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Do people in Busan speak differently? Do they speak English in Busan South Korea?

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Yes, people in Busan speak differently from the standard Korean dialect. The Busan dialect, also known as Busan satoori, is one of the nine Korean dialects and is commonly spoken in the Gyeongsang province, which includes Busan.

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English is not the primary language spoken in Busan, but it is widely taught in schools and universities. Many people in Busan can speak English to some extent, especially those who work in the tourism industry.

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Seoul to Busan/ Image Credits: Expert World Travel

The Busan dialect is widely used in the Korean diaspora, especially in Yeongnam, which includes the Gyeongsang provinces, North and South.

The Busan dialect has some distinctive features that make it different from the standard Korean, which is based on the Seoul dialect.

For example, the Busan dialect is tonal, which means that the pitch of the voice changes the meaning of words. The Busan dialect also has some unique words and expressions that are not used in standard Korean.


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