Shores open for safe summer fun

▲With summer coming and social distancing regulations changing, beachgoers can dive right in without a worry. (source: Kwon Seonghoon)All of Busan's seven beaches, Haeundae, Gwangalli, Songdo, Songjeo...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-07-01

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