67-542: GS Tower , also called GS Gangnam Tower (formerly LG Kangnam Tower), is a 38-story (173 meters) modern skyscraper located in the Gangnam District area of Seoul , South Korea. It was completed in 1997 and is a mixed-use facility consisting of an art hall, performing arts theatre, corporate exhibition hall, offices, retail, restaurants, health club and parking. Given the LG Arts Center 's location within
134-475: A de facto capital of South Korea. UN troops established a defensive perimeter around the city known as the Pusan Perimeter in the summer and fall of 1950. Since then, the city has been a self-governing metropolis and has built a strong urban character. In 1963, Busan separated from South Gyeongsang Province to become the first Directly Governed City [ ko ] of South Korea. In 1983,
201-634: A division system with the creation of six gu (districts): Busanjin District, Dong District, Dongnae District, Jung District, Seo District, and Yeongdo District. Today, Busan has divided into fifteen gu and one gun (county). Busan is the 2nd largest city in Korea, a maritime logistics hub in Northeast Asia with its world-class mega ports, and a gateway to the Eurasian continent. In 2017,
268-520: A Chinese school. Haedong Yonggung temple is one of three sacred places related to the Goddess Buddha. It is located right near the sea. It lies on a mountain in the front and the sea at the back. Gamcheon Cultural Village was created in the 1950s as a residential community along a mountain slope. The houses in the village are built in a staircase fashion. The village often dubbed the "Machu Picchu of Korea" attracts many tourists. In addition,
335-571: A length of 7.62 km (4.73 mi) and a size of 2.66 km (1.03 sq mi), designated as Natural Monument No. 179, Daejeo Ecological Park is a habitat for migratory birds at the Nakdong River Estuary. The estuary was chosen as a trial project for the Four Major Rivers Restoration Project. The sports facilities were partially built on the upper and lower parts of the park only, while
402-544: A number of narrow valleys between the Nakdong and the Suyeong Rivers, with mountains separating most of the districts. The Nakdong River is Korea's longest river and Busan's Haeundae Beach is also the country's largest. Busan is a center for international conventions, hosting an APEC summit in 2005. It is also a center for sports tournaments in Korea, having hosted the 2002 Asian Games and FIFA World Cup . It
469-546: A thick forest of camellias and pine trees. Tourist attractions on Dongbaek Island include a walking path and the Nurimaru APEC House, built for the 2005 APEC summit. Huinnyeoul Culture Village was created when Korean War refugees flocked to this area. It provides an unhindered view of both the Busanhang and Namhang Ports. A major backdrop of the 2013 film The Attorney , the neighborhood was also featured in
536-660: A tram was opened between Busanjin and the Dongnae Hot Springs [ ko ] . The following year, the city tram opened. During the Japanese rule , Busan developed into a hub trading port with Japan. Busan was the only city in Korea to adopt the steam tramway before electrification was introduced in 1924. During the Korean War , Busan was one of only two cities in South Korea not captured by
603-600: Is Beomeosa , the city's main Korean Buddhist temple. Yongdusan Park occupies 69,000 square meters/17 acres (7 ha) and is home to the Busan Tower , Yongdusan Art Gallery, and the Busan Aquarium , the largest aquarium in South Korea. The park supports approximately seventy different species of trees and is a tourist destination, with various cultural events throughout the year. Dongnae District
670-638: Is Tsushima , Japan , with a distance of about 49.5 km (30.8 mi). The closest Japanese mainland area to Busan is Fukuoka , and the distance from Busan to Fukuoka is about 180 km (112 miles). Busan and Fukuoka are sister cities. Located on the southeasternmost tip of the Korean Peninsula , Busan has a cooler version of a humid subtropical climate , bordering on a subtropical monsoon climate influenced by East Asian monsoon ( Köppen : Cfa , bordering on Cwa ). Extremely high or low temperatures are rare. The highest temperature ever recorded
737-426: Is twinned with: Busan Busan ( Korean : 부산 , pronounced [pusan] ), officially Busan Metropolitan City , is South Korea's second most populous city after Seoul , with a population of over 3.3 million inhabitants as of 2024. Formerly romanized as Pusan , it is the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern South Korea, with its port being South Korea's busiest and
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#1732787898710804-467: Is 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) on 14 August 2016 while the lowest temperature ever recorded is −14.0 °C (6.8 °F) on 13 January 1915. May to July, late Springs and early Summers, are usually cooler than inland regions because of the ocean effect. Late Summer, and early Fall, August, and September, are generally hot and humid and the city may experience typhoons at that time and be generally rainy. On September 15, 1959, Super Typhoon Sarah passed by
871-463: Is a wealthy and traditional residential area. Dongnae Oncheon is a natural spa area with many baths, tourist hotels, restaurants, clubs, and shopping areas. Many restaurants in the area use family recipes. Chungnyeolsa is a Confucian shrine for soldiers who died during the 16th-century battle against the Japanese at Dongnae Fortress. Taejongdae is a natural park with cliffs facing the open sea on
938-526: Is also home to "Seomyeon Medical Street", the district encompassing the 1 km-radius range around Lotte Department Store in Seomyeon and the Buam subway station. The Street is home to a total of 160 cosmetic and other medical clinics, including those specializing in cosmetic surgery , dermatology, ophthalmology and dentistry. Directly adjacent to Seomyeon is Bujeon Market, the largest traditional market in
1005-577: Is also home to many IT and other internet-related companies including NC Soft and Pandora TV , and is also a strong hub of the country's financial and banking sectors. Many international companies also operate key offices in Gangnam, including Google , IBM , Toyota , and AMI . Since January 2012, the area has also been home to FNC Entertainment , which moved into its own company offices in Cheongdam-dong, separate from its parent company in
1072-477: Is called the summer capital of Korea since it attracts tourists from all over the country to its six beaches. Luxury hotels and a carnival boardwalk line the beach at Haeundae . Gwangalli Beach has cafés, bars, and restaurants along the beach, and the Grand Gwangan Bridge. Other beaches include Dadaepo Beach on the west edge of the city and Songdo Beach , which is south-central. Haeundae Beach
1139-524: Is composed of 26 dong (neighborhoods): Both the Greater Gangnam Area and Gangnam itself are widely known for its heavily concentrated wealth and very high standard of living, which has been compared to cities such as Beverly Hills, California . The most significant indicator is its extremely expensive real estate. Seoul as a whole is known for its expensive housing prices—as of 2011, its average apartment cost approximately US$ 5,500 per m —but
1206-410: Is considered the best university in South Korea, were from Gangnam district, while Gangnam's population makes up only 1% of the country's population. In 2008, 22.7 out of 1,000 students in Gangnam district went abroad to study, while the nation's average ratio in the same time frame was only 3.6 per 1,000 students. Following the substantial raising of the profile of the Gangnam district internationally,
1273-643: Is headquartered in Daechidong , Gangnam District. Until the early 1980s Gangnam and its neighboring areas had remained the least developed in Seoul, but prodigious development over the last 30 years has earned it a reputation of being one of the most affluent, dynamic, and influential areas in both Seoul and South Korea as a whole. In addition, the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Gangnam recently hosted several international conferences such as
1340-691: Is home to the world's largest department store , the Shinsegae Centum City . Busan was added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a "City of Film" in December 2014. The name "Busan" is the Revised Romanization of the city's Korean name since the late 15th century. It officially replaced the earlier McCune–Reischauer romanization Pusan in 2000. During the Japanese colonial period ,
1407-409: Is located between Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach . The waterfront park, with an area of 33,507m², can accommodate as many as 40,000 visitors. The floor of the park is decorated with colorful blocks, and the park provides visitors a perfect chance to relax and features flower gardens, gazebos and benches. If you sit on the 3,040–wide stand, you can dip your feet in the water during high tide. With
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#17327878987101474-544: Is located on the west side of the city, and Geumjeongsan , the highest mountain in the city, is on the north. The Nakdong River , South Korea's longest river, flows through the west and empties into the Korea Strait . The southeastern region, called Yeongnam in Korea, encompasses both Gyeongsang Provinces and 3 metropolitan cities of Busan, Daegu and Ulsan . Ulsan lies northeast of Busan. The combined population exceeds 13 million. The closest overseas area to Busan
1541-420: Is one of the 25 districts of Seoul , South Korea. The term Gangnam translates to "South of the [ Han ] River". Gangnam District is the third largest district in Seoul, with an area of 39.5 km (15.3 sq mi). As of the 2024 census, Gangnam District had a population of 556,570. There is a high concentration of wealth in the district, with prices for an apartment as of 2024 more than double those in
1608-563: Is one of the most famous beaches in Korea. The 2009 film Tidal Wave (2009) is about a tsunami hitting Busan at this beach. Geumjeongsan to the west is a weekend hiking spot for Busan residents. To the north, the neighborhoods around Pusan National University (also known as PNU, which is one of the most highly recognized national institutes of higher education in Korea) have student theaters, cafés, bars, and restaurants, as well as open-air cultural street performances on weekend nights. Nearby
1675-637: Is similarly thought to refer to the same mountain, which towers over the town's harbor on the Suyeong. (The later Silla district of Geochilsan-gun was renamed Dongnae in 757.) The area that Busan now occupies was inhabited during the Neolithic period. Artifacts dating to this period discovered near the coasts include stone tools, pottery, sea shells, and animal bones. Fishing was a primary food source for people of this period. Bronze Age artifacts have been uncovered further inland. By this period, agriculture
1742-525: Is the largest in Korea and at the time of opening, in 2008, the seventh largest in the world. The area has a large concentration of vegetarian and other upscale restaurants that serve Korean cuisine with a modern twist, namely on the main street from Bongeun Temple to Park Hyatt Hotel in Samseong-dong . Gangnam District is served by Seoul Subway Line 2 , Seoul Subway Line 3 , Seoul Subway Line 7 , Seoul Subway Line 9 , Bundang Line and
1809-497: Is the primary port in Korea and the world's sixth-largest container port . Busan is divided into 15 major administrative districts and a single county , together housing a population of approximately 3.6 million. The full metropolitan area, the Southeastern Maritime Industrial Region , has a population of approximately 8 million. The most densely built-up areas of the city are situated in
1876-420: The 2010 G-20 summit and the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit . South Korea is known for its high standard of education and intense competition for university entrance, and Gangnam is considered the national capital of education, which is one of the decisive factors to make Gangnam the most attractive destination in South Korea. In 2010, roughly 6% of the successful candidates to Seoul National University , which
1943-725: The CJ E&;M Music Performance Division Building in neighbouring Apgujeong-dong. Other entertainment companies located there include SM Entertainment , JYP Entertainment (until 2018), Cube Entertainment , Pledis Entertainment , LOEN Entertainment , Source Music , Plan A Entertainment , DSP Media , MBK Entertainment , Nega Network , C-JeS Entertainment , WM Entertainment , NH Media , J. Tune Entertainment , TOP Media , Happy Face Entertainment , Dream Tea Entertainment, Polaris Entertainment , Jellyfish Entertainment , DR Music , Stardom Entertainment , and HYBE Corporation . The Korean subsidiary of American Megatrends , AMI Korea,
2010-696: The COEX Convention & Exhibition Center - Korean World Trade Center complex. Several popular shopping and entertainment areas are located in Gangnam District, including Apgujeong , the COEX Mall and the area around Gangnam station and Garosugil . Cheongdam-dong is notable as an upmarket shopping area, with stores of global and local luxury brands, such as MCM Haus flagship store; Vera Wang 's third global and first Asian flagship store 'Vera Wang Bridal Korea'; as well as French jeweler Cartier 's Cartier Maison , located on Apgujeong-ro, which
2077-727: The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) World Congress is scheduled to be hosted in Busan in 2020. (Busan New Port) The city is also known for its global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. The city's convention and exhibition zone have excellent conditions and infrastructure to host large-scale international events, which includes BEXCO in Centum City , Nurimaru APEC House, and hotels nearby natural environments. Major international conferences in Busan include
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2144-474: The North Korean army within the first three months of the war, the other being Daegu . As a result, the cities became refugee camp sites for Koreans during the war. According to The Korea Times , around 500,000 refugees were located in Busan in early 1951. As Busan was one of the few areas in Korea that remained under the control of South Korea throughout the Korean War , for some time it served as
2211-1075: The North Sea . Moreover, the city is a center of marine science and R&D, and home to a number of relevant institutions, such as the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), the National Fishery Products Quality Management Service, the Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency (KHOA), and the Korea National Maritime Museum, located in Dongsam Innovation Complex in Yeongdo District. Moreover,
2278-756: The Shinbundang Line . There are several festivals held in Gangnam District. Following the anti-American protests in Seoul in the early 2000s, the local authorities in the Gangnam District have organized various cultural and sporting events, such as the International Peace Marathon, jointly with the United States Forces Korea . In 2009 they were awarded a 'special prize' by the US Army for promoting cultural exchanges with American troops. Gangnam District
2345-542: The port of Busan ( 부산포 ) and a waegwan (Japanese concession community) were established. During the reign of King Sejong the Great (r. 1418–1450), the population in Dongnae-hyeon was reportedly 2,416 people in 290 households. In Dongpyeong-hyeon, it was 627 people in 108 households. The waegwan was closed in 1510, but reopened in 1512. During the 1592–1598 Japanese invasions of Korea , various fortresses in
2412-427: The transfer station between Busan Subway Line 1 and Line 2 . Seomyeon subway station is also home to a large number of underground stores, selling a variety of products, predominantly clothing, and footwear. These are small stores selling locally produced products. The local head offices of Korean and international banks are located in Seomyeon. It is recognized as the ascendant shopping and entertainment district. It
2479-865: The 2005 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting , ASEAN–Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit 2014, and 2018 African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings. (BEXCO) Busan is also a center of finance. Korea Exchange (KRX), Korea's sole securities exchange operator, is headquartered in Busan. The city is home to a number of financial institutions, such as the Korea Technology Finance Corporation, Korea Asset Management Corporation, Korea Housing-Finance Corporation, Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation, Korea Securities Depository, Korea Maritime Guarantee Insurance, Maritime Finance Center, The Korea Shipping and Maritime Transportation Co., Ltd, Korea Asset Management Corporation, and BNK Financial Group. Commercial areas are dispersed throughout
2546-503: The 2012 film Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time . The small houses that stand shoulder to shoulder form the signature look of Busan, which is often remembered as a city of the sea and hilly neighborhoods. The village continues to attract an increasing number of visitors with its new cafes, workshops, and guesthouses. Millak Waterfront Park is the first waterfront park in Korea, combines the oceanfront with public leisure facilities. The park
2613-899: The Greater Gangnam Area accounts for almost 10% of the land value of the entire country. While Seoul's traditional business centers such as Central District , Jongno District , Yongsan District and Yeongdeungpo District still maintain their leading roles, Gangnam and its neighboring districts have swiftly become the new core across all areas of business over the last few decades. KOSPI 200 companies based in Gangnam district include KEPCO , GS Group , Hyundai Department Store Group , HiteJinro , Hansol , Hankook , Hyundai Glovis and Korea Zinc Corporation. Besides, POSCO also operates POSCO Center in Teheran Valley , and KT&G operates Kosmo Tower. Other notable companies based in Gangnam include Dongbu Fire Insurance , Young Poong Group, T'way Airlines and Procter & Gamble Korea . Gangnam
2680-553: The Japanese reading of the city's name was "Fuzan". The name 釜山 (now written 부산 using the Korean alphabet ) is Sino-Korean for "Cauldron Mountain", believed to be a former name of Mt Hwangnyeong ( Korean : 황령산 ; Hanja : 荒嶺山 ; RR : Hwangnyeongsan ) west of the city center. The area's ancient state Mt Geochil ( 거칠산국 ; 居柒山國 ; Geochilsan-guk , "Rough-Mountain Land")
2747-860: The North Port, and 23 berths at the Busan New Port (including 2 multi-purpose berths). The port is part of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road that runs from the Chinese coast to Singapore , towards the southern tip of India to Mombasa , from there through the Red Sea via the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean , there to the Upper Adriatic region to the northern Italian hub of Trieste with its connections to Central Europe and
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2814-500: The area defended Busan against the invasion. Fortresses included Busanjinseong , Dadaeposeong [ ko ] , and Dongnaeeupseong. Civilians formed righteous armies (volunteer militias) and joined in the fight. After the siege and capture of Busanjin in 1592, most of Busanjin's Korean prisoners and civilians were massacred. After the war, diplomatic relations with the new shogunate in Japan were established in 1607, and Busan
2881-599: The area has become a popular destination for international students seeking Korean language lessons, marking the rise of Korea as a 'study tourism' destination. Both long-standing locally owned schools such as the Seoul Korean Academy, and more recent foreign-owned entities such as Lexis Korea report a significant increase in interest in the location. International schools: Former schools The important business district around Teheranno (Tehran Street) runs east–west from Gangnam station to Samseong station and
2948-407: The average price in Gangnam is almost twice as high, roughly US$ 10,000 per m , which is 3.5 times the nationwide average. This is driven in part by the price of land: the 40 km making up Gangnam district rivals in valuation with the entirety of the city of Busan , the second-largest city in South Korea which occupies 770 km . Combined with the neighboring districts of Seocho and Songpa ,
3015-407: The building and urban neighborhood, close to the Seoul subway lines and major roads it was designed to provide a soundproof space. The building is engineered by SOM . The lateral system consist of a combination of braced frames and perimeter moment frame. Gangnam District Gangnam District ( Korean : 강남구 ; RR : Gangnam-gu ; IPA: [ka̠ŋna̠m.gu] )
3082-531: The city near busy intersections and adjacent to university campuses, but the two largest central business districts in Busan are Seomyeon and Gwangbok-dong/Nampo-dong. There are also four substantial shopping areas of note: Seomyeon, Gwangbok-dong, Busan Daehak-ga in Jangjeon-dong, and Centum City in Haeundae District. Seomyeon Station is one of the busiest subway stations in Korea; it is
3149-716: The city, such as Homeplus , e-mart , and Costco . Busan's major hotels include The Westin Chosun Busan, Paradise Busan, and Park Hyatt Busan. In 2017, Ananti Hilton Busan opened in the Gijang-eup district. Primary and secondary schools: Busan not only features a variety of antique and souvenir shops, but also unique restaurants, attractions and accommodations. Nampo-dong is a central shopping and café district. The area around Pukyong National University and Kyungsung University also has many cafés, bars, and restaurants attracting college students and youth. Busan
3216-399: The city. The Gwangbok-dong, Nampo-dong , and Jungang-dong areas form the old central business district. Some of the restaurants in this district use family recipes passed down through the generations. Jagalchi Market , a large seafood market, is located in this area. The Gukje Market is also nearby. Jungang-dong is the home of many international law offices, the old Immigration Office, and
3283-462: The coast of the city and caused catastrophic damage. An unusually severe storm on September 12, 2003, Typhoon Maemi , also caused damage to ships and buildings and resulted in over 48 fatalities. Typhoon Hinnamnor on September 6, 2022, caused destruction in Busan as a category 2, producing high waves, destructive winds, and flooding. Busan is the most prone city in South Korea to typhoons and other natural disasters. October and November are generally
3350-471: The district. The first is the section of Gangnam Boulevard between exit No. 2 of Gangnam station of Seoul Subway Line 2 and exit No. 5 of Sinnonhyeon station of Line 9 ; the second is the 836-meter (914-yard) section of sidewalk along Yeongdong Boulevard from exit No. 5 of Samseong station on Line 2, outside COEX Convention & Exhibition Center and ASEM Tower of the COEX complex. Gangnam District
3417-468: The gravesite of Gwangpyeong Daegun and his family’s land, which are preserved as national treasures. Apgujeong, in particular, became notable from the early Joseon period as it was the site where Han Myeong-hoe, a high-ranking official during King Sejo's reign, built and lived in his villa. Until 1962, the area was part of Gwangju-gun's Eonju-myeon and Daewang-myeon in Gyeonggi Province, and it
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#17327878987103484-604: The international ferry terminal serving Japanese routes. Lotte World II is currently under construction along the water between Jungang-dong 7-Ga and 8-Ga. Centum City , an industrial complex, contains luxury department stores. Busan has many major department stores, including Lotte Department Store (located in Seomyeon, Centum City, Gwangbok-dong and Dongnae), Lotte Premium Outlet (in Gimhae and Gijang), Shinsegae Premium Outlet (in Gijang), as well as large supermarket chains across
3551-529: The island of Yeongdo . The area known as the "Foreigners' Shopping Street", but commonly referred to as "Texas Street" near part of the Port of Busan, and adjacent to the front entrance to the Busan Train Station ( 부산역 ) has many businesses that cater to the local Russian population, as well as the crews of foreign ships. The area was originally the location of the local Chinatown and still contains
3618-471: The local Dongnae Jeong clan [ ko ] became a prominent presence in Korean politics. By this point, Dongnae's hot springs became famous, and have been attested to in writings of this period. By the end of the period, raids from wokou (Japanese pirates) intensified. One such invasion occurred in 1396. To defend against this, the fortress Dongnaeeupseong was established in the area. In 1423,
3685-447: The maritime city recorded a GRDP of US$ 758.4 billion with a per capita GRDP of US$ 22,000. The city's economy is made up of the service industry (70.3%), manufacturing (19.8%), construction (5.9%), agriculture & fisheries (0.8%), and other sectors (3.2%). As the 6th largest port in the world, the port of Busan processed 21.81 million TEU of container cargo volume in 2020. The port's container terminal has 43 berths - 20 berths at
3752-415: The most comfortable, with clear skies and pleasant temperatures. Winters are cool and comparatively dry with high winds, but much milder than other parts of Korea, except Jeju Province and several islands off the southern coast. Busan and the nearby area have the least snow compared to other regions of Korea due to its location. Snow falls on an average of only about 4 days per year. In 1957, Busan adopted
3819-530: The population was reportedly 25,753 people in 6,657 households. In 1876, Busan became the first international port in Korea under the terms of the Treaty of Ganghwa . In 1877, a concession was established in Busan, and consulates of Japan, Qing , and the United Kingdom were established. In 1883, the port was opened, and a Busan Customs Office ( 부산해관 ; 釜山海關 ) was established. In 1895, Dongnae-bu
3886-418: The provincial capital of Gyeongsangnam-do was moved from Busan to Changwon . Busan is located on the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula . It is located on the coast, which determined the development of the whole city itself. The distance from Busan to Seoul is about 314 km (195 mi). Busan borders low mountains on the north and west, and the seas on the south and east. The Nakdong River Delta
3953-610: The rest of Seoul. Gangnam District is part of Gangnam School District Eight , along with the Seocho District . This district shares half of Gangnam-daero Gangnam Station area with Seocho District, which is one of the most crowded places in South Korea. However, it is home to Bongeunsa Temple, which dates back to the Unified Silla period, as well as Seonjeongneung, royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, and
4020-814: The rest of the park underwent a restoration of its wetlands and natural grassland. In the garden inside the park, you can find a large-scale habitat for prickly water lilies, which are part of the Endangered Species Level II classification. Many interesting festivals, such as the Nakdong Riverside Cherry Blossom Festival, the Busan Nakdong River Canola Flower Festival, and the Daejeo Tomato Festival are held around this park every year. Ilgwang Beach
4087-497: The sixth-busiest in the world. The surrounding "Southeastern Maritime Industrial Region" (including Ulsan , South Gyeongsang , Daegu , and some of North Gyeongsang and South Jeolla ) is South Korea's largest industrial area. The large volumes of port traffic and urban population in excess of 1 million make Busan a Large-Port metropolis using the Southampton System of Port-City classification. As of 2019, Busan Port
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#17327878987104154-471: The village received a special mention during the 3rd edition of the international award ceremony, "UCLG-MEXICO CITY-Culture 21". Busan Citizens Park (formerly Camp Hialeah) is a former Imperial Japanese Army base and United States Army camp located in the Busanjin District. Dongbaekseom is located at the southern end of Haeundae Beach . The island creates a picturesque scene in harmony with
4221-502: Was incorporated into Seongdong District when Seoul's administrative districts were expanded in 1963. Compared to Jongno and Jung Districts, which have been the historical heart of Seoul for over 600 years since the Joseon Dynasty established Hanseong as its capital, this area has a less prominent historical role. With the full-scale development of the Gangnam (Yeongdong) area in the 1970s, the southern portion of Seongdong District (present-day Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu, Songpa-gu, and Gangdong-gu)
4288-484: Was made part of South Gyeongsang Province . It was demoted to a gun in 1903, and made a bu again in 1906. After the beginning of the 1910–1945 Japanese colonial period , in 1914 it was made a gun again. In 1908, Busan was connected to the Gyeongbu Line via Busan station . In 1909, a ferry service was opened between Busan and Shimonoseki in Japan. In 1914, Dongnae-bu was reorganized into Busan-bu. In 1915,
4355-464: Was permitted to be reconstructed. In 1605, the shrine Songgongsa was built to honor those who died defending Korea during the invasions. The shrine was dubbed Chungnyeolsa in 1624. In 1607, a waegwan was reestablished in Dumopo ( 두모포 ; 豆毛浦 ); in 1678 it was moved to Choryang ( 초량 ; 草梁 ; now around Yongdusan ). In 1763, Busan became the first place in Korea to have sweet potatoes , which arrived from Tsushima Island in Japan. In 1759,
4422-418: Was practiced. Around the first century, a chiefdom called Koch'ilsan-guk ( 거칠산국 ; 居漆山國 ) existed around what is now Dongnae District . At some point, it was absorbed by Silla and made an administrative division called Koch'ilsan-gun ( 거칠산군 ; 居漆山郡 ). In 757, it was renamed Dongnae-gun ( 동래군 ). In 835, the Buddhist temple Beomeosa was founded in the area. In the Goryeo period (918–1392),
4489-512: Was separated to form Gangnam District in 1975.In 1979, the area east of the Tancheon Stream was divided off to create Gangdong District, which originally included the current Gangdong-gu and Songpa-gu. In 1980, Bangbae-dong and part of Banpo-bon-dong, formerly part of Dongjak-dong, were incorporated from Gwanak District. Gangnam is one of two gu that make up the Greater Gangnam Area together with neighboring Seocho District . The Gangnam District office has designated two smoke-free zones within
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