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2026 Lunar New Year (Seollal) Holiday Guide (Feb. 14-18)

2026 Lunar New Year (Seollal) Holiday Guide (Feb. 14-18)Seollal, marking the first day of the lunar calendar, is one of Korea's most cherished and important celebrations. It is a meaningful time for families to gather, welcome the New Year, and honor their ancestors.This year, Seollal falls on Tuesday, February 17. Including the day before and after, the official public holiday spans Monday, February 16, to Wednesday, February 18.2026 Lunar New Year Holiday Guide Information during the Lunar New Year holiday (Korean) Medical CareEven during the Lunar New Year holiday, you can rest assured that some hospitals and pharmacies will remain open and be ready to serve you. Find out which ones near you can assist your medical needs.National Emergency Medical Center (Korean) - Learn moreMedical facilities and pharmacies open during the Seollal holidays. (Korean)Community health centers in BusanLate Night Pharmacies in BusanVeterinary Hospital Operation Status During the Seollal Holiday Public SafetyEmergency Telephone NumbersDisaster and Safety Management Office888-4119City General Situation Room888-2222~5Infectious diseases888-3351~8Crime112Fire/emergency patients119Water supply failure(051)120Traffic information1333Weather131Environmental complaints (illegal dumping)128How to Stay Safe in KoreaTransportationFree tolls on seven toll roads during the Lunar New Year holiday*Exemption period: Sunday, February 15-Wednesday, February 18 for four days*Toll-free roads: Gwangandaegyo Bridge, Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Eulsukdodaegyo Bridge, Geogadaegyo Bridge, Sujeongsan Tunnel, Sanseong Tunnel, Cheonma TunnelOn the occasion of Seollal, tolls on highways countrywide will be waived for four days, from February 15 through 18, 2026.Toll-Free Access on the Mandeok–Centum Urban Expressway During the Lunar New Year Holiday PeriodExemption Period: February 10 (Tue) to February 18 (Wed), for nine daysBusan real-time traffic alerts (Korean)ROADPLUS alerts for nationwide highways (Korean)Tour

Opening Schedules for Cultural and Tourism Facilities in Busan during the Lunar New Year Holiday

Opening Schedules for Cultural and Tourism Facilities in Busan during the Lunar New Year HolidayThe Lunar New Year holidays include Seollal Lunar New Year (Feb. 17) and the days before and after Lunar New Year (Feb. 16, Feb. 18).Please refer to the Lunar New Year holiday opening/closing schedules for cultural and tourism facilities in Busan listed below:Busan Museum, Dongsam-dong Shell Midden Museum, Bokcheon Museum and Jeonggwan MuseumBusan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, Provisional Capital Memorial Hall and Busan Citizens Park MuseumOpen: Feb. 14 – Feb. 18 (Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)Closed: Feb. 19Visitors can enjoy Korean traditional folk games. (Busan Museum, Jeonggwan Museum)Busan Marine Natural History MuseumOpen: Feb. 14 – Feb. 17 (Hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.), Feb. 18 (Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)Closed: Feb. 19Busan Museum of Contemporary ArtOpen: Feb. 14 – Feb. 18 / Closed: Feb. 19https://www.busan.go.kr/moca/indexBusan Museum of Art (http://art.busan.go.kr)From December 18, 2023, Busan Museum of Art will be closed due to a renovation project.Space Lee Ufan is opened. (Open: Feb. 14 – Feb. 18, Closed: Feb. 19)National Maritime Museum of KoreaOpen: Feb. 14 – Feb. 18 / Closed: Feb. 19Hours: Feb. 14-17 (9a.m.-7p.m.), Feb. 18 (9a.m.-9p.m.)https://www.mmk.or.kr/Busan National Science MuseumOpen: Feb. 14 – Feb. 16, Feb. 18 (Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) (Last admission is 4:30 p.m.)Closed: Feb. 17, Feb. 19https://www.sciport.or.kr/DomoheonOpen: Feb. 14–15Closed: Feb. 16-18https://www.busan.go.kr/domoheon_eng/indexBusan Museum of MoviesOpen: Feb. 14-16, Feb. 18Closed: Feb. 17, Feb. 19https://www.busanbom.kr/UN Memorial Cemetery in KoreaOpen 365 daysMay-Sep Open 9:00 Close 18:00Oct-Apr Open 9:00 Close 17:00https://www.facebook.com/UNMCK.officialhttps://www.instagram.com/unmck.official/https://www.unmck.or.kr/intro/Haeundae ArboretumOpen: Feb. 14-16, Feb. 18Closed: Feb. 17 (Park Golf Course: Feb. 16, Feb. 17)Website: https://www.busan.go.kr/

[Study with Daily Busan] It's taken

 "It's taken"What does "It's taken" mean?It means that something is not available anymore because someone else already has it.In Korean, "이미 누가 사용 중이야, 이 자리 주인 있어".Here's a refined example sentence:A: "Can I sit here?”B: "Sorry, it’s taken.”Please send your English learning content! https://forms.gle/z56ApK4L39ueSeDJ6

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a spectacular drone show

source: visitbusanCelebrate the joyous beginning of the Lunar New Year holiday at Gwangalli Beach. On Feb. 14, the Gwangalli M Drone Light Show will present a delightful spectacle, featuring 2,500 drones dancing across the night sky. The drones will weave intricate patterns representing the spirit of the New Year, as if Busan is sending a message of grand fortune to all, wishing everyone a fruitful and inspired year ahead. Scheduled for 8 p.m., this exclusive performance will take place only once, making it a must-see event for residents and visitors alike. To ensure safety and smooth operation, traffic restrictions will be in place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 14, covering the area from the Gwangalli SUP Zone intersection to Millak Hoe Town. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and use public transportation when possible.Additionally, because the drones use frequency bands similar to Wi-Fi, free public Wi-Fi and mobile carrier Wi-Fi services will be temporarily suspended from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees are also advised to turn off Wi-Fi on their mobile devices during the performance to help maintain stable drone flightsPlease note that, in the event of technical issues or adverse weather conditions, such as rain or strong winds, the show may be canceled or postponed, with updates provided up to the day of the event.As the long Lunar New Year holiday approaches, this dazzling display will fill the air with a festive and rich ambiance. Why not immerse yourself in these vivid visuals and exchange well-wishes for the year ahead against the iconic backdrop of Gwangalli?※ Gwangalli Marvelous Drone Light Show: A Seollal filled with Blessings ◎ Time: 8 p.m. on Feb. 14◎ Watch live on YouTube: @suyeongguTV<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>intricate: 복잡한 restriction: 제한 postpone: 지연하다 ambiance: 분위기Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy