Official / Local Name거제1동
Region / ProvinceBusan (Yeonje-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1908°N, 129.0769°E · 11 m
Overview
Geoje-dong (거제1동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Yeonje-gu, Busan (35.1908°N, 129.0769°E, elevation 11 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 거제1동 (Geoje-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Busan · Yeonje-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 11 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geoje Station (거제역) (0.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Miansancheyukgongwon (미안산체육공원) (2.6 km) · Geumyongam (금용암) (2.5 km) · Geumganggongwon (금강공원) (3.4 km) · Mahasa (마하사) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yeonsandong (연산동) (1.3 km), Sajik-tong (1.4 km), Yangchŏng 2-dong (1.6 km), Yangjŏng (2.1 km), Yangjeongdong (양정동) (2.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sajik-dong (사직3동) (0.8 km) · Yeonje-gu (연제) (1.1 km) · Sumin-dong (수민동) (1.1 km) · Yeonsan-dong (연산5동) (1.1 km) · Yeonsan-dong (연산1동) (1.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geoje Station (거제역) (0.3 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 "거제1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Miansancheyukgongwon (미안산체육공원) (2.6 km) — Geoje-dong (거제1동)
- Geumyongam (금용암) (2.5 km) — Geoje-dong (거제1동)
- Geumganggongwon (금강공원) (3.4 km) — Geoje-dong (거제1동)
- Mahasa (마하사) (3.2 km) — Geoje-dong (거제1동)
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 Geoje-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yeonje-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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