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Gukje Market (국제시장)

6.2Km    2025-10-23

Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

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.

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산광안대교)

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산광안대교)

6.2Km    2025-04-15

203 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-780-0077

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (Busan 66, also called Gwangan-daero) stretches over 7.4 kilometers from Namcheon-dong in Suyeong-gu, Busan to Centum City in U-dong, Haeundae-gu. It is the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean in Korea. In addition to providing a quick way to get around, the bridge offers breathtaking views of nearby attractions, including the endlessly unfolding ocean, Oryukdo Island, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Gwangalli Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and Dalmaji Hill.

Equipped with thousands of LED lights, the bridge showcases a beautiful lighting exhibition at night that changes with the seasons. The bridge offers a majesty beauty when combined with nearby attractions during the day and a romantic atmosphere at night, attracting many residents and tourists.

Yangsanjip (양산집)

6.2Km    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.

Millak Hoe Center (민락어민활어직판장)

Millak Hoe Center (민락어민활어직판장)

6.3Km    2025-08-11

60 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 312beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-753-0200

Restaurants on the upper levels of the center overlook the scenic Gwangalli Beach and serve up a wide assortment of sliced raw fish such as sea bream, flat fish, rockfish, flounder, and more as well as spicy fish stews.

Zoomin [Tax Refund Shop] (줌인)

Zoomin [Tax Refund Shop] (줌인)

6.3Km    2024-04-19

95-1, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

6.3Km    2024-03-06

36, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

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. 

Naning9 - Lotte Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (난닝구 롯데광복점)

6.3Km    2024-04-23

2, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan

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LF Maestro - Lotte Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (LF 마에스트로 롯데광복)

LF Maestro - Lotte Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (LF 마에스트로 롯데광복)

6.3Km    2024-04-17

6F, 2, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan

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EW Mixxo - Lotte Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 미쏘 롯데광복)

EW Mixxo - Lotte Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 미쏘 롯데광복)

6.3Km    2024-04-17

4F, 2, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan

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