Busan Christmas festivities to light up earlier

Busan launches celebrations MidNovember

▷Gunamro in Haeundae will get into the Christmas spirit with more than one Christmas tree.Busan is beginning to prepare for the Christmas season as it always does Christmas trees and countless lights....

Ahrang Kang 2019-11-06

Busan hosts historic commemorative summit

Leaders from all 10 ASEAN member nations come together in Busan

▷The leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations will come together in Busan on Nov. 25 and 26 for the 2019 ASEANROK Commemorative Summit.The longawaited ASEANROK Commemorative Summit will be held on Nov. 2...

Ahrang Kang 2019-11-06

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