HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Busan Shrine

This shrine was located in Yongdusan Park and served as a shrine for Japanese occupants of Busan.

An Active City

Busan has been a densly populated urban center for many years. Due to the Korean War, many Koreas migrated South to Busan in the 1950s.

Busan is South Korea’s second largest city.

LEFT: Daechangjeong st., Busan c. unknown

Jagalchi Market

Largest fish market in South Korea, established during Japanese Colonial Rule. Known for the “Busan Wives” notable for their strength and financial support of their families.

PICTURED: South Korean Marketers c. 1910 and 1930

Trade History

Busan has been an key trading city for hundreds of years.

Busan served as a major trading port for Japan during the colonial period due.

BOTTOM: Busan port c. unknown. LEFT: Busan Station St. c. unknown

Project Site

Image Source: http://waks.aks.ac.kr/rsh/?rshID=AKS-2017-KFR-1230003