You would easily think of Seoul as the representative city of Korea, but Busan is another city that represents Korea, attracting nearly 3 million tourists a year from all over the world. Foreign tourists pay attention to Busan because there are so many attractions to see and enjoy. Let’s travel to Busan, which is full of various things to see, eat, and enjoy, with <Korea Agrafood>.

#Tourist Sites
Busan is the largest port city in Korea. As a result, it has many attractions along the sea. A major one is Haeundae Beach, one of Korea’s most famous beaches. Although it attracts tourists the most in summer, if you are a tourist who wants to enjoy the beauty of the sea, the season doesn’t matter. 

A place not to be missed when visiting Haeundae is the film street where Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is held. As one of the largest international film festivals in Korea, BIFF is a worth site to visit for tourists interested in Korean dramas and movies, as there are the handprints of major directors and actors of Korean films engraved along this movie street in Haeundae. 
Gwanganli Beach is also not to be missed. Gwangan Bridge seen from Gwanganli Beach emits more than 100,000 colors, which marvel all tourists who see the night view of this striking landscape.

#Food
The most famous dishes of Busan are undoutedly Dwaejigukbap (pork and rice soup) and Milmyeon (wheat noodles) Dwaejigukbap is made with pork and rice in broth made of pork bones, seasoned with chives, salted shrimp, and Kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi). Dwaejigukbap is called ‘soul food’ by Busan people, and Dwaejigukbap restaurants are found everywhere in Busan. 

As another local dish in Busan, Milmyeon is made by noodles in a broth made from beef, pork, and chicken bones. Milmyeon noodles with added starch have a chewy texture, like Naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). During the Korean War, the North Korean displaced people mixed wheat flour with potato flour instead of buckwheat as they wanted to eat Naengmyeon, which is presumed to have become the origin of Milmyeon. As a city of the sea, Busan is abundant with seafood. You can taste cheap seafood at traditional markets such as Jagalchi Market, Gijang Market, and Gukje Market, as well as raw fish restaurants near Haeundae and  Gwanganli.

#Local Specialties
Not all tomatoes are the same. Busan has a special tomato, called Daejeo tomato. It is named so as it started to be cultivated in Daejeo-dong, Busan. This area has a salty soil and a coastal area, giving a unique, salty taste to Daejeo tomato produced here with high sugar content. The tomato is known for its value as it is registered as an agricultural product under the geographical indication system.

Miyeok (seaweed) is also a local specialty that cannot be missed. Miyeok produced in Gijang, Busan is of such excellent quality that it was presented to the king during Joseon Dynasty. The shipment period of Gijang Miyeok is from December every year to April to May of the following year. Gijang is especially designated as a special zone for seaweed and kelp, and it boasts the highest quality as a festival is held every year.