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This paper aims to analyze the formation and social meaning of 'fortune-tellers village' under Yeongdo Bridge. Yeongdo Bridge, opened in 1934, was Korea's first draw bridge and Busan's landmark. When the Korean War broke out and Busan was designated as a temporary capital, numerous refugees flocked to Busan to avoid the saturation of the war. Yeongdo Bridge was adjacent to Busan Port and the International Market, so jobs were abundant, transportation was convenient, and refugees frequently visited this place to find their separated families during the war. During this period, Yeongdo Bridge was not simply a structure that connects islands and land, but had a special locational identity that reflected the social situation at the time. And 'fortune-tellers village' was formed due to the locational specificity of Yeongdo Bridge.