In rememberance of courageous heroes

Renovated cemetery pays tribute to fallen soldiers of the Korean War

Renovated cemetery pays tribute to fallen soldiers of the Korean War△ The United Nations Memorial Cemetery, the top area is the Main Grave Area, just under that is the Daunt Waterway and the Green Are...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-05-31

Get ready to ride Busan's Red Line

Paint the city red on the Busan City Tour Bus

▲In 2019, we could tour without a care, but now the bus and other various tourist attractions may be closed or suspended, be sure to check online or by phone in advance.Last month, we were a go for th...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-04-30

Dive into Korea's National Maritime Museum

▲A couple is sitting in front of the popular marine life-filled aquarium exhibit as children take a photograph. (Source: Kwon Seonghoon)The Korea National Maritime Museum, completed in 2012, is the fi...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-04-05

Spring arrives at Busan's ecological parks

▲The canola flowers that are planted every year at Daejeo Ecological Park are an annual spring highlight for Busanites.With spring on the way, it's best to be informed as to which parks have the prett...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-03-04

"Super Nature" exhibit mixes art with ecology

▲Museum guests stand in room of HD digital art at Museum DAH: in Centum City, Busan. (Source: Kwon Seonghoon)A new exhibition titled "Super Nature" has opened at Museum DAH:, Korea's first digital med...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-02-04

Rebuilt Nambu rail is the best way to chill out

Old railway gets its life back on track

▲ The Nambu railway, up until recently barely more than a walking trail, is once again home to a train, and tickets to ride are available now. (Source: Moon Jinwoo)You may think that the experience of...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-01-14

Historical fortress keeps Busan's story safe

Dongnaeeupseong Fortress is part of the city's long history

​Busan is a modern city and became so in a relatively short time. But, Busan's history didn't just begin with the Japanese colonial era or the Korean War. The city has a rich and vibrant history that ...

Ji Minkyeom 2020-11-03

Sea beacons beckon you come see

"There is a small island where you can sleep on a wave of frozen moon shadow and gather strong waves in the middle of winter, so think of the holy and beautiful love of the lighthouse keeper." Those a...

Ahrang Kang 2020-09-29

Busan Biennale to triumph in 2020

Art more important than ever in COVID era

The 2020 Busan Biennale, the latest edition of the city's biennial modern and visual arts festival, is scheduled to be held from Sept. 5 to Nov. 8 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Busan, Jung-gu (dis...

Ahrang Kang 2020-08-31

An eco-friendly movie house on top of the city

[Wide Angle on Busan] Cheonmasan Eco HouseIf you're looking for a relaxing spot to chill out in the late afternoon in the middle of summer, look no further than the Cheonmasan Mountain Eco House. Atop...

Ahrang Kang 2020-08-04