Want to Tour the Campus? National Pukyong University Creates 3.3km Trail Connecting '17 Scenic Spots'

A walking trail that can be used as a tourism resource will be created within the campus.

National Pukyong University (President Bae Sanghoon) is developing a trail that connects campus landmarks on its campus adjacent to Gwangalli, one of Busan's representative tourist destinations, turning it into a tourism resource for both university members and citizens.

On November 17, National Pukyong University announced that it has selected "17 Scenic Spots of the Campus" under the themes of history, nature, academia, and notable figures, and will construct a 3.3-kilometer trail connecting each theme.

The Daeyeon Campus of National Pukyong University is well known as a completely flat campus and a popular spot for citizens to walk and exercise. It is also famous for its unique titles, such as being the second lowest campus in the country at 3 meters above sea level, and for its beautiful cherry blossoms. A YouTube live broadcast that streams the campus in real time 24 hours a day is also being operated.

The 17 Scenic Spots of National Pukyong University include, under the history theme, the "Pukyongosaurus," the world's first dinosaur with a Korean name; the "Coelacanth," known as a living fossil; the "Walker House," which served as the temporary headquarters of the US 8th Army during the Korean War; and the "Baekgyeong Tower," which commemorates the young people who pioneered Korea's deep-sea industry and lost their lives at sea.

Under the nature theme, the selected spots include "Baekgyeong Square," a famous cherry blossom spot in spring and autumn for students and citizens; "Ginkgo Tree Road," known for its autumn foliage; a quince tree estimated to be about 250 years old; and "Drawing in the Air," a sculpture by renowned local artist and alumnus Kwon Dalsul.

The notable figures theme includes the "PKNU Forest of Honor," created with commemorative trees planted by distinguished individuals who received honorary doctorates from the university, such as alumnus and Dongwon Group founder Kim Jaecheol, as well as foreign presidents.

In preparation for its 80th anniversary next year, National Pukyong University plans to complete detailed improvements of the 17 Scenic Spots, including installing guide signs by the end of this year, and to officially open the trail from next year.

National Pukyong University plans to share the campus with local residents and utilize it as an urban landscape and tourism resource, aiming to make it one of Busan's tourism landmarks.

National Pukyong University Daeyeon Campus.

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