Busan

Invitation to the TPO K-CLIP 2023 (Korean Culture & Language Immersion Program 2023)

The TPO (Tourism Promotion Organization for Asia Pacific Cities) Secretariat is pleased to invite global talents to participate in the Korean Culture Language Immersion Program (K-CLIP) 2023. The aim of the TPO K-CLIP is to offer participants a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the Korean language and culture, while also providing them with a platform to broaden their network. Anyone from TPO member cities who are interested in the tourism industry may consider taking part in the K-CLIP 2023. The program will take place from July 24 to August 1, 2023 in Busan, Namhae, and Daegu in Korea. For more information, please visit TPO hompage. Title: K-CLIP 2023 (Korean Culture Language Immersion Program 2023) Dates: July 24 – August 1, 2023 (9 days) Place: Busan, Namhae, Daegu, Korea Participants: Up to 35 Global talents, aged 18 and above, who are interested in experiencing Korean language, culture and tourism Participation fee: Free of charge Application deadline: Thursday, June 15, 2023 Looking forward to meeting you in person in Korea! Source: Tourism Promotion Organization for Asia Pacific Cities

Special Drone Light Show at Gwangalli Beach on May 27th at 8:00 p.m.

Gwangalli’s Marvelous Drone Light Show will take place on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. The five best drone light shows, which have been selected among the previous drone shows by public vote, will be displayed involving 15,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). It is one-time special show so there will be no show at 10:00 p.m. on May 27, 2023. Gwangalli’s Marvelous Drone Light Show ○ Period: Year-round starting April 2, 2022 Every Saturday, at 20:00 and 22:00 (May 27, 2023 at 20:00) ○ Hours: March to September 20:00, 22:00/ October to February 19:00, 21:00 ○ Venue: Gwangalli Beach ○ Length: Runs for about 10 minutes under various themes ○ Free admission ○ For more info.: (051)610-4884 ○ Website (Korean): http://gwangallimdrone.co.kr/ The show’s schedule may change due to inclement weather conditions.

Call for Applications: 2023 ASEAN-ROK Professional Training Program on XR/Metaverse

The International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (ICHCAP), is accepting applications for the 2023 ASEAN-ROK Professional Training Program on XR/Metaverse in partnership with the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) and the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (BIPA) of the Republic of Korea. The program focuses on the intersection of intangible cultural heritage and technology and consists of online and offline sessions. During the online session (3 to 21 July 2023), forty participants will explore the XR/Metaverse technologies and write project proposals. After evaluation, eighteen participants will be selected for the offline session (11 to 16 September 2023) to be held in Busan and Gyeongju, Korea, where they will visit XR/Metaverse-related facilities and have an opportunity to network with Korean companies. For the offline session, participants will be provided with airfare, accommodation, and meals. Eligible applicants from intangible cultural heritage-related ministries, local government, public organizations, and academics in the ASEAN countries can apply as a team of up to three individuals. Fluency in English is required. To apply, download the application form from ICHCAP’s website (www.unesco-ichcap.org) and submit it to bipa.training@gmail.com by 9 June 2023. Source: https://www.unesco-ichcap.org/call-for-applications-2023-asean-rok-professional-training-program-on-xrmetaverse/ https://blog.naver.com/bipaxr/223108440322