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A city in the moonlight: “Moon Journey: Busan Moon Jars”

 As the moon rises over Busan, Haeundae Dalmaji Park and the Busan Museum glow with new meaning. Through Aug. 30, the curated traveling exhibition “Moon Journey: Busan Moon Jars” unfolds across both locations, inviting visitors to experience art, history and moonlight in unexpected ways.Designed as a cultural journey through the city, the exhibition links an open-air park with a museum setting, encouraging visitors to explore Busan’s urban landscape through a shared artistic theme. Each venue presents the exhibition on different schedules, offering multiple ways to engage with the story of the moon jar.At the heart of the exhibition is the “Baekja Daeho,” better known as the “Moon Jar.” This iconic white porcelain from the Joseon Dynasty is designated a national treasure and admired for its soft curves and calm symmetry, often compared to the celestial glow of a full moon. Throughout the exhibition period, the Moon Jar is on display at the Busan Museum in Nam-gu District.Adding a bold contemporary contrast is “Re:moon,” a large-scale installation by Busan-born artist Won-seok Han. Both an artist and architect, Han works between Korea and the U.K., blending architectural precision with artistic imagination. His installations are known for transforming familiar forms into thought-provoking spatial experiences.Until the end of March, “Re:moon” welcomes visitors at Dalmaji Park with a luminous presence. From afar, it resembles a glowing traditional moon jar. Up close, its secret is revealed: the piece is constructed from 600 recycled vehicle headlights. The result is a striking blend of tradition and modern irony, symbolizing renewal, rebirth and the circulation of life through reclaimed light.Dalmaji Park, whose name means “welcoming the moon,” is already one of Busan’s most popular spots for moon viewing. Paired with this contemporary reinterpretation of a classic form, the park becomes an immersive cultural destination where nature, art and reflection meet.Beginning June 29, “Re:moon” will be relocated to the outdoor garden of the Busan Museum, extending the Moon Journey and offering another chance to experience this glowing dialogue between past and present.※ “Moon Journey: Busan Moon Jars,” until Aug. 30◎ Schedule:• Now – Aug. 30: National Treasure Moon Jar at Busan Museum• Now – Mar. 31: "Re:moon" at Dalmaji Park• Jun. 29 – Aug. 30: "Re:moon" at Busan Museum◎ Dalmaji Park: 184, Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu◎ Naver Map: https://naver.me/xdp0Q1bf◎ Busan Museum: 63, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu◎ Naver Map: https://naver.me/xExWjpb4<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>Jar: 항아리, 병, 단지  Celestial: 천상의, 하늘의, 우주의  Contrast: 대비, 대조  Spatial: 공간의, 공간적인Luminous: 빛나는, 밝은, 발광하는  Reinterpretation: 재해석, 새로운 해석Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Busan Pavilion Accomplishes Record Performance at CES 2026: Exhibitors Shine in AI, Semiconductors, and Smart Ports

Busan Pavilion Accomplishes Record Performance at CES 2026: Exhibitors Shine in AI, Semiconductors, and Smart Ports□ Busan Metropolitan City’s presence at the world’s premier electronics trade show, CES 2026, held in Las Vegas, the United States, from January 6 to 9, 2026 (local time), yielded remarkable results in underpinning local companies’ penetration of global markets, investment connections, and technological cooperation.○ Through the Busan Pavilion, a total of 443 export consultations, $28.67 million in projected contract negotiations (to be finalized within the year), and 65 one-on-one meetings with investors and buyers were conducted, signaling robust competitiveness and keen interest worldwide.□ At the Hyundai Motor Group booth, Mayor Park Heong-joon observed service robots and AI-powered future mobility and reviewed the feasibility of alliances and pilot projects in fields the city is actively supporting.○ Given its diverse testing environments in ports, logistics, and urban infrastructure, Busan plans to foster an ecosystem centered on the demonstration and practical application of robotics and AI integration, together with multinational enterprises.□ Busan companies unveiled their products along with core technologies and deployment potential within the city’s priority sectors—▲ Artificial intelligence, ▲ semiconductors, and ▲ smart ports—drawing heightened international attention. The professionalism of on-site briefings and the probability of successful deals also increased compared with previous years.○ Represented corporations attained meaningful outcomes in funding attraction, global business engagements, proofs of concept, and export consultations.○ ▲ O2 Lab (human balance measurement and AI platform) is seeking an investment of approximately 1 billion won with two investors. ▲ Korea LFP (AI-based battery management) signed a $3 million investment agreement with Coinvest.○ ▲ Tiger A.I. (AI-driven motion rec

Start of Friendship City Relationship with Anchorage, Alaska: Inaugural Partnership with Arctic North America

Start of Friendship City Relationship with Anchorage, Alaska: Inaugural Partnership with Arctic North America□ On January 5, 2026, at 10:30 local time at Anchorage City Hall, Busan Metropolitan City concluded a friendship city agreement with Anchorage, Alaska’s largest port city.○ The visit aligned with Busan’s efforts to position itself as a global center by strengthening networks with North America and establishing functional exchange mechanisms with Alaska, a pivotal node for Arctic-based maritime transportation.□ Mayor Park Hyeong-joon and Mayor Suzanne LaFrance signed the agreement.○ The two leaders pledged cooperation across multiple fields—logistics, tourism, culture, energy, and workforce—leveraging mutual geographical and industrial advantages.□ Anchorage is Busan’s first friendship city in the North American Arctic region and is expected to act as a stepping stone for extending its diplomatic and economic footprint in the northern United States.○ The pact with Anchorage, a flagship cargo and flight base bridging North America and Asia, is significant in bolstering ties between Busan Port and the Don Young Port of Alaska (formerly the Port of Anchorage)*, including prospective Arctic route development.* Originally the Port of Anchorage, the facility was rebranded as the Port of Alaska in 2020 to underscore its role in Alaska’s supply chain and economy. In 2024, it was renamed the Don Young Port of Alaska to honor Don Young, the state’s longest-serving representative.□ At the Alaska Government Office, the Busan delegation also met with Governor Mike Dunleavy.○ Mayor Park shared Busan’s vision as a global hub, and both parties confirmed common interests in areas such as energy, natural resources, and Arctic shipping preparation.○ Dialogues covered combined endeavors, like organizing Arctic Port forums and promoting policy and private-sector engagements between Busan and Alaska.□ Mayor Park commented, “Anchorage is North A