Ocean film fest comes to Gijang

Movies and the deep blue sea meet when the fourth-annual Korea International Ocean Film Festival comes to Ananti Cove in Gijang Aug. 31 through Sept. 2.Twenty films from 14 countries will be screened ...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-07-30

Lots of humor, interesting ad events set

Comedy fest returns for sixth year; AD STARS back for 11th event

A pair of popular festivals make their awaited returns at the end of August.■AD STARS (Aug. 23-25)The world of advertising is on full display at the annual AD STARS event.Korea's only advertisement fe...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-07-30

Find out why Busan is a 2018 tourism darling

Beomeosa Temple is an impressive place.Busan welcomed 8.5 million travelers to Gimhae International Airport through the first half of this year, the highest number ever reported.What awaits visitors h...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-07-30

Busan branded best in Asia by Lonely Planet

City tops popular guide's annual list of top Asian destinations

Just remember: You loved Busan before it was considered cool. You're such a trendsetter.Our favorite city is garnering international attention as the iconic Lonely Planet travel guide has placed Busan...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-07-30

Busan taps into craft beer

The pints are being poured at Gwangan's Gorilla Brewing Company, one of several craft beer brewers that are quickly changing perceptions about Korean beer.The mind is a powerful thing. This is good wh...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-07-30

Drag Prom returns for seventh year

​Performer Vita Mikju at last year's event.　Life can sometimes be a drag. Sometimes, that can be a good thing, at least when it's the annual Busan Drag Prom.　The big party returns for its seventh year...

John Dunphy 2018-06-28

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