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Enjoy 30% Off Everything Throughout June at Dongbaek Sanghoe

Enjoy 30% Off Everything Throughout June at Dongbaek Sanghoe□ Located on basement level 2 of Shinsegae Centum City, Dongbaek Sanghoe, a store presenting high-quality local specialties, will offer a 30% discount on all items from June 4 to 30, 2025.○ Jointly operated by Busan Metropolitan City and Shinsegae since 2023, Dongbaek Sanghoe serves as a thriving collaborative platform that helps small and medium-sized enterprises broaden their market reach.□ The month-long promotion highlights new arrivals from the fourth vendor cohort of 2025, which launched this June. Shoppers can browse curated selections from over 30 businesses, handpicked through a rigorous screening process and a Shinsegae-led evaluation in March.○ A wide array of goods will be available at affordable prices: ▲ traditional liquor and craft beer infused with regional flavors, ▲ premium coffee and liquid tea, ▲ artisanal soy sauce and sesame oil, ▲ natural honey and brown rice tofu crackers, ▲ Boogi (Busan’s communication mascot) merchandise, ▲ magnets and keyrings depicting iconic Busan scenery, and ▲ aprons and vacuum-sealed containers.□ Busan will continue to further develop Dongbaek Sanghoe into a go-to destination for locally made brands, with a focus on boosting competitiveness and diversifying marketing strategies.

2025 Guide to Busan Beaches

2025 Guide to Busan Beaches*Extended Seasons for Haeundae and Songjeong beachesHaeundae will be in service from June 21 to September 14, and Songjeong from June 21 to August 31. Traditionally open only during July and August, both beaches will now be accessible for longer periods this summer—Haeundae by 24 extra days and Songjeong by 10. Please note that there will be no partial openings in June, which in previous years applied to limited sections.This revision reflects the lengthening of the summer seasonHaeundae Beach Office at 051-749-7612Meanwhile, Gwangalli, Songdo, Dadaepo, Ilgwang, and Imnang beaches will continue to operate for vacationers between July 1 and August 31.*Reopening of the eastern part of Dadaepo Beach (Zone 1)The eastern part of Dadaepo Beach (Zone 1) will be reinstated in July following a sand restoration project. The 29th Busan Sea Festival is also slated for August along Dadaepo Beach.Beach Schedule in Busan (7 Locations)Beach Schedule in Busan (7 Locations)DatesHoursSongdo07/01 – 08/3109:00 – 18:00Haeundae06/21 – 09/1409:00 – 18:00Songjeong06/21 – 08/3109:00 – 18:00Dadaepo07/01 – 08/3109:00 – 18:00Gwangalli07/01 – 08/3109:00 – 18:00Ilgwang07/01 – 08/3109:00 – 18:00Imnang07/01 – 08/3109:00 – 18:00https://www.busan.go.kr/eng/beaches

[Unlock English with Movies] I realized the key to this whole deal was to keep moving

"I realized the key to this whole deal was to keep moving." in The Intern, 2015."가장 중요한건 그냥 몸을 움직이는 거였어요."There are times when you just don't feel like doing anything.In the movie, the main character says that in those moments, the most important thing is to simply keep your body moving.Editor: Song Soomi

Get a jump on the competition and register for the 2025 Night Race in Busan

source: www.nightracebusan.krLet the warm breeze and city lights lead the way during one of Busan’s most anticipated summer events. The 2025 Night Race in Busan returns on Aug. 2, lighting up the city with energy, excitement, and thousands of runners moving through the night.Participants will gather at Gwangalli Beach starting at 4 p.m., with the race beginning at 9:30 p.m. The 8.15-kilometer course begins at Gwangalli Beach and finishes at BEXCO, crossing the stunning upper deck of the Gwangandaegyo Bridge.This year’s race is limited to 20,000 participants, open to anyone aged 16 and older on a first-come, first-served basis. Runners will be organized into groups from S to F, each assigned to a designated waiting zone.For an upgraded experience, choose the S Group during registration. S Group runners receive an exclusive kit featuring items like an LED bracelet, themed hairband, and more, plus priority access to the starting line. Registration fees are 50,000 won for Groups A to F and 80,000 won for the S Group.Registration opens at 2 p.m. on June 26 via the YES24 website. Please note that strollers and pets are not permitted on the course. Unlike a traditional race, this is a non-timed event, allowing participants to fully soak in the festival atmosphere and the scenic beauty of Busan by night.The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line. Live entertainment and surprise events will keep the celebration going well into the evening.2025 Night Race in Busan, Aug. 2◎ Website: www.nightracebusan.kr<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>anticipate: 기대하다 assign: 배정하다 exclusive: 독점적인 bracelet: 팔찌 priority: 우선순위 permit: 허가하다Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy