We had a very quick look at some of the bronze statues in this area as we were passing by them walking to some museums. They showed scenes of life in Busan during the Korean war. It seemed we were able to bypass walking up the forty steps by taking a yellow lift. It was a bit low key and I lacked the knowledge to understand exactly the background behind the statues and where to look for them. Still, it was a pleasant interlude and on our way.

This area has sculptures depicting the life of the refugees who fled to Busan from Seoul at the outset of the Korean War, centered around a flight of 40 steps. A visit to the Cultural center is a must as there are 2 floors of exhibits with photographs and artifacts on display. The 2 guides there spoke excellent English and gave a very heartfelt narration of the background of the Korean War and how it affected their country and people. I ended up sharing my experience of searching for my roots in China with them as they too received requests from overseas Koreans seeking to find their lost family members. My short visit became a really meaningful one.