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[Study with Daily Busan] It's on the house

 "It's on the house"What does "It's on the house" mean?It means “It’s free” or “The restaurant/shop is paying for it.”In Korean, "서비스(무료)입니다".Here's a refined example sentence:"The dessert is on the house."Please send your English learning content! https://forms.gle/z56ApK4L39ueSeDJ6

Busan’s 15-Minute City Celebrated Globally as a Sustainable Urban Model, Winning Both the Gold Award and Criteria Award at 2025 LivCom Awards

Busan’s 15-Minute City Celebrated Globally as a Sustainable Urban Model, Winning Both the Gold Award and Criteria Award at 2025 LivCom Awards□ Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) gained two distinctions at the 2025 LivCom Awards, which pays recognition to exemplary practices in shaping livable communities; its 15-Minute City scheme secured the Gold Award in Whole City category as well as the Criteria Award for Sustainable Planning and Management Policies.○ Endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme and now in its 23rd year since establishment in 1997, the LivCom Awards review approaches adopted by cities and local governments to improve residents’ wellbeing.○ This year saw strong competition, with 281 applicants from 52 countries. Of these, 30 cities and 37 projects advanced to the finals.□ Under the theme ‘Culture Innovation for Sustainable Urban Future,’ the final round took place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from November 18, 2025, at 18:00 (local time) through November 21.○ It was co-organized by multiple organizations, including the International Society of City and Regional Planners and the United Nations Centre for Regional Development.○ During the opening ceremony, Angela Kane, Chair of the LivCom Committee and ex-United Nations Under-Secretary-General, accompanied by other UN representatives and prominent figures, highlighted the crisis facing modern cities and underscored the importance of resilience and sustainability.□ Busan was invited to the finals in the E category* (population over 1 million) of the Whole City division, together with leading metropolises such as ▲ Vienna, Austria, ▲ São Paulo, Brazil, and ▲ Baoding, China. At the presentation ceremony on November 21, Busan was announced as the Gold Award recipient.○ Among the six criteria**, Busan was rated the highest out of the 30 finalists in Sustainable Planning and Management Policies, acknowledged for its comprehensive methodology in implementing i

Saha-gu Enchants Streets of Hope

Saha-gu Enchants Streets of HopeFestive lighting welcoming the coming winter will brighten Saha-guIn December 2025, Saha-gu will set up lighting installations at five venues: Jangnim Port Bunezia, Gamcheon Culture Village, the pagoda tree at Saemteo Park in Goejeong-dong, Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams, and Hadan. The Dadaepo display will begin on December 8, while the other displays will debut on December 1.Three venues—Jangnim Port Bunezia, Gamcheon Culture Village, and the pagoda tree at Saemteo Park in Goejeong-dong—will bring ‘Land of Fairy Tales, Saha Painted in Light’ to life, incorporating the unique charm of each site. At Jangnim Port’s Rainbow Bridge, The Little Prince and The Fox will appear alongside laser beams, snowfall effects, and a light tunnel. Gamcheon Culture Village’s Fish Wall will highlight a Christmas tree, photo spots, and snowfall effects. The pagoda tree at Saemteo Park in Goejeong-dong will also be adorned with dazzling lights depicting The Little Prince.The Hadan Designated Autonomous Commercial Zone will glow along Nakdong-daero 1423beon-gil and Nakdong-daero 563beonan-gil. Hailing ‘Journey of Light Featuring Hari, the public outreach character of the Hadan Designated Autonomous Commercial Zone,’ visitors can explore artwork and LED decorations representing the Sun, Earth, Mars, Venus, and additional planets.The Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams illumination, commencing December 8, will stretch from the Sunset Fountain of Dreams Plaza via Beach Park Management Center Walkway to Dadaepo East Beach, emphasizing a ‘White Paradise in Dadaepo.’A white castle and a horse sculpture commemorating 2026, the Year of the Horse, will be presented at the plaza, and the radiant path connecting the plaza to the Dadaepo’s new East Beach will ensure a romantic stroll.★ Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams○ Locations PeriodSunset Fountain of Dreams Plaza: Monday, December 8, 2025 – Monday, March 2, 2026Beach Park Management Ce