F-2-R visa application for international students is now open
Busan is accepting applications from international students for its F-2-R regional specialized residency visa until May 10. The F-2-R visa, implemented by the Ministry of Justice, enables foreigners to live in Korea for five years, provided they work and reside in government-designated areas. Busan has been allocated 120 visas, 40 each for Seo-gu District, Dong-gu District and Yeongdo-gu District. The city will initiate a second round of applications if the quota remains unfilled.The visa program encourages foreign nationals and their families to settle in depopulated areas to address labor shortages in local industries, boost the economy and reverse negative population trends.Eligible applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a university based in Busan or be in their final semester with an expected graduation date.F-2-R visa holders must also live in the designated area for at least two years after receiving the visa and are then free to live in other districts in the region that are designated as at risk of population decline. In principle, applicants must live and work in the designated area, but there are four types of exceptions:Type A: live in the designated area and be able to get a job in other parts of the city.Type B: live in the designated area with family members and be able to get a job in other parts of the cityType C: live in the other parts of the city and be employed in the designated area Type D: live in other parts of the city and start a business in the designated area.Applicants must also demonstrate Korean proficiency at TOPIK level 3 or higher or have completed level 3 or higher in the Korea Immigration and Integration Program. Those intending to apply must also submit a letter of recommendation from their university and meet other requirements mandated by the district office having jurisdiction over the applicant's residence and/or company.All application materials must be submitted by 6 p.m. on May 10. Results will be sent individually via text message on May 24. For details, check the official announcement on City Hall’s homepage. ◎Announcement: Click here<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>regional: 지역의 residency: 거주 allocate: 할당하다 initiate: 착수하다 quota: 할당량 settle in: 정착하다 designated: 지정된 demonstrate: 발휘하다Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy
'Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams' Music Show to Begin on April 26
'Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams' Music Show to Begin on April 26 'Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams’ Music Show 2024 Fountain Show Schedule ○ Period: Friday, April 26 – Thursday, October 31, 2024 ○ Venue: Near Dadaepo Beach Night Musical Fountain Show Night Musical Fountain Show : Season, Weekdays (Tue.-Fri.), Weekends Holidays Season Weekdays (Tue.-Fri.) Weekends Holidays April – August 8:00p.m. (20mins) 8:00p.m.(20mins) 9:00p.m.(20mins) September-October 7:30p.m. (20mins) 7:30p.m.(20mins) 8:30p.m.(20mins) In-Ground Fountain Operation People can enter, play and experience the dancing water fountains during operation hours below: ○ Operation Times: May to September: 4 times daily for 20 minutes (2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm) April to October: one time after the night musical fountain show for 10 minutes There will be only one operation time after the first night musical fountain show from April to October. ※ No shows on Mondays ※ Note: The fountain schedule is subject to change depending on special events, required maintenance work, weather conditions, etc. How to get there: Take Metro Line No. 1 to Dadaepo Beach Station and exit through Exit No. 4 For more information, please call the Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams Management Office at (051) 220-5897 or visit the website: https://www.saha.go.kr/tour/contents.do?mId=0609000000 YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Xnnq_oLOUGs Instagram @sunsetfountain_of_dream Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams, the first of its kind to be set up in Busan, displays a choreographed show of water dancing along with background music. It first opened on March 27, 2010 and has since been operating from April to October every year. The fountain, which is 60m in circular diameter, 180m in circumference, and has 2,519㎡ of fountain floor area and a maximum water height of 55m, is situated in an area spanning 7,731㎡. It received a certificate from the Korea Record Institute as Korea's and the world's largest fountain and was listed
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,
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