Meet your reading goals with Busan e-Library
The Busan e-Library, established in 2020, offers a vast collection of books, audiobooks, periodicals, music and more to all Busan citizens.Register for a library card at your local branch or via the e-Library website to access the content. Foreign residents must submit their alien registration number when joining. After joining, users can access content through the website or various smartphone apps.As of March, the e-library houses 15,000 e-books and audiobooks, from classics to new releases. Users can check out up to five books at a time for up to 15 days; books are returned automatically. Book due dates may be extended up to seven days after the initial check-out. The e-library also offers subscription services in collaboration with domestic e-book providers such as Kyobo, Aladin, Bookcube and others. The e-book service providers offer a total of 220,000 books. Users may check out up to 30 books per month, which are automatically returned 15 days after the check-out date.Busan e-Library offers 18 kinds of content covering poetry, kids’ English books, magazines, newspapers, music, papers and lectures on humanities, foreign language lectures and IT.◎ Busan Metropolitan City e-Library: library.busan.go.kr/elib◎ Inquiry: e-Library (051-310-5465), e-book Subscription and online content (051-310-5431)<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>vast: 대량의 periodical: 정기 간행물 alien registration number: 외국인 등록 번호 subscription: 구독 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy
2024 Busan One Asia Festival (BOF) 'Big Concert' Full Lineup Revealed
2024 Busan One Asia Festival (BOF) 'Big Concert' Full Lineup Revealed □ The city of Busan has unveiled the full lineup for the 'BOF Big Concert' as part of the 2024 Busan One Asia Festival (“BOF 2024”). The headliners include 'g.o.d.', 'Super Junior-DE', 'ZEROBASEONE', 'BOYNEXTDOOR', 'n.SSign', and more ○ Celebrating its 8th edition this year, the BOF stands as the premier Asian concert, combining Busan's diverse K-culture and K-pop content, and is hosted by the Busan Metropolitan City and organized by the Busan Tourism Organization. ○ While traditionally held in October, this year's festival will take place in June. This decision comes in response to multiple requests from Busan's tourism industry citing difficulties for BOF attendees in booking flights and securing accommodations during the second half of the year, when major festivals in Busan are traditionally held. Additionally, the change aims to secure a differentiated festival date. □ BOF 2024 will be held over two days, from June 8th to 9th. On the 8th, the 'BOF Big Concert', featuring globally renowned K-Pop artists, will take place at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, while the 'Park Concert' for Busan citizens will be held on the 9th at Hwamyeong Ecological Park." 2024 Busan One Asia Festival ❖ Project Objective: To elevate the city brand by fostering Korean Wave cultural tourism content that enhances the value of Busan. ❖ Date Venue: Saturday, June 8th – Sunday, June 9th, 2024 / Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Hwamyeong Ecological Park, and other locations in Busan. ❖ Hosted and Organized by: Busan Metropolitan City / Busan Tourism Organization ※ Organizing Agency: KNN, Honeycom CT Consortium ❖ Events: BOF Big Concert, Park Concert, Side Events (K-Beauty, food, experiences, etc.) □ The '2024 BOF Big Concert' will feature a lineup of leading figures within the K-Pop industry that are spearheading Korean Wave, including g.o.d., Super Junior-DE, ZEROBASEONE, BOYNEXTDOOR, NOWADAYS, n.SSign,
[BIFA] CALL FOR CREATOR - 2024 Residency in Busan
[BIFA] CALL FOR CREATOR - 2024 Residency in Busan Busan City of Film is pleased to announce that Busan Independent Film Association is now looking for creators who would like to join “2024 Residency in Busan” project. This project aims to produce an omnibus documentary set in Busan, providing an opportunity for creators to share experiences and engage in exchange. Anyone interested and passionate in filmmaking is sincerely welcome to apply. ⠀⠀ 1. Application Period: April 10, (Wed) - May 15, (Wed), PM 11:00, Korea Standard Time 2. Participants: 4 individuals (2 from overseas, 2 from Busan) * Announcement: June 3. Eligibility: - Creators based in film or visual media (filmmaker, visual artist, etc.) - Capable of preparing personal shooting equipment - Individuals without restrictions on overseas travel and able to stay in Korea during the program period - Who can communicate in English 4. Residency Period: August 12th - September 2nd(tentative), Residency community space at Suyeong Byeolchae 5. Support Provided: [General] Mentoring and exchange programs [International] Airfare, accommodation 6. Obligations - Sincere participation in the entire program provided by the organizer - Compliance with the organizer's requests (space usage rules, film production schedules, etc.) - Consent to online/offline promotion of profile, Film information, and images 7. Production Overview: - Genre: Documentary, essay film, experimental film, etc., non-fiction - Production Process: Production of Busan background omnibus documentary - Showcase screening at the 8th Busan Intercity Film Festival (August 30 - September 1, 2024, Busan Cinema Center) 8. Application Method: - Submission of Google Links [Korean] https://forms.gle/5yGGdeJH2gDMaag7A [Foreigners] https://forms.gle/zh1197Kw7EkxnbpZ7 * Self-introduction based on your work/Purpose of applying for this program (Purpose of activity)/Work plan during the program participation period (What you want to do)/What inspires you about
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