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Nurimaru APEC House (누리마루 APEC 하우스)

Nurimaru APEC House in Dongbaek Island, Haeundae, Busan

Nurimaru APEC House was built to host 2005 APEC Summit meeting at the tip of Dongbaek Island (동백섬), which laid out near Haeundae Beach. This eye-catching glassy building has become one of Busan’s symbolic places since then.

Location

116, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea

 

Hours

9:00 am ~ 6:00 pm (Last admission 1 hour before closing)
*Closed the first Monday of the month​

Admission

Free

Directions

Subway: Line 2 – Dongbaek station (동백/204), Exit 1 > about 20-min walk (1.3 km or 0.8 mile)

Bus: No. 139, 307, or 1003 at Dongbaekseom Ipgu bus stop (동백섬입구)

Parking

Dongbaek Park (paid public parking lot)
*Parking at Dongbaek Island is limited and fills up quickly especially during weekends and holidays so the use of public transportation is strongly encouraged.

Contact

Call: +82 051-743-1974 or 1975
Website: City of Busan

(Information in this post is based on a visit in 2019 February.)


Nurimaru APEC House in Dongbaek Island, Busan

In 2005, Busan hosted APEC Summit* and leaders from 21 member economies came to Nurimaru to meet together. ‘Nuri’ is a Korean word meaning the world and ‘Maru’ means the summit. Thus, the name ‘Nurimaru’ means ‘the house where world leaders gathered.’

The facility also held 2019 ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit. The place is open to public and still used for other major meetings.

*APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established to create greater prosperity of 21 members in the Pacific Rim by integrating regional economies.

21 member economies include Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.

Nurimaru, The Building

The architecture of Nurimaru is a great example of combination of the modern design and traditional Korean style. The design of building resembles traditional Korean pavilion called “Jeongja (정자)” and the shape of roof borrows the ridgeline of Dongbaek Island.

Nurimaru is 3 stories tall.

1st floor: Jayumadang (Freedom Garden) and Pyeonghwamadang (Peace Garden). These outdoor gardens and walking paths are used for cocktail parties, outdoor exhibits and performances while the place hosts events.

2nd floor: Conference rooms for major events such as international conferences, banquets, and more.

3rd floor: The main conference room where the 2005 APEC leaders had a meeting. This conference room is preserved as it was in 2005 and open to public. The APEC Memorial is also located on the third floor. The Memorial exhibits information about the member economies and other items including a replica of meal served to the leaders during the summit.

APEC Memorial at Nurimaru in South Korea
APEC Memorial
Conference Room for 2005 APEC Meeting at Nurimaru
2005 APEC Summit Conference Room on the 3rd floor

There are a couple of entrances to Nurimaru APEC House. You can enter the building from the gardens at the ground level or through the main entrance on the third floor.

Lobby at Nurimaru APEC House in Busan
Fancy lobby on the 3rd floor of Nurimaru

Don’t miss the interior design of the place as well. For instance, the wall at waiting room is decorated with Hangul (한글), Korean alphabet, from Hunminjeongeum (훈민정음), a document that symbolizes creation of Hangul. A huge painting at the lobby in the traditional Korean style is also photogenic.

Hangeul Interior Design at Nurimaru, Busan

Photo spots at Nurimaru

Because its priceless location, Nurimaru offers breathtaking views and amazing photo spots. You can see the whole length of Gwanga Bridge that stretches over Gwangalli beach. The picturesque lighthouse over a jeongja, traditional Korean pavilion is a unique photo spot as well. If your schedule allows, the night view of Nurimaru and the view from it are ones you can’t miss.

Gwangan Bridge and W Apartments from Nurimaru, Busan, South Korea
View of Gwangan Bridge (Gwangandaegyo/광안대교) from Nurimaru APEC House
Pavilion and light house in Dongbaek Island

Attractions Nearby

Nurimaru APEC House is located at Dongbaek Island right next to Haeundae Beach. You can take a walk absorbing fresh ocean breeze around Dongbaek Island and the trail leads to Haeundae Beach.

In addition, Marine City, the famous skyline of Busan, is within a short walking distance. The night view of Marine City from The Bay 101, a restaurant complex located at the entrance of Dongbaek Island, is a spot for your Social Media feed.

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