"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

Boarding boats brings Busanites buoyant bliss

Marine City, Gwangandaegyo Bridge and the East Sea are all yours

A gorgeous white yacht glides seamlessly over the East Sea's waves under Gwang-andaegyo Bridge. Jangsan, Nurimaru APEC House and the skyscrapers of Centum City tower above the horizon. No, this isn't ...

Ahrang Kang 2020-07-06

Nation's past, present sparkle in hit Netflix show

Busan does its part for "The King: Eternal Monarch"

Busan has reached out to viewers through television and cinema in the past, and it is promoting itself further through the science fiction series "The King: Eternal Monarch," a new hit on Netflix.△Hae...

Ahrang Kang 2020-06-01

Busan's most illuminated views

Which one of the city's best nighttime spots will you visit first?

Busan is undoubtedly one of the nation's prettiest nighttime cities. Using data collected from local districts, experts and phone applications, the Korea Tourism Organization recently selected 100 of ...

Ahrang Kang 2020-05-01

Riverside park flowers'bloom lifts COVID gloom

Celebrate the beginning of spring with a riverside walk and flowers

Spring has arrived, and with COVID-19 at the forefront of everyone's minds, mental health is more important than ever. With breezy winds in the air, shades of yellow flowers and green leaves returning...

Ahrang Kang 2020-03-31