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Busan’s terrain ranges from lowlands at the Nakdong River estuary in the west to wooded hills around Geumjeongsan in the north, giving the city a tightly folded coastal form. On the Korea Strait, South Korea’s second-largest city is built around an active harbour system and a long, indented shoreline. Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach are among its best-known urban waterfronts, while mountain slopes remain close to dense neighbourhoods. The Port of Busan is the country’s largest, and Jagalchi Market is a major focal point of the city’s seafood trade and everyday food culture. Discover how Busan connects with the broader southeastern Korean coast by browsing webcams nearby.

South Korea stretches from the mountainous border with North Korea to Jeju Island, encompassing forested ranges, fertile river basins and a deeply indented southern coast. The Taebaek Mountains run along much of the east, while the Han River crosses Seoul before reaching the Yellow Sea. Busan faces the Korea Strait, and tidal flats and islands shape the country’s western shore. Seoul combines dense contemporary districts with royal Joseon sites, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, first built in 1395. Kimchi and bibimbap are central to everyday cuisine, while the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, was created in the 15th century. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of South Korea’s coasts, mountains and cities.