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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...

지민겸  |  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 Min Kyeom  |  2024-06-05

Festivals to cure your spring fever

May is "Festival Month" in Busan. Commemorate Buddha's Birthday at temples adorned with lanterns. Celebrate multiculturalism at parks. Appreciate artistic creativity at the city's beaches. Every weeke...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-05-06

Take me out to the ball game

New Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyoung has Giants fans rejoicing. Kim led his previous team, the Doosan Bears, to seven consecutive Korea Series appearances and three championships.　Baseball is a BIG hit in...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-03-30

No shoes? No problem! `Earthing' gains ground

Next time you are out for a hike, don't be alarmed by people walking sans shoes. The practice, known as "earthing," is said to positively impact health. Ttangmoesan Red Clay Trail is popular with eart...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-03-07

The perfect winter getaway is a luxurious oasis

The main atrium at Spa Land has large windows that allow sunshine to warm the room throughout the day.　"Jjimjilbangs," traditional bathhouses, are beloved hideaways for Koreans during the winter. Most...

Ji Minkyeonm  |  2024-02-08