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2026 Busan YouTube Contest ‘My Dongbaekjeon White Book’

□ Busan Metropolitan City is holding the 2026 Busan YouTube Contest ‘My Dongbaekjeon White Book,’ dedicated to Dongbaekjeon, the city’s local currency, until October 27, 2026.○ It aims to build support for the 100-Day Emergency Measures for Livelihoods, the inaugural policy endorsed by the 9th popularly elected government, with a focus on economic revitalization, while gathering ideas from the public.□ The theme is ‘Positive Moments with Dongbaekjeon,’ inviting participants to highlight the benefits of using the local currency payment option and the tangible effects of municipal initiatives from their firsthand perspectives.○ Dongbaekjeon encompasses a range of features—cashback, Dongbaek Pass (transit fare refunds), Dongbaek Plus (QR code payments), and BUSAN Pay, exclusive to foreigners. Submissions must present at least one personal experience or practical tip involving Dongbaekjeon.○ A narrator or a protagonist, such as a person living alone, a small business owner, a foreigner, or a student, may share an authentic account of incorporating Dongbaekjeon into everyday life.□ Entries may take the form of vlogs, advertisements, short clips, documentaries, variety shows, or any other creative format, up to three minutes long. Those based in Korea, including registered foreign residents, are encouraged to compete as individuals or teams.□ A judging committee will select eight videos.○ A total of five million won will be distributed as follows: 2,000,000 won for the Grand Prize, 600,000 won each for three Excellence Awards, and 300,000 won each for four Honorable Mentions.○ Winning works will serve as promotional content.□ Along with the video, the application form, available under the 공모전 접수 section of the website (tv.busan.go.kr), must be uploaded online.○ Detailed schedule and guidelines can also be found there.

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show: October Schedule

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show: September ScheduleGwangalli M Drone Light Show○ Dates: Every Saturday year-round○ Hours: October to February 19:00, 21:00 / March to September 20:00, 22:00 (two sessions every Saturday)○ Venue: Gwangalli Beach○ Length: Runs for about 12 minutes under various themes○ Free admission○ For more info.: (051)610-4882○ Website :https://www.gwangallimdrone.co.kr/en/home (English)http://gwangallimdrone.co.kr/ (Korean)Gwangalli M Drone Light Show Themes for October 2026○ October 3: A Glorious Heritage with Laser Show (19:00, 21:00)○ October 10: October in Busan (19:00, 21:00)○ October 17: Station Between Dimensions with Laser Show (19:00, 21:00)○ October 24: Melody of the Forest (19:00, 21:00)○ October 31: The Legend of Troy (19:00, 21:00)※ Cancellations or delays due to rain, gusty winds, typhoons, or technical issues may be announced the day before or on the day of the performance.※ For detailed information, please visit the Gwangalli M Drone Light Show website (www.gwangallimdrone.co.kr/en/home)Related article: 「Gwangalli M Drone Light Show」October Performance Program Announcement

Busan Museum of Art reopens after two years

source: Busan Tourism ArchiveBusan Museum of Art reopened Sept. 17 following a renovation that took nearly two years and cost approximately 46.9 billion won. The project brought upgraded temperature and humidity controls, redesigned exhibition galleries, and expanded storage and visitor amenities. The museum also relocated its main entrance to the side facing BEXCO, making it easier to access. Since opening in 1998, the museum has organized roughly 330 exhibitions alongside a range of educational programs, lectures and performances. The renovation signals a broader vision for the museum as a space where people, technology and nature can come together to create new possibilities.Four exhibitions mark the reopening. “Future Museology,” organized with a network of nine museums in Korea and abroad, examines the evolving role of art museums and explores how they might engage more directly with the public. “Still We Are Borne on These Waves: 1945-1953” draws on roughly 250 artworks and 450 archival materials to examine Korean society and art in the years following liberation, including materials tied to Busan’s earliest generation of painters. “Dear All the Yesterdays” traces the museum’s own institutional and architectural history. “Safe Base,” presented in the Children’s Gallery, invites children to explore the museum through hands-on, sensory-based activities grounded in attachment theory. Visitors can also explore the permanent exhibition at Space Lee Ufan, a separate gallery next to the museum’s main building. Admission to the museum is currently free.※ Busan Museum of Art◎ Website: Click ◎ Address: 58, APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu◎ Google Maps: Click ◎ Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closed on Mondays) <Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>reopen: 재개관 humidity: 습도 exhibition: 전시 admission: 입장료Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Daily Busan asks readers: What do you want to see next?

source: getty imageDaily Busan is inviting readers to take part in its 2026 satisfaction survey, open from Oct. 1 to 31. The survey asks about readers’ overall satisfaction with the publication, its ease of use and ideas for new features. Responses will help Daily Busan identify what readers value most and where its content and services can be improved.As Busan City’s official online publication, Daily Busan publishes articles daily covering news and useful information about the city. It also produces “Friday Special,” a weekly language-learning series with three segments: Study with Daily Busan, Unlock English with Movies and K-Words You Need to Know. The series offers something for readers looking to improve their everyday Korean or pick up natural English expressions. For those who prefer a weekly summary, Daily Talk delivers a roundup of the week’s articles to subscribers via KakaoTalk every Friday.The survey is open to everyone and can be accessed by scanning the QR code. Regular and occasional readers alike are encouraged to participate, as their input will help shape Daily Busan’s future stories, features and services.As a thank-you, 30 participants will be randomly selected to receive a mobile voucher for a hamburger combo meal. Readers are encouraged to take a few minutes to share their thoughts and help make Daily Busan more useful for everyone.◎ Survey: Click<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>satisfaction: 만족 publish: 발행하다 segment: 부분 summary: 요약 regular: 정기적인 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy