Definition

Proper noun: * A major port city in South Korea: Pusan (also commonly spelled Busan) is a large metropolitan city located in the southeastern part of South Korea. It is situated on the Korean Strait and is the country's most significant maritime hub and its second most populous city.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The international container port in Pusan is one of the busiest in the world.
  • Many travelers visit Pusan to see the Haeundae Beach and the Jagalchi Fish Market.
  • She took the KTX high-speed train from Seoul to Pusan.

Advanced Usage

• "The Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF)": Refers to one of Asia's most significant film festivals, held annually in the city.
  • The director's debut feature was screened at the Pusan International Film Festival.

Variants and Related Words

• Busan (Proper noun): The Revised Romanization of Korean spelling for the city's name, which has become the more common English spelling in recent decades.
  • The official website for tourism uses the spelling Busan.

Synonyms

• Metropolis (noun): A very large and densely populated industrial and commercial city. (Pusan is a major metropolis in South Korea).
• Seaport (noun): A town or city with a harbor for seagoing ships. (Pusan is a vital seaport).

Related Terms (Geographical & Contextual)

• Korean Strait: The body of water between South Korea and Japan, on which Pusan is located.
• Gyeongsangnam-do: The South Gyeongsang Province, in which the city of Pusan is situated.

Noun

1. a city in southeastern South Korea on the Korean Strait; the chief port and second largest city