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Learn more about the city with the 2026 Busan Identity Tour

Applications for the second-half edition of the 2026 Busan Identity Tour will be open from Aug. 21 through 30, with tours scheduled for September and October. Led by professional culture guides, the program allows participants to explore Busan Future Heritage sites firsthand, discovering tangible and intangible heritage that preserves the memories and stories of modern and contemporary Busan. More than a simple sightseeing tour, the program offers a meaningful glimpse into the history woven into every corner of Busan. This time, the program features four themed courses from Sept. 19 to Oct. 18, visiting neighborhoods across Busan. Each tour has a specific theme that reveals a different aspect of Busan’s modern and contemporary history:- “Benefit” on Sept. 19: Trace Busan’s industrial and commercial development through neighborhoods shaped by industries rooted in the city’s history. - “Warmth” on Sept. 20: Explore neighborhoods in Yeongdo-gu District and discover the city’s long-standing everyday culture. - “Interest” on Oct. 17: Discover Busan’s rich culture and literature heritage.- “Diversity" on Oct. 18: Explore a peaceful retreat enjoyed by locals and diverse neighborhood commercial areas.Each three-hour guided bus tour can accommodate 20 people. Schedules and itineraries are subject to change depending on on-site conditions.Applications are available through the Google Form linked below. Selected participants will be notified individually following a lottery. Note that duplicate selection is not allowed. To prevent no-shows, a participation fee of 5,000 won is charged per team (whether individual or group) and is reimbursed as a drink voucher. For more information, visit the Busan Future Heritage website or contact the relevant public office at the number listed below.※ Busan Identity Tour: Applications open from August 21 through 30◎ Registration: Click ◎ Notice: Click  ◎ Website: Click ◎ Inquiries: 070-4659-0618<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>prefessional: 전문적인 heritage: 유산 tangible: 유형의 intangible: 무형의 preserve: 보존하다 glimpse: 힐끗 보다 contemporary: 현대의 literature: 문학의 accommodate: 수용하다 itinerary: 일정표Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Busan Museum of Art Brings ‘Vision and Perspective’ Exhibition to Today Art Museum

Busan Museum of Art Brings ‘Vision and Perspective’ Exhibition to Today Art Museum□ ‘Vision and Perspective’ makes its Beijing debut at the Today Art Museum in China from August 23 to October 7, 2026.□ Marking the first joint presentation by the Busan Museum of Art and the Today Art Museum under the Global Project for Emerging Talent in Busan, the exhibition invites broader readings of the featured practices.○ The Busan Museum of Art looks to East Asia as a platform for international dialogue on art. The exhibition draws attention to the shared contemporaneity of Busan and Beijing and considers how the works may be interpreted within different cultural and critical contexts.○ While consistently pursuing innovative approaches to contemporary art and collaboration, the Today Art Museum can seek further opportunities via this partnership.□ ‘Vision and Perspective’ is one of the Busan Museum of Art’s flagship initiatives, which began in 1999 to establish a foundation for local practitioners. Since 2025, the museum has supported eight artists selected through a public call with a two- to three-year program that encompasses showcases in Korea and abroad as well as avenues for forging professional connections.○ Last year, the domestic exhibition was held at the Sungkok Art Museum in Seoul. In 2026, the Today Art Museum, a private nonprofit museum in Beijing, is staging the overseas exhibition.□ Paintings, installations, and videos explore relationships among images, materials, bodies, and environments that constitute social worlds of the same era.○ Eight artists born or based in Busan— Kang Leekyung, Kim Mirae, Kim Jaewon, Kim Taesung, Park Jihye, Park Hyunsung, You Jangwoo, Yoo Hana —examine traces of compressed modernity shaped by rapid urbanization and industrialization in East Asian cities through their distinct methods.○ The exhibition features recurring moving images, installations that probe structures and gaps, and experiments th

2026 World Smart City Expo - Sep. 9-11, 2026, BEXCO

2026 World Smart City Expo - Sep. 9-11, 2026, BEXCOThe World Smart City Expo (WSCE) 2026, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, will be held in the vibrant coastal city of Busan as Asia’s largest smart city event. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Science and ICT, and Busan Metropolitan City, the expo will serve as a premier global platform.The event will feature extensive exhibitions and conference programs showcasing the latest global technologies and insights—ranging from AI solutions and transportation to mobility, infrastructure, construction, and marine technology. Additionally, various business programs will be offered to promote participating companies and facilitate their expansion into global markets.We cordially invite you to WSCE 2026, where we are shaping the future of smart cities.○ Event Name: 2026 World Smart City Expo (WSCE 2026)○ Date: September 9–11, 2026 (3 days)○ Venue: BEXCO○ Hosted by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Ministry of Science and ICT, Busan Metropolitan City○ Organized by Korea Land Housing Corporation, K water, BEXCO, Smart City Association○ Side Events: Opening Ceremony, WSCE Awards, Conference, Seminar, Business Program○ Main Exhibits: AI solutions and Transportation, Mobility, Infrastructure, Construction, and Marine Technology○ Website: https://worldsmartcityexpo.com/eng/