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UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

0m    83843     2024-03-06

93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-625-0625

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea stands as the sole UN cemetery globally, established by the UN Command in 1951 to inter fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Initially accommodating around 11,000 individuals, it later saw the repatriation of many, with 2,300 remains laid to rest. Soldiers from 11 nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, find their final resting place here. The site features Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Wall of Remembrance, UN Forces Monument, and Unknown Soldier's Pathway.

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

206.29982140989387m    0     2023-04-04

Daeyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

UN Sculpture Park is located next to the UN Memorial Cemetery where the souls of UN soldiers who served in the Korean War rest in peace. The sculpture park exhibits 34 pieces of artworks created and donated by sculptors from 21 nations who provided support in the Korean War. These sculptures were created as a part of UN Memorial Park International Sculpture Symposium (September 15-30, 2000) that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in honor of those who fought in the war. The UN Sculpture Park had its opening ceremony on October 24, 2001.

 

Busan Museum (부산박물관)

300.28586592833256m    60647     2023-01-09

63, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-7118

Busan Museum was founded on July 11, 1978 to collect, preserve, display, and research the cultural hertiage of Busan. The museum houses 45,000 artifacts, displaying just 1,300 through regular exhibition rooms. The museum underwent a remodeling project in 2002 along with the opening of Exhibition Hall 2 to expand to ten permanent exhibition rooms, as well as a planned exhibition space, heritage research room, experience hall, lecture hall, and more. The museum aims to provide more extensive research into uncovering historical artifacts, and provide educational programs to visitors.

Peace Park (평화공원)

342.0965014141151m    45489     2021-09-17

10, Sinseon-ro 447beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

Peace Park is the representative citizen's rest area in Busan, filled with over 30,000 camellia and pine trees. A fountain in the middle of the park provides a fun water playground for children, and a popular date spot with beautiful lights at night.

Busan Cultural Center (부산문화회관)

366.80792618840326m    21458     2021-08-06

1, UN pyeonghwa-ro 76beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6000

Busan Cultural Center began construction in October 1983 and finished constructing three halls in 1993. In April 2010, the cultural center underwent renovations and reopend in October. The architecture format used traditional Korean houses with a large, medium, and small halls. Large gates and walls were removed to allow easy access. The roof used concrete slabs to recreate traditional patterns and the exterior walls are made of granite stone.

Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

389.7584195971776m    20855     2016-10-26

72, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-626-2292

Munhwa Ssambap serves up delicious ssambap (leaf wraps and rice) at reasonable prices.

Gohyangjip Kalguksu (고향집칼국수)

Gohyangjip Kalguksu (고향집칼국수)

741.1974601941339m    16957     2019-08-17

397-2, Sinseon-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-622-2366

Gohyangjip Kalguksu offers kal-guksu (noodle soup) using red pepper powder, rice, and seasonal vegetables.

Olive Young - Pukyong Nat’l Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부경대)

Olive Young - Pukyong Nat’l Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부경대)

822.9691928518598m    0     2024-04-23

28, Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

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Cheongdo Chicken (청도치킨)

Cheongdo Chicken (청도치킨)

884.3906634637175m    64     2021-03-22

42, Yongso-ro, 8beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-623-0170

It is one of Busan's top three chicken restaurants. This restaurant's signature menu is seasoned fried chicken. A fried chicken specialty restaurant located near Nam-gu, Busan.

Aimerfeel - Kyungsung Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에메필 경성대)

Aimerfeel - Kyungsung Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에메필 경성대)

920.7785576775885m    0     2024-04-18

1F, 18-1, Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

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