Korea Joongang Daily
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[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Busan bliss: Where coastal charm meets vibrant city life

Busan offers vibrant city life, stunning beaches and convenient city tours. Must-visit spots include Haeundae Beach, Huinnyeoul Culture Village and Blue Line Park for unique experiences.

2024-08-30

Haeundae's food stalls are demolished

Korean food stalls, operating since 1980 behind Haeundae Beach in Haeundae District, Busan, are demolished Tuesday.

2024-06-25

Busan on the hunt for MICE with new airport, facilities

Busan aims to become a leader in MICE-hosting with investments into a new airport and other enhancements to global draw events.

2024-05-29

May the 4th be with you

A Star Wars-themed sand sculpture is on display in Haeundae Beach in Busan on Monday, the last day of the three-day Children’s Day holiday.

2024-05-06

U.S. YouTuber wanted by police for jumping off 101-floor Busan building

One of the two men who parachuted off from Busan’s tallest building last Thursday was revealed to be a U.S. YouTuber, according to Busan Haeundae Police Station Thursday.

2024-02-22

Spring comes early to Busan

People flock to Haeundae Beach to enjoy the spring-like weather on Monday afternoon, when the mercury hit 24 degrees Celsius (75.2 degrees Fahrenheit), marking the fourth highest temperature ever recorded in February in the city.

2024-02-19

[THINK ENGLISH] 부산 해운대 해수욕장 포장마차촌 이달 말 철거

A decades-old street food alley in Busan is shutting down by the end of January, the city government said Wednesday. Bada Maeul Pojang Macha Chon, or Ocean City Street Food Alley, is located behind Haeundae Beach and has been in operation for over...

2024-01-19

Street food alley near Busan's Haeundae Beach to close by month's end

Busan's Ocean City Street Food Alley, famous for its seafood dishes, will close by January's end due to it being an illegal establishment. The city plans to transform the area into a public space for tourists.

2024-01-10

BTS in the sand

A foreign artist creates sand artwork of the K-pop boy band BTS at Haeundae Beach in Busan on Monday.

2023-05-15

Supersized sand castles

Sand castles are erected at Haeundae Beach in Busan on Monday. The 2023 Haeundae Sand Festival, themed Expo Sand Sea for the Future of 2030, will be held from Friday to Monday at Haeundae Beach and Gunam-ro Haeundae Square.

2023-05-15