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Busan OST gets new songs

부산시 새 주제곡 공개!

Busan City celebrates the new year with a joyful spirit, unveiling two theme songs that beautifully capture the city’s identity and spirit.The first song, “Busan is Good,” highlights the dreams and ha...

Song Soomi  |  2025-01-14

As flu cases hit record levels, officials advise people to get vaccinated

안전한 설 연휴를 위해 독감, 코로나 예방 접종 맞으세요!

Busan City is urging residents to get vaccinated before the Lunar New Year holiday to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. The warning comes as influenza and COVID-19 cases surge nationwide.Th...

Song Soomi  |  2025-01-13

[K-Words You Need to Know] Matjip (맛집)

'맛집' 무슨 뜻일까요?

If you’ve heard the word “matjip” (맛집) from your Korean friends, you might wonder what it means. In Korean, “matjip” is a combination of two words: “mat” (맛), meaning "taste" or "flavor," and “jip” (집...

Song Soomi  |  2025-01-09

Busan rises to 13th place in the Smart Centres Index

부산, 세계 스마트도시 아시아 2위

source: visitbusanLondon-based think tank Z/Yen has ranked Busan 13th out of 77 cities on the latest edition of the Smart Centre Index (SCI 10), which evaluates the innovation and technology offerings...

Song Soomi  |  2025-01-09

Walking Along Busan: Nakdonggang River Estuary

The golden reed fields of Samnak Eco Park make the perfect setting to capture special moments.　The beginning of a new year is always a time for self-reflection, to consider how we've grown and how muc...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-01-08

For winter comfort, try a hearty bowl of soup

Choosing between a bowl of dwaeji gukbap, left, or seolleongtang is a deliciously difficult decision.　On a biting winter day, when layers of thick clothing and steaming cups of coffee fail to chase aw...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-01-08

K-Words You Need to Know ① Matjip(맛집)

　If you've heard the word "matjip" (맛집) from your Korean friends, you might wonder what it means. In Korean, "matjip" is a combination of two words: "mat" (맛), meaning "taste" or "flavor," and "jip" (...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-01-08

Busan MoCA celebrates the life and legacy of Nam June Paik

"Robot K-456" (1964) is a robot that can walk, play recordings and mimic defecation."Hands and Faces" (1961)"TV Buddha" (1974)"Rehabilitation of Genghis Khan" (1993)　A comprehensive exhibition celebra...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-01-08

In Busan, the `winter blues' are shades of water

Winter surfing at Songjeong Beach.Haeundae Beach Train.Busan Air Cruise and Songdo Cloud Trails.While Busan's seaside attractions are popular destinations in the summer, they offer unique and unforget...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-01-08

BGCF to run Busan's flagship Korean language school

A Korean language institute for international students is opening in Busan this year.　Busan City will open the Busan Hangeul Institute as part of the Ministry of Education's Study Korea 300K Project, ...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-01-08