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2025 Gwangalli Car-Free Cultural Street

2025 Gwangalli Car-Free Cultural Street Photo courtesy of Suyeong-gu OfficeSpend your midsummer nights by the sea—unwind and have fun at the 2025 Gwangalli Car-Free Cultural Street.2025 Gwangalli Car-Free Cultural Street○ Period Hours: Every Saturday and Sunday between July 5 and August 31, 2025, 21:00–23:30※ Not held on Saturday, August 2 and Saturday, August 30 due to other scheduled events○ Location: Gwanganhaebyeon-ro (from the three-way intersection in front of the Gwangalli SUP Zone to Meeting Square); both directions closed to traffic○ Highlights: Live performances, interactive experiences, beach arcade, comic book lounge, rest area, photo spot* In case of rain or cancellation, updates will be posted on the Suyeong-gu official website.

Announcing the Busan Metropolitan City Website Quiz Event Prize Winners

Announcing the Busan Metropolitan City Website Quiz Event Prize WinnersWe are pleased to announce the prize winners of the Busan City Foreign-language Website Quiz Event. We thank all of the event participants.The Busan Metropolitan City Foreign-language Website Event Prize Winners:Participants residing in Korea (50 winners)e-Gift Card valued at 5,000 wonName / Email AddressSal S******* / sal************comBun J*** / ele***********comOYAN **** / sed************comOYAN ****** ***** / sel***************comWAMU** ****** ****** / jul****************c.krSara ******** / sep*****************comAaro* ****** / aar***************comMira*** ****** / mps************comShaw* **** / sha***************comSure** ******* / sur*********************comAnus** / anu*********************comSANA* *** / san**************comRich*** ****** / rcm*************comRich** ***** / ric***************comSume*** ****** / tur***************comYahy* ***** / kra**************comMend** ***** / cme*************comRui M****** ****** / tom**************comdunc** / dun****************comAlic** / ddm*****************comOrko / muk****************c.krBern**** ******* / ber*******************comIrin* ************ / ser***********comANSA* ****** / ell********************comHuru* ******** / hur*****************comMd. Masu*** ***** / mas********************comYAMA**** ******* / spr******************comTaka***** ****** / tka*****************netTAKA**** **** / can************comINAB* ****** / you**************comAtsu** ****** / ats**************comSHIR***** ******* / gog******************com무라카미** / emi*************comOYAM* ***** / san************com마*코 / mar***************comKAWA**** *** / jin*************o.jpHARA******** / jin************comZHAN* ******* / nat***************.ru소*구 / soj************com여*찬 / fly***********comPU YI** / ilo*******************comKE ZH****** / shi**************c.krFENG ****** / f34***************com李*芳 / m82***********comC*an / jas*****************com설이 / sno

Busan is holding a short-form video contest to promote the 2025 National Sports Festival

 To celebrate the upcoming 106th National Sports Festival and 45th National Para Games, both scheduled to take place in Busan this October, the city is hosting a short-form video contest to promote these events and boost public engagement.Participants are invited to upload a 20- to 60-second video to their YouTube channel or social media account, such as Instagram or TikTok. Videos should align with the theme of the contest: Promoting the 2025 National Sports Festival and National Para Games, while also highlighting Busan’s unique charm as a global city. With no format restrictions, creators are free to express their vision and creativity. Both individuals and groups may apply. To enter, participants must complete the following steps before the end of Aug. 10:Download the application form and related documents from the official website (busan.go.kr/45_sports)Upload your video to your YouTube channel or social media account along with the designated hashtags Submit the completed application form, the original video file, and a link to the uploaded post to busanshort2025@naver.comA total of 11 winners will be selected based on a combination of professional judging (70%) and public voting (30%). Results will be announced in mid-September via the official website of the Busan National Sports Festival and National Para Games, with individual notifications sent to the winners. Prizes include:Grand Prize: 1,000,000 wonGold Prize: 700,000 wonAdditional winners will also receive cash prizes.The 106th National Sports Festival will be held from Oct. 17 to 23, across 82 venues including the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Around 20,000 athletes from 50 sports will participate in this nationwide competition. The 45th National Para Games will follow, running from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5, featuring 32 sports at 28 locations. ※ National Sports Festival Short-form Video Contest, until Aug. 10◎ National Sports Festival Website: busan.go.kr/106_sports◎ National Para Games Website: busan.go.kr/45_sports◎ Email for submissions: busanshort2025@naver.com◎ Inquiries: 070-4151-7750<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>celebrate: 기념하다 promote: 홍보하다 boost: 끌어올리다 engagement: 참여 align with: ~에 맞춰서 restriction: 제한 expression: 표현 creativity: 창의성 related: 관련된 designated: 지정된 submit: 제출하다 athlete: 운동선수 nationwide: 전국적인Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Urban Oases ① Haeundae / Gwangalli Beach

source: visitbusanReady to dash across hot sand and dive into cool waves? All seven of Busan's beaches will officially be open on July 1, inviting visitors to soak up the sun, splash in the surf and bask in the city's signature summer vibe. Busan's beaches offer much more than swimming and sunbathing. From dynamic music festivals to peaceful sunsets, each one has its unique charm.🌊 Haeundae BeachBusan's most popular beach is the ultimate summer playground as the site of the 2025 Haeundae Festa. From July 1 through the end of August, beachgoers can enjoy food trucks, live performances, interactive activities and wellness experiences. If dancing on sand is your idea of fun, then Haeundae is the place to be. Silent DJ parties will take place nightly from 8 p.m. to midnight. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, visitors can enjoy Water Bomb events, water parties with live DJ sets from 2 to 6 p.m. If dancing isn't physical enough, check out Iron Camp, a challenging obstacle course inspired by the Netflix hit series "The Iron Squad." Think ropes, trenches and boot-camp grit, all set against a sparkling seascape. If you like your exercise to be less intense, the Yoga & Pilates Zone is for you.If drill instructors and burning quads aren't your idea of relaxation, head to the Refresh Zone, a laid-back oasis with bean bags and shaded seating.🌊 Gwangalli BeachLong days and longer nights are the raison d'etre for Gwangalli Beach. As a go-to spot for marine leisure sports, Gwangalli offers visitors jet skiing, standup paddleboarding, kayaking, motorboating and more.As night falls, the area becomes an outdoor party as customers pour in and out of the restaurants, cafes and bars lining the main strip.The Gwangalli Marvelous Drone Light Show dazzles crowds every Saturday night with 1000 synchronized drones dancing to music in a 12-minute spectacle. During the summer, shows start at 8 and 10 p.m.Make sure you're there on July 5 at 8 p.m. for Korea's first combined drone and laser show, a high-tech feast for the eyes.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>dash: 돌진하다 soak up: 흠뻑 젖다 splash: 물을 튀기다 ultimate: 극치의 obstacle: 장애물 inspired by: ~에 영향을 받은 seascape: 바다 경치 intense: 긴장 pour: 쏟아져 나오다Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy