Dalmaji Hill offers trinkets, tours and more

Performances, handmade items, walking tours among highlights

The abandoned railroad on the Donghae-Nambu line is a great place for walking tours.　A journey up Dalmaji Hill is never a bad way to spend a day. But, it's even better when spring breezes are blowing ...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-04-02

Two parks, many ways to play

Busan Citizens Park, in Busanjin-gu (district), is located on the site of the former Camp Hialeah United States military camp.　Hello, blue skies, hello, spring. What seasonal adventures do you bring? ...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-04-02

Busan Tower, bridge receive refresh

　Newly-installed lighting around a pair of popular night spots in Busan promise to provide patrons with some bright nights.　The walls of Busan Tower at Yongdusan Mountain Park, located in Nampo-dong (...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-02-28

Stamp tour campaign launched

Take the new Busan Stamp Diary to the beach, among other locations around the city　The Busan Tourism Organization has launched this year's stamp tour for tourists from abroad.　Local firm Coswen Conten...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-02-28

Duty Free shop, gift set promote local fare

Products range from fish to coffee and more

Gift sets are at some department stores.　The "buy local" brand is making a push for its place in the minds of Busan consumers.　Buzz is building for the imminent opening of the Busan Duty Free Shop at ...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-02-28

Get smart: Busan tapped for `smart city' test

A rendering of the Busan "smart city" test site.　Busan, along with Sejong City, near Daejeon, have been designated smart city test sites by the country's official "Fourth Industrial Revolution Com-mis...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-02-28

Welcome warmer weather with fun fests

Flowers, fish, fresh veggies and history among celebrations

The jindueohwa reenactment is always a popular event at the Gwangalli Fishing Village Festival.The warmer weather of spring is finally, slowly returning to Korea. Which, can only mean one thing:Festiv...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-02-28

Spring into action

When the cherry blossoms come out throughout the city, including at Oncheoncheon Stream in Dongnae-gu, so too come the cameras.　When spring arrives, when temperatures finally pull themselves from wint...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-02-28

Online foreigner tax info available

　All foreign workers in Korea are subject to year-end tax settlements.　The National Tax Service informs foreign residents here that year-end tax settlements are mandatory for all foreign workers with ...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-02-02

New bus tour line goes to Gijang

　The Busan City Tour Bus service extended its coverage to Gijang County in January with its new "Yellow Line." The new bus route, featuring double-decker buses, travels from Haedong Yonggungsa Temple,...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-02-02