First BMW Ladies Championship begins Oct. 24

(Picture : BMW Ladies Championship 2019 will be held in LPGA International Busan on October 24~27, 2019.)Busan is turning into one of the top golf cities in Asia with the Ladies Professional Golf Asso...

Ahrang Kang 2019-09-30

Mayor Oh puts plan to action in Europe tour

The mayor visited Helsinki, Paris and London to discuss matters in travel, finance, urban restoration and the 2030 World Expo

(Picture :The mayor's toup group listens to an explanation of urban restoration in Rive Gauche, Paris.)Mayor Oh visited three European countries in order to further develop Busan's status as an intern...

Ahrang Kang 2019-09-30

A chance for social media influencers

If you are a foreigner living in Busan who is active on social media, you could qualify for the Saha-gu (district) Global Social Network Supporters, wherein you can earn money to use your social media...

Ahrang Kang 2019-09-02

BFIC assists foreign culture groups

Applications for financial aid due Sept. 15.

The Busan Foundation for International Cooperation (BFIC) will aid foreign communities putting on social gatherings, celebrations and events of cultural promotion. Selected communities are eligible fo...

Ahrang Kang 2019-09-02

Exports of seaweed from Busan and Gijang growing rapidly

Local product Local product is at peak popularity

Busan's Gijang seaweed is gaining traction as a super food in foreign countries.According to data of seaweed export trends, exports of Busan seaweed nearly tripled to 2,000 tons in the first half of t...

Ahrang Kang 2019-09-02

Gwangandaegyo Bridge opens to walkers again

Pedestrians may walk on the bridge Sept. 22

Gwangandaegyo Bridge is Busan's landmark attraction. At 7,420 meters long, it opened with great fanfare on Jan. 6, 2003. It is appropriately nicknamed Diamond Bridge, due to how brilliant it becomes a...

Ahrang Kang 2019-09-02

Museums aim to enrich the lives of Busan citizens

Extended night hours and free cultural events

Local museums are coming up with ways to appeal to a broader group of people.The city decided in March to extend museum hours to cater to a growing number of weekend evening patrons, as well as studen...

Ahrang Kang 2019-09-02

Busan autumn festivals begin to fall into place

Film, K-Pop and fireworks are how the city says hello to autumn

Busan is a town chock-full of festivals, so the summer coming to a close is not a sign that the city is slowing down in any way. In fact, autumn is Busan's time to shine in the international spotlight...

Ahrang Kang 2019-09-02

Korean tradition found in Yongdusan Park

Wander the park in beautiful hanbok of kings and queens

A visit to Yongdusan Park could be a chance to glimpse people enjoying a summer day dressed in hanbok, Korean traditional dress. This is all thanks to Adam (아담), a hanbok experience center located in ...

Ahrang Kang 2019-08-01

Busan International Comedy Festival laughs again

The seventh edition of the yearly festival opens Aug. 23

Hot or cold, rain or shine, it's never a bad time for a good laugh. So, if the heat has you feeling exhausted, the Busan Comedy Festival could be just what you need.The seventh Busan International Com...

Ahrang Kang 2019-08-01