Tourism info now available via chat

Accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

The Korea Tourism Organization, Tourism Interpretation Guide department has started a live chat information service. The system operates 24/7, just like the existing service over the phone, and is ava...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-05-31

New E-9 and H-2 visa extensions

Visa expiration dates extended an additional year

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Employment and Labor are extending applicable visas. E-9 and H-2 visa holders, with visas expiring this year, are encouraged to tal...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-05-31

Same trail, updated look, much more fun

Busan plans to hand out the new Galmaet-gil Trail Tourist Passports by the end of the year. The passports, released this year, combine maps, information and a stamp reward program in a new look and ad...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-05-31

Introducing Boogi-Busan's new City Hall intern

The new city character "Boogi" hopes to strengthen Busanites connection to City Hall and stimulate the local economy. The character's design and name are based on a public survey conducted last year.　...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-05-31

Beaches open as peak water sport season begins

Diverse marine activities lead enthusiasts and vacationers straight to coastlines

△Summer is on its way as people visit one of Busan's seven beautiful beaches for various marine leisure activities.(left one source:Suyeong-gu office)When spring is over, Busan becomes the hottest cit...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-05-31

New application enlightens Busanites

▲ 'LIFE IN BUSAN' in Apple AppstoreA new multilingual application, offering information about daily life in Busan, is now available on Android and iOS devices. The aptly named "Life in Busan" app is s...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-04-30

Important info about COVID－19 vaccinations

Stay informed and updated on the latest protocols

Vaccinations for citizens over the age of 75 have already begun. After receiving the vaccine, be aware of some symptoms, as they may indicate an allergic reaction. Some people experience fever, muscle...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-04-30

Busan One Asia Festival returns LIVE online

▲ The BOF poster shows special hot spots all around the city.The Busan One Asia Festival (BOF) will once again shine a light on Busan, this time online. Streaming will take place on the well-known str...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-04-30

Busan hosts G-STAR for twelfth year

The promise of future G-STARs and growing industry has Busanites prepared to push play

▲ Busan will host G-STAR till at least 2028, which will make this picture a decade old. (Moon Jinwoo, 2018)The city of film, tourism, maritime and games? For many visitors it isn't films or beaches, t...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-04-30

New Mayor springs into action

Don't worry Mayor Park Heong-Joon hopes to make Busan the happiest city

▲New mayor thanks citizens for their trust, at the inauguration on April 8.Park Heong-Joon started his first day as the new Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City on April 8. The Mayor of Busan is elected v...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-04-30