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Gwangbokdong Food Street

광복동 먹자골목

+82-51-245-7389

Gwangbok-dong, Jung-gu, Busan-si

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Located in Gwangbok-dong, Restaurant Street is one of the most popular places in Busan. The area between tourist attractions such as Gukje Market and Nampo-dong offers more than 20 restaurants with over 60 years of history. There is even a variety of delicious street foods available at KRW 1,000-2,000. Great food, inexpensive prices, and generous street merchants make this street one of the popular spots among international tourists.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-51-245-7389 (Korean)
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Updated 2016.05.25

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[Subway]
Jagalchi Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 7.
Go for 500m towards Gwangbok-dong.

Gwangbok-dong, Jung-gu, Busan-si

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