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When Does Autumn Peak in Korea? — 2026 Fall Foliage Guide #korea #travel #shorts

Korea Fall Foliage Guide 2026 — When and Where to See the Best Autumn Colors

The 31st Busan International Film Festival is underway, bringing 247 films from 59 countries to Busan from October 6–15, 2026.

This year’s festival opens with the world premiere of Kim Jong-kwan’s The Table: Day and Night, with Kim Minha hosting the opening ceremony.

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh has been named BIFF’s Asian Filmmaker of the Year, while Yim Siwan will host the closing ceremony.
BIFF also enters a new chapter in 2026 after receiving official A-list festival recognition, further strengthening Busan’s position on the international film stage.

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#BIFF #BIFF2026 #BusanInternationalFilmFestival #Busan #Korea #MichelleYeoh #KimMinha #YimSiwan #KoreanCinema #FilmFestival #부산국제영화제 #부산

BIFF 2026: Asia’s Biggest Film Festival Is Back #korea #busan #biff2026

Top 5 events in Busan this week

31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) — Busan Cinema Center & selected theaters | October 6–15

Community BIFF — BIFF Square, Nampo-dong | October 5–14 | Free

Fall in Gwangalli 2026 — Gwangalli Beach | October 8–10

23rd Busan International Food Expo — BEXCO | October 9–11

CLICK-B RE:CLICK: A Midsummer Night's Dream VOL.2 — KBS Hall Busan | October 9

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Top 5 Events in Busan This Week -- October 5-11 #korea #busan #travel

This week in Korea: a second attempt to guide Busan's North Port shark back to sea ends without success, a new K-Tour Pass offers foreign visitors up to 40% off travel to Busan, Seoul's revamped Nodeul Island draws over 100,000 visitors, Seoul Light DDP sets a record with 700,000 visitors, and a restricted Gyeongnam research forest opens to the public for fall.

Plus, a closer look at the Busan International Film Festival as it gets underway, and the best events happening across Busan and Seoul this week.

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#ThisWeekInKorea #Busan #Seoul #Korea #KoreaNews #VisitKorea #BIFF

This Week in Korea: News, Events & What's Coming Up -- October 5-11

The Weeknd — Goyang Stadium | October 7–8

Han-Il Matsuri (Korea-Japan Friendship Festival) — COEX, Gangnam | October 10 | Free

Charlie Puth — Goyang Stadium | October 11

Royal Culture Festival — Seoul Royal Palaces | October 7–11 | Free

Han River Autumn Drone Light Show — Ttukseom Hangang Park | October 9 | Free

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Top 5 Events in Seoul this Week #seoul #korea #travel

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