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Capture Busan's charms in 60 seconds

Busan is seeking submissions for the latest new media contest. Roughly translated as "We are Looking for Real Busan" (마.이.부를 찾습니다), the contest asks residents to share video clips of life in the city....

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-09-02

아니(Ani), 근데(Geundae)

Everyday Korean ④

In Korean, certain words change meaning depending on how they are used in speech. Mastering how to deploy these words will increase your Korean fluency.① Ani (아니)　"Ani" (아니) is the casual form of "no....

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-09-02

들어가세요(Go inside)

Everyday Korean ③

What do you say when politely ending a phone call? "Goodbye"? "See you soon"?In Korean, there is no specific expression to signal the end of a phone call. This might be why non-native speakers find it...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-08-05

Future leaders take part in trilateral summit

The young leaders visited Busan and discussed a "sustainable future."The inaugural U.S.-R.O.K.-Japan Trilateral Global Leadership Youth Summit was held at the Nurimaru APEC House from July 11 to 13. T...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-08-05

Geoscientists set to tackle Earth's biggest challenges

Scientists will travel to Busan to discuss the future of our planet

The 37th International Geological Congress 2024, one of the biggest science events in the world, will take place from Aug. 25 to 31 at BEXCO in Haeundae-gu District.The IGC brings together geoscientis...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-08-05

Happiness is a government priority

Busan is good for children.During his mayoral campaign, Park Heong-joon's slogan was, "Busan, your home for today and beyond." His dream was "to create a city where every citizen is happy."Two years a...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-08-05

For Busan's mayor, citizens' happiness is always top of mind

Park Heong-joon discusses his administration's efforts to improve day-to-day life

During the interview, Busan Mayor Park spoke about his achievements over the past two years and his vision for the future.　It's been two years since Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon took office. He recentl...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-08-05

Arte Museum makes waves in Busan

세계 최대 규모 몰입형 미디어아트 전시관 '아르떼뮤지엄 부산' 개관!

Arte Museum, an immersive media art exhibition space, opened its newest branch in Busan.Created by Korean media design company d’strict, Arte Museum launched its first venue in Jeju Island in 2020. Si...

Song Soomi  |  2024-07-24

Take bus 2029 to Gimhae International Airport

김해공항 ↔ 해운대 리무진 버스 대체노선 '도심고속형 급행버스 2029번' 운행

Individuals traveling between Busan and Gimhae International Airport can use the Urban Express Bus (No. 2029), a city-operated shuttle service. The temporary shuttle replaces the previous airport limo...

Song Soomi  |  2024-07-17

저기요(Excuse me)

Everyday Korean 2

Koreans use various terms of address depending on age, social status or relationship. That's one reason why Koreans frequently ask for personal information such as age or marital status.Koreans someti...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-07-09