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Moment to be one, Turn Toward Busan

source: Busan Tourism ArchiveIf you hear sirens across Busan at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, don't be alarmed. They are not an emergency warning but a call to observe a minute of silence for United Nations service members who died in the 1950-53 Korean War. When they sound, pause and join in.The minute of silence is part of Turn Toward Busan, an international observance held every Nov. 11. Launched in 2007 at the suggestion of Canadian Korean War veteran Vincent Courtenay, the campaign invites people worldwide to turn toward Busan, wherever they are, in honor of the UN troops who fell in the war. The date also marks the 1918 armistice that ended fighting in World War I, observed in many countries as a day to remember the war dead.At the heart of the campaign is the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea in Nam-gu District, the world's only UN cemetery. More than 2,300 service members from 14 countries rest there. Open to the public, the cemetery offers visitors a place to remember the troops' sacrifice and reflect on the value of peace. Those unable to visit in person can pay tribute online through the cemetery's website.✔ key information- Wednesday, Nov. 11- 11 a.m. One-Minute Moment of Silence- Memorial Siren: Pause what you are doing and observe a minute of silence.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>observe: 기념하다 veteran: 참전 용사 sacrifice: 희생하다 pay tribute: 묵념하다, 헌사를 표하다 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

design-BUSAN 2026 | November 5–15, 2026

design-BUSAN 2026Ocean, People, EnvironmentNovember 5-15, 2026Website: https://www.design-busan.kr/enInstagram @design_busan.officialWhile Busan may mark the end of the land, it is also where the sea begins—a gateway connecting people and ideas across cultures.design-Busan2026 is a citywide design platform aiming to bring Busan to life through the theme of Ocean, People, Environment.Drawing on Busan’s unique resources, design-Busan2026 creates new opportunities for design, business, and exchange through a dynamic program of fairs, markets, forums, and exhibitions.By exploring and promoting a design approach inspired by Busan, design- Busan2026 aims to address global challenges related to sustainability, urban regeneration, and the marine environment, while establishing Busan as an international hub for design.Design PavilionDongil Rubber Belt · Dongnae Factory, Suan Art HouseNovember 5-15, 2026Design FairBusan Port International Exhibition Convention Center (BPEX) Event Hall B,C,DNovember 9-11, 2026, 10:00-18:00Design ForumBusan Port International Exhibition Convention Center (BPEX) Event Hall ADesign Summit Nov. 9, 2026 | 13:30-17:30IR Demo day Nov. 10, 2026 | 13:30-18:00Design StoreYES24 Suyeong Branch @F1963Nov. 5-15, 2026 | 10:00-21:00Haeundae PlatformNov. 9-10, 2026 | 10:00-18:00KTG Sangsangmadang BusanNov. 13-15, 2026 | 10:00-21:00Design WorkshopF1963 Gimhae International AirportNov. 5-15, 2026Design HackathonBusan Port International Exhibition Convention Center (BPEX) Event Hall ANovember 11, 2026 | 10:00-18:30

Busan Becomes One of Expedia’s Destinations of the Year for 2027, Ranking Fifth Worldwide in Travel Search Gains

□ On October 20, 2026, Busan Metropolitan City announced that Busan was the only city in Korea to make the top ten ‘Destinations of the Year’ in Expedia’s Unpack ’27.○ The Destinations of the Year list identifies ten places experiencing the sharpest surges in flight and accommodation searches.○ Busan comes in fifth worldwide, with searches rising by 50 percent year over year. South Lake Tahoe in the United States records the largest increase, at 195 percent, followed by Hyogo, Japan (95 percent); Punta del Este, Uruguay (65 percent); and Sedona, United States (55 percent).※ Rankings are derived from flight and accommodation searches on Expedia from September 1, 2025, to July 27, 2026, compared with those from September 1, 2024, to July 27, 2025.□ Expedia emphasizes Busan’s vibrant coastal atmosphere, bustling traditional markets, and rich culinary scene.○ Describing Busan as a region attracting attention for its beaches, markets, and urban culture, the report recommends Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Haeundae Beach, and Jagalchi Market as a one-day itinerary.□ Busan is also named among six destinations worldwide in Expedia’s Smart Travel Health Check.○ Aligned with the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC)’s principles for responsible tourism management, the framework evaluates practices related to overcrowding prevention, community engagement, and tourism revenue reinvestment.○ Busan received recognition for its policies that benefit both residents and visitors, alongside Hyogo in Japan, Sedona in the United States, Perugia in Italy, The Tweed in Australia, and Chichester in the United Kingdom.□ Expedia releases its Unpack report annually. Unpack ’27 draws on proprietary data, a survey of 26,000 respondents from around the globe—of whom 1,000 were Korean—and social listening analysis.○ The 2027 report outlines five travel trends: Trip Snacking, Gothic Getaways, Destinations of the Year, Un-Adulting, and 2027 Set-Jetting Forecast.