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source: getty imageForeign entrepreneurs building tech startups in Korea can now earn points toward the Technology Startup Visa (D-8-4) without leaving Busan.The Busan Global Startup Immigration Center is now open at the Eurasia Platform at Busan Station. Entrepreneurs can find step-by-step support at the center, from preparation to commercialization.The center runs the Overall Assistance for Startup Immigration System, or OASIS, under joint designation by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.Courses include a basic startup class (OASIS-4), one-on-one coaching and mentorship (OASIS-5), incubation (OASIS-7), incorporation support (OASIS-8) and commercialization support (OASIS-9). Courses earn up to 15 points toward the visa.The D-8-4 visa is open to foreign nationals who meet four conditions: a bachelor's degree from a Korean or overseas university, an associate degree issued in Korea, or an official letter from the center; at least 60 points out of a possible 200; at least one qualifying asset, such as intellectual property rights or secured investment; and an established corporation.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>entrepreneur: 기업가 commercialization: 상업화 overall: 전반적인 assistance: 지원 investment: 투자 corporation: 기업Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Moonlight Workout Busan Challenge

The Moonlight Workout Busan Challenge, a Busan Metropolitan City initiative, is a community fitness campaign designed to bring energy and vitality to local residents. Beneath the night sky in beautiful outdoor settings, participants can enjoy an array of accessible well-being activities, such as stretching, yoga, and bodyweight exercises, led by professional instructors.○ Name: 2026 Moonlight Workout Busan Challenge○ Schedule: Saturdays from September to November 2026, 13:00–21:00 (7 sessions)- Busan Citizens Park (Dasom Plaza): September 19 and 26, October 3- North Port Waterfront Park: October 17 and 24- Hwamyeong Ecological Park (Lotus Garden): October 31, November 7○ Host / Organizer: Busan Metropolitan City / Busan Community Sports Center○ Expected Attendance: More than 800 per session* Each session has 300 spots allocated for advance online sign-up.○ Entry Fee: None○ Highlights- Fun, dynamic opportunities for everyone (minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)- Guidance from social media influencers- Wellness assessments, Fitness Champion contest- Athletic and cultural performances, family-friendly booths○ How to Register: Website or Instagram- Website: www.dalbambusan.com- Instagram: www.instagram.com/dalbambusan- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dalbambusan

Bujeon–Masan Double-Track Railway to Partially Open on April 1, 2027: Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do Within 30 Minutes

□ In accordance with the implementation plan for the Bujeon–Masan Double-Track Railway Project outlined by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) on August 25, 2026, part of the railway will start operating on April 1, 2027.○ The initial opening will exclude the Sasang Station–Gangseo Geumho Station section, which is undergoing a review by MOLIT’s Accident Investigation Board. As a result, the finished sections will be put into service to alleviate travel inconveniences as early as possible.□ The 32.7-kilometer Bujeon–Masan Double-Track Railway stretches from Bujeon Station in Busanjin-gu, Busan, to Jillye Signal Box in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do. It is under a Build-Transfer-Lease scheme, under which a private developer constructs the facility and hands it over to the government upon completion.○ Once fully operational, the railway will provide a direct link between Bujeon and Masan, significantly reducing the journey time from 90 to 30 minutes compared with the existing Bujeon–Samnangjin–Masan route. It is anticipated to become a key rail network along the southern coastal corridor between Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do.□ The sections scheduled to open in phases on April 1, 2027, are Bujeon Station–Sasang Station and Gangseo Geumho Station–Jillye Signal Box.○ The Bujeon Station–Sasang Station section will integrate with the Jungang Line and the Donghae Line, extending access to Cheongnyangni and Dongdaegu. The Gangseo Geumho Station–Jillye Signal Box section will join the Gyeongjeon Line, with through trains continuing toward Changwon and Masan.□ For the unopened Sasang Station–Gangseo Geumho Station section, the city will coordinate with MOLIT and relevant agencies to run a shuttle bus connecting Gangseo Geumho Station, Seobusan Yutongjigu Station, and Sasang Station, thereby improving passenger transfers and mobility.□ Operation of the entire line is targeted for the end of 2028, with securing the safety of the