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UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

6.8Km    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.

Hyewonjeongsa Temple (혜원정사)

6.8Km    2024-02-22

47 Gobun-ro 68beon-gil, Yeonje-gu, Busan

The "jeongsa" of Hyewonjeongsa Temple refers to a temple, meaning a place where practitioners dwell and dedicate themselves to spiritual cultivation. It houses various halls such as Daeungbojeon, Manbuljeon, Samseonggak, Bell Pavilion, Yosachae, and Statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. There is a hiking trail leading to the summit of Myobongsan Mountain, from where one can enjoy a panoramic view of Busan city.

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim (김유순대구뽈찜)

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim (김유순대구뽈찜)

6.8Km    2023-04-07

79-10, Motgol-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-627-4319

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim is located in Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan and they specialize in Daegu steamed codfish (also known as daegubboljjim in Korean). The daegubboljjim is made with crunch bean sprouts and spicy seasonings.

Busan Museum (부산박물관)

6.9Km    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.

Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

7.1Km    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.