Busan

Name: Busan
Address: East Asia, South Korea

East Asia, South Korea

South Korea

People from Busan are called:

Male/General:

Busanian

Pronunciation:

/ˈpuːsɑːn/

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Population:: 3,413,841 (2024 est.)
Country:: South Korea
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Korean, meaning 'cauldron mountain'. The demonym is 'Busanian'.

About Busan

Second-largest city in South Korea and major port.
Known for beautiful beaches, particularly Haeundae Beach.
Home to Busan International Film Festival.
Major industrial and trade hub.
More laid-back atmosphere compared to Seoul.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Seoul

325 km northwest

People are called:

Seoulite

Tokyo

1,000 km east

People are called:

Tokyoite

Osaka

850 km east

People are called:

Osakan

Quick Facts

Population:: 3,413,841 (2024 est.)
Country:: South Korea
Region:: East Asia

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