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  Busan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Busan was one of the few areas in Korea that remained under the control of South Korea throughout the Korean War and for some time it was the capital of South Korea.
Busan is also famous for the Pusan International Film Festival, or PIFF, which is the largest and best-known international film festival in Asia and annually attracts huge numbers of toursts from all over East Asia and the world.
Busan lies on a number of rail lines, of which the most important is the Gyeongbu Line which connects it to other major cities such as Seoul, Daejeon, and Daegu.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Busan   (1181 words)

  
 Busan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Busan is also famous for the, or PIFF, which is one of the largest international film festivals in Asia.
From the beginning of the 15th century onwards, the Korean government designated Busan as a with the Japanese and allowed their settlement.
Busan is renowned as one of the world's three largest ports that can handle up to 6.44 million TEU shipping containers per year.
www.birmingham.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Busan   (741 words)

  
 Venues of FIFA World Cup 2002 - Busan - by La Cancha-News On World Cup 2002
Busan is Korea's largest port and second largest city, with a population of four million people.
Busan remains the centre of economy, industry, sport, culture education and tourism for the south-eastern region of the country.
Busan is also rapidly developing a reputation as Korea's film capital, with an annual international film festival that draws entries from all over the world.
www.lacancha.com /Venues_Busan.html   (353 words)

  
 Busan I'Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Busan I'Park football team was founded in 1983 in the city of Busan by the Daewoo corporation.
At the end of 1995 when K-League sides were 'localizing', they adopted the name Busan Daewoo Royals and in 1997 lifted their fourth Korean championship.
Busan endured a few lean seasons entering the 2000s, but in 2004 Scottish manager Ian Porterfield led the team to FA Cup victory.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Busan_Icons   (261 words)

  
 Busan Skyscrapers, Architecture, Buildings, Real Estate, and Construction News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Busan Metropolitan City, with nearly 4 million residents, is the second biggest in South Korea today.
Although Busan's natural environment, a very mountainous region surrounded by the sea and the Nakdonggang river, is surprisingly unfavorable for such a mammoth city, it also gives the city a unique beauty.
Today, Busan is boasting ambitious visions, such as the Centum City project and additional port facilities, to become the "Ocean Capital" of international trade and transportation.
www.emporis.com /en/wm/ci?id=100430   (411 words)

  
 Busan North American Investment Forum
Busan, a thriving metropolitan center, is located on the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula.
Busan’s deep harbor and gentle tides have transformed it into the largest port in the country – handling 80% of total Korean container volume -- and the third largest transshipment container facility in the world.
Busan’s plans to further expand, and develop, a new port facility combined with the creation of the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone provide a range of exciting new business and investment opportunities and position the area for even further growth moving forward.
www.kwrintl.com /busan   (268 words)

  
 Busan - Psychology Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Busan Metropolitan City, also commonly referred to as Pusan, is the largest harbor city in Korea, with a population of about 4 million, Busan is South Korea's second largest metropolis next to Seoul.
Busan was one of the few area in Korea that remained under the control of South Korea throughout the Korean War and had been a capital for South Korea during Korean War.
Busan is also famous for the Pusan International Film Festival, or PIFF, which is the largest and most well-known international film festivals in Asia and attracts huge number of toursts from all over East Asia during the annual festival.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Pusan   (1210 words)

  
 Busan's Cat Site
Busan is having a difficult time right now, she is ill, and refuses to eat or drink.
Busan got weaker on her right side, and had problems to walk, she has trained herself, so she walks better now, but is unable to jump up at the sofa, the bed etc..
As Busan is old, she is 18½ years old, and should have been 19 years old in December, her health was going up and down, she had periods when she is better and then a set back again.
www.algonet.se /~giljotin/busan.html   (1509 words)

  
 Asia Times Online :: Korea News and Korean Business and Economy, Pyongyang News
Busan is such a large transshipment hub because it allows ship lines to limit the number of ports where they have to make direct calls on trunkline routes to North America and Europe.
But Busan's share of Chinese cargo is likely to fall as ocean carriers introduce direct services to more and more ports in China, and as the Chinese ports themselves ramp up their capacity.
Busan Port Authority's Kang said it is modeled after the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which is governed by an equal number of commissioners appointed by the governors of the two states.
atimes.com /atimes/Korea/GG21Dg01.html   (1251 words)

  
 Travel in Korea: Busan City
Busan is Korea's second largest city with close to 4 million people.
Busan's close proximity to the ocean give it milder winters than other places in Korea, enabling people to enjoy the night life in more comfort than other areas.
Train: Busan Station, located near the main port, is the terminus for the Kyeongbu Line (going north to Seoul) and Kyeongjeon Line (going west along the south coast to Mokp'o).
www.lifeinkorea.com /travel2/Pusan   (389 words)

  
 Views of Busan City 1, South Korea
Busan harbour, the source of the city's wealth, with Nampodong and the Tower in the background.
Busan's inner harbour is formed by a 9km long island, in the background of this photo.
Perhaps the major cultural event on Busan's calendar is the annual film festival.
thormay.net /photos/korea/busancity/busan1.html   (202 words)

  
 Busan on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Déception des supporters français à Busan Incapable de marquer et rapidement réduite à dix après l'exclusion de Thierry He.
Des débris du Boeing chinois dans la forêt près de Busan Des experts chinois examinent des débris du Boeing qui s'est écra.
Le stade Asiatique de Busan (Corée du Sud) Les journalistes des médias radios non détenteurs de droits sont interdits d'ac.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/Busan.asp   (1143 words)

  
 Melange vol.6 - Broadening Your Mind - Ecotourism in Busan -
Busan is especially famous for its gorgeous harbour.
For example The Busan Sea Festival, which is held simultaneously at the six beaches of Busan every August, makes some temporary jobs and entertains Koreans.
In the case of Busan nowadays we can walk the clean streets and seashores, There has been an improvement of attitude on the part of tourists and locals.
www.geocities.com /melange8c/06/9Ecotourism_in_Busan.html   (634 words)

  
 Busan online hotel booking.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Located in the heart of downtown Busan, the Busan Hotel offers a refined, quality service which ensures that all guests enjoy a memorable stay.
The Paragon Hotel is located in the centre of Western Busan, a logistic hub for the city and is near to Gaya as well as Yong Won Country Clubs.
Westin Chosun Hotel Busan is ideally situated on the headland of Haeundae Beach and 14 kilometres from the city centre and railway station.
www.kliktravels.com /busan.htm   (484 words)

  
 Busan Hotels, Hotels in Busan -     -      ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Lotte Hotel is situated in the city of Busan and has been the largest attraction in Busan which is Korea’s largest trading harbour city and a major destination with unmatched romantic charm.
The Paragon Hotel Busan is located in the centre of Western Busan a logistic hub for the city.
Since the birth of The Westin Chosun, Busan on June the 3-d, 1978, it has been at the forefront of the tourism industry in Busan The Westin Chosun Busan Hotel is the first international first class hotel in Busan And it is a part of the largest hotel partnership in the world.
www.awaystay.com /hotels.php/Busan   (1310 words)

  
 Busan - Wikitravel
Busan's Gimhae Airport (PUS) fields flights around the country and some international flights as well, mostly to Japan and China but also to Bangkok.
Befitting Busan's status as a major port, there are regular international ferry services to Japan and China.
Busan is famous for raw fish (횟집 hoetjip), which the Koreans eat in the same style as bulgogi, namely topped with kimchi and gochujang and wrapped in a lettuce leaf.
wikitravel.org /en/Busan   (1485 words)

  
 Busan Metropolitan City, Korea, South   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Busan Metropolitan City, also commonly referred to as Pusan, is the largest harbor city in Korea, and is designated as a Metropolitan City in the southeast of South Korea.
Kumjung Mountain to the west is a popular weekend hiking spot for Busan residents.
The city is also home to K-League soccer side Busan I'park.
creekin.net /c4742-n98-busan-metropolitan-city-korea-south.html   (703 words)

  
 Busan Biennale 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Busan Biennale 2004 1097229086 1097272800 Busan Corea Busan Biennale http://www.busanbiennale.org busanbiennale@busanbiennale.org 1097241446.jpg 1099263599 o Diverse venues Busan Biennale 2004 Sea Art Festival October 9th - October 31st, around Haeundae beach, Busan, Korea As one of Busan biennale, Sea Art Featival is the biggest environmental installation art festival in the world.
Busan is in the geopolitical location where continental culture and marine culture meet and cross over each other.
As one of Busan biennale, Sea Art Featival is the biggest environmental installation art festival in the world.
www.undo.net /artinpress/1097272800.1097229086.html   (301 words)

  
 Worldworx Travel - Features - South Korea - Information - Busan
Busan is Korea’s second city and is home to some 3.8 million Koreans.
Busan is the main gateway to Japan, and many people use the sea as a cheaper alternative to flying.
High upon a hill, Busan Park affords excellent views over the city and for those wanting an even higher vantage point, Busan Tower (in the same park) is an even better option.
www.worldworx.tv /s-korea/dc/information/busan.htm   (275 words)

  
 EETimes.com - South Korea expanding Busan port to drive growth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The bustling South Korea port of Busan is already one of the top five Far East ports in volume, but industry groups are intent on redeveloping the port as a centerpiece of the country's future economic development in the face of stiffening global competition, particularly from China.
At the Busan North American Investment Forum here Tuesday (June 14), several speakers said the port, located on the southeast coast of South Korea, would be enlarged as part of an ambitious plan to make the Busan region a key global shipping and economic hub serving northeast Asia as well as Europe and North America.
Busan handled 11.5 million TEU (total equivalent units) of containers in 2004, according to June-Suk Choo, president of Busan Port Authority (Busan, South Korea), a group formed last year to operate and develop the port and surrounding region.
www.eet.com /news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=164303095   (821 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Busan Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
Busan City Tour is a good way to see the main tourist attractions of Busan.
The Busan city tour is not as comprehensive as the Seoul city tour, so to see all of the city's tourist attractions, you will also need to take the subway.
Due to Busan's good subway network (please refer to the next tip for details), you shouldn't be in the need for a taxi unless you are going to stay out late at night or like exploring some of the city's outskirts.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/South_Korea/Pusan_gwangyoksi/Busan-1060445/Transportation-Busan-BR-1.html   (1131 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Ewingjr98's Busan Travel Page
Busan, formerly known as Pusan, sits in the southeast corner of Korea.
Durign the Korean War, the "Busan Perimeter" became famous as the last line of defense for the United Nations forces prior to the Incheon invasion.
Busan is a scenic city surrounded by mountains and harbors.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/15861/102e5d   (250 words)

  
 Hertz Busan Resource - Hertz Busan Content   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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www.myrentalguru.com /hertz-busan.html   (932 words)

  
 UrbanRail.Net > Asia > S. Korea > BUSAN (Pusan) Subway
Busan (formerly transliterated as Pusan) is South Korea's second largest city and an important sea port on the southern tip of the peninsula.
Basic plans for the Busan subway were drawn in 1979 and construction started in 1981 on
Bombardier might be chosen to built a VAL-like automated metro line to connect Busan to the neighbouring city of Kimhae.
www.urbanrail.net /as/busa/busan.htm   (366 words)

  
 Asian Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Busan organizers have said that they will make sure that every reporter is accommodated.
Busan organizers are also working to repair parts of stadiums and equipment which were reportedly damaged by recent storms.
Busan is only the second non-capital city to host the Games since they were first held in 1951.
www.internationalgames.net /asian.htm   (13922 words)

  
 The Korea Times : Busan-Jinhae Zone Gateway to N-E Asia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
With the Northeast Asian market share of global container volume to increase from the current 27 percent to 36 percent by 2020, the new port project is at the heart of the free economic zone.
The Jisa area will house the Busan Science and Industrial Park for high-tech and R&D industries with the Dudong area holding mechatronics and professional education and the Donga-A University Bobae Campus.
Busan has been designated as the host of this year’s APEC summit meetings in which foreign heads of state and related officials will converge to participate in this important international event that will make headlines all across the world.
times.hankooki.com /lpage/biz/200509/kt2005090621052111860.htm   (1017 words)

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