a flying crane due to its steepness, offers five hiking trails. The mountain features diverse attractions including a silver grass habitat, a forest park, a cypress forest, and a cedar meditation and healing forest. Additionally, it boasts a weather station, a mineral spring, sports facilities, and an observatory. The silver grass at the summit, renowned for its beauty, becomes a major highlight during autumn, drawing numerous hikers.

Yeongdo Lighthouse (영도 등대)

6.2Km    2024-03-06

181, Jeonmang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-405-1201

Yeongdo Lighthouse, first lit in 1906, stands at Taejongdae Park. It houses a maritime library, galleries, an observatory, and a café. From the observatory, on clear days, you can even see as far as the Japanese island of Tsushima Island. At the base of the lighthouse, there's a sculpture of a woman turned into stone, waiting for her husband who went out to sea. You can reach it by walking from Taejongdae Park or taking the Taejongdae Danubi Train.

Sigol Bapsang (시골밥상)

Sigol Bapsang (시골밥상)

6.3Km    2021-04-14

24-16 Jungang-daero 691beonga-gil Busanjin-gu Busan
+82-51-807-6553

It is a popular Korean restaurant serving hearty side dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Busanjin-gu, Busan. The representative menu is Korean table d'hote.

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

6.3Km    2023-04-04

Daeyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

UN Sculpture Park is located next to the UN Memorial Cemetery where the souls of UN soldiers who served in the Korean War rest in peace. The sculpture park exhibits 34 pieces of artworks created and donated by sculptors from 21 nations who provided support in the Korean War. These sculptures were created as a part of UN Memorial Park International Sculpture Symposium (September 15-30, 2000) that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in honor of those who fought in the war. The UN Sculpture Park had its opening ceremony on October 24, 2001.

 

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim (김유순대구뽈찜)

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim (김유순대구뽈찜)

6.4Km    2023-04-07

79-10, Motgol-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-627-4319

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim is located in Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan and they specialize in Daegu steamed codfish (also known as daegubboljjim in Korean). The daegubboljjim is made with crunch bean sprouts and spicy seasonings.

Lotte Mart - Saha Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 사하점)

Lotte Mart - Saha Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 사하점)

6.4Km    2024-04-22

610, Eulsukdo-daero, Saha-gu, Busan

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Busan International Magic Festival (부산국제매직페스티벌)

Busan International Magic Festival (부산국제매직페스티벌)

6.6Km    2023-09-18

74, Motgolbeonyeong-ro 71beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-626-7002

Busan International Magic Festival is the largest magic festival in the world. Several events are prepared to mesmerize the audience.