Pusan remained under the control of South Korea throughout the Korean War and for some time it was even the capital of South Korea(http://korea.ixs.net/travel/travel-to-south-korea/index.aspx ). UN troops established a defensive perimeter around the city known as the Pusan Perimeter. Since then, the city has been an independent metropolis and has built a strong urban character.

Pusan has been home to the Lotte Giants since 1982. They play in the Korean baseball league. Pusan is known as the capital of baseball and is a place of very enthusiastic baseball fans.

The city is also home to K-League soccer side Busan I'park, the Daewoo Unicorns. It had earned the reputation of the strongest team during the 1990s in K-league.

The famous Pusan International Film Festival, or PIFF is held in Busan. It is the largest and best-known international film festival in Asia. It lures huge numbers of tourists from all over East Asia and the world every year. Pusan also hosts an annual polar bear swimming competition in Haeundae Beach during the winter.

Busan has become an important educational, cultural and economic center for the nation. Its beautiful beaches, festivals and glittering nightlife make it a popular destination for many tourists.

Busan's Gimhae Airport is used for flights both around the country and some international flights mostly to Japan,China and Bangkok. Keeping in view of its small size, A new international terminal is being constructed next to the domestic terminal. It also serves as an airforce base. Airport limousine buses connect to various points in the city. The trip takes 30-40 minutes if the traffic is good. There are departures on all lines every 20-30 minutes. City buses leave for downtown quite regularly.

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