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The BGCF Foreign Community Support Program 2026

The BGCF Foreign Community Support Program 2026Announcement BGCF 2026-14The BGCF Foreign Community Support Program 2026The Busan Global City Foundation aims to contribute to social integration and create a global city where diverse cultures coexist supporting the revitalization of local and foreign communities suitable for promoting global culture in the region and mutual exchanges between domestic and foreigners.We are pleased to announce the 『2026 Foreign Community Support』plan as follows. We look forward to receiving applications from foreign communities in Busan.February 26, 2026CEO, Busan Global City FoundationEligibility:Foreign community organizations based in Busan that aim to foster social interaction, exchange information, and promote cross-cultural engagement.Organizations must include foreign residents.Organizations for profit-making or charging participation fees are not eligible.Categories of SupportAdministrative and/or Financial SupportApplication Period- Financial Support: February 26-March 17, 2026- Administrative Support: OngoingFor more detailed information and registration please go to https://mybusan.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=noticewr_id=566Registration https://mybusan.kr/sub1/sub4_1.phpMy Busan website (https://mybusan.kr/) ▶ Apply through the 'BGCF Busan Foreign Community' tab○ Inquiries: Busan Global City Foundation 1577-7716, 051-711-6877(070-4708-4829 Korean, English / 070-4708-4831 Chinese / 070-4708-4830 Vietnamese / 070-4708-4837 Indonesian / 070-4708-4838 Russian, Uzbek)

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‘Dear Ballerina’ shows life on stage and behind the curtain

 A warm spring breeze brings ballerinas and their elegant yet fierce artistic lives to the stage. From April 2 to 3, the “2026 Busan Ballet Season: Dear Ballerina” will take place at the Busan Concert Hall. Themed around the honest, behind-the-scenes lives of ballerinas, the performance features the Busan Opera House Ballet under the direction of Joo Won Kim, its artistic director and a former prima ballerina of the Korean National Ballet. Beyond the captivating glamour and charisma seen on stage, the concert spotlights the dancers’ daily journey toward perfection. Their ordinary days are packed with intense practice and silent endurance, pushing past their own limits to achieve the sublime. Audiences are invited to witness firsthand the grit required to deliver a spotless performance. By weaving together scenes from both behind the curtain and center stage, the program allows viewers to immerse themselves in the intensity, passion and sophisticated artistry of ballet. Along with mingling melodies, this raw portrayal of the artists’ journey promises to leave a heartwarming impression and offer deep comfort to all in attendance. On both days, the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs for 90 minutes without intermission. Those born in or before 2019 are eligible to watch the show. Ticket prices vary are 30,000 won for R seats and 20,000 won for S seats. Various discounts are available, including those for Busan Concert Hall paid members, teenagers, multi-child families and Artist Pass holders.  Tickets can be purchased via the Busan Concert Hall website or Interpark Ticket. For more details, please visit the official website at the link below. ※ “Dear. Ballerina,” April 2 and 3Busan Concert Hall: 250 Dongpyeong-ro, Busanjin-guGoogle Maps: Click ◎ Time: 7:30 p.m. ◎ Price: R seat: 30,000 won / S seat: 20,000 won◎ Age Eligibility: Those born in 2019 or before◎ Tickets: - via Busan Concert Hall: Click - via Interpark NOL Ticket: Click 

Unlimited public transit for 45,000 won

 Starting April 1, Busan residents can practically enjoy unlimited use of public transportation for 45,000 won per month. This is possible due to the merger of Busan’s Dongbaek Pass and the national government’s Card for Everyone program, which falls under the K-Pass umbrella.Currently, Dongbaek Pass users receive refunds for public transportation expenses exceeding 45,000 won per month, up to a maximum refund limit of 45,000 won. On the other hand, Card for Everyone (General) users receive unlimited refunds for public transportation costs exceeding 55,000 won per month. Once the programs merge, users will receive unlimited refunds on public transportation expenses exceeding 45,000 won (no maximum refund limit). To receive this benefit, users must be subscribed to both Dongbaek Pass and K-Pass. Current Dongbaek Pass users do not need to apply for a new transit card; they need to register with K-Pass if they haven’t already. The system will automatically apply the most beneficial reward based on the user’s individual usage pattern. The rewards vary depending on the registered user’s classification (general, youth, low-income, etc.). The benefit is also available to international residents legally registered in Korea.◎ Learn more about the new Dongbaek Pass: Click