Busan, also referred to as Pusan, is Korea's second largest city with close to 4 million people. It lies in the southeast of South Korea and serves as the country's main port for international cargo, as well as for passenger ferries to Japan and Jeju (Cheju) Island.

The new Busan Aquarium in Haeundae Beach adds excitement to the area year-round. The US$30 million facility was designed by a combined Australian and Korean team. It houses a total of 35,000 animals belonging to about 250 species. Of special interest are the 2.5-meter- long shark and giant turtle. Other facilities include an outdoor park, a simulator, theme restaurants, resting room, and souvenir shop. Though bigger than the COEX Aquarium in Seoul, Busan’s Aquarium admission charge is cheaper. Hours are 9:00 - 21:00 (9:00 - 24:00 during summer).

Busan is famous for its International Film Festival, which is one of the largest film festivals in Asia. The annual event showcases over 200 films from all over the world. With the success of the festival, Busan is also becoming one of the most popular shooting locations for Asian moviemakers. Movies are viewed on an enormous outdoor screen during mid-October every year.

This picturesque temple is located on the eastern slope of Mt. Geumjeong. It was founded in 678 A.D. by the Great Priest Uisang, and has since undergone several destructions and reconstructions. Most of the present buildings date from reconstructions of the 17th and 18th centuries. Bomeo is one of the largest and most famous temples in the south eastern part of the Korea.

The basic unit of currency is the won (W). Notes are available in denominations of W1,000, 5,000 and 10,000, and coins are denominated as follows: W10, 50, 100 and 500.