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Busan’s favorite bowls of gukbap, all in one place

 What began in August with people nominating their favorite dwaeji gukbap restaurants is now heading toward a flavorful finale. The Gukbap Showcase, running from Oct. 16 to 18, will wrap up the 2026 Busan Dwaeji Gukbap Grand Fair, a series of events celebrating the city’s beloved dish. The showcase offers tastings, talks and hands-on programs at Now Arriving on the third floor of the Busan International Finance Center in Nam-gu District, daily from 4 to 9 p.m. Under the theme “The People Behind Busan's Signature Bowl,” the showcase features a lineup of programs, including Gukbap Salon and Gukbap Awards, with something different to enjoy each day. On Oct. 16, the Gukbap Awards will reveal the results of a public vote for Busan’s favorite pork soup restaurants. Starting at 7 p.m., the ceremony will announce the top 20, top 10 and top three establishments. Earlier, at 5:30 p.m., culinary expert Leo Kang will host Gukbap Salon, a talk exploring personal preferences, tips for enjoying the perfect bowl, and the dish’s history and evolving trends, with a look at long-established restaurants and rising newcomers. On Oct. 17 and 18, food columnist Sang-hyun Park will take over Gukbap Salon at 6 p.m. each day. Visitors can also test their knowledge and taste buds with Gukbap Golden Bell, a quiz about the dish, and Gukbap Sommelier, a blind tasting challenge to identify restaurants by broth alone. Of the 20 restaurants selected through public vote, 11 will serve their signature pork soup at the showcase. Four restaurants will participate each day, with Subyeon Choego Dwaeji Gukbap joining on two days. Smaller portions, roughly half the usual size, make it easier to sample bowls from different vendors. Soju and makgeolli will also be available to pair with the rich, savory broth. Visitors who register in advance can enjoy a special tasting platter featuring pork soup from three different restaurants. Registration details will be announced on Instagram at @studio_foovel.There’s more than food to take home. Visitors can browse gukbap-inspired merchandise, including T-shirts and keychains, or join free, first-come, first-served craft activities. For participating establishments and program details, visit the official Visit Busan website at the link below. The latest updates will also be shared on Studio Foovel’s Instagram account. As cooler autumn days settle in, it’s a great time to explore Busan’s favorite comfort food, and maybe find a new favorite bowl. ※ 2026 Busan Dwaeji Gukbap Grand Fair: Gukbap Showcase, October 16-18◎ Address: 3F, 128, Namdongcheon-ro, Nam-gu◎ Google Maps: Click ◎ Hours: 4-9 p.m. daily◎ Visit Busan: Click ◎ Instagram: @visitbusan.kr◎ Pre-registration for gukbap platter: @studio_foovel<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>nominate: 후보에 지명되다 wrap up: 마무리하다 preference: 선호도 identify: 특정하다 broth: 육수Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Announcing the Busan Metropolitan City Website Quiz Event Prize Winners

Announcing the Busan Metropolitan City Website Quiz Event Prize WinnersWe are pleased to announce the prize winners of the “Quiz Event: Celebrating Bukangi’s Journey Back to the Sea!”, held from September 29 to October 9, 2026. We thank all of the event participants.The Busan Metropolitan City Foreign-language Website Event Prize Winners:Participants residing in Korea (50 winners)e-Gift Card valued at 5,000 wonName / Email AddressCHID******* ******** / mey********************comIrin* ************ / ser***********comAgat** ************ / kak****************comDeep** ************ / dee**************************comSokk** ****** / sok****************comAdva*** * **** / adv*******************comLong***** ****** / ahl***************comMehm** ***** ******* / ozt***********comF*n / bus**************com후* / hur*****************comBARK** ****** ***** / asr****************comKuma** ****** / ang*******************comPete**** **** / sep*****************comShay** ******* / mir******************comShay** ***** / aar***************comAzra ******* ***** / kra**************comAli E******* ******* / ert*******************comYahy* ***** / tur***************comSure** ******* / sur*********************comShen * / sha***************comANSA* ****** ******* / ell********************comJeff ******* / jef****************comNITH********* / pre**************comsen s**** / san**************comCand*** *** / cyu************comBern**** ******* / ber*******************comSAKA** ****** / rto*****************************com시로사와*** / gog******************comMOTO**** **** / nam*****************comINAB* ****** / you**************comOYAM* ***** / san************com마*코 / mar***************comNAKA**** ****** / dai****************comTAKA**** **** / can************com데구치 마** / lio************com山内*司 / spr******************comMURA**** *** / emi*************com시샤*칭 / lan**************comzhuy*** / 835**********comTsao **** *** / san**************m.tw황*혜 / ban*********

F1963 Garden Becomes One of Korea’s Top 30 Private Gardens

□ F1963 Garden in Suyeong-gu has been recognized by the Korea Forest Service as one of Korea’s Top 30 Private Gardens in 2026.□ Korea’s Top 30 Private Gardens project celebrates exceptional private gardens across the country, showcases their beauty and the stories behind how they are cared for, and raises interest in private gardens and related cultural practices.○ F1963 Garden is the only one to be listed in Busan.□ Designated as Busan’s first private garden in December 2024, F1963 Garden is nestled within F1963, a versatile destination repurposed from a former wire factory established by Kiswire in 1963.○ The name combines 1963, the year the factory was built, with the ‘F’ from ‘Factory.’○ By pairing the original structures with greenery, F1963 Garden embraces both industrial heritage and nature.□ F1963 Garden comprises several unique spaces that reflect the history and character of the site. A variety of vegetation, water elements, and resting amenities give each space its own distinctive landscape and atmosphere.○ Sorigil is lined with bamboo whose straight yet flexible stalks recall the shape of wires. Recycled concrete from the existing floor preserves traces of the site’s past and allows industrial legacy and natural surroundings to interplay in both contrast and harmony with one another.○ Dalbit Garden was reborn from a decommissioned wastewater treatment facility. Lotus flowers, garden plants, and a glass greenhouse come together to reinterpret F1963’s industrial identity.○ Danpung Garden is a peaceful retreat where people can admire dense zelkova trees and autumn foliage in the heart of the city.□ With F1963 Garden’s achievement in mind, Busan plans to enhance the value of privately maintained gardens and deepen appreciation for garden culture.○ The city will foster the development of programs linking public gardens, such as Busan Nakdonggang Garden, with private gardens to expand opportunities for residents to e