June 2010 (Issue No. 69)
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¤·Event Period: June 7th ~ July 4th, 2010
What's New
Free Wireless Internet Access in Busan¡¯s Subway Stations
Busan Transportation Corporation has announced that it started to offer a free wireless internet service from June 7 on five Metro station platforms including¡¦
BFIA Assistance Program for Expat Communities in Busan
BFIA, Busan Foundation for International Activities, is providing local foreign communities with an assistance program in order to boost the various activities of international communities¡¦
Opening of the Geoga Bridge in December on schedule.
The Geoga Bridge (8.2 km), connecting Gadeokdo Island in Busan with Jangmok-myeon in Geoje, and part of the massive bridge/tunnel project to connect Geoje Island with Gadeokdo ¡¦
Tourist Information Center opened on Dalmaji-gil
Haeundae-gu District opened a tourist information center on Dalmaji-gil in May. As the number of tourists visiting the Dalmaji-gil and the Moontan Road continue to increase,¡¦
Nam-gu District designated as a Special Peace and Culture Zone for the United Nations
The entire area of the UN Memorial Cemetery has been designated as the Busan Nam-gu Special Peace and Culture Zone for the United Nations, the first such designation of its kind¡¦
Top 5 City Night View spots in Busan
Busan City has announced its ¡®Top 5 City Night View spots in Busan¡¯. Domestic and overseas tourists can enjoy the beautiful night views of Busan with a tour package.¡¦
Car Ferry service between Busan and Moji Port in Japan starting from May 20
Grand Ferry Inc. started to sail its 11,550 ton car ferry, ¡®Seco Maru¡¯, between Busan and Moji, Japan from May 20.....
New fountain to start shooting water at Busan Station Square from May 19
A new landmark at Busan Station, the ¡®Plaza Fountain¡¯ located in front of the Station building, officially started operating from May 19....
Busan International Foreign School to open in August
Busan International Foreign School, an educational institution that could meet schooling needs for expat families living in the southeast region of Korea, will open this coming August....
3D Image Research Center to open in Busan
A 3D film research center will be established in the Centum City area of Busan to carry out research in the field and nurture related human resources....
World class German University FAU opens first overseas branch in BJFEZ
Friedrich Alexander University (FAU) of Eerlangen-Nuremberg, a top ranking German university opened its doors at an inaugural ceremony on May 11th to be held at its Busan branch campus and Research...
Busan Tourist Information Service to be expanded for the convenience of tourists coming
to Busan.
As the increase in medical tourism and the operation of the new open-top double-decker City Tour buses to Seomyeon is resulting in ever higher numbers of domestic and ¡¦
¡°Welcome to Busan¡± Foreigner Settlement and Adaptation Program
The Busan Foundation for International Activities, or BFIA, is preparing to launch their 2010 ¡°Welcome to Busan¡± foreigner settlement and adaptation program, which will provide ..¡¦
2010 BFIA Korean Language Classes
We, Busan Foundation for International Activities, open Korean Language classes for foreigners staying in Busan area. We welcome every foreigner who is interested in Korean language ¡¦
Upcoming Events
Exhibition Information
Contemporary Art of China and Japan 
¡Û Period: May 1 ~ July 11, 2010 
¡Û Venue: Busan Museum of Art  2nd Floor HA Jung-wong Collection Special: The exhibition of SON Ah-yoo
¡Û Period: May 1 ~ July 11, 2010 
¡Û Venue: Busan Museum of Art  2nd Floor
Joseph Beuys Exhibition
¡Û Period: May 7 ~ June 30, 2010
¡Û Venue: Johyun Gallery Art Exhibition: Hi! Mr. Lonely
¡Û Period: May 26 ~ June 18, 2010
¡Û Venue: Gana Art Busan
Exhibition: DECENTERED
¡Û Period: June 10 ~ July 9, 2010 
¡Û Venue: Busan Museum of Art  3rd Floor ASEAN-Korea Contemporary Photo Exhibition 2010
¡Û Period: June 18 ~ August 8, 2010
¡Û Venue: GoEun Museum of Photography, Haeundae district
Music
Peter Jablonski & Julius-Jeongwon Kim PIANO DUO CONCERT
¡Û Date & Time: June 23, 2010  7:30 p.m.
¡Û Venue: Busan Citizen's Hall Ukraine Glinka Symphonic Orchestra in Zaporozhye 
¡ÛDate & Time: June 23, 2010 7:30 p.m. 
¡ÛVenue: Haeundae Cultural Center
Busan Philharmonic Orchestra: The 461st Subscription Concert
¡ÛDate & Time: July 8, 2010 7:30 p.m. 
¡Û Venue: Busan Cultural Center
2010 Busan River Sports Festival
2010 Busan River Sports Festival
 The 36th Jangbogo Flag Rowing National League
- June 9 ~ 13, West Nakdong River Rowing Arena
 National Canoe Marathon Race
- June 19 ~ 20, West Nakdong River Canoeing Center
 Nakdong River Windsurfing Tournament
- June 25 ~ 27, Nakdong River(Eulsukdo)
 Mayor's Cup Dragonboat Competition
- September 8 ~ 13, Suyeong River(APEC Naru Park)
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Regular Tuesday Korean Cultural Performances Regular Tuesday Korean Cultural Performances
 Date & Time: Every Tuesday Night 7:30 p.m.
 Venue: The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts
in Busan
 
World of Vincente Minnelli World of Vincente Minnelli
 Period: June 8 ~ 22, 2010 (Closed on Mondays)
 Venue: Cinematheque Pusan
 
Busan International Food Exhibition 2010 Busan International Food Exhibition 2010
 Period: June 17 ~ 20, 2010
 Venue: BEXCO
 
The 6th Korea Open International Karatedo Championships The 6th Korea Open International Karatedo Championships
 Period: June 18 ~ 20,2010
 Venue: Gudeok Gymnasium
 
2nd Busan Mayor's Cup International Surfing Championship 2nd Busan Mayor's Cup International Surfing Championship
 Period: June 24 ~ 27, 2010
 Venue: Haeundae Beach
 
Busan Senior Expo 2010 Busan Senior Expo 2010
 Period: July 2 ~ 4, 2010
 Venue: BEXCO
 
The Ballerina Who Fell in Love With a B-boy The Ballerina Who Fell in Love With a B-boy
 Date: December 18, 2009 ~ Open Run
 Venue : BBTHEATER (The former Eunha Theater in Seomyeon)
 
JUMP 2009 : Comic Martial Arts Performance JUMP: Comic Martial Arts Performance
 Period: September 10, 2009 ~ Open Run
 Venue: JUMP theater, Lotte Hotel
 
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