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2026 Spring Enrollment at Busan Hangul Institution

2026 Spring Enrollment at Busan Hangul InstitutionThe Busan Hangul Institution now offers complimentary Korean language classes for international students in Busan.○ Online Registration: koreanclass.bfic.kr○ Registration Period: Monday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. – Wednesday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m.○ Spring Semester: Monday, March 16 – Thursday, June 4 (12 weeks)○ Tuition: free (50,000 won deposit, refundable upon course completion)○ Eligibility: International students living in Busan (D-2, D-4, D-10, F-4 visa holders)○ Locations: Busan Global City Foundation (13th floor), Study Busan Hub (2nd floor)- https://maps.google.com/?q=부산연금공단○ Curriculum Overview- Intensive TOPIK: TOPIK Comprehensive, TOPIK Writing, TOPIK Speaking, etc.- Small-Group Conversation: Improve Korean language skills through various themes, including regional dialects and Korean dramas○ Benefits✔ Full support for TOPIK application fees※ Limited to 10% of participants in the relevant classes who achieve their target levelsInquiries: yeochimon@bgcf.or.kr / 051-711-6846

Pedestrian-Oriented 15-Minute City, Busan’s Suyeonggang Human Bridge Joins River and People

Pedestrian-Oriented 15-Minute City, Busan’s Suyeonggang Human Bridge Joins River and People□ The completion ceremony for the Suyeonggang Human Bridge was held at 14:00 on February 12, 2026, on the upper deck of the pedestrian bridge facing APEC Naru Park.□ The Suyeonggang Human Bridge project is one of Busan’s flagship pedestrian-focused 15-minute city initiatives, launched in 2020. By reconnecting the previously divided eastern and western banks of the Suyeonggang River, it aims to strengthen walkability and enhance access to waterfront cultural settings.□ With the bridge’s opening, housing areas in Suyeong-gu, APEC Naru Park in Haeundae-gu, and the Busan Cinema Center are now unified into a single walkable zone, allowing citizens to reach waterfront facilities and attractions on foot.○ Forming a pedestrian corridor stretching across Gwangalli Beach, the Suyeonggang River, the Busan Cinema Center, and Haeundae Beach, the Suyeonggang Human Bridge transcends its role as a simple passageway to become a spot where visitors can pause, linger, and appreciate panoramic views.○ Accordingly, it is expected to emerge as a signature pedestrian tourism icon, providing daily leisure for locals and a fresh riverside destination for travelers.□ Busan plans to endorse the Suyeonggang Human Bridge as its first pedestrian-exclusive street.○ Pursuant to Article 16 of the Act on the Promotion of Pedestrian Safety Convenience, the entire section will be reserved for pedestrians. Vehicles, bicycles, and personal mobility devices will be prohibited, ensuring comfortable and pleasant conditions for all users, including transportation-vulnerable groups.○ This eco-friendly walking environment will accelerate the transition to a walkable community while improving overall quality of life.□ Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “The Suyeonggang Human Bridge is a symbolic example that best embodies the 15-minute city philosophy we pursue—linking neighborhood paths with mount

[Study with Daily Busan] Champagne problem

 "Champagne problem"What does "Champagne problem" mean?It means a problem that isn’t really serious.In Korean, "행복한 고민".Here's a refined example sentence:“Choosing between two good jobs is a champagne problem.”Please send your English learning content! https://forms.gle/z56ApK4L39ueSeDJ6

Letters from our readers: Your Favorite Spring Activity

source: getty imageShare the spring activity that gets you moving! Selected letters will be featured in our printed newspaper and online platforms.■Target: International residents of Busan■Length: 300 words■Deadline: March 20■Reward: A small writer's fee will be paid for letters that are published.■Participate: ClickEditor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy