• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Busanpedia

Follow me to every corner of Busan and South Korea

  • Home
  • Places to Visit in South Korea
    • Where to Visit in Busan, South Korea
      • Haeundae Beach (해운대 해수욕장) in Busan, Korea
      • Gwangalli Beach & Gwangan Bridge (광안리 해수욕장 & 광안대교)
      • Gamcheon Culture Village (감천문화마을) in Busan, South Korea
      • BIFF Square (BIFF 광장) & Kakao Friends, Busan, South Korea
      • Gukje Market (국제시장), Busan, South Korea
      • Taejongdae Resort Park (태종대 유원지), Busan, South Korea
      • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동용궁사), Busan, South Korea
      • Shopping in Busan: Complete Guide to Department Stores
      • Luxury Hotels in Busan, South Korea
      • Oryukdo Island (오륙도) & Oryukdo Skywalk
      • Songdo Beach & Songdo Cloud Trails (송도해수욕장 & 송도구름산책로), Busan, South Korea
      • Dongbaekseom Island (동백섬) in Busan, South Korea
      • Songjeong Beach (송정해수욕장), Busan, South Korea
      • Dadaepo Beach (다대포 해수욕장) & Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dream in Busan, Korea
      • Beomeosa Temple (범어사) in Busan, South Korea
      • Busan X The SKY in Busan, South Korea
      • Jukseong Church (Dream Open Set / 죽성성당) in Busan, South Korea
      • Nakdong Estuary Eco Center (낙동강하구에코센터) in Busan, South Korea
      • Nurimaru APEC House (누리마루 APEC 하우스) in Busan, South Korea
      • F1963, Urban Cultural Complex, Busan, South Korea
      • United Nations Memorial Cemetery (유엔기념공원) in Busan, South Korea
      • Ilgwang Beach (일광해수욕장) in Busan, South Korea
      • Museum of Contemporary Art Busan (부산현대미술관)
      • Seongjigok Reservoir (성지곡수원지) in Busan, South Korea
      • Hwamyeong Rose Park (화명장미공원), Busan, South Korea
    • Where to Visit in Seoul, South Korea
      • Complete Guide to Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁) in Seoul
      • Gwanghwamun Square (광화문광장), Seoul, South Korea
      • The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) in Seoul, South Korea
      • Insadong (인사동), Seoul, South Korea
      • Jogyesa Temple (조계사) in Seoul, South Korea
      • Seoul Lantern Festival (서울 빛초롱축제)
    • Other Destinations in South Korea
      • Jeonju Hanok Village (전주한옥마을) in South Korea
      • Jeonju Hyanggyo (전주향교), South Korea
      • Tongdosa Temple (통도사), Gyeongsangnamdo, South Korea
  • Blog
  • Korea 101
    • How to Apply for South Korea Visa
    • Top 10 Best-Selling Korean Ramyeon (Ramen) in South Korea
    • Top 10 Best-Selling Korean Snacks in South Korea
    • Top 10 Best-Selling Korean Ice Cream
    • 10 Hottest Korean Skincare Brands at Olive Young
    • Korean Food (Beef Dishes)
    • Korean Food (Pork Dishes)
    • Korean Food (Noodles)
    • Interesting Korean Culture (Q&A)
    • Introduction to Korean History
    • Public Transportation in South Korea
    • Busan, South Korea
  • Learn In Korea
    • Study in Korea: General Information
    • Best Universities in South Korea: Rankings
    • Korean Expressions for Real Life
    • Learning Korean with Kdrama
  • About
  • Contact

Nurimaru APEC House (누리마루 APEC 하우스) in Busan, South Korea

Nurimaru APEC House in Dongbaek Island, Haeundae, Busan

Nurimaru APEC House was built to host the 2005 APEC Summit meeting at the tip of Dongbaek Island (동백섬), which stands near Haeundae Beach. This eye-catching glassy building has been 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 (Green Line), Get off at Dongbaek station (동백/204), Exit 1 > about 20-min walk (1.3 km or 0.8 miles)

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

Parking

Dongbaek Park (paid public parking lot)

*Parking spaces at Dongbaek Island are limited and fill 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


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 the 2019 ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit. The place is open to the 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 APEC House, The Building

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

Nurimaru APEC House is a three-story building. Let’s take a quick tour of each floor:

There are two outdoor gardens on the ground level, Jayumadang (Freedom Garden) and Pyeonghwamadang (Peace Garden). During the events, participants have cocktail parties and outdoor exhibits in these gardens. In addition, artists or entertainers show performances here, too.

Conference rooms for major events are on the second floor. These rooms hold International conferences, banquets, and more events.

Conference Room for 2005 APEC Meeting at Nurimaru
2005 APEC Summit Conference Room on the 3rd floor

The main conference room where the 2005 APEC leaders had a meeting sits on the top floor. This conference room is open to the public and preserved as it was in 2005. You can visit the APEC Memorial on the same floor. The Memorial exhibits information about the member economies and the items including a replica of meals served to the leaders during the summit.

There are two 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.

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

While you walk through each chamber, it would be fun to pay attention to the interior design of Nurimaru. For instance, the wall at the waiting room is decorated with Hangul (한글), the Korean alphabet, from Hunminjeongeum (훈민정음), a document that symbolizes the 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 APEC House

Because of its priceless location, Nurimaru APEC House offers breathtaking views and amazing photo spots. You can see the whole length of Gwanga Bridge that stretches over Gwangalli beach from Nurimaru. The picturesque lighthouse over a jeongja, a 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 don’t want to miss.

Gwangan Bridge over Gwangalli Beach, Busan, South Korea
View of Gwangan Bridge (Gwangandaegyo/광안대교) from Nurimaru APEC House
A perfect photo spot with pavilion and light house in Dongbaekseom Island

Attractions Nearby Nurimaru APEC House

Nurimaru APEC House is located on Dongbaek Island and Haeundae Beach is right at the doorstep. You can take an easy walk while breathing in the fresh ocean breeze around Dongbaekseom Island and the trail leads to Haeundae Beach.

In addition, Marine City, the famous skyline of Busan, is within a short walking distance as well. The night view of Marine City from The Bay 101, a restaurant complex located at the entrance of Dongbaek Island, is the spot where you need to take a picture for your Instagram Feed.

Read the next post and keep your tour on Dongbaekseom Island (동백섬). or read the post about Haeundae Beach and X the Sky.

Before Footer

Sign up for News from Busan, South Korea

You will receive my newsletter with trendy information about South Korea and Busan, including travel, events, food, and some Kpop news.

I take your privacy seriously. I don't share your email address.

Footer

  • Privacy Policy

30, Yeonje-ro, Yeonje-gu, Busan, South Korea (Officetel Blgd. 7th Floor. Rm 7105) | info@busanpedia.com

Copyright © 2023 · Busanpedia