History UsefulNotes / Busan

* ''Film/TrainToBusan'' is a ZombieApocalypse film that calls to mind the flight to the Pusan Perimeter during the UsefulNotes/KoreanWar.

* Busan is featured quite significantly as the early setting for ''Film/BlackPanther2018''. Quite a lot of action sequence takes place.

* In [[Creator/{{Netflix}} Netflix's]] Series/Kingdom2019, Busan appears as "Dongnae," which was what is was named historically. But due to obvious limitations, actual filming was done at an outdoor set.

* ''Film/TrainToBusan'' is a ZombieApocalyspe film that calls to mind the flight to the Pusan Perimeter during the UsefulNotes/KoreanWar.

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* ''Film/TrainToBusan'' is a martial arts/zombie film that calls to mind the flight to the Pusan Perimeter during the UsefulNotes/KoreanWar.

* D.Va from VideoGame/{{Overwatch}} has Busan as her base of operations. A stylized futuristic version of Busan also appears as a Control map in the game.

The meaning of the name Busan (Chinese Character: 釜山), which first appeared during the reign of King Seongjong of the Joseon Dynasty(mid 15th century), is translated as "mountain shaped like an upturned cauldron". Which specific mountain it refers to is still up in the air, but it does allude to the heavily mountainous nature of the city which was apparent even back then. Due to all of these mountains, a lot of the roads were paved on mountainside, making them curvaceous. There were also a lot of "daldongne" or shanty towns built on slopes, most of them originating from the refugees who fled from the north during {{UsefulNotes/The Korean War}}. While a lot of them are gone thanks to urban redevelopment, the ones that are remaining are now considered tourist destinations with unique charms from a bygone age, most notable example being the [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamcheon_Culture_Village Gamcheon Culture Village]]. This lack of flat plains meant that during recent urbanization skyscrapers and high-rises were preferred over building low. Busan has one of the most skyscrapers in the country, comparable to the likes of Seoul and Incheon, and some say it even has the best, most recognizable skyline within the country. This discrepancy between fancy skyscrapers and mountain towns is somewhat reminiscent of Rio de Janeiro (although daldongnes are nowhere near as bad as fabellas), while the mountainous terrain and seaport is similar to UsefulNotes/HongKong.

[[caption-width-right:280:[[Film/TrainToBusan Just don't take a train going there]].]]

* '''Gijang''' The only "gun" or county among the administrative divisions, Gijang is the largest by far, occupying a whopping 218.32 square kilometers, which is about two seventh of the entire city. Despite only being a county, it has a population density higher than some of the other cities nearby, and it is the county with the most population in the entire country(165,016 as of 2019). It being a county, it is still the most rural part of the city, but it's underdeveloped nature attracts a lot of massive projects that couldn't fit in the already developed city, so the county has a lot of future potential.

* In [[Creator/Netflix Netflix's]] Series/Kingdom2019, Busan appears as "Dongnae," which was what is was named historically. But due to obvious limitations, actual filming was done at an outdoor set.

* '''Haeundae''' Famous for its [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haeundae_Beach eponymous beach]], Haeundae is the most populous district in the city. It got its name from the ninth century Silla scholar and poet [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choe_Chiwon Choe Chiwon]], who admired the view from the beach and built a pavilion around the area. He even engraved a piece of his calligraphy on a rock at Haeundae, which still exists. His [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_name literary name]] Haeun means "Sea and Clouds", which is befitting given the frequent sea fogs in the area. Haeundae used to be isolated from the large communities in Busan and Busanjin and it remained undeveloped until the late 1970s and early 1980s. Beginning with a small number of luxury hotels that were constructed after the 1988 Seoul Olympics, more hotels and other tourist facilities have been constructed on the beachfront area since the mid-1990s, and amenities like shopping malls have been built in the center of Haeundae outside the beachfront. Other thing Haeundae has a lot of are movie theaters, and fittingly the district has been a regular host of the annual [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan_International_Film_Festival Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)]], which is one of the most important film festivals in Asia. Haeundae's Dongbaek Island was the location for the 2005 APEC Conference. As one could see Haeundae has a lot going for it and there are multiple commercial and residential redevelopment projects that were completed or are ongoing. One is [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centum_City Centum City]], which includes [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinsegae#Stores the largest department store in the world]]. [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_City,_Busan Marine City]], located nearby, is constructed on land reclaimed from the sea, and has several huge, high-rise apartment blocks, some containing luxury residences. The LCT skyscrapers next to Haeundae Beach are some of the tallest in Korea. Because of this, Haeundae has one of the most impressive and recognizable skyline in the nation. Due to aforementioned reasons, it is also one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the nation outside of Seoul, but that isn't to say there aren't any underdeveloped areas in the district, and the wealth gap is relatively high.

* Haeundae

The meaning of the name Busan (Chinese Character: 釜山), which first appeared during the reign of King Seongjong of the Joseon Dynasty(mid 15th century), is translated as "mountain shaped like an upturned cauldron". Which specific mountain it refers to is still up in the air, but it does allude to the heavily mountainous nature of the city which was apparent even back then. Due to all of these mountains, a lot of the roads were paved on mountainside, making them curvaceous. There were also a lot of "daldongne" or shanty towns built on slopes, most of them originating from the refugees who fled from the north during {{UsefulNotes/The Korean War}}. While a lot of them are gone thanks to urban redevelopment, the ones that are remaining are now considered tourist destinations with unique charms from a bygone age, most notable example being the [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamcheon_Culture_Village Gamcheon Culture Village]]. This lack of flat plains meant that during recent urbanization skyscrapers and high-rises were preferred over building low. Busan has one of the most skyscrapers in the country, comparable to the likes of Seoul and Incheon, and some say it even has the best, most recognizable skyline within the country. This discrepancy between fancy skyscrapers and mountain towns is somewhat reminiscent of Rio de Janeiro(although daldongnes are nowhere near as bad as fabellas), while the mountainous terrain and seaport is similar to Hong Kong.

Paleolithic remains found in the Jung-dong(Ward or Neighborhood) and Jwa-dong in Haeundae District shows a history of Busan beginning in the prehistoric age, though it is likely that they wete just staying there for a while and not permanently. The proso millet and foxtail millet grains found in this area were from BCE 5,000, which makes them one of the oldest archaeological grain samples in the Korean Peninsula. In addition, neolithic relics were discovered in shell mounds in Dongsam-dong, and a shell mound dating between the BCE era to the 3rd Century A.D. was found in the Dongnae District.


Mt Geochil (Geochilsan-guk) located at what is currently northern Busan is recorded as a chiefdom of the Jinhan Confederacy in the 2nd–4th centuries. It was absorbed by Silla and was organized into a district (gun). Other historical texts mention a chiefdom called "Docko-guk" located nearby, but some scholars are saying that this was the same nation as Geochilsan-guk. The name Dokro is attributed as the origin of the name "Dongnae," which was used as the name of region for more than a millennia before the Japanese Annexation. The grave goods excavated from mounded burials at Bokcheon-dong indicate that a complex chiefdom ruled by powerful individuals was present in the Busan area in the 4th century, just as Korea's Three Kingdoms were forming. The mounded burials of Bokcheon-dong were built along the top of a ridge that overlooks a wide area that makes up parts of modern-day Dongnae-gu and Yeonje-gu. Archaeologists excavated more than 250 iron weapons and ingots from Burial No. 38, a wooden chamber tomb at Bokcheon-dong.

* Busan is featured quite significantly as the early setting for ''Film/BlackPanther2019''. Quite a lot of action sequence takes place.

* Busan is featured quite significantly as the early setting for ''Film/{{Black Panther}}''. Quite a lot of action sequence takes place.

* Busan is featured quite significantly as the early setting for ''Film/Black Panther''. Quite a lot of action sequence takes place.

* Busan is featured quite significantly as the early setting for ''Film/{{BlackPanther}}''. Quite a lot of action sequence takes place.

* Busan is featured quite significantly as the early setting for ''Film/BlackPanther''. Quite a lot of action sequence takes place.

* D.Va from VideoGame/Overwatch has Busan as her base of operations. A stylized futuristic version of Busan also appears as a Control map in the game.

In 1995, Busan became a Metropolitan City (Gwangyeoksi).

Mt Geochil (Geochilsan-guk) located at what is northern Busan currently is recorded as a chiefdom of the Jinhan Confederacy in the 2nd–4th centuries. It was absorbed by Silla and was organized into a district (gun). The grave goods excavated from mounded burials at Bokcheon-dong indicate that a complex chiefdom ruled by powerful individuals was present in the Busan area in the 4th century, just as Korea's Three Kingdoms were forming. The mounded burials of Bokcheon-dong were built along the top of a ridge that overlooks a wide area that makes up parts of modern-day Dongnae-gu and Yeonje-gu. Archaeologists excavated more than 250 iron weapons and ingots from Burial No. 38, a wooden chamber tomb at Bokcheon-dong.

From the beginning of the 15th century, the Korean government designated Busan as a trading port with the Japanese and allowed their settlement. Other Japanese settlements in Ulsan and Jinhae diminished later, but the Busan settlement continued until Japan invaded Korea in 1592. After the war, diplomatic relations with the new Tokugawa shogunate in Japan were established in 1607, and Busan was permitted to be reconstructed. The Japanese settlement, though relocated into Choryang later, continued to exist until Korea was exposed to modern diplomacy in 1876. In 1876, Busan became the first international port in Korea under the terms of the Treaty of Ganghwa.

The meaning of the name Busan (Chinese Character: 釜山), which first appeared during the reign of King Seongjong of the Joseon Dynasty(mid 15th century), is translated as "mountain shaped like an upturned cauldron". Which specific mountain it refers to is still up in the air, but it does allude to the heavily mountainous nature of the city which was apparent even back then. Due to all of these mountains, there were a lot of "daldongne" or shanty towns built on slopes, most of them originating from the refugees who fled from the north during {{UsefulNotes/TheKorean War}}. While a lot of them are gone thanks to urban redevelopment, the ones that are remaining are now considered tourist destinations with unique charms from a bygone age, most notable example being the [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamcheon_Culture_Village Gamcheon Culture Village]]. This lack of flat plains meant that during recent urbanization skyscrapers and high-rises were preferred over building low. Busan has one of the most skyscrapers in the country, comparable to the likes of Seoul and Incheon, and some say it even has the best, most recognizable skyline within the country. This discrepancy between fancy skyscrapers and mountain towns is somewhat reminiscent of Rio de Janeiro(although daldongnes are nowhere near as bad as fabellas), while the mountainous terrain and seaport is similar to Hong Kong.

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The meaning of the name Busan (Chinese Character: 釜山), which first appeared during the reign of King Seongjong of the Joseon Dynasty(mid 15th century), is translated as "mountain shaped like an upturned cauldron". Which specific mountain it refers to is still up in the air, but it does allude to the heavily mountainous nature of the city which was apparent even back then. Due to all of these mountains, there were a lot of "daldongne" or shanty towns built on slopes, most of them originating from the refugees who fled from the north during the {{UsefulNotes/Korean War}}. While a lot of them are gone thanks to urban redevelopment, the ones that are remaining are now considered tourist destinations with unique charms from a bygone age, most notable example being the [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamcheon_Culture_Village Gamcheon Culture Village]]. This lack of flat plains meant that during recent urbanization skyscrapers and high-rises were preferred over building low. Busan has one of the most skyscrapers in the country, comparable to the likes of Seoul and Incheon, and some say it even has the best, most recognizable skyline within the country.

Busan (Korean: 부산), formerly known as Pusan under the old Romanization, is {{UsefulNotes/South Korea}}'s second most-populous city after {{UsefulNotes/Seoul}}, with a population of over 3.4 million. Officially Busan Metropolitan City, it is the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern Korea, with the it's port being the country's busiest and the fifth-busiest in the world. The surrounding [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan%E2%80%93Gyeongnam_Area "Southeast Economic Zone" also known as the Busan–Gyeongnam Area]] (including Ulsan Metropolitan City and South Gyeongsang Province) is South Korea's largest industrial area.

The meaning of the name Busan (Chinese Character: 釜山) is translated as "mountain shaped like an upturned cauldron". Which specific mountain it refers to is still up in the air, but it does allude to the heavily mountainous nature of the city .

From the beginning of the 15th century, the Korean government designated Busan as a trading port with the Japanese and allowed their settlement.[13] Other Japanese settlements in Ulsan and Jinhae diminished later, but the Busan settlement continued until Japan invaded Korea in 1592. After the war, diplomatic relations with the new shogunate in Japan were established in 1607, and Busan was permitted to be reconstructed. The Japanese settlement, though relocated into Choryang later, continued to exist until Korea was exposed to modern diplomacy in 1876. In 1876, Busan became the first international port in Korea under the terms of the Treaty of Ganghwa.

During the Japanese rule, Busan developed into a hub trading port with Japan. Busan was the only city in Korea to adopt the steam tramway before electrification was introduced in 1924.[14]

Busan (Korean: 부산), formerly known as Pusan under the old Romanization, is South Korea's second most-populous city after Seoul, with a population of over 3.4 million. Officially Busan Metropolitan City, it is the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern Korea, with the it's port being the country's busiest and the fifth-busiest in the world. The surrounding [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan%E2%80%93Gyeongnam_Area "Southeast Economic Zone" also known as the Busan–Gyeongnam Area]] (including Ulsan Metropolitan City and South Gyeongsang Province) is South Korea's largest industrial area.

Paleolithic remains found in the Jung-dong district and Jwa-dong district in Haeundae shows a history of Busan beginning in the prehistoric age. In addition, neolithic relics were discovered in shell mounds in Dongsam-dong, and a shell mound dating between the BCE era to the 3rd Century A.D. was found in the Dongnae district.


Busan harbour painted in 1899
Mt Geochil (Geochilsan-guk) is recorded as a chiefdom of the Jinhan Confederacy in the 2nd–4th centuries. It was absorbed by Silla and organized as a district (gun). The grave goods excavated from mounded burials at Bokcheon-dong indicate that a complex chiefdom ruled by powerful individuals was present in the Busan area in the 4th century, just as Korea's Three Kingdoms were forming. The mounded burials of Bokcheon-dong were built along the top of a ridge that overlooks a wide area that makes up parts of modern-day Dongnae-gu and Yeonje-gu. Archaeologists excavated more than 250 iron weapons and ingots from Burial No. 38, a wooden chamber tomb at Bokcheon-dong.

Busan (Korean: 부산), formerly known as Pusan under the old Romanization, is South Korea's second most-populous city after Seoul, with a population of over 3.5 million. Officially Busan Metropolitan City, it is the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern Korea, with its port—Korea's busiest and the fifth-busiest in the world —only about 120 miles (190 km) from the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Honshu. The surrounding [[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan%E2%80%93Gyeongnam_Area "Southeast Economic Zone"]] (including Ulsan Metropolitan City and South Gyeongsang Province) is South Korea's largest industrial area.