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Busan ASEAN Week 2025 – November 21–30, Dong-gu Cultural Platform

Busan ASEAN Week 2025 – November 21–30, Dong-gu Cultural PlatformBusan ASEAN Week 2025 will take place from Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Dong-gu Cultural Platform.The event will feature a wide range of experience programs and attractions under the themes Beauty of ASEAN, Light of ASEAN, Window of ASEAN, and Dream of Korea, China, and Japan. We look forward to your interest and participation.Busan ASEAN Week 2025○ Period: November 21–30, 2025○ Venue: Dong-gu Cultural Platform (former Busanjin Train Station)○ Hours of Operation: 10:00–19:00, closed every Monday○ Admission: Free○ Main Concept: ASEAN+3 Lounge○ Website: Busan Global City Foundation

Gwangalli Drone × Laser Show: Draw Lights, Paint the Sea!

Gwangalli Drone × Laser Show○ Date Time: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 19:00 21:0020-minute synchronized drone and laser show○ Venue: Gwangalli Beach○ Free admission○ Maritime Control Schedule- (1st session) 18:40–19:30- (2nd session) 20:40–21:30○ Website :https://www.gwangallimdrone.co.kr/en/home (English)http://gwangallimdrone.co.kr/ (Korean)*Bad weather or technical issues may cause cancellations or delays.*Yacht and small vessel navigation will be temporarily restricted because laser beams are directed over the water and into the air. We kindly ask for your cooperation to ensure public safety.Related articles:Yacht and Vessel Traffic AdvisoryRecommended Viewing Areas for the Gwangalli Drone X Laser Show

[Unlock English with Movies] Making comparisons can spoil your happiness

 "Making comparisons can spoil your happiness.", in Hector and the Search for Happiness, 2014."다른 사람과 비교하는 것은 자신의 행복을 망치는 것이다."Comparing yourself to others only takes away your own joy.You’ll feel happier when you focus on your own life, not someone else’s.Editor: Song Soomi

Big Shop Pop-up shows Busan is Good

 Until Dec. 7, Busan City is hosting a vibrant pop-up store at KT&G Sangsangmadang Busan in Seomyeon, inviting visitors to experience the city’s creative energy through a colorful mix of branded merchandise and hands-on activities. Stepping inside, guests are greeted by eye-catching displays arranged across three themed zones, Promotion, Sales and Event, each offering a different way to enjoy Busan’s unique charm.The pop-up is an extension of the popular Big Shop in Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu District, which has spent the past two years elevating Busan’s city brand through clever collaborations and inventive merchandise. Set in the heart of Seomyeon’s busy shopping district, the pop-up gives both residents and tourists a chance to engage with the brand in fresh, memorable ways. With creative goods, interactive programs and a lively atmosphere, the city hopes to spark even wider interest in what makes Busan special.Each zone brings something different to the experience. The Promotion Zone uses vivid visuals to introduce Busan’s brand identity and highlight major city initiatives. The Sales Zone features curated items from local companies, thoughtfully bundled for easy gifting. The Event Zone invites visitors to go beyond browsing with fun, immersive activities that bring the brand to life.Weekend programs add another layer of excitement. On Nov. 22 to 23 and Nov. 29 to 30, guests can make custom soaps and magnets featuring Busan’s official logo. From Dec. 6 to 7, visitors can take four-cut photos with a special photo booth. To celebrate the Big Shop’s first anniversary, Goods Week runs from Nov. 22 to 23 with discounts on select merchandise and a free keychain giveaway. Throughout the event period, anyone who spends over 10,000 won receives exclusive limited-edition stationery, including pencils, erasers, and memo pads.※ Boodam Zero, Brand Shop Pop-up Store, until Dec. 7◎ KT&G Sangsangmadang Busan: 39 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu◎ Hours: Open 1 to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday. Open 11 a.m. on weekends.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>vibrant: 활기찬 eye-catching: 눈길을 사로잡는 extension: 연장 merchandise: 상품Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy