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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

Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute Open to the Public During Busan Fireworks Festival on Nov. 7

Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute Open to the Public During Busan Fireworks Festival on Nov. 7Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026Venue: Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute* Fireworks viewing locations open to the public: Square in front of Saenghwalgwan (accommodation facility in the center), the rooftop of the Observatory, Cheongunjeong Pavilion○ Details about fireworks viewing locations★ For a safe and pleasant experience, the rooftop of the Observatory will be open from 18:00 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, and the number of attendees will be restricted to 110.① The square in front of Saenghwalgwan (accommodation facility in the center): 200 people by order of arrival. (Admission tickets will be distributed by order of arrival.).② The rooftop of the observatory: 110 people (opening time: 18:00 -).Admission tickets will be distributed by order of arrival.③ Cheongunjeong Pavilion (2nd floor): 40 people (opening time: 18:00 -).Admission tickets will be distributed by order of arrival.④ Saenghwalgwan guests can watch the festival on the balcony of the building from 13:00.1st floor 50 people, 2nd floor 50 people, 3rd floor 100 peopleVisitor Guidelines○ To ensure a safe and pleasant viewing environment and prevent accidents, the use of tripods and professional photography equipment is prohibited throughout the Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute. However, photography using mobile phones is permitted.○ As this is a youth training facility, smoking and alcohol consumption are strictly prohibited throughout the premises.○ Paid parking is available (card payment only). Vehicles will not be allowed to enter once the parking lot is full.* How to get there: Take metro line No. 2 to Mt. Geumnyeon Station and leave by Exit No. 6, then walk for about 30 minutes.For more information, please visit https://www.busan.go.kr/youth/gnsaler01/1761580 (Korean).

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