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[Unlock English with Movies] Experience never gets old

 "Experience never gets old.", in The Intern, 2015."세월이 흘러도 경험은 변하지 않아."Even as time passes, the value of our experiences remains the same.The more you experience, the more you learn and grow.Editor: Song Soomi

Rider Count Among Children Doubles Following Free Public Transit Policy

Rider Count Among Children Doubles Following Free Public Transit Policy□ The number of young transit users has risen by 100% within two years since the fare exemption for children took effect.○ In October 2023, Busan Metropolitan City became the first in Korea to make all forms of mass transport, including subways, city buses, and neighborhood buses, free of charge for children.○ The policy is part of the city’s broader public transit initiative aimed at helping the next generation grow familiar and comfortable with public transportation from an early age, encouraging continued ridership into adulthood.□ In the 20 months prior to the policy’s introduction*, the number of minor passengers stood at 12.8 million; during the same period after implementation**, it surpassed 24 million—nearly a twofold increase over two years.□ Three Catch! Teenieping-themed buses (Twinkleping, Shimmerping, Heartsping) will operate as regular city buses throughout October, offering both kids and grown-ups a fun, colorful attraction.○ ▲ Route 506: Twinkleping Bus (Banyeo 4-dong ~ Dongnae Station ~ Busan Citizens Park), ▲ Route 44: Shimmerping Bus (Banyeo 3-dong ~ Busan Citizens Park ~ Danggam-dong), and ▲ Route 27: Heartsping Bus (Yongho-dong ~ Busan Station ~ Chungmu-dong)Photo: Catch! Teenieping Bushttps://www.busan.go.kr/childcare/prtszero0106 (Korean)

Fall Strolls Amid Floral Landscapes at Nakdonggang Ecological Park

Fall Strolls Amid Floral Landscapes at Nakdonggang Ecological Park□ The Nakdonggang Management Headquarters has planted a rich assortment of autumn blossoms to create various stunning backdrops.□ Since last May, across three parks, the headquarters has sown seeds such as ▲ yellow cosmos, ▲ kochia, ▲ buckwheat, and ▲ pink muhly grass.○ [Hwamyeong Ecological Park] ▲ Yellow cosmos in the Lotus Area greet visitors meandering along the Gamdongnarutgil Riverwalk from Gupo Station. ▲ Beside the Folk Play Yard, the newly established Kochia Patch will blaze brilliant red in mid-October—a rare and picturesque sight in Busan.○ [Samnak Ecological Park] ▲ The Themed Flowerbed in the Family Park Zone features flowers that showcase the charms of each season. ▲ The Buckwheat Meadow in the Migratory Bird Feeding Habitat sways in a sea of white blooms. It also plays an important ecological role by providing essential nourishment for migrating birds, thereby helping to maintain a graceful balance between scenic beauty and conservation.○ [Daejeo Ecological Park] ▲ The Pink Muhly Grass Field near Parking Lot 2 undulates in gentle waves under the sun, blending harmoniously with the Bamboo Trail. It has already become a favorite photo spot for families and couples alike.Directions▣ Hwamyeong Ecological Park① Aquatic Plant Garden (Kochia)- By Car: Park at Lot 3 (125 Saengtaegongwon-gil, Buk-gu) → Walk to the folk play tard- By Public TransitMetro: Sujeong Station (Line 2) → Enter the underpass in front of Daelim Ssangyong Gangbyeon Town → Pass the inline skating rink → Reach the aquatic plant gardenBus: Neighborhood Bus Routes 15, 59, 111, 121 → Get off at the Buk-gu Community Health Center → Walk 10 minutes into the park → Proceed to the folk play yard② Lotus Area (Yellow Cosmos)- By Car: Park at Lot 5 (815 Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu) → Walk toward the auto camping ground- By Public TransitMetro: Hwamyeong Station (Line 2, Exit 1) → Walk 1