The 1st World HK Championship venue will be Dongeue University Indoor Gym in Busan, Korea. Busan is a bustling city of approximately 3.6 million residents, is located on the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula.
The size of Busan is 765.64km² which is 0.8% of the whole land of the Korean Peninsula. The natural environment of Busan is a perfect example of harmony between mountains, rivers and sea. Its geography includes a coastline with superb beaches and scenic cliffs, mountains which provide excellent hiking and extraordinary views, and hot springs scattered throughout the city. Busan enjoys four distinct seasons and a temperate climate that never gets too hot or too cold.
Busan is the second largest city in Korea. Its deep harbor and gentle tides have allowed it to grow into the largest container handling port in the country and the fifth largest in the world. In the coming years, capacity is set to grow further with the opening of the New Port. The city's natural endowments and rich history have resulted in Busan's 
increasing reputation as a world class city of tourism and culture, and it is also becoming renowned as an international convention destination.
increasing reputation as a world class city of tourism and culture, and it is also becoming renowned as an international convention destination.Busan Citizen's Character
The city of Busan, beautifully situated beside the Nakdong River and Mt. Geumjong, continues the fair and equitable spirit of the Gaya and Shilla cultures with a keen vision for furthering national self-esteem and the cultivation of democracy.
Busan, located at the very heart of Northeast Asia, is the maritime gate to the Asia-Pacific rim group nations and serves as a major bridgehead to the Northeast Asian continent. Busan is widely open to talented people in every field of human endeavor.
"We are proud to be citizens of Busan. We will open up the bright future of our city with a dynamic spirit that contributes to the prosperity of Busan, to the nation as a whole and to the general welfare of mankind."
Busan, located at the very heart of Northeast Asia, is the maritime gate to the Asia-Pacific rim group nations and serves as a major bridgehead to the Northeast Asian continent. Busan is widely open to talented people in every field of human endeavor.
"We are proud to be citizens of Busan. We will open up the bright future of our city with a dynamic spirit that contributes to the prosperity of Busan, to the nation as a whole and to the general welfare of mankind."
Orgin of Busan
It is uncertain when people started calling Busan by that name. The name Busan that is used today was derived from the former name for the settlement, Busan-po, which grew on the lower slopes of Mt. Busan (now called Mt. Jeung). Up until the first half of the 15th Century, Busan-po was part of Busan-bukok which was a territory within Dongnae-hyeon, before the Joseon Dynasty. As Busan-bukok disappeared and this region became a permanent residence for Japanese merchants, it became Busan-po.
However, in the second half of the 15th Century, the name Busan-po was given to the entire area at the foot of Mt. Busan. Busan-po could not become an independent regional administrative unit such as a ‘gun’ or ‘hyeon’, but remained under the administration of Dongnae-hyeon.
As Dongnae was acknowledged as a major national strategic defensive site, Busan-jin was built in the 6th year of King Taejo(1397), and Dongnae began to gain in importance not only as an administrative site but also as a strategic military base. Dongnae-hyeon was later upgraded in status to Dongnae-dohobu after the revolt of the Japanese at the three ports of Busan-po, Yeom-po, and Jae-po, because of its strategic importance. Then, after being demoted back to Dongnae-hyeon in 1592 during the Imjin War with Japan, it was later promoted back to Dongnae-bu in 1599 due to its important position in the foreign policy against Japan. This position remained unchanged until the Japanese Occupation in 1910.
On October 1st of that year, Busan was separated completely from Dongnae-bu and became the independent territory of Busan-bu.
However, in the second half of the 15th Century, the name Busan-po was given to the entire area at the foot of Mt. Busan. Busan-po could not become an independent regional administrative unit such as a ‘gun’ or ‘hyeon’, but remained under the administration of Dongnae-hyeon.
As Dongnae was acknowledged as a major national strategic defensive site, Busan-jin was built in the 6th year of King Taejo(1397), and Dongnae began to gain in importance not only as an administrative site but also as a strategic military base. Dongnae-hyeon was later upgraded in status to Dongnae-dohobu after the revolt of the Japanese at the three ports of Busan-po, Yeom-po, and Jae-po, because of its strategic importance. Then, after being demoted back to Dongnae-hyeon in 1592 during the Imjin War with Japan, it was later promoted back to Dongnae-bu in 1599 due to its important position in the foreign policy against Japan. This position remained unchanged until the Japanese Occupation in 1910.
On October 1st of that year, Busan was separated completely from Dongnae-bu and became the independent territory of Busan-bu.
Dong Eui University
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The 1st World Haedong Kumdo Championship will be held between 24-27 July 2009 in Busan, Korea. All participating Haedong Kumdo countries are excited and getting ready to enjoy this remarkable event. Grandmaster Kim is also very busy with the organization and waiting to welcome his students and friends from all over the world.