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Byeuksun
볘욱순
Metropolitan City
Byeuksun
Montage of Byeuksun
Montage of Byeuksun
Location of Byeuksun in Anikatia
Location of Byeuksun in Anikatia
Country Anikatia
ProvinceAkyannya
Districts8
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • MayorWang Jae-seok (PSU)
 • CouncilByeuksun Metropolitan Council
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,661,379
 • Rank
  1. 3
 • Dialect
Akyannya
DemonymByeuksunite
Time zoneAnikatia Standard Time
Postal code
12-300
Area code(+38) 011
Websitebyeuksun.gov.ank

Byeuksun (Anikatian: 볘욱순, Byeugsun; officially Byeuksun Metropolitan City), is one of the most populous city in Anikatia, with a total metropolitan area of over 4 million inhabitants. Formerly having held the position under several of the most important dynasties in Anikatian history, including the Xi'Kytiahu Dynasty, and Aekkychan Empire it is now the capital city of the Akyannya province, as well as a major economic, and historical cultural centre in Anikatia and in Eastern Pardes. The Byeuksun metropolitan area is divided into 8 major administrative districts. Since the fall of the DSRA, as part of the economic revival of the nation, the city of Byeuksun has re-emerged as an important cultural, industrial and educational centre of the central-northeast region, with facilities for research and development, business, transportation, and tourism in Anikatia.

History

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Located on the north eastern region of the Anikatia, Byeuksun has a cooler version of a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cwa). Extremely high or low temperatures are rare. May to July, late Springs and early Summers, are usually cooler than inland regions because of the ocean effect. Late Summer and early Autumn, August and September, are generally hot and humid and the city may experience typhoons at that time and be generally rainy.

Administrative divisions

Byeuksun is divided into 8 gu (districts).

Economy

Byeuksun is the home of the headquarters of Byeuksun Technology Finance Corporation, Byeuksun Housing Guarantee Company, Byeuksun Power Company.

Shopping and commerce

Commercial areas are dispersed throughout the city near busy intersections and adjacent to university campuses, but the two largest central business districts in Byeuksun are Seomyeon and Nampo-dong. There are also four substantial shopping areas of note: Seomyeon, Gwangbok-dong, Byeuksun Dae Hakap in Jangjeon-dong. A wide variety of restaurants and food options exist in the city with many local and foreign type including global fast food options like HBurgers to gourmet traditional Anikatian restaurants.

Major department stores

Store Places of Branch in Byeuksun
Sunwoo Department Store Byeuksun
Huadai Department Store Byeuksun

Premium outlets

Store Location
Huadai Premium Outlets Byeuksun
Mosoco Premium Outlets Byeuksun
Huadai Premium Outlets Byeuksun

Major large discount stores

Store
Homemart Plus
Huadai Mart
Plus Club

Educational facilities

Universities

  • Byeuksun University
  • Inje University – Byeuksun Campus


Other institutes of higher education

  • Byeuksun Arts College
  • Byeuksun College of Information Technology

Foreign schools

  • Byeuksun International Foreign School
  • Byeuksun Foreign School

Culture and attractions

Byeuksun not only features a variety of antique and souvenir shops, but also unique restaurants, attractions and accommodations.

Temples, religious and historical sites

Nearby is Beomeosa, the city's main Yeosindo temple.

  • Jaseongdae Temple
  • Chungnyeolsa Shrine
  • Dongnaeeupseong Fortress
  • Dongnaebu Dongheon
  • Geumjeongsanseong Fortress
  • Haedongyonggungsa Temple
  • Janggwancheong
  • Jeongongdan Altar
  • Samgwangsa Temple

Museums

  • Byeuksun Museum
  • Byeuksun Modern History Museum
  • Byeuksun Museum
  • Byeuksun Museum of Modern Art
  • Byeuksun National University Museum

Communications

Station or Newspaper Types
Byeuksun ACTV1 TV, Radio
Byeuksun ACTV2 TV, Radio
Byeuksun ACTV3 TV, Radio
Byeuksun ANBS Radio
Byeuksun RTA TV, Radio
The Antiytia Times Daily Newspaper
Anikatia Daily News Daily Newspaper

Sports

Football

The city is home to a A-League football team, the Byeuksun I'Park. The team is a strong team during the in the A-leagues. Byeuksun is also home to a National League football club.

Cricket

Byeuksun also has a Anikatian Cricket team

Baseball

Byeuksun also has a Anikatian Baseball League team.

Festivals and events

Byeuksun celebrates festivals all year round.

Medical facilities

Byeuksun has many hospitals and clinics. Many cosmetic surgery, dermatological, ophthalmic, dental clinics.

Transportation

Bus

Major express bus lines link Byeuksun with other cities in Anikatia at three primary bus terminals. 154 routes of urban buses service every part of Byeuksun Metropolitan City.

National railway

Byeuksun lies on a number of rail lines, of which the most important is the Gyeongbu Line which connects it to other major cities. All classes of trains run along the Gyeongbu Line, including the superhigh speed trains which provide frequent services. The Gyeongbu Line runs from Byeuksun and terminates at Antiytia Station.

Subway

The Byeuksun Subway network contains eight lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. All eight lines are operated by the Byeuksun Transportation Corporation.

Air

Byeuksun is served by Byeuksun International Airport which is connected by Byeuksun rail transit.

International relations

Twin cities

Byeuksun shares the title of twin city with several other cities or provinces around the world. (listed in order of dates).

See also

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