40-step stairway

The 40-step stairway spans twenty-five meters in length and contains exactly forty stone steps connecting the port area to residential neighborhoods in Busan.

Between 1909 and 1912, the stairway emerged during Japanese colonial rule, later becoming a central meeting point for families separated during the Korean War.

The stairs house an exhibition center displaying photographs and artifacts that document the daily experiences of Korean War refugees in the 1950s.

Visitors can reach the stairs through exit 11 of Jungang Station on Busan Metro Line 1, with the site remaining open throughout all seasons.

Street musicians playing accordions perform regularly on these steps, continuing a tradition that began when war refugees gathered here in the 1950s.

Location: Busan

GPS coordinates: 35.10390,129.03450

Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:17