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- City of champions Busan KCC Egis has been crowned the Korea Basketball League Champions. The championship caps off KCC Egis’ inaugural season in Busan, which moved here from Jeonju in 2023. The win over KT Sonicboom is also significant since the Sonicboom was based in Busan from 2003 to 2021.KCC Egis’ win marks a significant milestone in Busan’s sports history. This is the first time in 27 years that a Busan-based professional sports team has won a league championship. On Sunday, KCC Egis beat KT Sonicboom 88-70 in the fifth game of the 2023-24 KBL Championship to win the best-of-seven series 4-1. The club became the first team to claim the championship title after finishing the regular season in 5th place. This marks the team’s sixth title overall. KCC Egis last won the championship in the 2010-11 season. During the regular season, KCC struggled with the absence of star players due to injury, poor performance and conscription, which resulted in a disappointing 5th-place finish. However, the team pulled off a miracle thanks to charismatic head coach Jeon Chang-jin and his top players, like Heo Ung, Choi Jun-yong, Ra Gun-ah, Song Kyo-chang and Lee Seoung-hyun.Mayor Park Heong-joon, a noted big fan of basketball, congratulated the club and said, “The City of Busan will foster sports culture in the city by establishing policies related to sport. The citizens will have pride in the city as the city government is trying hard to make a city where people want to live generation after generation.”<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>inaugural: 첫 significant: 중요한 absence: 부재 injury: 부상 conscription: 병역 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy
- Photo contest showcases Busan's natural beauty Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Council for Sustainable Development are hosting the Beautiful National Geopark Photo Contest until June 30.Busan National Geopark is Korea's only urban geopark and preserves the city's distinctive geological and topographical heritage. The designation covers 12 natural attractions:Nakdonggang Estuary, Morundae, Dusong Peninsula, Dudo, Songdo Peninsula, Taejongdae, Oryukdo, Igidae, Jangsan Mountain, Geumjeongsan Mountain, Baekyangsan Mountain, and Orbicular GabbroAny digital pictures taken at one of the attractions after Jan. 1, 2023, may be submitted. There are two categories, landscape only photography or landscape photos including people. Contestants may submit one work per category.Follow the QR code for submission guidelines and prize info.Contest Info: clickVocab SpotlightSustainable: 지속가능한Geopark: 지질공원geological: 지질학적인topographical: 지형적인
- You're invited to Visit Korea The 2024 Visit Korea Year initiative is rolling out the red carpet for international visitors. The tourism campaign promises visitors unrivaled cultural experiences nationwide.The welcome wagon begins at international points of entry. From April 26 to May 10 and from late September to early October, reception booths will greet visitors at the arrival halls of Gimhae, Incheon, Gimpo and Jeju international airports. The booths offer tourism information in multiple languages and welcome gift sets.In Busan, smart kiosks at Gimhae International Airport, Busan Station and Busan Port International Passenger Terminal provide essential tourism information. The system covers translation services, restaurant recommendations, taxi reservations, live weather updates, currency exchange rates, phone charging, free WiFi and up-to-date traffic information.During the promotion, tourism hotspots nationwide, including Busan, Seoul, Gyeongju and Jeonju, will host various events and promotions focused on Hallyu, the Korean pop culture wave, especially K-beauty, e-sports, and K-pop. In addition, the Visit Korea Year website (visitkoreayear.kr) highlights must-see events and attractions to help visitors plan their trips. K-pop fans should visit in June to attend the Busan One Asia Festival. Athletes should visit in July to enjoy Nightrace in Busan, the annual 7.2-kilometer marathon that travels over the iconic Gwangalli Bridge. For history buffs, August is the time to visit and experience the Busan Cultural Heritage Night Tour. The program sheds light on the city돴s role as the provisional capital and refugee enclave during wartime.Travelers can also benefit from the Korea Tour Card, a transportation and travel pass for foreign visitors. The pass can be used on subways, buses and taxis nationwide. In addition, cardholders can access exclusive discounts on attractions, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, currency exchange and accommodation.In Busan, Korea Tour Card holders receive a 10% discount at Busan X The Sky, 30% off admission to Busan Sea Life Aquarium, 20% off ticket prices at the Busan Cinema Center, 1,000 won off the admission price at the Busan Museum of Movies, and 5,000 won off tickets for the Busan City Tour.The Korea Tour Card costs 4,000 won and is available nationwide at convenience stores and subway stations. It can be charged up to 500,000 won, paid in Korean won only, and used to pay for rides on mass transit, tolls on expressways, and to purchase goods and food at various convenience stores, markets, cafes and eateries. Visit the Korea Tour Card website for details (koreatourcard.kr).Vocab Spotlightunrivaled: 타의 추종을 불허하는, 독보적인Heritage: 유산
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- Busan National Museum of Science offers hands-on learning The Busan National Museum of Science.In 2006, citizens petitioned the government to establish a national science museum in Busan. Around 1.14 million individuals participated in the campaign to fill a longstanding void in the region's educational offerings. Nearly a decade later, the Busan National Science Museum opened its doors, one of seven national science museums in the country.Established in December 2015, the museum's impact was felt immediately. Within just one year of opening, it welcomed over 1.5 million visitors. Since then, the Busan National Science Museum has become a hub of learning and play for residents and tourists alike.■ Main Building The museum offers a dynamic blend of education and entertainment, serving as a science theme park where families can relax and have fun. The exterior of the building resembles the bow of a ship, promising visitors a day of discovery. At its heart is Science Hall, where over 80% of the exhibits offer hands-on, sensory-based learning activities.Upon entering the Main Building, visitors can find the Children's Science Hall, which caters to children aged 13 months to 6 years old. Kids are encouraged to run around and play as if they were at a playground. Admission opens four times a day, and each session accommodates up to 300 people. Tickets cost 1,000 won per person.Adjacent is Kim JinJae Hall, named after the congressman who donated 1 billion won towards the museum's construction. The hall hosts special exhibitions. Currently on display is "Are You Ready?" which delves into the science and mathematics behind exercise and elite sports training. The exhibition opens four times a day for 250 people at a time. Tickets cost 3,000 won for visitors 6 and under and 6,000 won for children aged 7 and up.The museum's most popular attraction is the Dynamic Slide, which stands in the center of the building. Older kids love the its twists and turns, which stretch seven meters from the second to the first floor. The free ride opens three times per day. Visitors under 110 centimeters tall are not allowed to ride the slide for safety reasons.The second floor of the Main Building houses permanent exhibitions. Visitors can explore vehicle and aerospace technologies, shipping, energy and medical science here. Interactive displays offer insights into everything from fluid mechanics to nuclear fusion.On the second floor, guests can learn how car engines work via augmented reality, then practice driving in a driving simulator. They can also experience the physics of flight through a digital wind tunnel, then pilot drones and aircraft in a simulator. Another popular exhibit is the Gyroscope VR, which takes visitors on an immersive and thrilling virtual reality tour through space.Tickets cost 2,000 won for minors, 3,000 won for adults, and entry is free for children under 6.A boy plays soccer at the "Are You Ready?"exhibition.Gyroscope VR takes riders on a thrilling space ride.An interactive exhibit lets little kids experience the rush of sailing a yacht.Use a stationary bike to learn about energy.Future doctors can practice performing surgery.■ Children's Science Museum The Children's Science Museum, nestled behind the Main Building, offers playful and interactive exhibits to engage little ones. In Exhibition Hall 1, kids can craft paper airplanes at the Twinkle Twinkle Workshop and experience infinite reflections in the Room of Infinite Mirrors. Head to Exhibition Hall 2 and marvel at the giant Newton's Cradle, which demonstrates the most fundamental laws of physics and mechanics. Admission costs 2,000 won for all and is free for kids under 36 months old.Children's Science Museum keeps kids engaged.■ PlanetariumThe striking white dome adjacent to the Main Building houses the Planteraium, a wonderland of space exploration. The center amazes visitors with gigantic projections of star constellations against the giant domed screen. The Planetarium also presents 40-minute animations that explain cosmic concepts for different age levels. For example, "Cocomong' A Space Adventure" presents the moon and stars for the youngest viewers, while "Gravity" examines physics on a level more appropriate to middle and high school students. Screenings are held six times daily. Admission is open to anyone over 36 months old and costs 1,500 won per person.Animations in the Planetarium help kids of all ages understand space science.Outdoor playground in front of the Planetarium.The Busan National Science Museum is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. It is closed on Mondays, New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok. For more information, visit the museum's homepage (sciport.or.kr/eng). Vocab Spotlightlongstanding: 오래 지속된caters to: ~이 대상인encouraged: 격려되는, 장려되는Adjacent: 인접한nestled: 아늑하게 자리잡은gigantic: 거대한constellations: 별자리
- Your guide to May festivals source: busanilbo May is “Festival Month” in Busan. Daily Busan introduces you to festivals across the city so that you can join the celebrations!■ Busan Lotus Lantern Festival, until May 12 at Songsanghyeon SquareThe Busan Buddhist Association hosts the Busan Lotus Lantern Festival until May 12 at Songsanghyeon Square in Busanjin-gu District. The must-see lantern parade will start at 7:30 on May 11. The event features 3,000 participants marching a 2.2-kilometer route between Busan Citizens Park and Songsanghyeon Square while carrying colorful lanterns of all shapes and sizes.While Busan’s major temples – Samgwangsa Temple, Beomeosa Temple and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple – will showcase awe-inspiring lantern displays, small temples citywide will also be lit up to celebrate the Buddha. Temples across the city will present Buddhist rituals and performances on May 15, Buddha’s Birthday.Homepage: http://www.bba48.or.kr/■ Gwangalli Eobang Festival, May 10 to 12 at Gwangalli Beach and Suyeong Historical ParkStarting on May 10, the Gwangalli Eobang Festival will take place for three days at Gwangalli Beach and Suyeong Historical Park. Highlights include the Gyeongsang Jwasusa Parade, held in honor of an ancient naval commander from this area, and hands-on activities, including bare-handed fishing and fishing net experiences. Don’t miss a musical based on Eobang folklore and Jindueohwa (진두어화), a reproduction of the fishermen’s night fishing. The magnificent performance will light up the night ocean. Instagram: @eobang_festival■ 2024 Joseon Tongsinsa Festival, May 3 to 5 at Gwangbok-dongUnder the theme of “We, the ones connected each other,” the 2024 Joseon Tongsinsa Festival will take place from May 3 to 5 at Gwangbok-dong and various locations across the city. The Joseson Tongsinsa was a large-scale delegation dispatched to Japan during the Joseon period to promote cultural exchange and peace between Joseon and Japan. Every May, the Joseon Tongsinsa Festival takes place at Gwangbok-ro, where Korean and Japanese participants hold a parade to honor Joseon’s delegation.The festival covers various locations, such as F1963 in Mangmi-dong, Suyeong-gu District, Joseon Tongsinsa History Museum and Busan Port Coastal Passenger Terminal in Dong-gu District. Visit the festival’s official Instagram page to check the details and schedules of each area in advance.Instagram: @joseon_tongsinsa■ Haeundae Sand Festival 2024, May 24 to 27 Haeundae BeachBusan’s most popular beach transforms into a magical place every spring, where the sand becomes amazing and unique sand sculptures. This year, 12 sand artists from the U.S., Canada, China and Korea will present sand art under the theme of “Grand Museum of Sand Artifacts.” Other programs include a crafts market and various activities. The sculptures will remain on display until June 6 for those who miss the festival period. Instagram: @sandfestival_haeundae■ Global Gathering 2024, May 18 at the Busan Cinema CenterGlobal Gathering is Busan’s largest multicultural festival, marking its 19th anniversary this year. This year’s event will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 18 at the Busan Cinema Center in Centum City. Festivalgoers can enjoy traditional performances, cultural experiences and artwork from 30 countries. Locals, international residents and representatives of foreign consulates, cultural centers and expat communities will operate exhibition booths where visitors can learn about different cultures. In addition, traditional crafts and foods will be available for purchase.Homepage: http://www.globalgathering.co.kr/2024/■ Geumjeongsanseong Festival, May 24 to 26 at Geumjeongsanseong Fortress SquareFor the second consecutive year, the Busan City Festival Promotion Committee selected the Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival as one of the best festivals on the city’s calendar. The festival will take place from May 24 to 26 at Geumjeongsan Mountain and Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, the largest fortress in Korea. Visitors can participate in various programs, including walking tours of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress and folk activities. Homepage: http://www.gjfac.org/gjfac/main.php■ Global Yeongdo Coffee Festival, May 24 to 26 at Amir ParkYeongdo Island, known as “Coffee Island,” will offer visitors a rich and fresh coffee aroma during the 2024 Global Yeongdo Coffee Festival, held from May 24 to 26 at Amir Park. The six-year-old festival showcases a variety of coffee culture content in one spot, including tasting specialty coffees from around the globe and hands-on activities such as coffee bean roasting and brewing hand-drip coffee.Instagram: @yeongdo_coffeefestival<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>awe-inspiring: 장엄한 delegation: 대표단 sculpture: 조각 consecutive: 연속된 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy
- BOF Park Concert reveals lineup Busan One Asia Festival has released the lineup for the “Park Concert,” which will take place on June 9 at Hwamyeong Ecological Park in Buk-gu District.The “Park Concert” is an outdoor music festival that is free for anyone to attend. Bring a picnic mat and treat yourself to live music in early summer.This year’s headline performer is MeloMance, the acclaimed folk duo known for hits like “Gift” and “Love, Maybe.”Paul Kim will also perform. The singer-songwriter has chart-topping hits, including “Me After You” and “Every Day, Every Moment.”Popular artist Jukjae will also perform. The singer and guitarist has a passionate following thanks to his song “Let’s Go See the Stars.”Lim Han-byul will also take the stage. Better known by his stage name Onestar, the singer is known for songs “The Way to Say Goodbye” and “Because I Don’t Love You.”Rapper and record producer Peakboy will also entertain the audience.Finally, local musicians will feature at the festival.Head to BOF’s official website and social media channels for more information.※ 2024 Busan One Asia Festival, June 8 to 9 ◎ BOF: bof.or.kr ◎ Instagram: @bof_official_kr @bof.en @bof.tw @bof.jp ◎ Facebook: facebook.com/BusanOneAsiaFestival ◎ Busan Asiad Main Stadium: 344 World cup-daero, Yeonje-gu ◎ Hwamyeong Ecological Park: 1718-17 Hwamyeong-dong, Buk-gu<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>lineup: 출연진 perform: 공연하다 passionate: 열정적인 entertain: 즐겁게하다Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy
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- A bowl of soup that mirrors its hometown history Unique bowls of dwaeji gukbap are found citywide. (top to bottom, 1. Anmok's soup does not require extra seasoning. 2. Namakzip's soup is light and nourishing. 3. Hapcheon Gukbapjip serves generous portions of meat.)In February, the Michelin Guide rated Busan restaurants for the first time. The city's 43 Michelin-recommended restaurants range from homestyle eateries to luxurious fine dining. Three places achieved rarefied star status: French spot Palate, Italian bistro Fiotto, and Japanese restaurant Mori each earned one star.In addition, Michelin rated 15 Busan establishments as Bib Gourmand, meaning they offer good food at moderate prices. With so many dining options, deciding where to eat can be a Paradox of Choice. Luckily, Busan is Good is here to ease your restaurant anxiety. Follow our recommendations and every meal can be one to remember.Traditional dish, modern sensibilityDo not trust a Busan food guide if it doesn't include an ode to "dwaeji gukbap," generous bowls of pork soup and rice that power the city's denizens. Born from the privation of war, dwaeji gukbap is not merely a hearty soup; it is a culinary symbol of Korea's modern history, of refugees fleeing violence, of survival during a war that tore the country in two.Such lofty meaning granted to a humble meal of pork, soup and rice may seem excessive, but for many Busanites, dwaeji gukbap is a reminder that no matter how hard life gets, comfort is just a bowl away. Plus, it is really, really good.Traditionally, dwaeji gukbap features a milky-white, rich stock. However, the versions Michelin recommends are lighter and cleaner, reflecting Korea's current food culture. Just as Busan is undergoing modernization, so too is its representative dish.□ Clear soup at Hapcheon Gukbapjip (Bib Gourmand selection)Hapcheon Gukbapjip serves dwaeji gukbap rooted in tradition and full of time-tested flavors. However, its soup has evolved with changing times and dietary trends.Here, the pork is repeatedly covered with broth and drained before it is served. This technique eliminates impurities and unpleasant odors while preserving the meat's rich flavor. Instead of milky-white stock, the meat sits in a pool of clear broth. Diners dive right in, delighting in the clean and light soup. The umami created by the luscious pork, savory soup and tender rice grains reverberates in the mind long after empty bowls clang upon tables.Diners also enjoy Hapcheon Gukbapjip's signature slices of boiled pork. Portions are limited, so arrive early. Solo eaters should avoid lunch.•Address: 235 Yongho-ro, Nam-gu•Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Break time from 2 to 2:30 p.m. •Price: ₩10,000 for gukbap, ₩35,000 for boiled pork slices□Defying expectations at Anmok (安木) (Bib Gourmand selection)For many people, eating dwaeji gukbap is a Proustian experience, with each bowl evoking warm memories of post-drinking camaraderie. Not at Anmok, however.Anmok's unconventional take on dwaeji gukbap defies any memories one might have of the dish. Diners seeking the greasy, unctuous flavors traditionally desired in pork-centric meals will be happily disappointed. The chefs at Anmok have done the impossible by creating a rich soup full of pork flavor without any greasiness. This magic is also displayed in servings of sliced pork, as each piece has a nice layer of meat and fat without a hint of grease. Despite its status as a supporting character, the rice at Anmok is hardly an afterthought. Each grain stays al dente even when submerged in the soup, providing a pleasing chew to contrast the succulent meat.Anmok also offers servings of pork ramen reminiscent of Japanese tonkotsu ramen.•Address: 3 Gwangnam-ro 22 beon-gil, 101ho, Suyeong-gu•Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Break time from 3 to 5 p.m. Closed on Wednesdays.•Price: ₩9,000 for gukbap, ₩9,000 for ramen □Vegetable-forward soup at Namakzip (Selected Restaurant)Michelin rates some establishments as "selected," which denotes restaurants that serve high-quality meals but not at star or Bib level. Busan boasts 25 Selected Restaurants.One such restaurant is Namakzip, which serves a unique take on dwaeji gukbap, right down to the serving ware. Traditionally, dwaeji gukbap is served in dark, heavy earthenware bowls that jump straight from the fire to the table. In contrast, Namakzip serves its version in a delicate, white ceramic lidded bowl, a stark visual distinction that previews the soup inside.Under the lid lies sliced pork and handfuls of finely chopped chives mounted in a very light broth. Namakzip states its broth is 90% vegetable-based, which results in a soup that tastes light and clean rather than heavy and rich. While this version is clearly a derivative of the Busan staple, it is different enough that the restaurant calls it "dwaeji gomtang." In Korean cuisine, gomtang refers to soups made by boiling meat only, without bones.In addition, the menu includes "kalguksu," or soup and hand-cut noodles, and grilled pork belly. •Address: #1068 A, W Square, 145 Bunpo-ro, Nam-gu•Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Break time from 3 to 5 p.m. •Price: ₩9,000 for dwaeji gomtang, ₩8,000 for kalguksuVocab Spotlightnourishing: 영양가 있는moderate: 보통의, 적당한denizens: 거주자lofty: 고상한excessive: 과도한impurities: 불순물odor: 냄새umami: 감칠맛luscious: 감미로운reverberate: 울려 퍼지다Defy: 저항하다, 거역하다Proustian experience: 프루스트 경험(후각의 경험을 매개로 해서 마음 깊은 곳에서 웅크려 잠자고 있는 기억을 깨어나게 해서 지금 이 순간 떠오르게 만드는 현상)unctuous: 불쾌한submerged: 잠긴earthenware: 토기lidded bowl: 뚜껑이 있는 그릇
- Busan's culinary coming out party has three stars Earlier this year, Busan debuted on the international culinary scene when it appeared as a Michelin Guide city for the first time. Of the 43 restaurants listed by Michelin, three received the coveted star status. Busan's three starred restaurants matches or exceeds the number in other cities, namely Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, Izmir, Turkey, and Penang, Malaysia. The Michelin Guide began in 1889 when brothers Andrew and Edouard Michelin founded their eponymous tire company and were looking for a way to help motorists develop their trips; thereby boosting car sales and in turn, tire sales. The brothers developed a small guide filled with handy information for travelers, including how to change a tire and places where a weary driver could rest. Since then, the Michelin Guide has become one of the most reliable sources of information on restaurants around the world, and inclusion on its various lists confers unmatched prestige on an establishment. Each restaurant is assessed using the Michelin Guide's traditional and universal methodology, based on five criteria: The quality of the ingredients; the mastery of cooking; the harmony of flavors; the personality of the chef through the cuisine; and the consistency both over time and across the entire menu. Inspectors who have at least 10 years of experience in the industry evaluate restaurants by the Michelin Star rating system: One Star for a very good restaurant in its category; Two Stars for restaurants with excellent cooking and worth a detour; Three Stars for restaurants that offer exceptional cuisine and are worth a special journey. Busan is proud of its three One-Star restaurants: Palate, Mori and Fiotto.Busan's Michelin StarsPalate's Sea Bream Caper, served with a kelp puree and lemon coulis, is one of the restaurant's most popular dishes.■Palate (팔레트) Palate offers diners avant-garde French cuisine that reflects Chef Kim Jae-hoon's innovative approach. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Australia, Chef Kim enjoys an epicurean challenge that incorporates culinary experimentation and traditional techniques. The result is Palate's free-spirited and adventurous meals. Palate's views include Yonghoman Bay Wharf and Gwangandaegyo Bridge, creating an alluring vibe that serves as a fine companion during the meal. The restaurant offers a five-course lunch menu and a seven-course dinner menu.•Address: 66-30 Bunpo-ro, 3rd floor, Nam-gu•Hours: Open Wednesday to Sun-day, noon to 11 p.m. Break time from 3 to 6 p.m. •Price: 66,000 won for lunch course and 150,000 won for dinner course•Instagram: @palate.busan Ravioli filled with flounder meat, watermelon radish sprinkled with chamomile kombucha, and kale oil with a fresh scent are all handmade by the chefs at Fiotto.■Fiotto (피오또) Located on Dalmaji Hill, Fiotto is a cozy Italian pasta bistro that opened in 2021. It is run and owned by a chef couple. The restaurant's pasta-only courses feature homemade or directly sourced ingredients from the owners' family farm. When the chefs aren't serving fresh pasta dishes, they are on the farm actively growing and cultivating the ingredients they use in the kitchen. This farm-to-table ethos also earned Fiotto a Michelin Green Star, an annual award highlighting restaurants at the forefront of the industry regarding sustainable practices. •Address: 432 Jwadongsunhwan-ro, 2nd floor, Haeundae-gu•Hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday, 5 to 10 p.m.•Price: 75,000 won per person •Note: The restaurant will close from April 1 to 15. •instagram: @fiotto_busan Mori uses a charcoal grill to give dishes rich flavor and tender texture.■Mori (모리) Opened in 2020, Mori is a Japanese kaiseki restaurant co-owned by a Korean chef trained in Japan and his Japanese wife, whom the restaurant is named after. Chef Kim Wan-gyu crafts delicate and delightful dishes that perfectly harmonize Busan's bounty of fresh seafood and seasonal produce. The seafood in every dish comes from the local market every morning.•Address: 2-4 Pale de Cz, 24 Haeun-daehaebyeon-ro 298beon-gil, 2nd floor, Haeundae-gu•Hours: Open 7 to 11 p.m. on Tues-days, 6 to 11 p.m. from Wednesday to Friday, and 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.•Price: 180,000 won per person •Instagram: @haeundae_mori ※ Menus, prices and/or hours may vary <Voca Spotlight>culinary: 요리exceed: 초과하다eponymous: 이름의 시조가 된inclusion: 포함, 포용methodology: 방법론Sea Bream: 도미(생선)kelp: 해조류, 다시마coulis: 쿨리(음식을 으깬 뒤 체에 걸러 만든 소스)avant-garde: 전위적인epicurean: 미식가, 식도락wharf: 부두alluring: 매혹적인Ravioli: 라비올리(얇은 반죽에 속을 채운 파스타의 일종)flounder: 가자미watermelon radish: 수박무kombucha: 콤부차(차를 우린 물을 발효시킨 음료)bistro: 비스트로(규모가 작은 식당)charcoal: 숯kaiseki: 가이세키(일본식 코스 요리)
- Gimbap is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner A roll of basic gimbap, filled with rice, carrots, spinach, egg, ham, pickled radish and fish cake, is a nutritious and complete meal. It is a staple in the diet of on-the-go Koreans. After three months of winter, spring is almost here. A picnic is an excellent way to enjoy the breezy, warm weather. For Koreans, no picnic feast is complete without "gimbap." A staple of quick and convenient meals, gimbap is made of rice, vegetables and proteins wrapped around dried sheets of seaweed. Cut up and served in bite-sized pieces, a single roll of gimbap is a nutritious and filling meal, perfect for any time of day and occasion. Like sandwiches, the virtue of gimbap is its versatility. Simple rolls can be a light snack eaten between meals, while rolls stuffed to the brim can feed multiple people at once. Standard gimbap is filled with carrots, pickled radishes, cucumbers, ham and eggs. Popular variations include tuna, cheese, pork cutlets and bulgogi. Given that most non-Koreans' favorite Korean food is bulgogi, bulgogi gimbap is an approachable way to enter the world of seaweed rice rolls. Tuna gimbap includes a savory and creamy combination of canned tuna and mayonnaise. It is a popular dish for home cooks and is also found at many convenience stores. Some variations include fresh perilla leaves to add an herbaceous and refreshing bite that perfectly complements the tuna. Another popular version is "donkatsu" gimbap, or gimbap made with fried pork cutlets, another favorite food for Koreans. Combining the cutlets with gimbap creates a sumptuous and delicious rice roll. The crisp seaweed, soft rice, crunchy pork and fresh vegetables form a winning combination. Richer versions of gimbap feature cheese, pork belly or Spam. Recently, fully frozen "yubu" gimbap, made with fried tofu, gained popularity among global customers keen on K-culture and a healthy diet.Keto gimbap, top, and chungmu gimbap are popular variations. If you love gimbap but are on a low-carb diet, try keto gimbap. Great for those who follow a ketogenic diet, the rice is replaced by thinly shredded fried eggs and can include high-protein ingredients like chicken breast. Finally, no gimbap bucket list is complete without "chungmu" gimbap. Originating from the seaside city of Chungmu, now called Tongyeong, chungmu gimbap features thinner rolls with an unseasoned surface filled only with rice. The rolls are served with spicy "ojingeo muchim," squid salad, and "seokbakji," radish kimchi. Chungmu gimbap is a local delicacy in Tongyeong and Gyeongsangnam-do Province. It was created to feed fishermen, whose stays at sea required filling and long-lasting meals.■ Enjoy various gimbap at Bujeon Market Bujeon Market Town, in Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu District, is one of the biggest traditional markets in the area. Its numerous pathways are filled with many amazing products and items, from meat, vegetables and seafood to herbal medicine, ginseng and even electronic devices. Recently, the market gained popularity among tourists thanks to its cheap but high-quality gimbap stalls. Picnic-goers visiting the nearby Busan Citizens Park should pick up a few rolls of pollack roe gimbap to enjoy out in the spring weather.•Address: 23 Jungang-daero 783beon-gil, Busanjin-gu•Hours: Open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.<Voca Spotlight>spinach: 시금치nutritious: 영양가 있는versatility: 다용도성, 범용성savory: 감칠맛나는perilla leaf: 깻잎herbaceous: 풀 또는 풀잎의sumptuous: 호화로운
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- Lock and pop over to the 2024 Busan Step Up Dance Festival The 2024 Busan Step Up Dance Festival will take place from July 4 to 7 at the Busan Cinema Center and KT&G Sangsangmadang. Formerly known as the Busan Dance Festival, the annual event showcases Korea’s best street dancers. The festival is recruiting individual and team competitors via its official website until May 31.There will be three competitions during the festival. First, the World Street 1-on-1 Battle pits individual street dancers against one another for the chance to win 10 million won. The preliminary and final rounds will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on July 6 at the Cinema Center.Second, the Dance Performance World Championship features dance crews battling it out for a 15 million won prize. Teams will submit a performance video to be judged by a panel of experts. The top 30 to 40 teams will be invited to Busan to show off their skills in front of a live audience on July 7. The dance battle will be held at the Cinema Center from 3 to 7 p.m.The World Street 1-on-1 Battle and Dance Performance World Championship is open to dancers 18 to 39 years old.Finally, the new Junior (U-17) Street Championship invites dancers 17 or younger to compete. Teams of three or more people are invited to chase their dreams and win a 2 million won purse. The finals will occur from 2 to 4 p.m. on July 5 at the Cinema Center.All three competitions are open to anyone who wants to participate, regardless of region or nationality.The biggest names in street dancing will be on hand to judge the competitions. Performers will dance in front of Bada Lee, the charismatic leader of the dance crew Bebe, who won “Street Woman Fighter 2”; Vata, the leader of the dance crew We Dem Boyz, who won “Street Man Fighter”; and Waackxxxy, the first woman to win the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Championship (2023).In addition to thrilling dance moves, visitors can enjoy street food, a fashion market, the Global Street Dance Class and the Wannabe Talk Show and Networking Party.On the weekends leading up to the event, organizers will hold Random Play Dance at various locations citywide. During the program, citizens of all ages are encouraged to show off the K-pop dance moves they’ve worked so hard to master.For more information, visit the Busan Step Up Dance Festival’s official website and social media channels.※ 2024 Busan Step Up Dance Festival, July 4 to 7 ◎ Website: dance.busan.com ◎ Instagram: @busan_dance_festival ◎ Busan Cinema Center: 120 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu ◎ KT&G Sangsangmadang: 39 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>recruit: 모집하다 expert: 전문가 regardless of: ~와 관계없이 judge: 심사하다 show off: 뽐내다 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy
- Start your career at the Job Fair for International Students in Busan 2024 The Busan Global City Foundation will host the Job Fair for International Students in Busan 2024 at the Busan Cinema Center on May 23, from 1 to 5 p.m.Over 20 local companies, including companies permitted to issue F-2-R visas, will look to hire new employees.Only international students and graduates who hold D-2 or D-10 visas or are willing to obtain the F-2-R visa are invited to participate. During the fair, officials will hold an F-2-R visa information session at 1:30 p.m. The session will cover eligibility requirements, the application process and a Q&A period.Visitors can also participate in job interviews with potential employers, receive career counseling and access other career resources. To participate in the fair, click the link below and complete the registration form. The first 100 participants who register in advance will receive a free coffee voucher.※ The Job Fair for International Students in Busan 2024, May 23 ◎ Announcement: bfic.kr/new/contents/d1.asp?pmode=view&num=19286 ◎ Registration Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjvwUfG-5xkhY5oyriKEeAMEIXrXwXnJUAGZ4xqPsFqAE9Kg/viewform ◎ Busan Cinema Center: 120 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>hire: 고용하다 employee: 직원 eligibility: 자격 in advance: 사전에 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy
- [Big Quiz] The professional basketball team of Busan won the KBL championship! The 2023-2024 KBL champion team was born in Busan this time!This team won the championship in their first year after relocating to Busan. Thanks to their victory, a professional sports team based in Busan secured the championship for the first time in 27 years in the 21st century.This team achieved its 6th championship by defeating Suwon KT Sonic Boom 4-1 in the championship finals. Can you tell me the name of this professional basketball team?We will give a gift card to 5 people who answered the quiz correctly through a lottery.■ Quiz Period: May 13 to 22■ Winner Announcement: May 24Click to participate
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- Festivals to cure your spring fever May is "Festival Month" in Busan. Commemorate Buddha's Birthday at temples adorned with lanterns. Celebrate multiculturalism at parks. Appreciate artistic creativity at the city's beaches. Every weekend offers a festive atmosphere for you to enjoy the spring air. Busan is Good offers this handy guide so you can join the fun.Beomeosa Temple■ Busan Lotus Lantern Festival, until May 12The Busan Buddhist Association hosts the Busan Lotus Lantern Festival until May 12 at Songsanghyeon Square in Busanjin-gu District. The must-see lantern parade starts at 7:30 p.m. on May 11. It features 4,000 participants marching a 2.2-kilometer route between Busan Citizens Park and Songsanghyeon Square while carrying colorful lanterns of all shapes and sizes.While Busan's major temples-Samgwangsa Temple, Beomeosa Temple and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple-will showcase stunning lantern displays, small temples citywide will also be illuminated to celebrate the Buddha. Lanterns traditionally come down on May 15, Buddha's Birthday.website: http://www.bba48.or.krGwangalli Eobang Festival■ Gwangalli Eobang Festival, May 10 to 12Starting May 10, the Gwangalli Eobang Festival will take place for three days at Gwangalli Beach. This is one of Busan's representative festivals, a spirited celebration of traditional fishing culture from the Joseon dynasty. "Eobang" refers to the fishing community in Suyeong-gu District, where fishing has been active since ancient times. Visitors can enjoy the Gyeongsang Jwasusa Parade, held in honor of an ancient naval commander from this area. Highlights include a musical based on Eobang folklore and hands-on activities like bare-handed fishing. website: https://www.suyeong.go.kr/festival/index.suyeongGlobal Gathering■ Global Gathering 2024, May 18Global Gathering is Busan's largest multicultural festival, held to commemorate Together Day on May 20. Designated in 2007, Together Day is a national commemorative day to promote a society where Korean nationals and foreign residents respect each other's cultures and traditions while living together in harmony. This year's Global Gathering will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 18 at the Busan Cinema Center in Centum City. Festivalgoers can enjoy traditional performances, cultural experiences and artwork from different countries. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about other cultures and global citizenship through special film screenings. Enjoy English Week booths and programs will provide fun ways for visitors to learn and use English in their daily lives. In addition, the festival will feature a small crafts market for guests to buy interesting cultural trinkets.Finally, BeFM, Busan's English broadcasting station, will record a live show of "All-Star English" to be streamed on its YouTube channel.website: http://globalgathering.co.kr/2024/Haeundae Sand Festival■ Haeundae Sand Festival 2024, May 24 to 27Every spring, Busan's most popular beach transforms into a gallery of amazing and unique sand sculptures. Walking decks help viewers take in each sculpture's incredible complexity and intricate detail.Other programs include a crafts market and various activities. The sculptures will remain on display until June 6 for those who miss the festival period.instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandfestival_haeundae/■ Geumjeongsanseong Festival, May 24 to 26For a consecutive year, the Busan City Festival Promotion Committee selected the Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival as one of the best events on the city's calendar. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism also lists it as a top attraction. The festival celebrates the cultural and historical heritage of Geumjeongsan Mountain and Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, the largest fortress in Korea.Festivalgoers can enjoy live performances, tours of the historic grounds, crafts making and cultural experiences. The area is also known for producing "Sanseong makgeolli," a milky and lightly sparkling Korean rice wine. Visitors will have ample opportunity to enjoy makgeolli and other local delicacies.website: http://www.gjfac.org/gjfac/template.php?midx=347&mode=view&intnum=104481 Vocab SpotlightCommemorate: 기념하다adorned: 장식된spirited: 활기찬Together Day: 세계인의 날sculpture: 조각ample: 충분한
- Take me out to the ball game New Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyoung has Giants fans rejoicing. Kim led his previous team, the Doosan Bears, to seven consecutive Korea Series appearances and three championships. Baseball is a BIG hit in Korea. In fact, it is Korea's most popular sport! From late March to early October, throngs of baseball fans fill stadiums to root for their favorite teams. In Busan, Sajik Baseball Stadium in Dongnae-gu District is ground zero for baseball fervor. Families, friends and couples enthusiastically fill the stands, cheering on the hometown Lotte Giants. The Lotte Giants were established in 1975 and were one of the original six founding franchises of the Korean Baseball Organization League in 1982. The Giants have called the 24,000-seat Sajik Baseball Stadium home since 1985. The stadium is, appropriately, located in the heart of Busan, accessed by metro line 3 via Sajik Station or Sports Complex Station. The Giants last won the Korean Series Championship in 1992 and have only made the playoffs once in the last decade. Despite the team regularly finishing at the bottom of the standings, Giants fans, affectionately called "Busan Seagulls," are arguably the most passionate fanbase on the peninsula. The Seagulls flock to Sajik on game days and create an atmosphere usually associated with college basketball in the United States or pro football in England. Giants fans cheer with a burning passion. For Busanites, there is no better place to shout or sing aloud than Sajik Stadium. It is a safe space to be rowdy and boisterous. Led by professional cheerleaders, the 24,000-strong fanbase scream with joy or groan in frustration with every pitch, hit, out or homerun. In between the action, fans encourage the team, with each player on the Giants roster showered with his own unique song or chant. For visitors and citizens, attending a game at Sajik Stadium is a worthwhile experience. Even if you do not enjoy sports, it is difficult not to get swept up in Giants fever. The energy, passion and camaraderie of the Seagulls is infectious. By the fourth inning, you will join the crowd as it screams, "Ma! Ma! Ma!" at opposing players. Plus, baseball is not the only offering at Sajik Stadium; an equally alluring draw is the food and drink. On game days, vendors inside and outside the stadium sell all manner of tasty treats, beyond peanuts and Cracker Jack. The crack of a bat and the pop of a mitt are just background music for a Korean soul food feast of fried chicken, gimbap, pizza and sweet and spicy tteokbokki. Stop by the Homeplus, a large retail market, near the stadium and stock up on snacks and plastic bottles of beer. KBO League games are played every day of the week except Monday, so there is a good chance the Giants will be home either during the week or on weekends through the beginning of October. Join the action and experience Busan's one-of-a-kind love for baseball. Warm sunshine. A cool breeze. Hot fried chicken. Ice-cold beer. Attending a Lotte Giants game at Sajik Stadium is a grand slam.■ Sajik Baseball Stadium• Address: 45 Sajik-ro, Dongnae-gu• Tickets: 3,000 won to 55,000 won• Website: giantsclub.com• Note: Glass bottles are not permitted inside the stadium. Up to 1L of plastic bottled beer is allowed per person.■ Upcoming games at Sajik Stadium <Voca Spotlight>rejoicing: 기뻐하다consecutive: 연속적인throngs: 군중affectionately: 애정 어린aloud: 큰 소리로rowdy: 소란스러운boisterous: 시끌벅적한groan: 신음소리
- No shoes? No problem! `Earthing' gains ground Next time you are out for a hike, don't be alarmed by people walking sans shoes. The practice, known as "earthing," is said to positively impact health. Ttangmoesan Red Clay Trail is popular with earthers. An increasing number of health-conscious individuals are walking barefoot outdoors, a practice known as "earthing" or "grounding." Practitioners believe doing so has several health benefits thanks to electrons that cover the ground. Adherents believe these electrons dissipate static electricity from the body, which has been linked to various health conditions. At the same time, the electrons spread over and into the body, where they can have antioxidant effects. Whether on grass, sand, or dirt, allowing your skin to touch the natural ground can provide grounding energy, which practitioners believe eases physical and emotional stress and pain. Advocates claim earthing is a "cure-all" remedy that provides enhanced immunity, anti-inflammatory effects, anti-aging effects, improved blood flow, acupressure effects, stronger foot muscles, better sleep and improved mental health. Some even believe earthing can cure cancer. The centuries-old practice of walking barefoot outside has gone viral as the latest wellness trend sweeping social media. In the never-ending quest for better physical and mental health, people have picked up earthing as an easy and effective way to practice self-care. Thanks to the city's mild weather, outdoor spaces and well-maintained walking trails, Busan is a haven to practice earthing year-round. However, before you kick off your socks and step outside, here are some tips to ensure your earthing experience is as pleasant as can be. Stick to safer surfaces, like mud or sand, to avoid unexpected hazards. Walking on forest trails, which might have sharp objects like rocks or broken glass, may lead to injury. Individuals with diabetes or foot wounds should consult their doctor before walking barefoot outdoors. Finally, socks with holes cut out of the bottom can provide the same benefits while keeping toes warm when earthing in the winter. ■ Where to go barefoot in BusanTtangmoesan Trail is part of the Galmaet-gil Trail network. ◎Ttangmoesan Red Clay Trail The 2-kilometer round-trip trail winds between a dense cypress forest and an endless clear lake, providing visitors with a beautiful landscape to enjoy while walking or earthing. No matter the weather, the trail's red clay soothes weary soles. The course also has foot-washing facilities and places to sit and relax. If 2 kilometers isn't enough, the trail is connected to Galmaet-gil Trail section 1 of course no. 8 to Millakgyo Bridge.• Address: 355-2, Oryun-dong, Geumjeong-guEarthers walking along the salty shores of Songjeong Beach. ◎Beaches across the city Busan's beaches are excellent places to go earthing. Ocean water is the best bet for successful grounding due to its high salt content. The salty water serves as an excellent conductor of electrons and helps the body become replenished with vital minerals. Plus, the serenity of the ocean and its idyllic scenery are sure to ease tension and take relaxation to the next level. Songjeong, Gwangalli and Dadaepo beaches offer feet-washing stations. If you want to continue walking the Galmaet-gil Trails, take course 1 from Songjeong, course 2 from Haeundae or Gwangalli and section 3 of course 4 from Dadaepo Beach. The sand field at Busan Citizens Park. ◎Busan Citizens Park Busan Citizens Park in Busanjin-gu District offers three earthing courses: A 300-meter clay road from South Gate 1 to North Gate 1, a 150-meter red clay forest path between North Gate 2 and South Gate, and a sandy path between the music fountain and water playground. All three earthing zones in the park provide feet-washing stations for visitor's convenience.•Address: 73 Simingongwon-ro Busanjin-gu<Voca Spotlight>sans shoes: 신발 없이barefoot: 맨발inflammatory: 염증acupressure: 지압Red Clay: 황토, 적토 replenish: 보충하다