February 2008 (Issue No. 41)
What's New
 
  'The year of economic renaissance'
In an aim to boost the local economy amid a rapidly changing economic environment in and outside the nation, the city has chosen the renaissance theme as the year's motto...
  The Official Poster of 13th Pusan International Film Festival is Finalized
13th Pusan International Film Festival unveils its official poster. The poster is based on ¡®Arirang-Hope 1¡¯, one of the series of ¡®Arirang¡¯ by the western painting artist, Shin, Jang Sik and designed by PIFF Art ...
  Beach Theater at Gwangalli Beach
Suyeong-gu office has announced a plan to set up an outdoor theater at the north end of Gwangalli Beach. Free movies will be offered on the ¡°Visual Interactive Screen,¡±...
  BFIA is looking for 2nd Global Correspondents
The Busan Foundation for International Activities is currently recruiting BFIA global correspondents among foreigners living in Busan...
  ¡°Expenditure,¡± Theme of Busan Biennale 2008
¡°Expenditure¡± is the main theme of Busan Biennale 2008, which will run for 71 days from September 6th until November 15th.
  Cruises will depart for the South Coast from Busan in March
Cruises will depart from Busan and trave along the south coast including the Hallyeo Marine National Park, the Dadohae (archipelago) Marine National Park and other tourist attractions from this month.
 Enjoy City Hall Lobby Concerts
The lobby of Busan City Hall is being transformed, twice a month, into a concert hall, thanks to the magical musicianship of Busan Philharmonic Orchestra.
 Busan citizens rally behind Olympic hosting bid
Residents of Korea¡¯s largest port city of Busan have rallied behind their city¡¯s bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.
 North Gate of Geumjeongsanseong Restored Through Public-Private Partnerships
The North Gate of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, which is one of Busan citizens¡¯ favorite places, has been restored with the efforts of both the public and private sectors.
 Busan economy enters a new era
¡°Let the new year start an era of economic renaissance in Busan." Busan Mayor Hur Nam-sik said as he laid out the city's agenda for the new year..
 APEC Memorial Opens
The APEC Memorial, located in the Nurimaru APEC House, opened to the public on December 31st, 2007.
Upcoming Events
 
International Kite-Flying Contest International Kite-Flying Contest
 Period : February 20 ~ 21, 2008
 Venue : Haeundae Beach
Suyeong Traditional Daljipnori Suyeong Traditional Daljipnori
 Date : February 21, 2008
 Venue : Gwangalli beach
Dalmaji Hot Spring Festival Dalmaji Hot Spring Festival
 Date : February 21, 2008
 Venue : Haeundae Beach
Brown Seaweed Festival in Songjeong Brown Seaweed Festival in Songjeong
 Date : February 21, 2008
 Venue : Songjeong Beach
Songdo Sea Daljipnori Festival Songdo Sea Daljipnori Festival
 Date : February 21, 2008
 Venue : Songdo Beach
Broadway Musical "42nd" Street Broadway Musical "42nd" Street
 Period : March 13 - 23, 2008
 Show Time : 8:00 p.m. on weekdays/ 3:00p.m., 8:00 p.m.
  on Saturday / 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. on Sunday (no show Monday)
Busan Philharmonic Orchestra 2008 Spring Concert Busan Philharmonic Orchestra 2008 Spring Concert
 Date & Time : February 21, 2008 7:30 pm
 Venue : Busan Cultural Center
2008 Busan Open Challenger Tennis Championship 2008 Busan Open Challenger Tennis Championship
 Period : March 15 ~ March 23, 2008
 Venue : Geumjeong Tennis Court
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