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2026 Busan International Students Startup Idea Competition × FLY ASIA

2026 Busan International Students Startup Idea Competition × FLY ASIA*Held in conjunction with FLY-ASIA 2026, Asia's largest startup expo❍ Application Period: July 31 (Fri) – August 21 (Fri), 2026, 23:59 (KST)❍ EligibilityInternational and exchange students enrolled in universities located in Busan(individual or team of up to 5 members)↳ At least one team member must be an international student studying in BUSAN↳ Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in universities located in the Busan area (For graduates, D-10 visa holders) are eligible to participate❍ Fields:General Track: All sectors (No restrictions)Priority Track: Maritime/Logistics/Tourism/AI❍ ContactGlobal Citizenship Team, Busan Global City Foundation- Phone: 070-7872-0191- (Email) busanglobalstartup@gmail.comFor more details visit:https://bgcf.or.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=noticewr_id=631

Starry Night in Busan Night Festa Kicks Off with the Debut of Balcony Music Show & Street Festa

Starry Night in Busan Night Festa Kicks Off with the Debut of Balcony Music Show Street Festa□ Organized by Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Tourism Organization, Starry Night in Busan Night Festa returns on July 25, 2026, and continues until the end of the year.○ As part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Noctourism City Project, Starry Night in Busan Night Festa has become Busan's flagship nighttime attraction, where residents and travelers from Korea and abroad can explore neighborhood-themed content and hands-on experiences.○ Balcony Music Show Street Festa is a new permanent performance series set in old downtown. Night Walk, Night Music Campnic*, and Night Market join the lineup to make Busan's nights even more captivating.* A combination of camping and picnic□ The centerpiece of this year's edition is Balcony Music Show Street Festa.○ Starting on July 25 in the Gwangbok-ro area, it aims to revitalize nighttime tourism and runs regularly through December.○ [Street Festa] In July and December* at Gwangbokro Car-Free Street in Jung-gu, it delivers cultural programs blending traditional arts, dance, and music from 17:00 to 20:00, alongside folk games, four-cut photo booths, a small-business flea market**, souvenir stalls, and photo spots. At 20:00, Sing-Along in Parade takes place aboard the Parade Car—a mobile stage making its first appearance—with the Dongmi Bicycle Club and other performing groups contributing to a vibrant atmosphere.* Saturday, July 25 / Saturday, December 5** Hours: 15:00–20:00○ [Balcony Music Show] On the second and fourth Saturdays from August to December*, seasonal showcases ranging from K-pop and fusion Gugak to OSTs and jazz are held on the second-floor balcony of Busan Brand Shop and Parade Car, adding a fresh dimension to old downtown.* August 8, 22 / September 12, 26 / October 10, 24 / November 14, 28 / December 12, 19□ Night Walk, Night Music Campnic, and Night Market are expected to boost th

Pitch your big idea at FLY ASIA 2026

source: BGCFGot a big idea? The 2026 Busan International Students Startup Idea Competition is now accepting submissions through Aug. 21.Tied to FLY ASIA 2026 — Asia's largest startup expo, set for Oct. 7-8 at BEXCO — the competition gives international students a chance to pitch their business ideas on a global stage, backed by hands-on support for aspiring entrepreneurs.This year's theme, "Startup ideas discovered by international students," welcomes concepts from any field. Extra weight goes to pitches tied to Busan's key industries: maritime, logistics, tourism and AI.Individual entries and teams of up to five are both welcome, though each team must have at least one international student. To qualify, international applicants must be currently enrolled at a Busan university or be local graduates holding a D-10 visa.🔍How to enterHopefuls can submit required documents by email (busanglobalstartup@gmail.com). Here's the timeline:-Aug. 21: Submission deadline-Aug. 25: First-round document screening ends. -Aug. 28: First-round results are announced; 15 teams advance.-Sept. 5-20: Selected teams join a two-week capacity-building program covering business planning and strategy to sharpen their pitches.-Sept. 23: Second round — an investor-relations pitching session.-Oct. 8: Eight finalists take the stage at FLY ASIA 2026, each with an eight-minute presentation and a five-minute Q&A. Five winners are announced that same day at the award ceremony.A combined 5 million won in prize money is on the line: 2 million won for the Grand Prize, 1.2 million won for the Excellence Award, 800,000 won for the Merit Award, and 500,000 won each for two Encouragement Award winners. All winners also receive certificates from the Busan Global City Foundation.For full details, see the notice linked below.Recruitment for the 2026 Busan International Students Startup Idea Competition, until Aug. 21◎ Notice: Click ◎ Email for submissions: busanglobalstartup@gmail.com<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>aspiring: 장차 ~가 될 entrepreneur: 사업가 logistic: 물류 pitch: 발표 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Busan on track to welcome 4 million international visitors

source: Busan Tourism ArchiveBusan welcomed 2,420,629 international visitors in the first half of 2026, already achieving 60.5% of its annual target of 4 million international visitors. Compared with the same period last year, the number of international visitors rose 43.9% from 1,682,415. In June alone, Busan welcomed 484,057 international visitors, the highest monthly figure recorded this year.Taiwan remained Busan’s largest source market with 477,606 visitors, followed by China (468,876), Japan (291,141), the United States (219,147) and the Philippines (93,061). Visitor numbers from Taiwan increased 54% compared with the same period last year. The city also found that hosting major performances can serve as a major draw for international visitors. Using data from mobile carrier KT and credit card company BC, the analysis showed that the area within a 3-kilometer radius of Busan Asiad Main Stadium recorded approximately 730,000 visits by international visitors during the BTS concert week from June 8 to 14, up 341.9% from the previous week. Spending at nearby businesses also increased during the same period. Building on this momentum, Busan aims to focus on the quality of tourism by encouraging visitors to stay longer and return. To strengthen its identity as a maritime capital, Busan plans to introduce new marine transportation options, including an amphibious tour bus and water taxis. The city will also expand experiential tourism programs linked to major events such as the Busan Fireworks Festival and Starry Night in Busan: Night Festa. Busan will continue to make travel more convenient for international visitors by enhancing the Visit Busan Pass and expanding partnerships with global tourism platforms. <Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>figure: 수치 compared with: ~ 와 비교해서 radius: 반경 momentum: 탄력 amphibious: 수륙 양용의Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy