Busan buzzing

Its name may be best known as the title of a zombie movie, but the city of Busan is a lovely seaside area teeming with markets and vibrant nightlife

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A city by the sea is a beautiful thing.

Amid the chaos of modern life, surrounded by skyscrapers, neon lights and bustling markets, sometimes all you need is a glimpse of the sea to restore a sense of calm.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on May 26, 2019, with the headline Busan buzzing. Subscribe