The history of Earth, one fossil at a time

The fossil of a marine reptile.　The Busan Marine Natural History Museum in Dongnae-gu is currently hosting an exhibition that presents the history of Earth through fossils. The exhibition, titled "How...

Ji Minkyeom 2023-05-04

The Phantom continues his reign of terror at Dream Theatre

A scene from "Phantom of the Opera."　The world-renowned musical "The Phantom of the Opera" returned to Korea on March 30, after a 13-year hiatus. The Korean-language revival will be performed at Busan...

Ji Minkyeom 2023-05-04

Busan foreign residents also support Expo bid

Makhbariad Orolozod.　During the first week of April, dubbed EXPO WEEK, Busan was bustling with the visitation of the on-site inspection team from Bureau International des Expositions. The members of t...

Ji Minkyeom 2023-05-04

[For Your Information] Citizen safety insurance coverage

Insurance premiums cap off at 15 million won

　Last April, a child was injured in a traffic accident while crossing a crosswalk in a school zone and their family received 4 million won in medical expense coverage. In Oct-ober, a man fell while lo...

Ji Minkyeom 2023-03-02

[INTERVIEW] BFIC offers free Korean classes

Morgan Curry and Daniel Mena share their experience

　In 2006, Busan Foundation for International Cooperation (BFIC) established classes aimed at teaching Korean language and culture to international Busan residents to improve communication with local B...

Ji Minkyeom 2023-03-02

Traditional performances every Saturday continue

Busan National Gugak Center hosts weekly Korean traditional music & dance

Traditional fan dances are often performed at BNGC. (Source: Busan National Gugak Center)　The Busan National Gugak Center (BNGC) hosts "Saturday Performance of Korean Traditional Music Dance," its wee...

Ji Minkyeom 2023-02-12

Committee member Tran Le Bao Ngoc

BFIC Foreign Resident Representative on cultural exchange

​​Tran Le Bao Ngoc (Source: Busan Ilbo DB)　Curious about how Busan's foreign residents think about the city as an "English-friendly city"? Well, Dynamic Busan met one of the Busan Foreign Resident Rep...

Ji Minkyeom 2023-02-12

Anxiety's message: The Uncanny World

Unique pieces and lectures till March 26

　What value does anxiety hold in the new era? MOCA Busan hosts "The Uncanny World" at Gallery 1 till March 26. The exhibition is composed of various pieces by 11 artists from Korea, Thailand, the U.S....

Ji Minkyeom 2023-01-13

Our stories: Whose Story Is This

Over 60 works and participatory programs till March 5

　Each person has their own story. Can one's story present new awareness of the environment, human rights and gender? The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Busan is holding a special exhibition, "Whose...

Ji Minkyeom 2023-01-13

Student, Campbell Asia aids expo preparations

UNMCK Youth Ambassador speaks at BIE's 171st General Assembly

Candidature　The venue for the World Expo in 2030 will be selected at the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) General Assembly in November 2023. As the city continues to prepare, the BIE on-site...

Ji Minkyeom 2023-01-13