Official / Local Name개금1동
Region / ProvinceBusan (Busanjin-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1483°N, 129.0211°E · 90 m
Overview
Gaegeum-dong (개금1동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Busanjin-gu, Busan (35.1483°N, 129.0211°E, elevation 90 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 개금1동 (Gaegeum-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Busan · Busanjin-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 90 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gaegeum Station (개금역) (0.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gayagongwon (가야공원) (0.8 km) · Bonwonsa (본원사) (2.4 km) · Cheonansa (천안사) (3.3 km) · Yongmunsa (용문사) (1.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kaya-dong (0.9 km), Kudŏk (2.6 km), Hakchang-dong (3.0 km), Pusanjin-gu (3.1 km), Puam-dong (3.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gaya-dong (가야2동) (0.8 km) · Gaegeum-dong (개금3동) (1.0 km) · Jurye-dong (주례2동) (1.0 km) · Gaegeum-dong (개금2동) (1.1 km) · Jurye-dong (주례3동) (2.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gaegeum Station (개금역) (0.5 km). KTX from Seoul in 2h 15m to Busan Station; Gimhae International Airport (PUS); Busan Metro Lines 1–4. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "개금1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gayagongwon (가야공원) (0.8 km) — Gaegeum-dong (개금1동)
- Bonwonsa (본원사) (2.4 km) — Gaegeum-dong (개금1동)
- Cheonansa (천안사) (3.3 km) — Gaegeum-dong (개금1동)
- Yongmunsa (용문사) (1.8 km) — Gaegeum-dong (개금1동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Steaming 돼지국밥 (Dwaeji-gukbap, Busan's iconic rich pork-bone rice soup seasoned table-side with spicy chive buchu-muchim and salted shrimp) and icy wheat 밀면 (Milmyeon).
- Freshly sliced live flounder 회 (Hoe) at Jagalchi Market, charcoal-grilled Gijang sea eel (꼼장어), and brown-sugar seed-stuffed 씨앗호떡 (Ssiat-hotteok) at BIFF Square.
- Artisanal Busan 어묵 (Eomuk / high-fish-content fish cakes forged in Yeongdo since the 1950s), sun-dried Gijang kelp, and coastal craft lagers overlooking Gwangan Bridge.
- Locals start rainy or brisk mornings at Seomyeon's 24-hour Dwaeji-gukbap alley before walking the coastal boardwalks from Haeundae to Millak Waterside Park. Across Gaegeum-dong (pop. 12,000) in Busanjin-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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