New market opens in Seomyeon

The ONNA mall has revitalized the formerly-empty second floor of Seomyeon Market.　"Everything old is new again." It's not just a cliche at Seomyeon Market.　A long-vacant second floor space there has b...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-06-28

Wet, wonderful city parks provide relief

Water fountains at Children's Grand Park are open July 20 through Aug. 19.　Ground fountains can be found at a number of locations throughout the city.　The most popular of these, the Sunset Fountain of...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-06-28

One Asia Festival confirmed for October return

K-Pop group I.O.I. on the festival stage.　The Busan One Asia Festival, the city's biggest event to promote Korean popular culture, will return for nine days starting Oct. 20, the city and Busan Touris...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-06-28

Make plans for big August outdoor events

Be sure to mark your calendars in advance for two of the city's biggest festivals returning in August. Cool off from summer's brutal heat with the 23rd Sea Festival at the beginning of the month. Then...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-06-28

Welcome to the `Republic of Coffee'

Plenty of people-watching is possible at one of the many cafes in the Jeonpo Cafe Street area of Jeonpo-dong (neighborhood).The average annual consumption of coffee in Korea is 512 cups per person. Th...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-06-28

Art and ice equal adventures cool and nice

A pair of new facilities, in Nam-gu (district) and Saha-gu, are set to debut this month that promise to provide culture and cool entertain-ment.■Museum of Contemporary Art Busan (부산 현대 미술관)An artist's...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-05-29

Fireflies, flowers and more festival favorites

Are you looking for fun festivals to put you in the summer spirit? There is no shortage of opportunities here in Busan. Let Dynamic Busan help with the following convenient list.■Taejongsa Hydrangea F...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-05-29

New fountain finds home in Haeundae

Latest Gunamro Square attraction officially debuted this month

As if the Haeundae Beach area wasn't already packed to bursting with things to do and attractions to experience, a new one is ready just in time for summer.New fountains at Gunamro Square, near Haeund...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-05-29

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