the headlines

Motorists traveling through Busan Tunnel between Yeongju-dong and Daesin-dong should expect overnight traffic restrictions from October 19 to 29 as the city installs a new automated fire safety system.
Busan News

Busan Tunnel to Face Overnight Traffic Restrictions October 19–29

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Busan has introduced shark-themed hydrogen-powered buses along a route serving North Port Waterfront Park as visitors continue to flock to the area to catch a glimpse of Bukangi, a shark that has become an unexpected local attraction.
Busan News

Busan Introduces Shark-Themed Buses as Bukangi Draws Crowds to North Port

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Busan Metropolitan City has announced it will cancel plans to build a branch of France's Centre Pompidou at Igidae and will not proceed with the proposed La Scala performance to mark the opening of the Busan Opera House.
Busan News

Busan Cancels Pompidou Museum Project, Drops La Scala Opera House Opening Performance

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Busan will conduct a series of bioterrorism emergency response exercises from October 15 to 29, bringing together public health authorities, police, firefighters, military personnel and medical institutions.
Busan News

Busan to Conduct Citywide Bioterrorism Response Drills

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Busan has introduced a new collection of seven official fonts, available free of charge to residents, businesses and organizations.
Busan News

Busan Releases Seven New Fonts Free for Public Use

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Busan's international tourism market continues to grow, with the city surpassing 3 million foreign visitors in early August, approximately two months earlier than last year.
Busan News

Busan Surpasses 3 Million Foreign Visitors Two Months Earlier Than Last Year

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around the region

Gyeongnam province will introduce its official promotional character, Byeori, to visitors at the 2026 Daejeon Content Fair, taking place from October 16 to 18 at Exhibition Hall 2 of the Daejeon Convention Center.
Ulsan/Gyeongnam News

Gyeongnam’s Byeori Heads to Daejeon Content Fair

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The 5th Hwangmaesan Silver Grass Festival will take place from October 17 to 25 at Hwangmaesan County Park in Hapcheon, offering visitors nine days of autumn scenery, cultural performances and outdoor activities.
Ulsan/Gyeongnam News

Hwangmaesan Silver Grass Festival Begins October 17

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Daedong Ecological Sports Park in Gimhae has become a popular autumn destination as thousands of cosmos flowers reach full bloom, covering a large section of the park in shades of pink.
Ulsan/Gyeongnam News

Cosmos Flowers in Full Bloom at Gimhae’s Daedong Ecological Sports Park

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The 14th Namhae German Village Beer Festival attracted approximately 77,000 visitors over three days from October 9 to 11, an increase of 13,000 compared with last year, according to Namhae County.
Ulsan/Gyeongnam News

Namhae German Village Beer Festival Draws 77,000 Visitors

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The 8th Yangsan Tea Culture Festival will take place on Saturday, October 24, at the Tongdo Art Center in Habuk-myeon, offering visitors an afternoon of traditional tea ceremonies, cultural performances and hands-on activities.
Ulsan/Gyeongnam News

Yangsan Tea Culture Festival Returns October 24 With Traditional Performances and Tea Tastings

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Jinju City is planning to transform another section of an abandoned railway line into a cycling and walking trail, extending an existing recreational route through the city's countryside.
Ulsan/Gyeongnam News

Jinju to Expand Cycling Trail Along Former Railway Line

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up in seoul

Seoul Forest will host a free food and wellness festival on Sunday, October 18, featuring a cooking competition, healthy food market and family-friendly activities.
Seoul News

Seoul Forest to Host Free Healthy Food Festival on Sunday

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Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced plans to increase express train services on Subway Line 9 and introduce four new express bus routes to reduce commuting times and ease congestion across the city.
Seoul News

Seoul to Expand Line 9 Express Trains and Introduce Express Bus Routes in November

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Seoul will celebrate its long-established restaurants and neighborhood food culture with Oraegage Week 2026, running through October 25.
Seoul News

Seoul’s Oraegage Week Celebrates the City’s Long-Established Restaurants

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Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) will offer a series of rooftop sunset tours this autumn, combining panoramic city views with live music performances and meditation sessions.
Seoul News

DDP Rooftop Sunset Tours Return With Live Music and Meditation

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Seoul will host the 2026 Namsan Night Festival from October 23 through November 14, offering outdoor movie screenings, live music, nighttime walking tours and a silent DJ party against the backdrop of Namsan's autumn scenery.
Seoul News

Seoul’s Namsan Night Festival Returns With Movies, Music and Autumn Walks

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Seoul Grand Park will introduce its twin red panda cubs, Maru and Marong, to visitors beginning October 14, marking the first successful natural breeding of red pandas in South Korea.
Seoul News

Seoul Grand Park to Introduce Red Panda Twins to Public on October 14

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the dish

The 2026 Busan Craft Beer Masters Challenge will take place from October 16 to 18 at the North Port landmark site, bringing together eight local breweries for three days of beer tastings, competitions, food and live entertainment.
Dine & Drink

Busan Craft Beer Masters Challenge Returns to North Port October 16–18

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Hursimchung Bräu Oktoberfest will celebrate its 20th anniversary in Busan from October 15 to 17 with three evenings of unlimited beer, live entertainment, and festival activities.
Dine & Drink

Hursimchung Bräu Oktoberfest Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

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Busan will celebrate one of its most recognizable local dishes with the 2026 Busan Dwaeji Gukbap Festival, featuring food tastings, cooking discussions and awards recognizing the city's favorite pork soup restaurants.
Eat Like a Local

Eat Like a Local: Busan’s Best Dwaeji Gukbap Restaurants Take Center Stage at Three-Day Food Festival

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style & scene

Seomyeon Festival Brings Three Weeks of Events to Busan

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Busan International Film Festival Tops 200,000 Moviegoers for First Time in 11 Years

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The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) attracted more than 200,000 moviegoers for the first time since 2015, marking a significant increase in attendance as this year's festival concludes on October 15.

Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival Returns to Busan October 16–18

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The 13th Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival will take place from October 16 to 18 at the lotus garden area of Hwamyeong Ecological Park in Busan's Buk-gu district.

Busan Chinatown Culture Festival Returns October 16–18

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The 23rd Busan Chinatown Culture Festival will take place from October 16 to 18, 2026, bringing three days of cultural performances, food and entertainment to the Chinatown district across from Busan Station.

travel & escapes

Busan Garden Show Opens With 40 Garden Displays Along Nakdong River

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Jeju Air to Launch Busan–Manila Flights in December

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Jeju Air will launch a new direct route between Busan and Manila on December 17, expanding international flight options from Gimhae International Airport.

Korean Destinations: Ulsan’s New Skywalk Offers Panoramic Coastal Views

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Visitors to Ulsan have a new way to experience the coastal scenery of Jangsaengpo, with the opening of an elevated walkway at Whale Culture Village during the 30th Ulsan Whale Festival, October 15–18.

Korean Destinations: Four Scenic Autumn Walks to Enjoy in Gyeongnam

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Gyeongnam province has selected four destinations for visitors looking to experience the region's autumn foliage on foot, highlighting scenic mountain trails, historic villages and urban walking paths.

arts & ideas

What’s On in Busan This Weekend

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Dongnae Eupseong History Festival Brings Joseon-Era Busan to Life This Weekend

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What’s On in Busan: October 12 – October 18

What’s On in Busan This Weekend

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