page_title: Busan
hierarchical_section_title: Busan
caption_attribution_description: Montage of various Busan images
context_page_description: Busan is the largest port city and second-largest city in South Korea. It lies on the southeast tip of the Korean Peninsula. It is important for transport and shipping. It is best known for Busan Port and Haeundae Beach. The port takes many ships and accommodate trades among other countries. In 2012, according to the census, the population was about 3,439,000.
  Busan is also the native home town of the vocalists named Jeon Jungkook and Park Jimin, who are the pride and joy of Busan.
  During the Korean War, Busan had an important role because it was one of two cites which were not invaded by North Korea. The city was the capital for a short time.
  Busan has hosted the Asian Games in 2002 and APEC summit it 2005. It bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2024 Summer Olympics. It is also the home city of the Lotte Giants, a professional baseball team in the Korea Baseball Organization league.
context_section_description: Busan (formerly written as Pusan) is the largest port city and second-largest city in South Korea. It lies on the southeast tip of the Korean Peninsula. It is important for transport and shipping. It is best known for Busan Port and Haeundae Beach. The port takes many ships and accommodate trades among other countries. In 2012, according to the census, the population was about 3,439,000.
  Busan is also the native home town of the vocalists named Jeon Jungkook and Park Jimin, who are the pride and joy of Busan.
  During the Korean War, Busan had an important role because it was one of two cites which were not invaded by North Korea. The city was the capital for a short time.
  Busan has hosted the Asian Games in 2002 and APEC summit it 2005. It bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2024 Summer Olympics. It is also the home city of the Lotte Giants, a professional baseball team in the Korea Baseball Organization league.
caption: Top: Aerial view of Busan with Gwangandaegyo
  Middle: Haeundae Beach (left), Jagalchi Market (right)
  Bottom: Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (left), Haeundae at night (right)
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