It was once a separate city, the principal port of southeastern Korea.

DongRaeGu is also the ID for the Korean StarCraft II pro gamer, Park Soo-ho.

[2] Due to his success in events such as the Global StarCraft II League and Major League Gaming, he was recognized by the town and was allowed to officially represent the town by being able to place a badge on his uniform.

[3] Dongnae District is divided into seven legal dong, which altogether comprise 14 administrative dong, as follows: Sajik-dong is home to two major sports venues: Sajik Baseball Stadium (home of KBO team Lotte Giants) and Sajik Arena (home to various basketball teams).

Both venues, alongside the nearby Sajik Swimming Pool, hosted the baseball, basketball, gymnastics, swimming and diving events of the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan.