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Geumjeongsan: Busan’s New National Park & Korea’s First Urban National Park

When people think of Busan, they imagine beaches like Haeundae, Gwangalli, and the long coastline stretching across the city.But Busan just earned a new identity. In October 2024, Geumjeong Mountain was officially designated as Korea’s 24th National Park — and the first urban national park in the country.This marks a historic moment not only for Busan, but for Korea’s environmental and cultural preservation. Geumjeongsan is where nature, history, and city life converge : f