Venue & Travel
The 2026 AABE Conference will be held in Busan, South Korea’s largest port city and a dynamic hub where the nation’s natural beauty, rich culture, and cutting-edge industries seamlessly blend. Busan offers the perfect setting for a successful and memorable academic event.
Nature: Home to world-famous beaches like Haeundae and Gwangalli, and stunning coastal landmarks such as Taejongdae and Oryukdo Islets.
Culture: The host city of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), offering a vibrant array of culinary delights, bustling traditional markets, and historical sites.
Industry: A global maritime logistics center with a major container port, alongside developed industries in shipbuilding, auto parts, and high-tech IT.
Conference Site
The conference will take place at Pusan National University, recognized as one of the leading national flagship universities in South Korea. PNU is dedicated to innovative research and education, fostering a spirit of intelligence, freedom, and truth.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: The modern and comfortable campus provides an ideal environment for focused academic exchange and networking.
Pusan National University’s main campus is located in Geumjeong-gu, easily accessible from major travel hubs.
| Category | Details |
| Address | 2 Busandaehak-ro 63beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea |
| Campus Name | Busan Campus (Main Campus) |
| Nearest Subway | Pusan Nat’l Univ. Station (Busan Subway Line 1) |
Transportation Guide
✈️ Access from Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The most convenient options are as follows:
Option 1. Airport Limousine Bus:
Take the Limousine Bus to Dongnae (동래) area. From there, take a short taxi ride or transfer to Subway Line 1 to Pusan Nat’l Univ. Station.
Option 2. Busan–Gimhae Light Rail Transit + Subway:
- Take the BGLT from the airport to Sasang Station (사상역).
- Transfer to Busan Subway Line 2 (towards Jangsan).
- Transfer again at Seomyeon Station (서면역) to Busan Subway Line 1 (towards Nopo).
- Exit at Pusan Nat’l Univ. Station (부산대역). (Approx. 70-80 minutes total)
Option 3. Taxi: A taxi ride takes approximately 40–50 minutes, depending on traffic.
✈️ Access from Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Total travel time: ~4.5 to 5 hours
Estimated cost: KRW 70,000 – 80,000
- Incheon International Airport → Seoul Station (서울역)
- Take the AREX (Airport Railroad Express) Train from the airport’s transportation center to Seoul Station
- Express Train: Takes 43 minutes non-stop to Seoul Station, costs KRW 13,000
- All-Stop Train: Takes about 60 minutes, costs approximately KRW 5,000
- Ticket reservation: https://www.airportrailroad.com/intro
- Take the AREX (Airport Railroad Express) Train from the airport’s transportation center to Seoul Station
- Seoul Station → Busan Station(KTX) (부산역)
- Transfer from the AREX platform to the KTX Bullet Train gates on the ground floor of Seoul Station
- Take a KTX train bound for Busan Station
- The high-speed rail takes about 2.5 hours and costs roughly KRW 60,000
- Busan Station (subway) → Pusan Nat’l Univ. Station (부산대역)
🚄 Access from Busan Station (KTX)
Busan Station is the terminus for the KTX high-speed train.
Option 1. Subway:
- Take Busan Subway Line 1 (towards Nopo) directly from Busan Station.
- Exit at Pusan Nat’l Univ. Station (부산대역). (Approx. 35 minutes)
Option 2. Taxi:
A taxi ride takes approximately 25–35 minutes, depending on traffic.