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• Taste the Sea, Breathe the Busan : From the Museum to the River  Join us for two unforgettable cultural journeys where you can explore, and experience the sense of Busan!∑ Application for Busan Hangeul Academy Korean Culture Experience Program – Session 6◎Event Title: Busan, Drawing Nature, Walking Through Art◎Date & Time: Friday, November 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (1 session / 40 participants)◎Venues: - Busan Museum of Contemporary Art (1191 Nakdongnam-ro, Saha-gu, Busan) - Eulsukdo Ecological Park & Nakdong Estuary Eco Center (1240 Nakdongnam-ro, Saha-gu, Busan)◎Program:Exhibition tour at Busan Museum of Contemporary Art →Lecture on winter migratory birds → Birdwatching and nature observation → Eco-friendly craft activity →Tour of Nakdong Estuary Eco Center◎Participation Fee: Free of charge◎Application Deadline: Until Wednesday, November 26 (first come, first served)▶ Apply Here: https://forms.gle/RL1qBzSVECfELspT7★ The Busan Global City Foundation (BGCF) is a public institution that supports foreign residents in Busan through diverse programs and cultural exchange activities to help them adapt to life in Busan and build a sense of belonging.
• Geumjeongsan Mountain is Korea's first urban national park source: visitbusanOn Oct. 31, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment designated Geumjeongsan Mountain as Korea's 24th national park. Busan's highest mountain also becomes the nation's first urban national park.Spanning nearly 67 square kilometers across six city districts in western Busan and Yangsan City in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, Geumjeongsan National Park rivals Seoul's Bukhansan National Park in scale. In 2024, Geumjeongsan Mountain attracted approximately 3.12 million visitors, a number expected to surpass 4 million following its designation as a national park. For comparison, Bukhansan led national park attendance last year with 6.7 million visitors.The designation recognizes the mountain's exceptional ecological and cultural value. It is home to roughly 1,800 species of flora and fauna. The mountain also boasts 71 scenic sites, including peaks, cliffs, and caves.Geumjeongsan's cultural assets are equally significant. The 18.9-kilometer Geumjeongsanseong Fortress is Korea's largest mountain stronghold, while Beomeosa Temple, founded during the Silla Dynasty, is one of the nation's most revered holy sites. The area also boasts 127 cultural heritage assets, the most of any national park in the country.The designation is expected to boost tourism, revitalize local businesses, diversify Busan's tourism sector, generate jobs and strengthen the city's global brand.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>attract: 관광객을 끌다 asset: 자산 equally: 동등히 significant: 중요한 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy
• 2025 Busan is good Satisfaction Survey How is Busan is Good doing so far?We’re inviting our readers to share their thoughts and satisfaction with our newspaper through a short survey open until Nov. 30.The survey covers various aspects of the paper — such as the relevance of our stories, the completeness of our content, and the visual appeal of our photos and layouts. It also asks why you subscribed and how satisfied you are overall.Your feedback and suggestions will help us enhance future editions of Busan is Good.As a token of appreciation, 30 respondents will be randomly selected to receive a small gift.👉 [Click here to take the survey!]

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• The lights are brightly shining source: visitbusanWhen winter settles over Busan, the city doesn't dim －it shines. Neighborhood by neighborhood, brilliant light displays transform coastal parks, bustling streets and sandy beaches into glowing nighttime escapes. From whimsical installations to immersive media art, Busan's winter festivals offer the perfect reason to step outside, bundle up and explore the city after dark.🌟 Haeundae Light Festival＊Until Jan. 18　＊Lights on 6 to 11 p.m. dailyHaeundae may be famous for its summer sunshine, but in winter the warmth returns in the form of glowing lights. The 12th Haeundae Light Festival transforms Gunam-ro and Haeundae Beach into a starry coastal walkway inspired by this year's theme, "Stellar Haeundae." Imagined as starlight drifting in like gentle waves, the design brings soft, luminous charm to the district's lively streets.Visitors are welcomed by Starlight Gate, a glowing entrance on Gunam-ro that sets the tone for the experience ahead. The Stellar Wave Zone leads toward the beach, guiding visitors with atmospheric light arrangements. At the center of Gunam-ro, a striking star-shaped installation becomes a seasonal highlight, its four-meter structure capturing the shimmering moment a star bursts into light. Trees of varying heights add a festive, classic holiday mood and warm year-end charm.Down by the sea, Haeundae Square hosts daily programs from 6 to 10 p.m., including sand art, line art, pedal-powered bicycles and a winter photo booth. Around Christmas, visitors can take playful four-cut photos complete with fun seasonal props.The beach itself turns into a dreamy galaxy. The Haeundae Universe Zone features a 10-meter earth-shaped media art piece and a 180-meter illuminated path dotted with planets, stars and even a glowing spaceship. It's a whimsical, walk-through universe set against Haeundae's pale sand, perfect for couples, families and anyone who loves nighttime strolls.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>dim: 흐릿해지다 bustling: 북적거리는 luminous: 빛나는 charm: 매력 atmospheric: 분위기 있는Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy
• Exploring YOLO Galmaetgil ⑨ YOLO Route 8 source: visitbusanThe YOLO Galmaetgil Trails invite visitors to experience scenic hikes along the city's natural and cultural resources."YOLO" reflects both "you only live once" and the local dialect for "come here," blending global and regional meaning. Taken together, YOLO is an invitation for visitors to experience the joie de vivre locals have: Come to Busan and enjoy life.🏃🏻‍♂️ YOLO Route 8The Nakdong Jeongmaek Trail spans 6.7 kilometers along the ridge east of the Nakdonggang River. The journey begins at Flower Village, so named for its abundance of wild blooms, and quickly leads into the wooded serenity of Gudeok Culture Park.From there, the trail climbs Gudeoksan Mountain and reaches Jaeneomi Maruteo, a key junction that guides hikers toward Seunghaksan Mountain. Along this ridge, vast fields of silver grass stretch across the slopes, creating a shimmering autumn landscape. The Eoksae Noeul Observatory rewards hikers with views of the Nakdonggang River and Dadaepo Beach.A gentle descent leads to Dangri Jeseokgol, where tree-lined paths fill the air with a refreshing scent of cedar. This route captures the harmony of Busan's mountain ridges, seasonal colors and river views in a single hike.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>reflect: 반영하다 regional: 지역적인 abundance: 풍요 serenity: 고요함  vast: 거대한 shimmering: 반짝이는 descent: 내리막 ridge: 산등성이Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy
• Centum City to host Christmas Village Busan 2025 source: getty imageSanta Claus is coming to Centum! Christmas Village Busan 2025 will set up shop at the Busan Cinema Center from Nov. 27 to Dec. 25. This outdoor festival transports visitors to Santa’s Village, where villagers are busy preparing for Christmas. Visitors can join in on the action and interact with elves, fairies, Rudolph, and even Santa Claus himself! The centerpiece of the village is a giant, 8-meter-tall Christmas tree. Its sparkling lights will cast a warm, cheerful glow over all the festivities.Visitors can participate in a variety of activities, such as shopping for the perfect gift, creating Christmas ornaments, or decorating cookies.And of course, no holiday celebration is complete without a feast! As this year’s food and beverage director, celebrity chef Leo Kang has crafted a menu featuring nourishing meals, such as goulash and currywurst, as well as seasonal sweets like strawberry tiramisu and s’more hot chocolate.Additionally, Busan Gourmet Selection brings together the city’s best restaurants in culinary collaboration. The village’s food market will showcase unique dishes created by teams from various restaurants, including a partnership between Michelin-rated restaurants Outro by Vito and Yakitori Haegong.There is no admission fee to enter Christmas Village Busan. For further details and latest updates, please visit its official Instagram account.※ Christmas Village Busan 2025, Nov. 27 to Dec. 25◎ Busan Cinema Center: 120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu◎ Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. - From Nov. 27 to Dec. 21: Open Thursday to Sunday only- From Dec. 22 to Dec. 25: Open daily ◎ Instagram: @market__chango<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>outdoor: 야외 nourishing: 영양가 있는 culinary: 요리의 admission: 입장료Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

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• Bite Into Busan ⑤ French & Italian source: Taste of Busan"Bite Into Busan" is a monthly celebration of the city's restaurants. Each featured spot is listed in the Michelin Guide and Taste of Busan, the city's official gourmet guidebook, and is known for its signature dishes. In this edition, we turn our focus to two timeless rivals that have long defined Europe's culinary landscape: French and Italian cuisines. In Busan, you can skip the flights and still savor the essence of both. Discover the meticulous artistry and refined sophistication of French cuisine and the elegant simplicity of Italian dishes that celebrate the pure flavors of each ingredient. 🍝 Delibong 델리봉Delibong, run by owner-chef Jeong-bong Park, offers French cuisine with a focus on charcuterie. Upon the first visit, guests may be a little confused by the lack of a signboard, but a feast is underway inside.*Address: 3F, 4 Millak-ro 27beon-gil, Suyeong-gu🍝 Ramsey 램지At Ramsey, Chef Gyu-jin Lee highlights local ingredients in his innovative approach to classic French cuisine. Every beautiful dish has a French sensibility but a Korean soul. The restaurant is situated in a warm, spacious area with windows overlooking the Gwangandaegyo Bridge.*Address: 3F, 38 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 284 beon-gil, Suyeong-gu🍝 Outro by Vito 아웃트로 바이 비토After studying at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, Chef Sang-jin Kim, also known as Vito, returned home to serve his fellow Busanites fresh pasta. For over 14 years, diners have flocked to Outro, drawn by the delicious pastas and the genius-level seasoning on display in Vito's expertly crafted protein and seafood dishes. Each table is illuminated by a spotlight, forcing diners to keep their attention on the food - as it should be.*Address: 1F, 18 Millakbondong-ro 19beon-gil, Suyeong-gu🍝 Cor Pasta bar 코르 파스타 바Honored as a Bib Gourmand restaurant, Cor Pasta Bar is located in a quiet building in the Jeonpo-dong neighborhood. This restaurant is run by a chef who puts his heart and soul into housemade pastas, sauces and bread. Try the bottarga pasta with sea urchin and fish roe. The wine menu is great, with pairings done by the chef.*Address: 2F, 13 Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, Busanjin-gu🍝 Osteria Aboo 오스테리어 어부Osteria Aboo in Jeonpo-dong shines a spotlight on Southern Italian flavors, offering a menu rich in seafood-driven dishes. Known for standouts like its sweet shrimp bisque pasta and fried calamari, the restaurant highlights fresh ocean ingredients in true coastal Italian style. Paired with wines selected by the chef, each dish offers a satisfying taste of Southern Italy.Osteria Aboo is only open to reservations, which can be made through the CatchTable dining app.*Address: 1F, 58 Dongcheon-ro, Busanjin-gu※Restaurant information may be subject to change.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어> timeless: 세월이 흘러도 변치않는 savor: 풍미 essence: 본질 artistry: 예술적인 기교 simplicity: 단순함 ingredient: 재료 innovative: 혁신적인 spacious: 넓은 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy
• European fine dining in the City by the Sea 　"Bite Into Busan" is a monthly celebration of the city's restaurants. Each featured spot is listed in the Michelin Guide and Taste of Busan, the city's official gourmet guidebook, and is known for its signature dishes. 　In this edition, we turn our focus to two timeless rivals that have long defined Europe's culinary landscape: French and Italian cuisines. In Busan, you can skip the flights and still savor the essence of both. 　Discover the meticulous artistry and refined sophistication of French cuisine and the elegant simplicity of Italian dishes that celebrate the pure flavors of each ingredient. ■Delibong 델리봉　Delibong, run by owner-chef Jeong-bong Park, offers French cuisine with a focus on charcuterie. Upon the first visit, guests may be a little confused by the lack of signboard, but there is a feast going on inside.*Address: 3F, 4 Millak-ro 27beon-gil, Suyeong-gu*google map: Click ■Ramsey 램지　At Ramsey, Chef Gyu-jin Lee highlights local ingredients in his innovative approach to classic French cuisine. Every beautiful dish has a French sensibility but a Korean soul. The restaurant is in a warm space with windows overlooking Gwangandaegyo Bridge.*Address: 3F, 38 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 284 beon-gil, Suyeong-gu*Google map: Click ■Outro by Vito 아웃트로 바이 비토　After studying at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, Chef Sang-jin Kim, also known as Vito, returned home to serve his fellow Busanites fresh pasta. For over 14 years, diners have flocked to Outro, drawn by delicious pastas and the genius-level seasoning on display in Vito's protein and seafood cookery. Each table is illuminated by a spotlight, forcing diners to keep their attention on the food - as it should be.*Address: 1F, 18 Millakbondong-ro 19beon-gil, Suyeong-gu*Google map: Click ■Cor Pasta bar 코르 파스타 바　Honored as a Bib Gourmand restaurant, Cor Pasta Bar is located in a quiet building in the Jeonpo-dong neighborhood. This restaurant is run by a chef who puts his heart and soul into housemade pastas, sauces and bread. Try the bottarga pasta with sea urchin and fish roe. The wine menu is great with pairing done by the chef.*Address: 2F, 13 Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, Busanjin-gu*Google map: Click ■Osteria Aboo 오스테리어 어부　Osteria Aboo in Jeonpo-dong puts the spotlight on Southern Italian flavors, with a menu rich in seafood-driven dishes. Known for standouts like its sweet shrimp bisque pasta and fried calamari, the restaurant highlights fresh ocean ingredients in true coastal Italian style. Paired with wines selected by the chef, each dish offers a satisfying taste of Southern Italy.　Osteria Aboo is only open to reservations, which can be made through the dining app, CatchTable.*Address: 1F, 58 Dongcheon-ro, Busanjin-gu*Google map: Click※Restaurant information may be subject to change.
• Eat your way through Busan 　Food lovers, take note: Busan is a city that rewards curiosity. From bustling seafood markets to stylish bistros, the city offers an abundance of dining options. Across the city, diners will find hundreds of officially designated "Taste of Busan" establishments that promise high-quality meals at fair prices. 　At the higher end, Busan's culinary reputation is on the rise. The city's Michelin Guide features three one-star restaurants along with numerous Bib Gourmand and Selected listings, proof that Busan is a must-visit for gourmands. 　Busan offers so much more than fried chicken, barbecue and kimchi. Whether alone, with a date or with a mate, the city is best experienced with an open mind, an empty stomach and loose pants.■Taste of Busan 2025(click to download the guidebook)Enjoy fresh sashimi at Seonchang Hoetjip. 　 Generous portions and toppings are standard at Lee Jaemo Pizza.Gamasot has been serving pork ribs for 30 years. 　■Michelin Guide restaurant in Busan(Click to learn more)Palate(one-star)Fiotto(one-star and Green Star)Mori(one-star) 

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• Busan Winter Light Festivals: Reader Photos & One-line Stories Wanted! Milac Luce Festa✨ Share Your Bright Winter Moments with Busan is Good! ✨This winter, Busan shines with four unique light festivals — from beaches to downtown streets — and we want to see them through your lens!Send us your best photos from any of the Busan Winter Light Festivals and a short one-line story about your experience.<Eligible Festivals> · Haeundae Light Festival — Haeundae Beach (until Jan. 18) · Milac Luce Festa — Millak Waterside Park (until Jan. 31) · Gwangbok-ro Winter Light Tree Festival — Gwangbok-ro (until Feb. 22) · Seomyeon Light Festival — Seomyeon 1-beon-ga (until Feb. 24)Selected entries will be featured on the Busan is Good website or other online platform, and a small contributor’s fee will be provided.📅 Submission Deadline: December 21, 2025 (Sun)💰 Reward: Selected participants will receive a small contributor’s fee.※Participation: Click
• Seen & Shared: The 20th Busan Fireworks Festival We’re thrilled to showcase Busan through our readers’ eyes! From dazzling fireworks to everyday sparks of life, these photos and stories capture the city’s magic in fresh and personal ways.@whale_fall52The 20th Busan Fireworks Festival felt like a scene from a fairytale - each burst filled me with excitement, and the glowing sky and music turned the night into a moment of comfort and joy. 20주년 부산불꽃축제는 정말 동화책 속 한 장면 같았어요. 불꽃이 터질 때마다 설렘이 차올랐고 하늘 가득 번지는 빛과 음악 덕분에 위로와 웃음을 가득 받은 밤이었어요! @inphilosophiaI felt proud to live in Busan, and I was so moved watching the fireworks that I almost cried. @StartbeingoriginalAll in life, from the smell of camellia blossoming to the memories of fire flowers, for a moment they are beautiful and then they fade and die. @mahfuja_alam_khushboAs I missed last years fireworks so I was very excited for this years fireworks festival. I was amused while watching. It feels so unreal. As I am not with my family so I thought it would be great if my family can also watch this with me. But I enjoyed a lot and it made my day. @cheezedonkasEvery year when I watch the Busan Fireworks Festival, I’m reminded that although the scene looks the same, my heart never is. At the time, I was moving through a particularly tangled stretch of life. Joy and sorrow were layered over one another, and I found myself giving meaning even to a single burst of light. As the fireworks rose into the dark, broke open, and drifted apart, I quietly looked into the places inside me I had been avoiding.The festival itself lasts only a few minutes, yet in those moments I want to take in the beauty with my whole heart, as if I could keep it forever.Watching the fireworks flare and fade, I’m reminded of a simple truth: no sadness is permanent. Light disappears for a while, but it always rises again. Somehow, that thought felt enough.To some, the festival may be nothing more than a dazzling event. But this year, the fireworks became hope for me - steady, quiet hope - and a gentle kind of comfort. The lights that bloomed across the Busan night sky filled the small empty spaces inside me once again.매년 부산 불꽃축제를 바라보면, 그 장면은 늘 비슷하지만 마음은 해마다 달라진다는 사실을 깨닫는다. 그당시 나는 유난히 복잡한 시간을 지나고 있었다. 기쁨과 슬픔이 겹쳐 있는 터라 불꽃 하나에도 의미를 얹게 되었다. 어둠 속에서 솟아올라 터지고, 다시 흩어지는 빛의 흐름을 보며 나는 묵묵히 내 마음의 자리들을 들여다보았다. 불꽃축제는 결국 단 몇 분의 짧은 공연에 불과하지만, 그 순간만큼은 세상에서 가장 아름다운 장면을 내 눈으로 가득 담고 영원히 간직하고 싶어진다.불꽃이 터지고 사라지는 모습을 보고 있노라면, 어떤 슬픔도 영원하지 않다는 단순한 사실이 떠오른다. 빛은 잠시 사라져도 다시 올라온다. 그것이면 충분하다는 생각이 들었다. 누군가에게는 그저 화려한 행사일지 모르지만, 올해의 불꽃은 분명 나에게 희망이 되었고, 아주 조용한 위로가 되어 주었다. 그렇게 부산의 밤하늘에서 피어난 빛들은 또 한 번 내 마음속 작은 빈자리들을 따뜻하게 채워 주었다. @starlight_b612I attended the 20th Busan Fireworks Festival this year, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable nights I’ve experienced. Although it was my third time watching the festival, something about this year felt distinctly different. It wasn’t just that the fireworks were more vibrant or grander than before?the entire atmosphere carried a special kind of warmth. Perhaps it was because, for the first time, the weather wasn’t cold. In previous years, I watched the fireworks bracing against the chilly evening air, shoulders tensed. This year, the gentle autumn breeze made it easy to look up at the sky for as long as I wanted.What I loved most was the sense of togetherness that naturally filled the beach. Thousands of people gathered along Gwangalli, sitting close to one another and looking toward the same night sky. In a time when most of us spend more moments looking down at our phones than up at the world around us, the sight of everyone collectively lifting their heads to the sky felt almost poetic. For that brief time, people seemed to set aside their stress, fatigue, and daily worries, sharing the same expressions of awe and excitement.I was especially moved by the way the shimmering fireworks reflected on people’s faces. Every time the colors shifted, the light danced across their eyes and cheeks, revealing small sparks of joy. It felt as though the fireworks weren’t only bursting in the sky but also blooming quietly in everyone’s hearts. Those expressions?full of anticipation, wonder, and pure excitement?were both adorable and deeply heartwarming. Families, friends, and couples all experienced the same moment in their own way, but the shared feeling of anticipation created a connection among strangers.Each time a burst of light filled the sky, I felt a little of my own anxiety dissolve. The brilliant shapes and sounds had a way of grounding me in the present, pushing aside the noise of everyday life. I think this is what draws so many people to the festival every year: the chance to step away from their worries and simply be immersed in light and sound. This year, that feeling resonated with me more strongly than ever.Another meaningful aspect was the safety and organization of the event. With more than 7,000 police officers deployed, the festival proceeded smoothly without any major safety issues. Despite the enormous crowd, everything remained orderly, and the atmosphere felt secure from beginning to end. Busan has always impressed me with how seamlessly the city manages both the preparations and the conclusion of large events like this. It’s one of the reasons the Busan Fireworks Festival continues to be beloved.On my way home, I found myself already looking forward to next year’s festival. I don’t know whether the weather or the atmosphere will feel as special again, but I’m excited for another chance to create new memories under the same sky. For me, the Busan Fireworks Festival is more than just an event?it’s a moment each year to refresh my mind and feel connected to the people around me. Thanks to that, this year once again became a beautifully unforgettable night. @min_ssssongThis picture was taken by my mom.My family went out at 6 p.m. and saw a nice firework.Busan is good. @superman2daI visited the 20th Busan Fireworks Festival for the first time in my life - a meaningful moment that arrived exactly 20 years after the event first began. Although I’ve lived in Busan for years, I had always hesitated to go, thinking the crowds would be overwhelming. But this year’s 20th-anniversary celebration felt too special to miss.Seeing the fireworks in person, after only watching them on TV for so long, left me absolutely speechless. Each musical segment unfolded like a perfectly choreographed performance in the night sky, blending sound and light into a breathtaking show. It reminded me how powerful and moving a single night by the sea can be.It was a truly magnificent festival - one that reflects the spirit of Busan, a city I would choose to live in again even if I were born anew.★Busan City Instagram : Click
• Discover the heart and soul of classical music masterpieces source: Busan Concert HallStarting Dec. 16, Busan Concert Hall presents a special lecture series titled “Melodies of Love and Wandering,” offering thoughtful explorations of the most enduring themes in classical music. The program includes four insightful sessions held in Chamber Hall.Each lecture highlights one of four influential composers—Ravel, Schubert, Bizet, and Bach—and delves into the essence of art and the emotional currents underlying their signature works. Led by music critics and culture-sector professionals, the series invites audiences to experience each composer’s world through nuanced interpretation and contextual storytelling. The program unfolds across four sessions:- On Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m., music critic Moonkyung Kim opens the series with a lecture on Ravel’s “Boléro,” focusing on the theme “A Dance Beyond Time.”- On Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m., critic Seungin Na follows with a session on Schubert’s “Winterreise.”- On Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Jongho Park, head of Pungwoldang, an institution specializing in classical music lectures and recordings, explores the enduring appeal of Bizet’s “Carmen” under the theme “A Stage of Love and Destiny.”- On Dec. 20 at 11 a.m., critic Hee-chang Cho concludes the series with a lecture titled “Bach: The Beginning and the End of Music,” offering a comprehensive interpretation of the composer’s oeuvre.Each session costs 30,000 won and can accommodate 200 attendees. Registration information is available on the Busan Concert Hall’s official website.※ Lecture Series: “Melodies of Love and Wandering,” Dec. 16 to 20◎ Busan Concert Hall: 250 Dongpyeong-ro, Busanjin-gu◎ Registration: Click  ◎ Price: 30,000 won per session◎ Inquiries: 051-640-8822<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>delve: 탐구하다 underlie: 깔려있다 contextual: 문맥상의 comprehensive: 포괄적인 interpretation: 해석 oeuvre: 모든 작품 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

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• Where silver grass shimmers and cedar scents linger 　The YOLO Galmaetgil Trails invite visitors to experience scenic hikes along the city's natural and cultural resources.　"YOLO" reflects both "you only live once" and the local dialect for "come here," blending global and regional meaning. Taken together, YOLO is an invitation for visitors to experience the joie de vivre locals have: Come to Busan and enjoy life.The beloved silver grass fields on Seonghaksan Mountain.　The Nakdong Jeongmaek Trail spans 6.7 kilometers along the ridge east of the Nakdonggang River. The journey begins at Flower Village, so named for its abundance of wild blooms, and quickly leads into the wooded serenity of Gudeok Culture Park.　From there, the trail climbs Gudeoksan Mountain and reaches Jaeneomi Maruteo, a key junction that guides hikers toward Seunghaksan Mountain. Along this ridge, vast fields of silver grass stretch across the slopes, creating a shimmering autumn landscape. The Eoksae Noeul Observatory  rewards hikers with views of the Nakdonggang River and Dadaepo Beach.　A gentle descent leads to Dangri Jeseokgol, where tree-lined paths fill the air with a refreshing cedar scent. This route captures the harmony of Busan's mountain ridges, seasonal colors and river views in a single hike.Gudeok Culture ParkEoksae Noeul ObservatoryPeople enjoying the autumn silver grass.A forest filled with the healing scent of cedarwood.
• An inviting fortress atop Busan's tallest mountain 　The YOLO Galmaetgil Trails invite visitors to experience scenic hikes along the city's natural and cultural resources.　"YOLO" reflects both "you only live once" and the local dialect for "come here," blending global and regional meaning. Taken together, YOLO is an invitation for visitors to experience the joie de vivre locals have: Come to Busan and enjoy life.Geumjeongsanseong Fortress■ YOLO Route 10　Route 10, fondly known as "Picnic at Geumjeongsanseong Fortress," is a scenic 10-kilometer trail stretching from Gupo Station to Geumjeongsanseong Village. Geumbit Noeul Bridge　The first highlight is Geumbit Noeul Bridge, where fiery skies dip over the Nakdonggang River. By day, it links bustling Gupo Market to tranquil Hwamyeong Eco Park; by night, colorful lights create a romantic backdrop for evening strolls.Hwamyeong Eco ParkThe glasshouse at Hwamyeong Arboretum　Hwamyeong Eco Park shines in autumn, with rows of golden-brown metasequoias, and swaying silver grass. Nearby, Hwamyeong Arboretum － Busan's first public arboretum － displays themed gardens and seasonal wildflowers.Geumjeongsanseong Village　The route continues to the western gate of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, Korea's largest mountain stronghold, before ending at Geumjeongsanseong Village. Here, visitors savor local delicacies like black goat bulgogi and Sanseong Makgeolli.YOLO Guide : Click
• Lights! Coastline! Action! 　Busan's YOLO Galmaetgil Trails invite visitors to enjoy life through scenic hikes along the city's natural and cultural resources.　"YOLO" reflects both "you only live once" and the local dialect for "come here," blending global and regional meaning. Taken together, YOLO is an invitation for visitors to experience the joie de vivre locals have: Come to Busan and enjoy life.Grab a blanket and enjoy a free movie on Gwangan Beach.The iconic nightscape of Marine City.Fun photo opportunities await on Haeundae Cine Road.Movie screenings at Millak Ocean Cinema cost ￦3,000.Millak Waterside Park is a hot place to enjoy a cool evening.■ YOLO Route 4　Busan's YOLO Galmaetgil Route 4 offers trekkers a cinematic landscape befitting its "Centum Movie Night" nickname. Stretching 4.5 kilometers along the coast, the trail is best enjoyed at night when the city, sea and sky create the perfect mise-en-scene.　The plot begins at The Bay 101, where Marine City's skyscrapers glow in mirrored reflections on the water to create an iconic nightscape. From there, the path leads to Haeundae Cine Road, an open-air gallery celebrating Korean cinema with film-inspired art and photographs.　Continuing past the Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center, walkers arrive at Millak Waterside Park, a popular spot to relax and view the Gwangandaegyo Bridge. Here, Millak Ocean Cinema stages outdoor movie screenings on weekends, with a floating screen set against the bridge's dazzling backdrop. Nearby, Gwangalli Beach Cinema offers free Friday night films by the sea.Learn more : Click

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