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Busan celebrates September Reading Month with author talks and more

source: getty imageThe Busan Metropolitan Library is turning September into a month-long celebration of reading, culture, and community. With author talks, themed lectures, exhibitions and hands-on activities, the program invites citizens of all ages to discover the joy of books.Highlights include special lectures from acclaimed writers. On Sept. 17, novelist Tak-hwan Kim will explore the intersection of literature and art in a talk inspired by his novel “It Was Really Good” (2024), which is based on the life of artist Jung-seob Lee. On Sept. 20, poet and webtoon author In-hye Hong will share insights with teens in a lecture titled “Sentences That Kept Me Alive.” On Sept. 26, award-winning writer Hae-sol Kim, author of “The Juniper Tree,” will reveal tips for uncovering extraordinary stories in everyday life.Families can also look forward to the Book Play Festival on Sept. 27 at the Plaza of Wisdom, featuring creative playgrounds, balloon art and outdoor reading spaces. Additional programs include audiobook screenings, themed exhibitions and more.Full details and registration are available at (library.busan.go.kr/busanlibrary) and on the library’s official Instagram.※ September Reading Month◎ Busan Metropolitan Library: 33 Sasang-ro 310beongil, Sasang-gu◎ Website: library.busan.go.kr/busanlibrary◎ Instagram: @busanlibrary◎ Inquiries: 051-310-5446<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>novelist: 소설가 intersection: 교차점 insight: 견해 exhibition: 전시Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Reserved Seats for the 20th Busan Fireworks Festival, Scheduled for November 15, on Sale from September 1

Reserved Seats for the 20th Busan Fireworks Festival, Scheduled for November 15, on Sale from September 1□ On September 1, 2025, at 14:00, Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Festivals Committee began selling paid seats for the 20th Busan Fireworks Festival, which is slated for November 15.○ As the city’s flagship event and popular tourism attraction, the 2025 edition will deliver the most elaborate and multidimensional fireworks ever staged, punctuated by a 20th-anniversary commemorative display utilizing the Gwangandaegyo Bridge.About the 20th Busan Fireworks Festivalㅇ Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025ㅇ Venue: Gwangalli Beach, Igidae Park, Dongbaekseom Islandㅇ Highlights- Pre-events: Fireworks Street, Fireworks Radio, Opening Ceremony- Main Events: 20th Anniversary Fireworks Spectaculars, Invited Fireworks Show, Busan Multi-Fireworks Showㅇ Hosted / Organized by: Busan Metropolitan City / Busan Festivals Committee□ Paid seating is divided into ▲ R Seats with tables and chairs and ▲ S Seats with chairs only.○ Prices are ▲ 100,000 won for R Seats and ▲ 70,000 won for S Seats. Seating will be arranged on the sandy area in front of Hotel Aqua Palace and Homers Hotel on Gwangalli Beach.□ Ticketing is available through Yes24 Ticket (ticket.yes24.com) and the Busan Bank app. S Seats may also be purchased offline at any Busan Bank branch.○ Early-bird admissions released on August 22 were snapped up within one minute, attesting to the festival’s immense popularity.○ Allocations for overseas travel agencies reached full capacity much faster than last year, indicating tremendous demand from inbound visitors, especially those coming from Taiwan.○ With the introduction of temporary visa-free entry for Chinese group tourists in September, a further surge in attendance is anticipated.□ For the first time, tickets can be bought with Dongbaekjeon, Busan’s local digital currency, via Yes24 Ticket. Purchasers will receive an 11% bonus on the

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 Busan City Foreign-language Website Quiz Event. 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 AddressPete**** **** / sep*****************comShay** ***** / aar***************comShay** ******* / mps************comANSA* ****** ******* / ell********************comDann* ***** / dan***************com후* / hur*****************comJeff ******* / jef****************comSELI* **** ****** / sel***************comMUST*** ****** / mus***********************comSHAW* **** / bei*************comSure** / sur*********************comAzra ******* ***** / tur***************comAli E******* / ali*****************comMeh*** ***** ******* / ozt***********comYahy* ***** / kra**************comRahm** ** ****** / prv***************comCHLA***** ***** / bas*******************o.ukTRAN **** **** / thu***************comTomi** *** ******* / tom**************comMe*y / luo**************comAlic** / mid*****************comRich** ***** / ric***************comSana* *** / san**************comJian* *** / ele***********comKath***** **** / bus**************comJee H*** **** / 73l**************comIrin ******* / nil************************comMd. Ma***** ***** / mas********************comMARQ*** ****** / jcu*******************comDipa* ***** / dip***************comAish** ****** / ais****************com다카사키** / can************comYAMA**** ******* / spr******************com데구치 마** / lio****************comMURA**** *** / emi*************comTAKA***** ****** / tka***************com시로사와*** / gog******************comINAB* ****** / you**************com玉* / mio***************comTaka**** **** / hya**************comAtsu** ****** / ats**************comKUJI ****** / sar*****************comWU JI** / shi*************c.kryuho***** / yhb***