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No pain, no gain on the 'Secret Coffee Road'

Exploring YOLO Galmaetgil ② YOLO Course 2

　Busan's Galmaetgil Trails are beloved hiking routes that showcase the city's natural resources, featuring long walks along beaches and gentle climbs up mountain slopes.　The routes known as YOLO Galma...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-04-03

In Busan, 'YOLO' means long walks by the sea

Exploring YOLO Galmaet-gil ① YOLO Route 1

　Busan's Galmaetgil Trails are a collection of hiking routes that showcase the city's natural resources. With long walks along beaches, gentle climbs up mountain slopes and invigorating dips in hot sp...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-03-09

Walking Along Busan: Eulsukdo Island

It is rare to find a space where nature and culture come together like they do on Eulsukdo Island, which boasts nature reserves, museums and performance centers.　Eulsukdo Island, located at the wester...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-02-10

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

19th Busan Fireworks Festival watch guide

　The annual Busan Fireworks Festival will light up the sky over Gwangalli Beach at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9. With over a million spectators expected, the festival is now considered one of Korea's top firework...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-11-01

Overview of October festivals

SHIWOL FestivalPeriodLocation Busan International Film Festival Oct. 2 to 11 Busan Cinema Center Busan International Rock Festival Oct.4 to 6 Samnak Ecological Park K-Music Season Good Night Concert O...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-10-04

Meet the moon at Dalmaji-gil

[Starry Night Busan] ③ Dalmaji-gil

Get an up-close look at the next supermoon from Haewoljeong Pavilion atop Dalmaji-gil. Ancient Koreans looked to the moon and prayed for good fortune and prosperity.The moon has always been a signific...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-09-02

Neighborhood of stars

[Starry Night Busan] ② Marine City

The nighttime view of Marine City, created by giant skyscrapers, is quite cyberpunk.Tourist destinations worldwide beckon travelers with iconic views. Tsim Sha Sui in Hong Kong offers a dynamic skylin...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-08-05

Stunning views in the heart of Busan

[Starry Night Busan] ① Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Observatory

The night view at Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Observatory is like looking at a galaxy illuminated by city and car lights.Busan is a sleepless city. By day, the ocean is a deep blue, but it transforms into...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-07-09

Experience joy created by light and water

　June is just the beginning of summer, and it might be too cold to dive into the ocean. However, as it gets warmer and more humid, you might wonder about other options to cool down. Busan, the City of...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-06-05