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

Kang Daniel selected as ambassador to Busan

The hometown star will promote the city around the world

K-pop star Kang Daniel has been selected as an honorary ambassador for Busan, in order to promote the city at home and abroad. Kang was selected as an ambassador along with model Bae Jeongnam and come...

Ahrang Kang 2019-08-01

Animal rights and life prevail in market closure

Activists cheer as Gupo Livestock Market closes in historic shutdown

After 60 years of operations, the Gupo Livestock Market has shut down. Busan Metropolitan City Hall and the Gupo Livestock Market Association, long associated with the sale of dog meat, mutually agree...

Ahrang Kang 2019-08-01

March 2020 will be start of Busan to Helsinki route

- 출처 및 제공 : 부산일보Gimhae International Airport is scheduled to open the first European route from Busan to Helsinki, Finland. Beginning March 2020, the airport plans to operate the route three times a w...

Ahrang Kang 2019-07-01

Haeundae Beach Cinema returns for a sequel

"Mamma Mia!" screening July 20

- 출처 및 제공 : 해운대구Haeundae brought back its outdoor beach cinema earlier this month with the 2017 Disney/Pixar animated feature "Coco." The event will continue on July 20 with the 2008 jukebox musical "...

Ahrang Kang 2019-07-01

Two-day rock festival ready for July 27 and 28

Chemical Brothers will headline 20th Busan International Rock Festival

Are you ready to rock?　The 20th Busan International Rock Festival, the oldest festival of its kind in Korea, will be held on July 27 and 28 in Sasang-gu's (district) Samnak Ecological Park. With the 2...

Ahrang Kang 2019-07-01

Gwangalli in summer is Busan at its very best

Take a walk on a street with no cars

- 출처 및 제공 : 수영구청Summer on Gwangalli Beach turns into a special place. Although the biggest traditional attraction in the hottest time of the year is Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli has been enjoying increas...

Ahrang Kang 2019-07-01

Major sports events put Busan on world stage

Table tennis, golf and soccer are all on the agenda in the coming months

Busan continues to grow as a global hub and as an international sports town.The city has a solid athletic infrastructure and a more-than-adequate marine environment needed to invite world-class athlet...

Ahrang Kang 2019-07-01