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Korean classes are available at the Busan Hangeul Institute

Busan Hangeul Institute is accepting students for its third round of Korean language courses until Aug 9. The courses will run for almost 8 weeks, from July 28 to Sept. 18. This institute, run by the Busan Global City Foundation, aims to develop the Korean language skills of international students and graduates seeking employment in Korea.To qualify for the courses, students must present their Alien Registration Card with a D-2, D-4, D-10 or F-4 visa. All applicants must take a placement test before enrollment. The table below provides a brief overview of the available courses. For class schedules and registration details, please visit the official website at the link below. ※ Busan Hangeul Institute Class Registration, until August 9◎ Busan Global City Foundation: bgcf.or.kr◎ Registration: http://koreanclass.bfic.kr/new/page2.html◎ Locations:• Busan Global Village: 734 Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu• Busan Global City Foundation: 13F National Pension Bldg. 1000 Jungang-daero, Yeonje-gu• Busan Eurasia Platform at Busan Station: 210 Jungang-daero, Dong-gu◎ Inquiries:- World Citizen Team at Busan Global City Foundation: 051-711-6846- For those who prefer to speak in a different language: 1577-7716 (+1 English / +2 Chinese / +3 Vietnamese / +4 Indonesian / +5 Russian, Uzbek)<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>course: 강좌 employment: 고용 qualify: 자격을 검증하다 enrollment: 등록 brief: 간단한 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Korea’s First! Gwangalli Drone X Laser Show on Saturday, July 5 at 20:00

Korea’s First! Gwangalli Drone X Laser Show on Saturday, July 5 at 20:00The night sky over Gwangalli will dazzle with a stunning fusion of drones and lasers on July 5, 2025, at 20:00.Suyeong-gu will host the Gwangalli Laser Show on Saturday, July 5, in conjunction with its signature nighttime experience—the Gwangalli M Drone Light Show.Starting at 20:00, the drone segment will showcase beloved Kakao Friends characters. To mark the launch of ‘Friends Tour IN Gwangalli,’ 1,000 drones will illuminate the sky with the portrayals of Ryan, Choonsik, and Apeach. Immediately afterward, the theme ‘Busan, the City of Light and Sea’ will come to life in an 18-minute laser spectacular. Brilliant beams, projected from the upper deck of Gwangandaegyo Bridge, will dance in harmony with music and narrative elements, casting a romantic glow across the summer shoreline.This addition seeks to elevate the nationally acclaimed Gwangalli M Drone Light Show by incorporating a visually striking laser component, transforming it into a sustainable event. Suyeong-gu is committed to ongoing cultural experimentation that blends light, sea, technology, and art, with the goal of cultivating locally inspired content and fueling culture-led growth.Suyeong-gu Culture Tourism Division ☎ (051)610-4517Gwangalli M Drone Light Show Website: https://www.gwangallimdrone.co.kr/en/home

Early Bird Tickets for Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons Now Available

Early Bird Tickets for Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons Now AvailableHilma af Klint: Proper Summons is set to take place at the Busan Museum of Contemporary Art from July 19 to October 26, 2025.Early bird tickets for Hilma af Klint: Proper SummonsWe are pleased to offer early bird tickets for the upcoming exhibition Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons.Please see the details below to take advantage of the discounted admission price through advanced reservation.Advanced Reservation Period: June 18 – July 18, 2025Discounted admission price (advanced purchases only)• Adults: ₩10,000 → ₩6,000• Children Youth: ₩6,000 → ₩3,000How to reserve• TicketLink https://www.ticketlink.co.kr/product/56892• Naver advanced reservation https://booking.naver.com/booking/5/bizes/1438646Inquiries• Tel. +82-51-220-7401, 7402Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons○ Date: July 19–October 26, 2025○ Venue: Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 5 (second floor)○ Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–18:00 (ticketing and last entry by 17:30); closed on Mondays, except for October 6th (Friday, October 10 will be observed as a substitute closure day)○ Ticket: Adults 10,000 won; Children Teens 6,000 wonCheck out the museum website for group rates, free or discounted admission eligibility, and more.○ Organized by: Busan Museum of Contemporary Art○ In Cooperation with: Hilma af Klint Foundation, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo • NIKKEI INC.○ Sponsored by: Embassy of Sweden Seoul • Busan Museum of Art Supporters • NOROO Paint Coatings○ Highlight: Collection of 140 works, including paintings, drawings, videos, and archival materials○ Website: https://www.busan.go.kr/moca_en/exhibition02/1679835