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Busan on track to welcome 4 million foreign visitors Foreign tourists take a commemorative photo at Haeundae Beach.Foreigners try on hanbok at Gamcheon Culture Village.　Busan welcomed 2,420,629 international visitors in the first half of 2026, already achieving 60.5% of its annual target of 4 million. Compared with the same period last year, the number of international visitors rose 43.9% from 1,682,415. In June alone, Busan welcomed 484,057 international visitors, the highest monthly figure recorded this year.　Taiwan remained Busan's largest source market with 477,606 visitors, followed by China (468,876), Japan

Busan's favorite season: festival Just as leaves put on their colorful coats with the arrival of autumn, Busan turns into a vibrant festival stage, with events taking place across the city from September through November. In this edition, we bring together some of Busan's signature fall festivals in one colorful picture. From contemporary art, cycling and film to webtoons, music and fireworks, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Also, keep your eyes peeled: Five Boogis are hiding throughout the illustration above, each enjoying the festivals in their own way. Found them all? Scan the QR

Feel safe in any situation with the Emergency Ready App With the Emergency Ready App, international residents in Korea no longer need to worry about missing critical emergency alerts, such as during earthquakes or typhoons.　Developed and operated by Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the app is specifically designed for international residents and visitors. It serves as the international counterpart to the domestic "Anjeon

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