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  AllRefer.com - Pusan, Korea (Korean Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Since 1963, Pusan has been a special city with the status of a province.
Pusan began construction on its first subway in 1980.
In 1876 the Koreans were compelled to sign a treaty opening Pusan to Japanese trade and immigration.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/P/Pusan.html   (398 words)

  
 Busan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
The densely populated city is situated in the narrow Nakdong River valley, with mountains separating some of the various districts.
Busan is also famous for the Pusan International Film Festival, or PIFF, which is one of the largest international film festivals in Asia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pusan   (778 words)

  
 CLIA - Cruise Line International Association
Located between the mountains and the sea, Pusan is Korea's second largest city, a vibrant port city booming with population growth and industry.
Pusan is famous for its dramatic skyline and the mountainous ring that encircles the city.
Pusan remains relatively mild all year long, and even summer, which is the rainy season, offers a tropical and vacation-friendly climate.
www.cruising.org /planyourcruise/wwdest/overview.cfm?recordID=281   (291 words)

  
 The United States Military Logistics in the First Part of the Korean War, Chapter 4: Pusan, by Max Hermansen,
When Pusan in addition had a big port and was the second largest city in South Korea and closest to Japan, it must have been an easy choice.
The electricity problems in Pusan had not been solved by the middle of September, and were anticipated to become worse as liberated towns in Korea also needed electricity from power barges.
Without the bridgehead in Pusan, there is not much doubt that Republic of Korea would have been lost, and a difficult landing would have had to be made somewhere on the Korean coast to re-establish Republic of Korea.
www.ku.edu /carrie/texts/carrie_books/hermansen/4.html   (9613 words)

  
 Pusan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Pusan was invaded by the Japanese in 1592.
Pusan also spelled Busan, city, port, and capital of Kyongsang nam do (province), South Korea, at the southeast tip of the Korean Peninsula.
On a deep, well-sheltered bay at the mouth of the Naktong River facing the Japanese islands of Tsushima, across the Korean Strait, Pusan was opened to the Japanese in 1876 and to general foreign trade in 1883.
www.2747.com /2747/world/city/pusan.htm   (426 words)

  
 Pusan Air Base
Pusan Air Base is located on the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula.
The major range affecting Pusan weather is oriented north to south through south central part of the Korean peninsula, with peaks ranging from 4,000-6,000 feet (1,220-1,829 meters).
Pusan lies at the foot of a basin known for producing strong drainage winds.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/pusan.htm   (201 words)

  
 The Korea Times : [The Dawn of Modern Korea] (324) Pusan as the Capital
In 1950-53, Pusan was the provisional capital of the country.
Pusan was crowded with refugees, and the skippers of small boats charged exorbitant fees for passage to Japan.
Pusan had great difficulties in handling the refugee population: even providing the refugee camps with drinkable water was a challenge.
feeds.southkoreanews.net /?rid=5020e0a8d79da9cc&...   (829 words)

  
 Definition of Busan
Busan Metropolitan City, also commonly referred to as Pusan, is a harbor city and designated Metropolitan City in the southeast of South Korea.
From the beginning of the 15th century onwards, the Korean government designated Pusan as a trading port with Japanese and their settlement.
After the war, diplomatic relations with the new shogunate in Japan was established in 1607, and Pusan Waegwan was permitted to be reconstructed.
www.wordiq.com /definition/Busan   (624 words)

  
 Pusan Storage Facility
In October 1965, the USA Pusan Depot was deactivated and the missions and functions transferred to the Directorate for Supply and Maintenance, USA Pusan Base Command.
In August 1977, the Pusan Depot Activity was redesignated as the USA Pusan Storage Facility as a major subordinate command under the 19th Support Command.
In October 1986, the Pusan Storage Facility was placed under the 34th Support Group for administration and UCMJ and remained under operational control of the 19th Support Command.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/pusan-sf.htm   (576 words)

  
 Interview with Pusan.
They had this cool thing where Pusan and fans who were logged in sat in a chat room and the fans got to ask the questions.
Pusan : I can't specify a player because right now, many of the players are on a higher position than I am in.
Naturally both players would defend their only expos with their life but Pusan did a sexy drop where he went behind the ramp and psionic stormed all of KOS's scv's like 6 times in a row and turned the tide of the game by that drop.
www.teamliquid.net /forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=23111   (1276 words)

  
 Pusan
Pusan is the second largest city in South Korea and is the largest and most international port.
Pusan is renowned for its commercial activity and delicious seafood.
Monk, a jazz bar near Pusan National University, is also known for its swingin' music and ex-pat clientele.
www.jobmonkey.com /teaching/asia/html/pusan.html   (236 words)

  
 Falcon 4 - Pusan Perimeter (www.combatsim.com)
North Korea had successfully used attack aircraft to support the invasion of the South, however, the long distance between bases in the north and Pusan prevented further effective DPRK air power to be employed in CAS.
The situation in Daring Thrust II - Pusan Perimeter is similar to the action in 1950 in that UN forces have been driven to Pusan but due to the distances involved, DPRK CAP flights have only limited duration.
Just as in the 1950 defense of Pusan, you will notice a significant retreat of DPRK forces to the northwest of Pusan as you develop air superiority in that area.
www.combatsim.com /htm/sept99/f4-pusan.htm   (756 words)

  
 Pusan on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Lying at the head of the Naktong River basin, it has served as a main southern gateway to Korea from Japan, which, during its rule over Korea (1905-45), developed Pusan's excellent natural harbor.
SandP Assgns Pusan Bank BBB LT Rtg, A-3 ST Rtg: Otlk Neg.
Pusan feeling some Euro heat: Asian buyers still on tap for fest, despite MIFED overlap.(the world)(Pusan International Film Festival)
www.encyclopedia.com /html/P/Pusan.asp   (660 words)

  
 LoriLoo
We arrived into Pusan at approximately 2 am.
"Pusan." I thought we were being dropped off at the Pusan bus station.
I explained we would be in Pusan tomorrow and told him where we wanted to go - Hay-Un-Dae Beach, the fish market, Tae-Jong-Dae park.
loriloo.blogspot.com /2002_06_12_loriloo_archive.html   (1547 words)

  
 Salon Wanderlust | Letter from Pusan: The party's over   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This is because the seasoned expatriates of Pusan know their garbage.
The city never fails to amaze and bewilder me. The act of walking down the streets of Pusan is an exercise in possibility.
Despite such urban jadedness, Pusan has been dubbed the "Korean Riviera" by the local tourist authority in the hopes of attracting Japanese tourists.
premium.salon.com /wlust/pm/1998/09/24post.html   (918 words)

  
 Accommodation in Pusan hotels and lodgings - ASE.net
In Pusan, you can mix business and pleasure at the Paradise Hotel and Casino, a five-star establishm...
The Commodore Hotel is located in the heart of Pusan, the second largest city in South Korea.
The Busan Westin Chosun Beach Hotel located in the pusan, the Westin Chosun Beach was the first delu...
www.ase.net /servlet/HotelList/421/35.1/129.05/Pusan   (237 words)

  
 International Railway Journal: KTX Prepares To Roll In 2003 - first part of Korea's Seoul-Pusan line to open in 2003
The $US 17 billion, 412km high-speed line between Seoul and Pusan is seen as the optimum solution for expanding traffic capacity.
The line will open to Taegu in April 2004, but the new trains will serve Pusan from the same date thanks to electrification of the existing line between Taegu and Pusan.
In the meantime, the high-speed line will be extended from Taegu to Pusan as a dogleg serving Kyongju, and new underground sections will be built to speed trains through Taejon and Taegu.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BQQ/is_3_40/ai_60579997   (718 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet.com World Cup 2002: Venue: Pusan
The venue for the draw for the finals on December 1, Korea's second largest city has a population of almost four million and offers some of the country's best beaches and seafood.
Already a popular tourist attraction for events including an annual international film festival, 2002 will be especially busy as Pusan gears up for the World Cup and the Asian Games.
The 55,982-seater stadium is so futuristic in design it looks like an alien craft and is built in the shadow of the impressive Baek Yang Mountain.
worldcup.espnsoccernet.com /venue?id=1243&lang=en   (118 words)

  
 Pusan on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Town of Pusan, which became the capital of the Republic of Korea during the Korean War.
Between 1950 and 1953 the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) fought against the R (PAR77664)
Town of Pusan, which bacame the capital of the Republic of Korea during the Korean War.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-P1usan.asp   (519 words)

  
 Current local time in Pusan - South Korea
Make a Personal World Clock and include Pusan
When can I call/have a meeting with someone in Pusan?
Compare Pusan time to time in other time zones
www.timeanddate.com /worldclock/city.html?n=594   (178 words)

  
 Pusan hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in South Korea, by All-Hotels(tm)
Pusan hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in South Korea, by All-Hotels(tm)
In Busan, you can mix business and pleasure at the Paradise Hotel & Casino, a five-star establishment that combines both worlds.
In Pusan, you can mix business and pleasure at the Paradise Hotel and Casino, a five-star establishment that combines the best of...
www.all-hotels.com /east_asia/south_korea/pusan_e1.htm   (358 words)

  
 S Korea - Pusan
Images of Pusan (S Korea) - October 2000
Photos were taken with a Minox MB film camera and digitised onto PhotoCD.
Pusan Port with Hanjin shipyard in the background
www.ptcuk.com /global/skorea/skorea.htm   (88 words)

  
 Casino Paradise Pusan - Winner.com Online Casino Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Paradise Hotel & Casino Pusan has the only casino in Pusan.
Commanding a spectacular ocean view,the Hotel's 16 stories house 250 superbly appointed rooms with private balconies overlooking the beach.The Paradise Hotel & Casino Pusan has the only casino in Pusan,a duty free shop and health club spa including a natural indoor-outdoor mineral hot spring.
In the food & beverage department,we offer an exquisite selection of thirteen restaurants,bars and lounges that promise to please even the most discriminating palate.
winner.com /Online-Casino-Guide/Casinos/Casino-Paradise-Pusan-14103.asp   (106 words)

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