DONGBAEK ISLAND
FOREIGNICATING BUSAN

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It's believed that the land darting out from Haeundae Beach used to be an island, but throughout the years, a sand-bridge was formed .  This area is called Dongbaek Island/Park.  "Dongbaek" is Korean for "camillia trees" which cover the park.  On top of a hill in the park, is a statue of Choi Chi-wan.  He was a famous scholar from the Shillia Dynasty. There is also a rook with the word "Haeundae" carved in Choi Chi-wan's own hand writing.

Path through Dongbaek Park.
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Choi Chi-wan monument
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Choi Chi-wan
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b. 857A.D. during King Heon-an's reign in Silla Dynasty

Dongbaek coast - Haeundae in b/g.
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Stop for a Coca-Cola or fresh sea worms!

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Dongbaek Mermaid
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This bronze mermaid, represents the legendary heart breaking love story of the princess of Topaz from the Naranda country beyond the Sea. In this country lived a mermaid who was married to the King of Mungungnara. She shed many tears longing for her homeland and reflected on the topaz bead given by her grandmother-in-law which she holds in her hand.

Dongbaek Coast & Haeundae Beach
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Dongbaek Mermaid
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You can't ...
get me out of your head.