Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum - Main Building (부산근현대역사관 본관) - Area information

Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum - Main Building (부산근현대역사관 본관)

6.3Km 2025-08-04

112 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Busan Modern & Contemporary Museum showcases the evolving identity of Busan through various exhibitions and programs. Housed in the former Bank of Korea Headquarters building, the museum's main building is a first-generation Korean architectural building. It features exhibitions and performances by young artists on the basement floor, and houses the Bank of Korea archive room, a café, a lounge and a gift shop on the first floor. The second floor is dedicated to special exhibitions, while the third and fourth floors offer educational spaces and historical exhibitions that trace Busan’s changing identity from the turbulent colonial period to the present day, offering visitors a meaningful glimpse into modern Korean history.

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain ()

6.3Km 2024-10-25

391-39 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain offers a lush green forest easily accessible from downtown Busan. The mountain is popular for hiking, as well as taking in the nightscape. The mountain stretches across Busanjin-gu, Nam-gu, and Suyeong-gu districts, and with an altitude of 427 meters, it is the second tallest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. Despite this distinction, the summit can be reached after a two to three-hour hike. At the foot of the mountain, one can find a citizen's recreation area and a youth training center. Choosing which mountain trail to take depends on the transportation options available.

Ebagu Crafts Workshop (이바구공작소)

6.4Km 2025-01-17

14-13, Mangyang-ro 486beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan

Ebagu Crafts Workshop was created as part of an urban regeneration project centered along Sanbok Road. The workshop serves as an archive center for the stories of local residents in Sanbok Road, and a new planned exhibition is held every two months. Personal collections, as well as the history of locals living in this district are well preserved, creating a warehouse of cultural resources for the future.

* Opening Date: March 6, 2013

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)

6.4Km 2024-03-06

Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street is about 600 m long from the entrance to Gukje Market. The street has historically featured many clothing shops, and it is quite crowded at night or on weekends. Every December, the area also hosts the Busan Christmas Tree Cultural Festival, which turns the street into a pedestrian-only area. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area, which is a great place to feel the vitality and energy of Busan’s youth.

Hocheon Village (호천마을)

6.5Km 2025-04-10

491 Eomgwang-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

Located in the Busanjin-gu district of Busan, the Hocehon Village is famous for its colorful houses, which provide a stunning backdrop for photos. As the night dawns, the warm-lamps-lit streets with colorful houses create a romantic atmosphere, making it one of the top places to visit for night views. The village became well known after getting featured in various dramas and movies, including the popular drama “Fight My Way (2017).” Another highlight of Hocehon Village is the 180-step staircase adorned with a stunning fish mural. The Hocheon Village Cultural Platform at the Village provides residents and creators with opportunities to sell their products and participate in cultural experiences and educational activities.

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

6.5Km 2025-04-15

52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is one of the largest seafood markets in Korea, selling both live and dried fish. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumeoni, "ajumeoni" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean.

This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and other seafood on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

Subyeon Choego Dwaeji Gukbap Millak Main Store (수변최고돼지국밥 민락본점)

6.5Km 2024-12-26

부산광역시 수영구 광안해변로370번길 9-32

The signature dish is hangjeong gukbap (pork neck and rice soup) made with pork neck. The soup is known for its rich flavor, as it is prepared by simmering pork bones to extract a deep broth.

Busan JMJ (부산제이엠제이)

6.6Km 2025-10-23

50 Jungang-daero 666beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan

Your companion and trusted partner, committed to help you find your own ‘beauty’

Busan JMJ is a beauty and medical concierge guiding individuals to their ideal self with 15 years of expertise and passion.
Since 2010, Busan JMJ has been a leading name in cosmetic medicine in Korea, providing dedicated support to countless Japanese clients for the past 15 years.
For those having difficulties in choosing a cosmetic clinic in Korea, overcoming language barriers, or determining the most suitable treatments, Busan JMJ offers the following:

1. Reasons to Choose Busan JMJ
-Expertise in Cosmetic Medicine: Comprehensive services from cosmetic surgery to anti-aging treatments
-Japanese Language Support: Experienced staff available to assist in Japanese
-Safe and Reliable Environment: A secure and trustworthy setting for all procedures

2. Comprehensive Support System
-Free Consultation and Appointment Scheduling via LINE Messenger: Recommendations to satisfy individual need
-Detailed Guidance at the Clinic: Support from registration through to the completion of treatment
-Post-Treatment Aftercare via LINE messenger: Continued assistance with any questions or concerns after the procedure

If you are seeking to take the first step towards your ‘genuine beauty, contact Busan JMJ for a consultation.
We will gladly help you find your ‘ideal look.’

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo (호텔포레 프리미어 남포)

6.6Km 2024-12-22

54-1 , Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Hotel Foret Premier Nampo in Busan is located midway between Jagalchi and Nampo Stations on Busan Line 1, both of which are about 6 minutes away on foot. There are also many bus stops nearby, so transport is super-convenient. The rooms are equipped with air purifiers, bidets, and premium down pillows to help guests sleep soundly. There is a cafe over floors 1 and 2, a restaurant on floor 3, and a business center and meeting rooms for guests’ use. Nearby must-see places include Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, and Yongdusan Park - all reachable on foot.

Gukje Market (국제시장)

6.7Km 2025-10-23

Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan

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.

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