Commune with nature by city rivers, this fall

Oncheoncheon Park, where culture and ecology harmonize and APEC Naru Park, where an enchanting night view engulfs you.

▲The APEC Naru Park offers lush greenery and calm walkways in complete juxtaposition with the skyscrapers and bustling streets of the Centum City area.▲Take a ride along the riverside or utilize the e...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-09-03

Summer scenes for night owls

▲The ocean isn't the only thing worth diving into this summer; the pool of night lights and the pink-purple sunsets the city has to offer are ever-growing and changing. (Source: Michael Kazemi)People ...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-08-02

A different beach for every day of the week

　Since the onset of the pandemic, safety protocols have been part of daily life. These rules and regulations have made some forget about how fulfilling a day at the beach can be. From the well-known H...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-07-01

Busan's repurposed retro railway

From lush greenery to trains and beaches, take a trip down memory lane

△Riding the train as the sun sets is the perfect time to snap some photos.　Once a main transportation line along the southeastern coast, the former Donghae Nambu Line has been transformed into the 9.6...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-05-31

Perfect getaway from a tough day
Strolls and relaxation await you

▲Whether by yourself or in a group, the trails make the park easy to navigate, fun to explore and comfortable to go for a peaceful promenade. (Source: Kwon Seonghoon)The cherry blossoms have come and ...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-04-30

Ride through scenic landscapes on Busan City Tour Bus

▲Riding a Busan City Tour Bus is a perfect way to spend a spring day in Busan, like this mother and her son (picture taken in 2019).Busan, famous for tourism, has lots of tourist attractions, includin...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-04-05

Busan Metropolitan Library is old, new, traditional and innovative

▲ The Busan Metropolitan Library is a state-of-the-art library that is warm, cozy and inviting. It features thousands upon thousands of books on paper and electronically, as well as movies and additio...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-03-04

A Trip to the Moon in Busan

▲ Haewoljeong pavilion in Haeundae is one of Busan's best spots for moon viewing. (Source: Haeundae-gu office)The full moon might be a spooky symbol in Western culture, but in Asia it's a symbol of pr...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-02-04

You gotta go to Gadeokdo

▲ Busan's largest island is a historical site in the city and is equipped with a strong tourist infrastructure for solo hiking, sightseeing and visits with families. (Source: Kwon Seonghoon)With Busan...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-01-14

Adios·Sayonara·Aloha 2020, Bonjour·Selam Alaykum·Ciao 2021

Enjoy Busan - New Year's Eve / New Year's Day

△ As the sun sets on what has been a difficult year for Busan, Korea and the world, celebrate the coming year by watching 2020's final sunset or by catching the first sunrise of 2021. (Source: Moon Ji...

Ji Minkyeom 2020-12-03