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Busan’s beaches, food and friendly residents earned high marks from international visitors in a recent survey, but tourists also pointed to problems ranging from public cleanliness to digital services.
Busan welcomed nearly 2.93 million international visitors during the first seven months of 2026, putting the city on pace to surpass three million about two months earlier than last year.

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Sancheong has become a popular filming destination for Korean dramas, movies, variety shows and online content, with its mountains, traditional villages and natural landscapes appearing in productions for more than a decade
Autumn brings cooler temperatures, colorful foliage and some of the year’s biggest festivals to Gyeongnam. From mountain temples and flower fields to seaside camping and illuminated night festivals, here are 18 destinations across the province to consider this fall.

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Seoul will host a special Chuseok-themed nighttime run at Yeouido Park on September 23, combining a 5-kilometer course with traditional holiday activities, food and entertainment.
Seoul has relaunched its online information portal for foreign residents under the new name “MY SEOUL+,” bringing essential services and resources together on a redesigned platform.

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Get Up to ₩20,000 Back at Busan Markets

Shoppers at 99 traditional markets across Busan can receive up to 20,000 won in Onnuri gift certificates during a two-day promotion on September 11 and 12.

99 Acts Set for Busan International Rock Festival

The 2026 Busan International Rock Festival has finalized its 99-act lineup ahead of the three-day event at Samnak Ecological Park from October 2 to 4.

Yim Siwan to Close Out BIFF 2026

Actor Yim Siwan has been named the sole host of the closing ceremony for the 31st Busan International Film Festival, which runs from October 6 to 15.

travel & escapes

Korea Destinations: 18 Places to Enjoy Autumn in Gyeongnam

Autumn brings cooler temperatures, colorful foliage and some of the year’s biggest festivals to Gyeongnam. From mountain temples and flower fields to seaside camping and illuminated night festivals, here are 18 destinations across the province to consider this fall.

New Flights Connect Busan With Xiamen and Hangzhou

Eastar Jet will add two new routes between Busan and China later this year, expanding international options from Gimhae International Airport.

Korea Destinations: Where Busan Slows Down and Nature Takes Over

An afternoon with ONDO’s Eco Resonance explores the complicated recovery of one of Busan’s most important wetlands

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