Korea's second-largest city is also its major port. As one of the world's most active
container ports, Busan (formerly called Pusan) connects Korea's south coast with vital
trade routes to Japan and the rest of the world. Hilly Busan is famed for its
mountainous coastline, jagged cliffs and hot springs. The city lures visitors with its
prime beaches, the serene Nakdonggang Estuary and the Seomyeon area's pulsating nightlife.
Passenger ferries transport visitors to nearby Jeju Volcanic Island, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Aside from shipbuilding, textiles, metals and fishing
are major components of the city's economy.
