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July–August 2026 Operating Schedule for the Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams

July–August 2026 Operating Schedule for the Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of DreamsDadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams “Christmas on a Midsummer Night” Special Performance● Date Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:00–9:00 p.m.● Venue: Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams Plaza(14 Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan)● Instagram: @sunsetfountain_of_dreamsProgram8:00–8:35 p.m.: Christmas-themed Musical Fountain Show❄️ Snowfall + 🫧 Bubbles + ⛲ Musical Fountain8:40–9:00 p.m.: Nighttime Interactive Fountain ExperienceVisitor Information* There will be no second performance on this date.* The use of personal drones is prohibited.* No food or beverages are permitted, except bottled water.* There are no trash bins anywhere in the park, including the restrooms. Please take all your trash with you when you leave.Extended Peak-Summer Performance SchedulePeriod: July 28 (Tue.)–August 13 (Thu.), 2026Schedule: Two performances daily, including weekdaysClosed: Every MondayFountain Schedule Changes Due to Special EventsJuly 30, 2026 (Thu.) KIMA WEEK Opening CeremonyGround Fountain: OperatingNight Musical Fountain Show: CanceledAugust 7, 2026 (Fri.) Busan Sea Festival Fireworks EventGround Fountain: Operating only at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.Night Musical Fountain Show: CanceledAugust 14–16, 2026 (Fri.–Sun.) Dadaepo Sunset Film FestivalGround Fountain:OperatingNight Musical Fountain Show: CanceledAugust 17, 2026 (Mon.)Closed as part of the regular Monday closure, despite the substitute public holiday.※ The fountain schedule is subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions or special events.Source: https://www.saha.go.kr/tour/bbs/view.do?mId=0605000000bIdx=153645ptIdx=74Related article: 'Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams' Music Show to Begin on April 24

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show: August Schedule

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show: August ScheduleGwangalli M Drone Light Show○ Dates: Every Saturday year-round○ Hours: March to September 20:00, 22:00 / October to February 19:00, 21:00 (two sessions every Saturday)○ Venue: Gwangalli Beach○ Length: Runs for about 12 minutes under various themes○ Free admission○ For more info.: (051)610-4882○ Website :https://www.gwangallimdrone.co.kr/en/home (English)http://gwangallimdrone.co.kr/ (Korean)Gwangalli M Drone Light Show Themes for August 2026○ August 8 : Capturing Summer (20:00, 22:00)○ August 15: National Liberation Day (20:00, 22:00)○ August 22: NAVER WEBTOON in Gwangalli (20:00, 22:00)○ August 29: Space Adventure (20:00, 22:00)※ The drone show scheduled for Saturday, August 1, has been canceled due to the 2026 Busan Night Race taking place at Gwangalli Beach.※ Cancellations or delays due to rain, gusty winds, typhoons, or technical issues may be announced the day before or on the day of the performance.※ For detailed information, please visit the Gwangalli M Drone Light Show website (www.gwangallimdrone.co.kr/en/home)Related article: 「Gwangalli M Drone Light Show」August Performance Program AnnouncementNotice of Cancellation of the “Gwangalli M Drone Light Show” Performances on August 1

What to do this weekend: must-visit exhibitions

 📍 Busan City HallThrough Aug. 1, the special exhibition “Our Stories” is on view at Exhibition Hall 1 on the 2nd floor of Busan City Hall. The exhibition showcases a diverse collection of works by nine artists with developmental disabilities. All are members of Blue Art, a Busan-based artists’ group affiliated with the Autism Society of Korea. Founded in 2020, Blue Art supports its artists in continuing their creative works while encouraging them to engage with society and build more independent lives through art. Since its inaugural exhibition at Busan City Hall in 2021, Blue Art has continued to share its work with the public. This year’s exhibition marks its 6th regular exhibition. Visitors can explore distinctive works by Hyeon Chae Shin, Jae Young Park, Tae Seong Jo, Jin Seok Yoon, Hyo Jun Yoon, Seong Je Hwang, Seung Bo Sim, Yi Jeong Rim and Jun Su Park. The featured works offer a glimpse into each artist’s unique perspective, weaving together stories of life, memories and emotions.※ Our Stories, through Aug. 1 <2026 블루아트 제6회 정기전 '우리들의 이야기'>◎ Busan City Hall: 1001 Jungang-daero, Yeonje-gu◎ Google Maps: Click ◎ Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday) ◎ Admission: free 📍 Busan MuseumTo mark Busan’s hosting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, the Busan Museum in Nam-gu is presenting “Timeless Legacy: Records and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty” through Aug. 30. Organized into three sections, the exhibition guides visitors through the remarkable documentary heritage of the Joseon royal court, much of which has been inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. Highlights include “Sillok,” the Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty; the Royal Seals and Investiture Books of the Joseon Dynasty; and records documenting the “Joseon Tongsinsa,” Korea’s diplomatic missions to Japan. Admission is free. The exhibition is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Mondays. To enrich international visitors’ experience, the museum offers multilingual audio guides available in Korean, English and French. For more information, please visit the Busan Museum website.※ Timeless Legacy: Records and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty, through Aug. 30 <2026년 특별기획전 '조선의 기록과 문화, 만세萬世에 전하노니'>◎ Busan Museum: 63, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu◎ Google Maps: Click ◎ Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last entry at 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays. (Note: The museum will be open on Aug. 17 and closed on Aug. 18 instead.) ◎ Admission: free◎ Website: Click <Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>developmental: 발달적인 disability: 장애 independent: 독립적인 inaugural: 첫 회 exhibition: 전시 distinctive: 특별한 diplomatic: 외교적인 enrich: 풍부하게 하다 multilingual: 다국어의 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Busan Hangul Institute opens registration for free Korean classes

 Want to level up your Korean? The Busan Hangul Institute starts accepting registrations at 10 a.m. Aug. 3 for its free 12-week Korean language program.Run by the Busan Global City Foundation, the courses are designed to help Busan's international students and graduates build the language skills they need for careers in Korea. Classes run Sept. 7 to Nov. 26.Applicants must show a valid Alien Registration Card with a D-2, D-4, D-10 or F-4 visa.A 50,000 won deposit is required to encourage regular attendance — but it's fully refunded once a student completes the course. Students who achieve their target score on the TOPIK exam also receive a full refund of their test fee. The institute has added two new courses this semester: Business Korean and Korean for Job Seekers. Both are built around the vocabulary and phrases used in Korean workplaces and job hunts, giving students practical communication skills for real-world situations.Spots are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration closes Aug. 28.After applying online, students must also register in person between Aug. 31 and Sept. 4 to lock in their spot.For full class schedules and registration details, visit the BGCF website.※ Busan Hangul Institute free Korean class enrollment, until Aug. 28◎ Notice via Busan Global City Foundation: Click ◎ Registration: Click ◎ Location: National Pension Building, 1000 Jungang-daero, Yeonje-gu• Busan Global City Foundation: 13F• Study Busan Hub: 2F ◎ Google Maps: Click ◎ Inquiries: 1577-7716 (+0 Korean / +1 English / +2 Chinese / +3 Vietnamese / +4 Indonesian / +5 Russian, Uzbek)<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>registration: 등록 encourage: 장려하다 attendance: 출석 practical: 실용적인 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy