Geochilsan-guk existed in the 2nd century and the 3rd century as a nation included to Jinhan. Geochilsan-guk was absorbed by Silla and renamed Geochilsan-gun. The word Geochilsan means rough mountain. It is considered that it was named after the old name of Hwangryeong-san, located at the center of the city. In 757 Kochilsan-gun was again renamed Dongnae, which it is still called.
From the beginning of the Japan invaded Korea in Japan were established in 1607, and Busan Waegwan was permitted to be reconstructed. The Japanese settlement, though relocated into Choryang later, continued to exist until Korea was exposed to modern diplomacy in 1876. In 1876, Busan became the first international port in Korea.
During the Japanese occupation, Busan developed into a hub trading port with Japan. Busan was also the only city in Korea to adopt the steam tramway before electrification was introduced in 1924.
Since 1978, Busan has opened three container ports including Jaseungdae, Shinsundae and Gamman. Busan is renowned as one of the world's largest ports and can handle up to 6.44 million TEU shipping containers per year.
Geochilsan-guk existed in the 2nd century and the 3rd century as a nation included to Jinhan. Geochilsan-guk was absorbed by Silla and renamed Geochilsan-gun. The word Geochilsan means rough mountain. It is considered that it was named after the old name of Hwangryeong-san, located at the center of the city. In 757 Kochilsan-gun was again renamed Dongnae, which it is still called.
From the beginning of the Japan invaded Korea in Japan were established in 1607, and Busan Waegwan was permitted to be reconstructed. The Japanese settlement, though relocated into Choryang later, continued to exist until Korea was exposed to modern diplomacy in 1876. In 1876, Busan became the first international port in Korea.
During the Japanese occupation, Busan developed into a hub trading port with Japan. Busan was also the only city in Korea to adopt the steam tramway before electrification was introduced in 1924.
Since 1978, Busan has opened three container ports including Jaseungdae, Shinsundae and Gamman. Busan is renowned as one of the world's largest ports and can handle up to 6.44 million TEU shipping containers per year.
