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Busan trips are better with the Busan Travel Lounge

source: visitbusanBusan Travel Lounge, located conveniently across from Busan Station, is an oasis for out-of-town visitors. In addition to providing a much-needed rest area, the lounge offers information on Busan’s top tourist attractions, luggage storage and other amenities for travelers’ convenience. The lounge also offers various crafts classes and tour programs to enhance visitors’ Busan experience.■ 1-day WorkshopsIf you have some free time, there’s no need to worry about how to fill it. If you have an hour to spare, drop by the Busan Travel Lounge for a weekend craft class.These workshops offer a range of creative activities, many themed around Busan’s landmarks. Some offerings include making Gwangalli Beach cakes and Busan Sea Mint soap.Other classes include resin art, rattan craft making, suncatchers, candles, knitting, ceramics, coffee and more.Most classes start at 11 a.m. on weekends. Visit the Busan Travel Lounge official website or Instagram page to see the class schedule and book your spot!■ Busan Old City Center Tour ProgramsOne of the greatest joys of traveling is discovering a new taste for something you were unaware of. With the “Busan Preference Tour,” you can find new interests while exploring different parts of the city.Busan Travel Lounge offers seasonal tours that focus on different aspects of the city. For example, the “Preference for Film Cameras: Record Your Busan” program introduces participants to the charm of analog film photography in Busan’s historic downtown. The tour features two routes. One, through Dong-gu District, includes Chinatown and Choryang Ibagu-gil Alley. The second goes through Jung-gu District, home to Yongdusan Park and Bosu Book Street. Both routes showcase these neighborhoods' unique character, providing excellent photography opportunities.Even if you’re new to film photography, there’s no need to worry. The program includes a disposable film camera with over 24 shots and a simple tutorial to get you startedseasn.Another option is the “Busan Old City Center Trekking Snap Tour,” where participants explore the city’s hidden alleyways in Dong-gu and Jung-gu with a professional photographer. This tour offers the chance to take home high-quality images of your trip, and you’ll receive both original and edited versions of your photos within seven days.To reserve a spot in these programs, visit the website or Instagram linked below. A refundable deposit of 10,000 won is required for each program, and priority is given to tourists, as the goal is to promote Busan’s local tourism industry.※ Busan Travel Lounge Programs  ◎ Reservations: https://smartstore.naver.com/travelloungebusan ◎ Instagram: @travellounge_busan<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>conveniently: 편리하게 across from: ~ 맞은편에 convenience: 편리함 craft: 수제품 theme: 주제 include: 포함하다 book: 예약하다 taste: 취향 unaware of: 잘 알지 못하는 interest: 관심 seasonal: 계절에 따라 다른 aspect: 모습 charm: 매력 historic: 역사적인 downtown: 시내 alley: 골목 neighborhood: 지역 일대 unique: 독특한 disposable: 일회용 tutorial: 교육 reserve: 예약하다 priority: 우선순위Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy

2024 Chuseok Holiday Guide (Sep. 14-18)

2024 Chuseok Holiday Guide (Sep. 16-18) Observed on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, is a major holiday in Korea, along with Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day). It is a time of joy and family gatherings, marking the largest full moon of the year. This year, Chuseok falls on Tuesday, September 17th, kicking off a three-day holiday from September 16th to September 18th. 2024 Chuseok Holiday Guide Information during the Chuseok holiday (Korean) Medical Care Even during the Chuseok holiday, you can rest assured that some hospitals and pharmacies will remain open and be ready to serve you. Find out which ones near you can assist your medical needs. National Emergency Medical Center (Korean) - Learn more Medical facilities and pharmacies open during the Chuseok holidays. (Korean) Community health centers in Busan Late Night Pharmacies in Busan Medical facilities and pharmacies for COVID-19 treatment open during the Chuseok holidays Medical facilities who can prescribe COVID-19 oral treatments Pharmacists who can fill COVID-19 prescriptions Public Safety Emergency Telephone Numbers Disaster and Safety Management Office 888-4119 City General Situation Room 888-2222~5 Infectious diseases 888-3351~8 Crime 112 Fire/emergency patients 119 Water supply failure (051)120 Traffic information 1333 Weather 131 Environmental complaints (illegal dumping) 128 Transportation Free tolls on eight toll roads during the Chuseok holiday *Exemption period: Sunday, September 15~Wednesday, September 18 for four days *Toll-free roads: Gwangandaegyo Bridge, Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Eulsukdodaegyo Bridge, Geogadaegyo Bridge, Baekyang Tunnel, Sujeongsan Tunnel, Sanseong Tunnel, Cheonma Tunnel Busan real-time traffic alerts (Korean) ROADPLUS alerts for nationwide highways (Korean) Tourism Busan tourism information Cultural Events during Chuseok (Korean,English) Opening Schedules for Cultural and Tourism Facilities in Busan during Chuseok Holiday Gwangalli’s

2024 Chuseok Event at Busan Museum <Hangawi Best Shot with the Moon Rabbit!>

2024 Chuseok Event at Busan Museum Hangawi Best Shot with the Moon Rabbit! In celebration of Korea’s biggest holiday, Chuseok, Busan Museum will hold family-friendly cultural activities and events from September 16 to the 18th. 2024 Chuseok Event Hangawi Best Shot with the Moon Rabbit! ○ Date: Monday, September 16~Wednesday, September 18, 2024 ○ Location: Busan Museum ○ Free admission ○ Content: Hangawi Photo Zone, Folk Games - Installation of Hangawi-themed artworks (air balloon), wearing of moon rabbit costumes, and other fun activities ※ Photo Zone Event (star-shaped Dalgonas given to the first 500 on-site participants) - Experience of folk games, such as paengi-chigi (top-spinning game), yutnori (traditional board game), tuho (traditional stick-throwing and gulleongsoe (hoop-rolling) The Busan Museum will open to the public from September 16th to 18th during the Chuseok holidays and close on September 19th. For more information, please contact the Busan Museum at (051)610-7185. Website: https://museum.busan.go.kr/