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What to do this weekend: 10th Busan Global Webtoon Festival in Haeundae

source: visit busanThe 10th Busan Global Webtoon Festival runs from Friday, Oct. 30, to Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Busan Cultural Content Complex in Haeundae-gu District, with opening-day events held nearby at  Museum 1.About 190 webtoon artists from Korea and abroad will present some 800 works under the theme “Ten Years, One Story.” Marking the festival’s 10th anniversary, this year’s edition features special exhibitions on its history alongside programs for fans and aspiring artists.The exhibitions fill the first and second floors of the Busan Global Webtoon Center inside the complex. Visitors can trace the festival’s 10-year run through posters from past editions and explore works showcasing the styles of Korean and international artists.Friday’s program takes place at Museum 1. It begins at 3 p.m. with a special talk show featuring Belgian artist Alix Garin and Scottish artist Tony O’Donnell, followed by the opening ceremony at 5 p.m. Over the weekend, the complex’s first-floor stage hosts a talk show with international artists on Saturday and a digital drawing talk show on Sunday, where artists will demonstrate their techniques live. Korean and international artists will also hold live drawing sessions throughout the venue.On Saturday at 3 p.m., Busan English Broadcasting’s BeFM will hold a live public broadcast, “Webtoon Meets Music!”, on the first-floor stage. Local universities will run booths on the second floor, and visitors who tour them all can collect stamps for a gift.On Sunday, hands-on activities for all ages include caricatures and a drawing exchange on the second floor and a family comic-drawing contest on the fourth floor. At the Webtoon Counseling Center on the third floor, students interested in webtoons can meet professional artists for practical advice on career paths and creative work. Sessions run from noon to 5 p.m., and visitors can sign up on-site.Admission is free. Exhibitions are open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For program schedules and details, visit the festival’s official website.※ 10th Busan Global Webtoon Festival, Oct 30.-Nov. 1◎ Website: Click ◎ Busan Cultural Content Complex:- Naver Map: Click - Google Maps: Click .◎ Museum 1:- Naver Map: Click - Google Maps: Click ◎ Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.◎ Admission: Free<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>aspiring: 장차 ~가 되려고 하는 trace: 발자취를 따라가다 demonstrate: 시연하다 include: 포함하다 practical: 실용적인Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

“Missing Busan? Customize Your Phone and Computer!” Busan Unveils Busan Kku

□ Busan Metropolitan City has rolled out Busan Kku*, a digital souvenir platform showcasing visual works inspired by the city, including iconic places and events, in response to ‘Busan Fever’—the lingering desire many domestic and international visitors feel to return to Busan.○ The platform captures the growing popularity of online merchandise and self-expression, particularly among Generation Z.○ Moving beyond text-heavy public relations, the city aims to help residents and tourists discover and celebrate what makes Busan unique in a practical and engaging manner.○ ‘Phone customization (phonkku)’ and ‘computer or tablet customization (comkku)’ are emerging trends in which people personalize their devices to reflect their tastes. To bring Busan’s character and identity into daily routines, the city provides a variety of downloadable materials—illustrations, stickers, and wallpapers.* (Access) Busan Kku website at www.busan.go.kr/goods (Korean only)□ Collaborated pieces with Busan-based artists, renowned for their evocative styles and collectible appeal, are also available.○ The platform highlights illustrated and animated wallpapers depicting notable sites such as Gwangandaegyo Bridge and Gamcheon Culture Village, as well as PNG stickers featuring ordinary moments in Busan and the city’s public outreach mascot, Boogi.□ An advanced search system makes it easy to browse content by theme, item, device, and district.○ Content is categorized by format (images and videos), intended use, and theme (landmarks, festivals, mascots, and policies). The applicable Korea Open Government License Types 1–4 or free-to-use label—is also indicated to clarify the terms of use.

Royal Russell Busan, Southeastern Korea’s Pioneering International School, Marks Start of Construction; Opening Targeted for 2028

□ Construction of the Royal Russell School Busan Campus, the first foreign educational institution in southeastern Korea, commenced on October 19, 2026.□ The Royal Russell School Busan Campus will occupy Lot 1 at 3638 Myeongji-dong in Myeongji International New Town and comprise six buildings with a total floor area of 19,286 square meters.○ The Busan campus will adopt the teaching approach and core curriculum of the prestigious Royal Russell in the United Kingdom, which has over 170 years of history. Those enrolled in Busan will therefore benefit from an academic framework equivalent to that of their peers at the main campus.□ Busan Metropolitan City has asked Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), which is in charge of the project, to fast-track preparations to ensure the campus opens as scheduled in 2028.○ Following an expedited tender process, LH signed the contract on October 1. After a mobilization period, civil engineering work, including excavation, is due to get underway in mid-November.○ The city has also coordinated with responsible authorities on updates through task force meetings. It will continue to monitor implementation progress in cooperation with relevant parties and facilitate the necessary administrative procedures.□ The Royal Russell School Busan Campus is expected to function as a strategic asset in drawing and retaining multinational companies and professionals, helping position western Busan as a hub for talent development.□ Mayor Chun Jae-soo said, “Breaking ground on the Royal Russell School Busan Campus is an important step toward establishing global education infrastructure that will underpin Busan’s future as a maritime capital. We will work to maintain partnerships with all stakeholders so that the campus is ready to welcome its initial cohort of students in August 2028.”□ Project OverviewㅇLocation: Lot 1, 3638 Myeongji-dong, Gangseo-guㅇScale: Six buildings, each with one basement level and four above-grou