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[Unlock English with Movies] I realized the key to this whole deal was to keep moving

"I realized the key to this whole deal was to keep moving." in The Intern, 2015."가장 중요한건 그냥 몸을 움직이는 거였어요."There are times when you just don't feel like doing anything.In the movie, the main character says that in those moments, the most important thing is to simply keep your body moving.Editor: Song Soomi

Busan Ranks 12th Worldwide, 2nd in Asia in Smart Centres Index—Accelerating Towards Global Hub Status

Busan Ranks 12th Worldwide, 2nd in Asia in Smart Centres Index—Accelerating Towards Global Hub Status□ Busan Metropolitan City has once again proven its leadership as a smart city, standing 12th globally and 2nd in Asia in the latest Smart Centres Index, thanks to its comprehensive dedication to the digital transformation.□ Busan earned a top-12 position among 76 cities in the Smart Centres Index 11, released by Z/Yen, a London-based consultancy firm founded in 1994.About the Smart Centres Index- (Official Name) The Smart Centres Index (SCI) ※ ’Centre’ refers to ‘city.’- (Publication Frequency) Semi-annually, starting July 2020 (11 editions to date)- (Publisher) Z/Yen Group- (Criteria) 135 statistical indicators and expert surveys□ Since debuting in the index four years ago, Busan has shown consistent upward momentum. Its current 12th-spot finish marks five consecutive appearances in the top tier, underscoring its emergence as a frontrunner in digital urbanization.Busan’s Progression* SCI 3 (June 2021): 62nd → SCI 4 (November 2021): 41st → SCI 5 (May 2022): 27th → SCI 6 (November 2022): 22nd → SCI 7 (May 2023): 19th → SCI 8 (November 2023): 15th → SCI 9 (May 2024): 14th → SCI 10 (November 2024): 13th → SCI 11 (May 2025): 12th○ Within the Asia-Pacific region, Busan held onto 2nd place, surpassing Hong Kong for the second time in a row and trailing only Singapore.□ Busan’s steady ascent is largely credited to strong performance across all six instrumental factors.○ ▲ Technology: 12th; ▲ Financial Services: 13th; ▲ Human Capital: 9th; ▲ Business Environment: 8th; ▲ Reputation: 11th; and ▲ Infrastructure: 6th□ Particularly noteworthy was Busan’s improvement in innovation support, which measures regulatory and policy readiness for tech-driven fields—jumping from 13th to 7th.○ In March, the city launched the Business Support Division under the Digital Economy Office, expanding the former One-Stop Business Sup

30th Busan International Film Festival Volunteer Recruitment!

30th Busan International Film Festival Volunteer Recruitment!The Busan International Film Festival, Asia’s leading film festival, is now recruiting volunteers from Thursday, 29 May to Sunday, 29 June.[Recruitment Guidelines]Recruitment Period: 29 May (Thu) 17:00 – 29 June (Sun) 23:59How to Apply: Online application (volunteer.biff.kr)Volunteering Period: 17 Sep (Wed) – 26 Sep (Fri), varies by divisionEligibility: 18 years old or older (born before 1 Jan 2007)Foreign nationals with residence cards[Recruit Schedule]Document Screening Announcement: 10 July (Thu) 16:00Interview: 14 July (Mon) – 25 July (Fri)(excluding weekends and holidays, via online)Final Announcement: 31 July (Thu) 16:00[Contact Information]BIFF Audience Service, Volunteer Coordination- Email: volunteer@biff.krSource: [BIFF Press Release] 30th Busan International Film Festival Volunteer Recruitment!For more details, visit the BIFF website■ The 30th Busan International Film Festival: Sep 17 (Wed) – Sep 26 (Fri)■ The 20th Asian Contents Film Market: Sep 20 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Tue)