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Haeundae Beach Opens on June 21st, ten days early!

Haeundae Beach Opens on June 21st, ten days early!Spend Your Summer Vacation in Haeundae!Haeundae-gu will open Haeundae Beach ten days earlier than usual on June 21 and will remain open until September 14. With summer getting longer and the late summer heat continuing into September, it has been decided that the beach will open earlier and close later in the year.Additionally, Songjeong Beach will also be open from June 21 and remain open until August 31.The “Promotion Zone,” which debuted last year in Haeundae, and was popular with visitors, will offer ten different courses, including trench fighting and tightrope walking, and visitors can recharge their tired bodies and minds in the shaded bean bag resting area.Exciting performances like the “Haeundae University Song Festival,” Water Bomb event, and DJ parties will heat up the summer nights.Right in front of Haeundae Beach, a 640-meter-long sand path has been completed, so you can enjoy some exercise as well.Source: Haeundae City News (June 2025)

2025 Busan International Rock Festival 2nd Lineup Announcement

2025 Busan International Rock Festival 2nd Lineup AnnouncementThe City of Busan has announced that the 2025 Busan International Rock Festival will take place from September 26 to 28 at Samnak Ecological Park in Sasang-gu.Here is the 2nd lineup of 2025 Busan International Rock Festival■ 2025 Busan International Rock Festival○ Date: Sept. 26 (Fri) - Sept. 28 (Sun), 2025 (3 days)○ Venue: Samnak Ecological Park○ Website: https://busanrockfestival.com/■ 2nd Early Bird Ticket Open– Date: June 18 (Wed), 2025– Price(10% off): 3-Day Pass 217,800 KRW / 2-Day Pass 158,400 KRW / 1-Day Pass 99,000 KRW– Booking Site: YES24 ticket (Only)http://ticket.yes24.com/Special/53880* Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out early due to limited quantity.* Please check the details on the website.https://busanrockfestival.com/25notice-08/

[Unlock English with Movies] I realized the key to this whole deal was to keep moving

"I realized the key to this whole deal was to keep moving." in The Intern, 2015."가장 중요한건 그냥 몸을 움직이는 거였어요."There are times when you just don't feel like doing anything.In the movie, the main character says that in those moments, the most important thing is to simply keep your body moving.Editor: Song Soomi

Get a jump on the competition and register for the 2025 Night Race in Busan

source: www.nightracebusan.krLet the warm breeze and city lights lead the way during one of Busan’s most anticipated summer events. The 2025 Night Race in Busan returns on Aug. 2, lighting up the city with energy, excitement, and thousands of runners moving through the night.Participants will gather at Gwangalli Beach starting at 4 p.m., with the race beginning at 9:30 p.m. The 8.15-kilometer course begins at Gwangalli Beach and finishes at BEXCO, crossing the stunning upper deck of the Gwangandaegyo Bridge.This year’s race is limited to 20,000 participants, open to anyone aged 16 and older on a first-come, first-served basis. Runners will be organized into groups from S to F, each assigned to a designated waiting zone.For an upgraded experience, choose the S Group during registration. S Group runners receive an exclusive kit featuring items like an LED bracelet, themed hairband, and more, plus priority access to the starting line. Registration fees are 50,000 won for Groups A to F and 80,000 won for the S Group.Registration opens at 2 p.m. on June 26 via the YES24 website. Please note that strollers and pets are not permitted on the course. Unlike a traditional race, this is a non-timed event, allowing participants to fully soak in the festival atmosphere and the scenic beauty of Busan by night.The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line. Live entertainment and surprise events will keep the celebration going well into the evening.2025 Night Race in Busan, Aug. 2◎ Website: www.nightracebusan.kr<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>anticipate: 기대하다 assign: 배정하다 exclusive: 독점적인 bracelet: 팔찌 priority: 우선순위 permit: 허가하다Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy