Prepare for return of Busan beach season

Summer is just about here and Busan's beaches ready. Haeundae, Songdo and Songjeong are open to the public as of June 1, while Gwangalli, Dadaepo, Ilgwang and Imrang will open on July 1. All beaches w...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-05-29

Finding peace the natural way

Yongso Well-Being Park, in Gijang, is true to its name, providing peace and general wellness to visitors.What better way to enjoy early summer than by getting out in nature? Whether it's up in the mou...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-05-29

African Development Bank annual event set

Participants in the event at BEXCO last year.　Busan will host the 53rd-annual African Development Bank conference later this month.　More than 40,000 people, including dignitaries, entrepreneurs, finan...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-05-02

Four fun festivals for families and friends

　It's beginning to feel like summer.With warm weather returning, some of Busan's finest outdoor festivals are ready to entertain once more this month. Be sure to check out one, two or all of them if y...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-05-02

Learn about the great professional female golfers of Korea

Lexi Thompson, Soyeon Ryu and Sunghyun Park at the 2017 KEB Hana Bank Championship.　As the sport of golf has grown in popularity in Korea over the past 20 years, so has its number of participants on t...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-05-02

Busan gets hole in one with successful bid

Gijang golf course to host LPGA in 2019

The ASIAD Country Club, in Gijang, will undergo extensive renovations and be reborn in June 2019 as LPGA International Busan, in time for the first LPGA tournament scheduled here for October 2019.　The...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-05-02

Creative Shop offers Busan products

Store celebrating one-year anniversary

　Want to get creative? Head to Gwangbok-dong (neighborhood).　"Creative Shop," a business that was launched last year in the remodeled site of a former post office, celebrated its one-year anniversary ...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-04-02

Global Gathering returns in May

Over 100 organizations already slated to attend

　Since 2006, Global Gathering has provided visitors with a taste (figuratively and literally) of the many cultures, traditions and foods from around the world. It has been held at several locations th...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-04-02

Enjoy arts, discs and `Olympics' in April

Competitors participate in a previous Busan Bids on the Beach event.　With warmer weather finally (hopefully!) here to stay, more people are heading outside to enjoy their well-deserved weekend respite...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-04-02

Get cultured at Gamcheon Culture Village celebration

Annual event to be held across three days

Parade performances organized by Gamcheon Culture Village residents.　Folks looking to get a taste of past and present Busan are in for a treat when Gamcheon Culture Village hosts its 8th annual commun...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-04-02