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My Favorite Dwaeji Gukbap Restaurant Could Become a Travel Destination at the 2026 Busan Dwaeji Gukbap Grand Fair

□ For the first time, Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Tourism Organization are holding the Busan Dwaeji Gukbap Grand Fair from August to October 2026.○ The 2026 Busan Dwaeji Gukbap Grand Fair aims to shed a new light on Dwaeji Gukbap—a pork soup with rice that has long been a staple in Busan—through online and offline public engagement and a mix of content, transforming it into a signature tourism brand embodying the taste of Busan.□ Recently, increasing attention to a region’s cuisine and everyday culture has made distinctive specialties an important factor in trip planning and city promotion.○ Long woven into the daily life of Busan, Dwaeji Gukbap is prepared in different styles and flavors at individual establishments.○ Busan and the Busan Tourism Organization intend to capitalize on the popularity of Dwaeji Gukbap to cultivate a gastronomic tourism model that turns interest among locals and tourists into actual visits to restaurants, thereby expanding the scope of tourism.□ The 2026 Busan Dwaeji Gukbap Grand Fair is an interactive culinary tourism experience in which 20 restaurants will be chosen via online and offline input, followed by voting for the TOP 10 and TOP 3. The event consists of four stages: ① Survey, ② Roundtable, ③ Dwaeji Gukbap Week, and ④ Showcase.○ (Survey) Anyone can participate through August 29. Online opinions are collected from comments on YouTube and Instagram posts associated with the event; offline surveys are carried out in traditional markets and other areas with high pedestrian traffic. Informed by respondents’ feedback and stories, 20 Dwaeji Gukbap restaurants will be identified, along with Gukbap lovers who are well-versed in all things Dwaeji Gukbap.Take the Survey (-9/2)○ (Roundtable) On September 19, those involved in the 20 chosen restaurants, the Gukbap lovers who picked them, and experts will meet to discuss the unique qualities of each dish, the reasons behind the choices, and the rich a

15th Swedish Film Festival - September 10–14, 2026, Busan Cinema Center

Launched in 2012 with an opening ceremony attended by Queen Silvia, the Swedish Film Festival has helped cultivate mutual understanding and friendship between Korea and Sweden.The 15th Swedish Film Festival runs from September 8 to 20, 2026, in Seoul, Busan, Incheon, and Daegu. The Busan segment takes place at the Busan Cinema Center’s Cinematheque from September 10 to 14, with a lineup of nine titles that have won acclaim among Swedish audiences and at international film festivals. Together, they convey stories rooted in Sweden.A variety of special programs complement the screenings.The 15th Swedish Film Festival○ Period: September 10-14, 2026○ Venue: Busan Cinema Center○ Tickets: 1,000 wonTicket Reservation: From 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026○ Hosted by: Busan Cinema Center, Embassy of Sweden, Swedish Institute, Swedish Film Institute○ Sponsored by: Korea-Sweden Arts Culture Society○ Website: https://www.swedishfilmfestival.com/https://www.dureraum.org○ For more info.: 051)780-6000

F1963 exhibition invites you to experience love, nature and the universe

 Acclaimed French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel brings his mesmerizing glasswork to Busan in “In the Labyrinth of Love.”  The exhibition runs until Dec. 31 at F1963, a former factory-turned-cultural complex in Suyeong-gu District.The show is part of a series of events marking Busan’s 2028 World Design Capital (WDC) designation. By bringing world-class artistic content to one of the city’s urban regeneration landmarks, the exhibition offers a glimpse of how design can shape how people experience and engage with their surroundings.Othoniel’s jewel-like glass sculptures and installations have been presented by leading cultural institutions around the world, including the Louvre Museum and Center Pompidou in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul.His art explores mythology, symbolism, dreams and healing, transforming these abstract themes into luminous forms through glass and light. Reflective surfaces, intricate structures and vivid colors invite viewers to look beyond their immediate beauty and develop their own interpretations through personal engagement with the works.Notably, this exhibition marks Othoniel’s first presentation in Busan and his largest solo exhibition in Korea to date. Several works draw on Busan’s distinctive identity, including its ocean and maritime pieces.Tickets are available through the official F1963 website. Admission is 10,000 won for adults aged 19 and over; 8,000 won for youths aged 13 to 18; and 6,000 won for children aged 3 to 12. Admission for children younger than 36 months is free. For more information, visit the website linked below.※ In the Labyrinth of Love, through December 31◎ F1963: 20, Gurak-ro 123beon-gil, Suyeong-gu◎ Google Maps: Click ◎ Website: Click ◎ Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last entry at 5:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays.◎ Tickets:  - via YES24: Click - via Naver: Click <Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>mesmerizing: 마음을 사로잡는 sculpture: 조각품 installation: 설치품 mythology: 미신 symbolism: 상징주의 abstract: 추상적인 intricate: 복잡한 immediate: 즉각적인 interpretation: 해석Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Moonlight Workout Busan Challenge returns Saturdays this fall

 The Moonlight Workout Busan Challenge returns on Saturdays from Sept. 19 through Nov. 7. Programming runs from 1 to 9 p.m., with workout times varying by session.The free event pairs participants with professional instructors and fitness influencers for gymnastics, yoga, circuit training and step-box workouts in the open air. Sessions also include entertainment and performances, among them dance sports and traditional Korean music.The Moonlight Workout Busan Challenge takes place across three venues:* Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3 — Busan Citizens Park* Oct. 17, Oct. 24 — Northport Waterfront Park* Oct. 31, Nov. 7 — Hwamyeong Ecological ParkEach session is open to 300 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Register through the official event website; any remaining spots will be filled on-site.※ 2026 Moonlight Workout Busan Challenge, Sept. 19 to Nov. 7◎ Website: Click ◎ Instagram: @dalbambusan<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>vary: 다양하다 instructor: 강사 include: 포함하다 venue: 장소Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy