Gukje Market (국제시장)

14.0Km 2025-10-23

Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan

The current marketplace of Gukje Market first formed after the liberation of Korea from the Japanese administration when people gathered to trade overseas products left by the Japanese and brought in by Koreans who came back from abroad. Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today. Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets and a testament to Korea's modern history. The market is divided into two wings, and first-timers to the market are advised to be careful not to get lost in the maze-like alleys and halls.

Yangsanjip (양산집)

14.0Km 2024-12-26

부산광역시 중구 중구로47번길 30

A long-standing dwaeji gukbap restaurant beloved by both vendors and visitors of the Kkangtong Market. The restaurant is small, so it’s often necessary to wait for a seat. Despite this, it remains popular among regulars, who are more than willing to wait. The popular menu item is the suyuk baekban (boiled pork slices set menu), which includes soup, rice, and separately served boiled pork.

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

14.1Km 2024-03-06

36, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Gukje Market Food Street has more than 60 years of history as one of Busan's traditional markets' most famous food streets. It is known for a number of dishes, such as Chungmu gimbap served with sweet and sour squid salad, sweet-and-spicy tteokbokki, milmyeon (wheat noodles), dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup), sundae, patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans), and Busan’s iconic bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles). These dishes are enjoyed on small stools next to the street stalls. The sight of the diners lining the stall is one of the defining views of traditional markets in Korea. Visitors can also find suitable clothing, shoes, and accessories here.

Bupyeong (Kkangtong) Market (부평시장(깡통시장))

14.1Km 2025-10-23

48 Bupyeong 1-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

Busan's Bupyeong Market is also known as Kkangtong (tin can) Market. It earned that funny name when it had a variety of imported canned goods from the United States for the US forces stationed in Korea during the Korean War. It was also known as "Dottegi (bustling plea) Market." All foreign products found in the country at that time were supplied from this market. Due to its vast property and many rare goods that were hard to find anywhere else during the time, it was also referred as "Gukje (International) Market." Nowadays, the market has reduced in size as many foreign products are freely imported, but the reputation and potential still remain. Some imported goods including liquor, clothes, ornaments, accessories, fashion items and electronic goods are still sold here.

A night market opens from 19:30-23:30 at the public parking lot and at Arcade 2 of the market . Along the 110m-long street market are 11 kiosks selling Korean food, 6 kiosks selling international food such as Japanese and Filipino foods, and 13 vendors selling clothes and accessories. The entrance of the market greets visitors with bright LED lights and fun performances. A magic show and a guitar performance take place twice a day by the entrance of the market and the at the four-way intersection inside the market.

GnB HOTEL (지엔비호텔(GNB호텔))

14.2Km 2024-10-30

19 , Heukgyo-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

GnB Hotel is a large-scale hotel located 10 minutes' walk from Jagalchi Station on the Busan Subway. It offers a wide range of room types, including Standard, Deluxe, Suite, and Penthouse. Specifically, the Penthouse and Penthouse+ rooms, which are the pride of the hotel, feature whirlpool spas where you can relax after a long journey while taking in the scenery of downtown Busan. They are also equipped with an induction cooktop and kitchenware. The restaurant on the B1 floor serves breakfast. The business center on the first floor provides guests with free access to a printer and scanner.

She's Plastic Surgery Clinic (쉬즈성형외과의원)

14.2Km 2025-11-19

6th–8th Floors, 8-1 (She’s Building), Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Located on Gwangbok-ro in Busan, SHE'S Plastic Surgery Clinic has been a trusted destination for cosmetic procedures since its opening in 2000. Renowned for our expertise in eye and facial wrinkle surgeries, we have become a premier clinic specializing in wrinkle treatments, attracting patients not only from Korea but from around the world.
We offer a range of services tailored for our international patients:
On-site interpreters fluent in Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Mongolian, and English
Comprehensive convenience services, including concierge support and accommodation reservations
Diverse medical tourism packages focused on skincare, in addition to our major surgical offerings
Tax-free shopping for added convenience
Transparent pricing, with the same costs for both foreign and Korean patients
Since beginning to attract international patients in 2009, SHE'S Plastic Surgery Clinic has become a welcoming and comfortable clinic for foreigners seeking high-quality treatment. This dedication to patient care was selected as a leading medical institution for attracting foreign patients in Busan for 2022-2025.

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)

14.2Km 2024-03-06

Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street is about 600 m long from the entrance to Gukje Market. The street has historically featured many clothing shops, and it is quite crowded at night or on weekends. Every December, the area also hosts the Busan Christmas Tree Cultural Festival, which turns the street into a pedestrian-only area. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area, which is a great place to feel the vitality and energy of Busan’s youth.

Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok (부산 스트릿 페스타 인 광복)

14.2Km 2025-11-05

72-1 Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-70-4808-2875

The Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok transforms everyday urban spaces into a festival stage through various programs such as music, dance, performance shows, local flea markets, and parades that unfold throughout the streets.

First Eye Clinic (퍼스트안과의원)

14.3Km 2025-09-23

6th–7th Floors, Eungwa & Medical Building, 5 Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Good Ideas for Your Eyes First eye department for your eye health. There are many places where vision correction surgery is performed, such as LASIK and LASEK. However, there are few ophthalmologists that can properly treat eye diseases such as retinal, glaucoma, cataract, and childhood progressive myopia. First Eye Clinic has increased treatment safety and precision by utilizing university hospital-level advanced equipment by medical staff with extensive experience and know-how in surgery for severe eye diseases.

Busandaegyo Bridge (부산대교)

14.3Km 2025-10-23

41 Namhang-ro 9beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Built in 1980, Busandaegyo Bridge connects Yeongdo Island to the mainland. It serves as an industrial road that facilitates the transport of freight and cargo from Yeondong-gu District, the center of the shipbuilding industry and an emerging port.

Busandaegyo Bridge is 694 meters long and 20 meters wide, with 16 meters for cars and 2 meters of sidewalk on each side. Compared to other bridges built around the same time, Busandaegyo Bridge has a greater significance in the hearts of the citizens as it was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Busan Port and symbolizes the development of the city.

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