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Bite Into Busan ③ Puffer Fish and Eel
"Bite Into Busan" is a monthly celebration of the city's restaurants. Each featured spot is listed in the Michelin Guide and Taste of Busan, the city's official gourmet guidebook, and is known for its signature dishes. In this edition, we dive into the best dishes to eat to stay energized during Busan's hot and humid summer. A nutrient-rich meal can make all the difference when the heat wears you down. Rebuild your stamina with local favorites like "bokguk," or puffer fish soup, and savory grilled freshwater eel, foods known for their revitalizing power. 🐡 Kumsu Bokguk, Haeundae Main Branch 금수복국해운대본점For over half a century, Kumsu Bokguk in Haeundae-gu District has set the gold standard for puffer fish cuisine. As the flagship location of a renowned chain with outposts nationwide, this legendary eatery has built its reputation on tradition, quality and safety. ○Address: 23 Jungdong 1-ro 43beon-gil, Haeundae-gu○Hours: Open 24 hours every day.○Menu: Eunbokguk (silver puffer fish soup) clear/spicy broth ₩15,000/₩16,000. Milbokguk (green puffer fish soup) clear/spicy broth ₩20,000/₩21,000.○Available: Parking, takeout, foreign language menus.🍱 Tokyo Babsang 동경밥상At Tokyo Babsang, Chef-owner Tae-woo Kim brings a refined vision of Japanese grilled eel to the shores of Gwangalli Beach. After years of training at Jubako, an esteemed Tokyo restaurant founded in 1790, Kim returned to Korea to open this intimate eatery dedicated to the art of eel. His dedication shows in every bite, from the meticulous charcoal grilling to the silky glaze of sweet soy sauce.The restaurant's signature dishes, "unaju" and "hitsumabushi," showcase regional eel traditions from Tokyo and Nagoya. Whether you choose unaju, with whole fillets served over rice, or hitsumabushi, which is enjoyed in multiple stages with different toppings and broth, each dish offers a harmonious balance of textures - crispy on the outside, tender and juicy within.○Address: 34-6 Namcheonbada-ro, Suyeong-gu○Hours: Open daily 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 to 9 p.m. for dinner. Last order is 30 minutes before closing. ○Menu: Unaju ₩43,000. Hitsumabushi ₩38,000.○Available: Parking, takeout, foreign language menus🐟 Shunsai Kubo 슌사이쿠보 Shunsai Kubo is a popular destination for hitsumabushi, the beloved Nagoya-style grilled eel rice bowl. Japan-trained Chef Jae-wook Lee carefully grills each piece of fish over charcoal while brushing them with a house-made sauce that enhances eel's natural richness. The restaurant is also popular with families as it offers a dedicated children's menu.○Address: 17 Yangdal-ro 4beon-gil, Buk-gu○Hours: Open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 to 9 p.m. for dinner. Last order is 40 minutes before closing. Closed on Mondays.○Menu: Hitsumabushi ₩39,000, Salmon rice bowl ₩17,500○Available: Parking, takeout, foreign language menus<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>nutrient-rich: 영양소가 풍부한 puffer fish: 복어 eel: 장어 revitalize: 재활성화하다 flagship: 본점 reputation: 명성 intimate: 친숙한 crispy: 바삭바삭한 tender: 부드러운 enhance: 강화하다 richness: 풍부함Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy
Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival Heads to West Busan for Its 20th Anniversary
Busan International Kids Youth Film Festival Heads to West Busan for Its 20th AnniversaryCelebrating its 20-year milestone, the Busan International Kids Youth Film Festival (BIKY) will unfold in Busan’s west end for the very first time.This commemorative version—titled ‘West BIKY’—will be held over five days from Tuesday, July 15 to Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Saha-gu Office Annex II Auditorium, Dadaepo Beach Lawn Square I, and Lotte Cinema Busan Myeongji.A vibrant lineup is in store, including: ▲ screenings of award-winners from the ‘Ready~ Action!’ competition category, ▲ family-oriented animated movie screenings, ▲ exhibitions of past BIKY posters and media artworks, and ▲ outdoor screenings and interactive activities along Dadaepo Beach as part of the ‘Eat! Watch!’ program.West BIKY is made possible thanks to the venue and administrative support of Saha-gu and Gangseo-gu, as well as generous sponsorships from the Haeam Foundation of Culture, YK Steel, and Daehan Steel.Schedule at a GlanceJuly 15–17, Saha-gu Office Annex II AuditoriumOpening ceremony, film screenings, exhibitionsJuly 18–19, Dadaepo Beach Lawn Square I, Lotte Cinema Busan MyeongjiOutdoor screenings, interactive activities, closing ceremonyBusan International Kids and Youth Film Festival 2025○ Period: July 8 - July 14, 2025 (West BIKY July 15-19, Saha-gu, Gangseo-gu)○ Venue: Busan Cinema Center, CGV Centum City, Saha-gu Office Grand Hall, Dadaepo Beach, Lotte Cinema Busan Myeongji○ Website: http://www.biky.or.kr/
Two Beaches at Dadaepo Open July 1–August 31
Two Beaches at Dadaepo Open July 1–August 31Dadaepo Beach will kick off its beach season on July 1 and run through August 31, 2025. The east section of the beach, closed since 1994, is now ready to welcome visitors again for the first time in 30 years.Saha-gu has named the existing area ‘Dadaepo West Beach’ and the newly restored area ‘Dadaepo East Beach.’In preparation for an expected influx of crowds, safety and monitoring systems have been significantly reinforced, while expanded amenities promise a more comfortable and secure environment.With summer just around the corner, all eyes are on the revitalized coastal gem, especially the long-awaited comeback of Dadaepo East Beach after three decades.Hours: July 1–August 31, 09:00–18:00*The opening period for Dadaepo East Beach may be adjusted depending on circumstances.https://www.busan.go.kr/eng/beaches/1326147
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