FUSAN, Man', or PUSAN. The chief sea port of the populous Province of Kiung-sang, in Southeastern Korea, seven miles from the mouth of Nan-tong River, in latitude 35° 6' N., longi tude 129° 3' E., and the terminus of the rail way from Seoul, of which the first section to Chon-yang was opened in October, 1902. The port was opened by treaty to Japanese trade in 1876, and to general trade November 26, 1883. The native town has about 600 houses, with a population of 5000 souls. The Japan ese settlement is opposite Deer Island, under the control of the consul, assisted by the elec tive municipal council, and a police force in uniform of Western style. Locally, it is called Kan (the post), the Japanese having maintained a military post there since 1592. The town is supplied with water from the neighboring hills by pipes and hydrants. In 1902 there were 10.000 foreign residents, of whom S5 were Chinese. 22
Europeans, and the rest Japanese. The harbor is formed by several islands, the largest of which is Deer Island, and the largest vessels can come close to the landing-plaees. The tide rises seven feet. The climate is very healthful, summer bringing perfect sea-bathing. There are hot springs at Tong-nai, a pity distant eight miles. and the local centre of trade, with a population of 33.160. Lines of steamers connect Fusan with Japan, Shanghai, and Vladivostok. A submarine cable to Nagasaki has been in operation since November, 1883. The chief imports are cotton goods, petroleum, and Japanese manufactures; the exports are hides, beans, dried fish, whale meat, and rice. In 1899 the imports amounted to $2,389,000, and the exports $1,822,000, against $4,700,000 in 1897. Consult Bishop, Korea and Her Neighbors (New York, 1898).