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Busan invites you to write emails with an ocean view
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The workspace at Cheongsapo.
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The workspace at Holi Lounge.
Do you want to work in a quiet, cozy office with an ocean view? If so, Busan invites you to work remotely from the Wave Workation Centers in Haeundae-gu District, which opened on April 29.
"Workation," a portmanteau of "work" and "vacation," refers to the trend of doing remote work while enjoying leisure time. While the benefits for workers are plain － taking a break from the daily grind, keeping momentum at work without taking time off － more and more employers are using workations to prevent burnout, increase productivity and manage the overall well-being of their employees.
Given its oceanside location, perpetual "on vacation" vibe and digital infrastructure, Busan is the perfect place for "workationers." There are two Wave Workation Centers ready to help people crush their KPIs and sand beneath their feet.
The first is at the Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory Information Center. The center has a video conference room, private workspaces and individual lockers. Workers can take a break by strolling along the coastal walking trail behind the building and gazing at the deep blue ocean.
The second is at the Holi Lounge at Songjeong Beach. Selected as the city's private sector partner, Holi Lounge is a casual restaurant with ocean views. The upper floors of the building are open to remote workers, and the workspace is equipped with group and individual seating.
Since May, the Haeundae-gu District Office has been recruiting remote workers to use the work centers free of charge. Selected workers will also be given 120,000 won vouchers to be used at one of eight designated accommodation places citywide. The package also provides a 30,000 won voucher for tourism activities or food and beverage around the Songjeong area.
Any Korean working for a nationally registered company outside Busan is eligible to use the Wave Workation Centers.
Wave Workation Centers
Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory Information Center: 167 Cheongsapo-ro, 2nd Floor, Haeundae-gu
Holi Lounge: 143 Songjeongjungang-ro, 6beon-gil, Haeundae-gu
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Website: waveinhaeundae.com
<Vocab Spotlight>
cozy: 아늑한
portmanteau: 혼성어(두 단어의 뜻과 소리를 결합한 단어)
daily grind: 일상 업무
perpetual: 영구적인
KPI: 핵심성과지표(Key Performance Indicator)
stroll: 산책
be eligible to: ~을 할 자격이 있다