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Busan

ituated on the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula, Busan is where Koreans come to let their hair down. The country’s second-largest metropolis is most famous for its long, sandy beaches, and its seaside culture seeps into all aspects of daily life, from a noticeably carefree, festive air to the seafood-rich cuisine. This energetic burg is home to some of the most exciting attractions in the country, and to top it all off, it off ers up nature in spades, with pine-covered mountains, countless miles of hiking trails and marine parks dotted with cliff s. Here’s how to plan

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