Jenni Payne-Wheeler, Author at Haps Magazine

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the best of what's happening — quick looks and longer stories

This week in Korea, from Busan to Seoul and beyond.

In this episode:

Emirates opens a Busan office as the city pushes for a direct Dubai flight

Busan’s public restrooms go smoke-free

Seoul Travel Week brings K-pop, food, and beauty experiences starting November 14

Jamsil Bridge closes for a Sunday morning walk on November 22

Changwon’s snowy street shows run through December 31

Tongyeong’s free stamp tour offers food and drink rewards

Spotlight: Busan is named Best Culinary Destination at the 2026 TripZilla Awards

Plus the best events happening in Busan and Seoul this week

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This Week in Korea: News, Events & What’s Coming Up: November 9

Here are the top 5 events happening around Seoul this week, November 9-15.

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Direct flights between Busan and Dubai could begin as early as 2027. The city of Busan says it’s working with Emirates on a route from Gimhae International Airport, after the airline opened a new Busan office in Jung-gu.

The key details:

Target: Emirates’ summer 2027 schedule
Plan: four flights a week
Distance: about 7,000 km, which would make it the longest route from Gimhae, ahead of the Busan to Bali route (about 5,070 km)
Connections: Dubai links to destinations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East

This isn’t confirmed yet. The city announced the plan on November 2 and is still in talks with the airline.

Read more Busan news on hapskorea.com.

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Emirates Is Looking at a Busan to Dubai Route #korea #uae #travel

The 21st Busan Fireworks Festival is this Saturday, November 7, with an hour-long show lighting up the sky over Gwangalli Beach, Igidae and Dongbaek Island, and Gwangan Bridge as the centerpiece.

Quick details:

Main show: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Black Eagles airshow: 4:00 p.m.
Fireworks prologue: 6:00 p.m.
Road closures around Gwangalli Beach start at 10:00 a.m.
Gwangan Bridge closes from 3:30 p.m.
Subway: extra trains are being added
Check crowds in real time on KakaoMap
Can’t make it? The show is planned to stream live on BusanTube, the city’s official YouTube channel

I’d leave the car at home and take the subway.

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Busan Fireworks Festival 2026: What You Need to Know Before Saturday #busan #korea #travel

Top 25 events in Busan this November — from the biggest fireworks show in Asia to K-pop concerts, international expos, and a light festival that runs all the way into the new year.

🎆 TOP 25 BUSAN EVENTS — NOVEMBER 2026

1. 20th World Ocean Forum | Nov 3–5 | BPEX
2. Busan International Seafood & Fisheries EXPO | Nov 4–6 | BEXCO
3. Lee Jin Violin Recital: Complete Brahms Sonatas | Nov 6 | Busan Cultural Center
4. Busan Illustration Fair V.7 | Nov 6–8 | BEXCO
5. KNN BEXCO Wedding Fair | Nov 6–8 | BEXCO
6. 14th Seomyeon Medical Street Festival | Nov 6–7 | Seomyeon 1st Street
7. 21st Busan Fireworks Festival | Nov 7 | Gwangalli Beach, Haeundae & Igidae
8. Choi Yuri Concert 2026 'Staying' | Nov 7–8 | BEXCO Auditorium
9. 2026 Buma Walking Festival | Nov 7 | Busan National University Station
10. Bugok Oryun Cultural Walk | Nov 7 | Oryun-dong Waterfront
11. Gwangalli Beach Book Fair | Nov 13–18 | Gwangalli Beach
12. Busan Mathematics Festival 2026 | Nov 13–14 | BEXCO
13. Traditional Music: Korean Cultural Heritage Gugak | Nov 13–14 | Busan National Gugak Center
14. Busan International Medical Tourism Convention | Nov 13–14 | BEXCO
15. N.Flying x Hi-Fi Un!corn 'Awesome Stage' | Nov 14–15 | BEXCO Auditorium
16. Balcony Music Show & Street Festa | Nov 14 & 28 | Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu
17. Dallyeora Busan Running Festival | Nov 14 | North Port Waterfront Park
18. 28th Busan Kookje Marathon | Nov 15 | Dadaepo Beach
19. Busan Folk Arts Festival 2026 | Nov 15 | Busan Citizens Park
20. G-STAR 2026 (Global Game Exhibition) | Nov 19–22 | BEXCO
21. Heogak National Tour Concert 'Sai' | Nov 21–22 | Sohyang Theater
22. Busan Food Expo & Eco-Friendly Living Expo | Nov 26–29 | BEXCO
23. Florian Noak Piano Recital | Nov 26 | Busan Concert Hall
24. Gummy Tour Concert 2026 'LOVE' | Nov 28–29 | KBS Hall Busan
25. 13th Haeundae Light Festival | Opens Nov 28 | Haeundae Beach (through Jan 10, 2027)

👉 Full Busan November event guide at hapskorea.com

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25 Events Happening This November in Busan

Here are the top 5 events taking place around Busan, South Korea this week: November 2-8.

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Top 5 Events in Busan this Week: November 2-8 #korea #busan #travel

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