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Gwangalli M Drone Light Show, Share Your Love Story Contest

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show, Share Your Love Story Contestㅇ Participants: Anyone who wants to present a special event to someone they love.ㅇ Application: August 18, 2025 (Mon) – September 17, 2025 (Wed)ㅇ Contest Theme: Our Love!ㅇ Proposal Selection: 4 teams in total (2 couples, 2 family or other loved ones)ㅇ Show Date: November 29, 2025 (Sat) – 2 teams, February 28, 2026 (Sat) – 2 teamsㅇ Benefits: Drone performance event for the selected proposalㅇ Submission Instructions: Apply via the dedicated Drone Show website (gwangallidrone.co.kr) or by visiting,calling / Suyeong-gu Tourism Sports Division (Tel: 051-610-6518)ㅇ Results Announcement: Scheduled for October 2025 *Winners will be notified individually and announced on the websiteSource: https://www.gwangallimdrone.co.kr/notice-en/2025-gwangalli-m-drone-light-show-proposal-contest-event

Changes to Busan Cinema Center Theater Operations in Preparation for BIFF

Changes to Busan Cinema Center Theater Operations in Preparation for BIFFThere will be no film screenings at the Busan Cinema Center from Thursday, September 3rd to Tuesday, September 16th due to preparations for the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).Sep. 3 to Sep. 16 - No film screenings at all theaters in the Busan Cinema CenterThe 30th BIFF is set to take place from Wednesday, September 17 to Friday, September 26 at the Busan Cinema Center.Regular film screenings will resume on Sunday, September 28, 2025.BIFF website: https://www.biff.kr/Busan Cinema Center website: http://www.dureraum.org/

Register for free Korean classes until Sept. 14

source: getty imageThe Busan Hangul Institute is accepting applications for its final round of Korean language courses this year, open until Sept. 14. The institute is also looking for dedicated participants for its mentorship program, which pairs residents with international students. This institute, run by the Busan Global City Foundation, provides free classes to develop the Korean language skills of international students and graduates seeking employment in Korea. To qualify for the courses, students must have an Alien Registration Card with a D-2, D-4, D-10 or F-4 visa. The classes are tailored to various needs, ranging from TOPIK preparation to improving speaking and writing skills. This final term will run for almost eight weeks, from Sept. 22 to Nov. 13.The mentorship program aims to encourage cultural exchange while helping local international students improve their Korean proficiency. Busan citizens and university students can serve as mentors, offering international participants the opportunity to build deeper connections with the city and foster mutual understanding. Each mentor-mentee pair can explore activities together, from sharing perspectives on Korean culture to experiencing local events and attractions firsthand. The program can also have an academic focus, with mentors providing language support or offering guidance on completing assignments more effectively. Applications for the mentorship program are accepted on a rolling basis. Those who apply by Sept. 14 will join the session running from Sept. 29 to Oct. 24, while applicants who apply by Oct. 14 will participate from Oct. 27 to Nov. 21.Upon completing the program, mentors will receive benefits such as volunteer hours and a gift certificate worth 10,000 won. At the year-end ceremony, outstanding participants will be recognized with awards from the Mayor of Busan and the CEO of the Busan Global City Foundation.※ BGCF Free Korean Class Enrollment, until Sept. 14◎ Busan Global City Foundation: bgcf.or.kr◎ Announcement: https://bgcf.or.kr/sub3/subg8.php#googtrans(ko|en)◎ Locations:• Think & Do Nampo: 17 Jungang-daero, Jung-gu• Busan Global Village: 734 Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu• Busan Global City Foundation: 13F National Pension Bldg. 1000 Jungang-daero, Yeonje-gu• Busan Eurasia Platform at Busan Station: 210 Jungang-daero, Dong-gu◎ Inquiries:- World Citizen Team at Busan Global City Foundation: 051-711-6846- For those who prefer to speak in a different language: 1577-7716 (+1 English / +2 Chinese / +3 Vietnamese / +4 Indonesian / +5 Russian, Uzbek)<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>application: 지원서 seek: 찾다 employment: 고용 encourage: 장려하다 improve: 발전시키다 proficiency: 유창성 foster: 육성하다 mutual: 상호간의 effectivley: 효과적으로 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Britpop legends to headline the 2025 Busan International Rock Festival

source: busanrockfestival.comThe 2025 Busan International Rock Festival is set to ignite Samnak Ecological Park from Sept. 26 to 28, bringing three days of pure rock energy to the Nakdonggang River Estuary. As Korea’s longest-running rock festival, it has become a landmark event where music lovers gather to experience world-class performances in a stunning riverside setting.This year’s lineup is stacked with global icons and homegrown legends. Britpop pioneers Suede and American alt-rock giants The Smashing Pumpkins headline the bill, promising unforgettable live sets. They’ll be joined by the genre-bending pop star Mika, Japan’s explosive kawaii metal trio Babymetal, and Korean rock powerhouses Jaurim and Guckkasten.In addition, global stars CNBLUE will deliver their signature high-energy sound led by Busan-born frontman Yong-hwa Jung, who has often expressed love for his hometown. On the closing day, singer-songwriter Seung-yoon Lee takes the stage to woo audiences with his lyrical depth and cross-genre versatility. With a lineup this dynamic, Busan is ready to rock like never before.※ 2025 Busan International Rock Festival, Sept. 26 to 28◎ Samnak Ecological Park: 29-46 Samnak-dong, Sasang-gu◎ Website: busanrockfestival.com/◎ Instagram: @busanrockfest◎ Tickets (KOR): https://ticket.yes24.com/Perf/53880◎ Tickets (ENG): https://ticket.yes24.com/Pages/English/Perf/FnPerfDeail.aspx?IdPerf=53880