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Exploring YOLO Galmaet-gil ⑥ YOLO Route 3

Photo courtesy of Minjae LeeFor a refreshing seaside stroll with sweeping ocean views, YOLO Galmaetgil Route 3 offers one of Busan's most picturesque escapes. This scenic 5.8-kilometer route stretches from Songjeong Station to Mipo Station, hugging the city's eastern coastline. A 10-minute walk from Songjeong Station leads to Songjeong Beach. This sandy playground is a favorite year-round, but it buzzes in August with sunseekers and surfers alike. From the beach, trekkers follow a wooden deck that winds along the coast. With brilliant blue water on one side and lush greenery on the other, it's easy to appreciate this urban paradise.Midway through, take a breather at the Cheongsapo Daritdol or Haewol observatories. Their reinforced glass floors offer a heart-pounding view of the waves crashing below. With the sea swirling beneath your feet, either place offers a memorable spot to take a picture and rest before finishing the trail.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>stroll: 산책 picturesque: 그림 같은 stretch: 뻗다 appreciate: 감사하다 swirling: 소용돌이치는 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Busan Named 2028 World Design Capital: Stepping Up as a Global Design Hub

Busan Named 2028 World Design Capital: Stepping Up as a Global Design Hub□ Busan Metropolitan City has been honored by being named as the 2028 World Design Capital (WDC) by the World Design Organization (WDO).○ The World Design Organization biennially distinguishes a city that employs design to catalyze economic, social, cultural, and environmental progress. The WDC program was inaugurated in 2008.○ Busan becomes the 11th recipient of the title, joining other cities such as Seoul (2010), Helsinki (2012), and Valencia (2022).□ For its winning bid, Busan championed the concept of ‘Inclusive City, Engaged Design,’ grounded in active involvement by local citizens in service design.○ Last June, a WDO delegation inspected key sites: ▲ Very Very Good Bongsan Village, Yeongdo; ▲ Dongseo University; ▲ the Busan North Port Redevelopment Area; and ▲ F1963. These visits underscored Busan’s dedication to participatory design, design-focused education, and the alignment of public policy with design principles.□ With community-led renewal initiatives at its heart, Busan exemplifies excellence in culture and infrastructure as well, ultimately outshining its final competitor, Hangzhou, China.○ The World Design Organization noted, “Busan manifests strong potential for urban transformation through a creative design ecosystem. Its data-driven regional analysis and improvement strategies can act as a reference worldwide. We look forward to Busan making a meaningful impact not only within Korea, but also internationally.”□ The official proclamation will take place in September during the 34th World Design Congress in London, the United Kingdom.□ In partnership with the Design Council Busan, the city will now establish an implementation framework and embark on thorough planning and execution to showcase itself for the World Design Capital 2028.□ Mayor Park Heong-joon commented, "This designation is a collective achievement by our citizens and a moment

World Library and Information Congress to Be Held in August 2026 in Busan: Busan Ascends as a Global Epicenter for Libraries

World Library and Information Congress to Be Held in August 2026 in Busan: Busan Ascends as a Global Epicenter for Libraries□ Connecting Libraries, Cities, and People!□ Busan Metropolitan City was awarded the 2026 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), the largest of its kind in the world, presented by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).○ The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions serves as the global voice for 1,700 libraries across 150 countries. The annual World Library and Information Congress seeks to broaden capacity of libraries worldwide.○ Out of 13 bidding candidates, Busan emerged as the final choice to welcome the WLIC 2026.About the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions○ Established: 1927○ Coverage: Libraries in 150 countries * Website: www.ifla.org○ Mission: Promote library interests and advance library and information services○ Structure: General Assembly, Governing Board, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, Professional Council, Regional Council○ Membership: Associations and institutions with voting rights; individual memberships accepted as well※ Venues for the Last Three Congresses: Rotterdam, the Netherlands in 2023; Brisbane, Australia in 2024; Astana, Kazakhstan in 2025□ The World Library and Information Congress is an important gathering where knowledge and culture converge. More than 5,000 librarians, information specialists, policymakers, scholars, and civil society leaders from 150 countries convene to discuss information access, share insights, and discuss the future of libraries.□ Returning to Korea for the first time in 20 years since the 2006 Seoul edition, the World Library and Information Congress is anticipated to greatly elevate Busan’s profile as a city of libraries both at home and abroad.□ As a platform for reflection and cooperation on the evolving role and social value of libraries, the 2026 Wo