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Busan is holding a short-form video contest to promote the 2025 National Sports Festival

 To celebrate the upcoming 106th National Sports Festival and 45th National Para Games, both scheduled to take place in Busan this October, the city is hosting a short-form video contest to promote these events and boost public engagement.Participants are invited to upload a 20- to 60-second video to their YouTube channel or social media account, such as Instagram or TikTok. Videos should align with the theme of the contest: Promoting the 2025 National Sports Festival and National Para Games, while also highlighting Busan’s unique charm as a global city. With no format restrictions, creators are free to express their vision and creativity. Both individuals and groups may apply. To enter, participants must complete the following steps before the end of Aug. 10:Download the application form and related documents from the official website (busan.go.kr/45_sports)Upload your video to your YouTube channel or social media account along with the designated hashtags Submit the completed application form, the original video file, and a link to the uploaded post to busanshort2025@naver.comA total of 11 winners will be selected based on a combination of professional judging (70%) and public voting (30%). Results will be announced in mid-September via the official website of the Busan National Sports Festival and National Para Games, with individual notifications sent to the winners. Prizes include:Grand Prize: 1,000,000 wonGold Prize: 700,000 wonAdditional winners will also receive cash prizes.The 106th National Sports Festival will be held from Oct. 17 to 23, across 82 venues including the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Around 20,000 athletes from 50 sports will participate in this nationwide competition. The 45th National Para Games will follow, running from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5, featuring 32 sports at 28 locations. ※ National Sports Festival Short-form Video Contest, until Aug. 10◎ National Sports Festival Website: busan.go.kr/106_sports◎ National Para Games Website: busan.go.kr/45_sports◎ Email for submissions: busanshort2025@naver.com◎ Inquiries: 070-4151-7750<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>celebrate: 기념하다 promote: 홍보하다 boost: 끌어올리다 engagement: 참여 align with: ~에 맞춰서 restriction: 제한 expression: 표현 creativity: 창의성 related: 관련된 designated: 지정된 submit: 제출하다 athlete: 운동선수 nationwide: 전국적인Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Early Bird Tickets for Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons Now Available

Early Bird Tickets for Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons Now AvailableHilma af Klint: Proper Summons is set to take place at the Busan Museum of Contemporary Art from July 19 to October 26, 2025.Early bird tickets for Hilma af Klint: Proper SummonsWe are pleased to offer early bird tickets for the upcoming exhibition Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons.Please see the details below to take advantage of the discounted admission price through advanced reservation.Advanced Reservation Period: June 18 – July 18, 2025Discounted admission price (advanced purchases only)• Adults: ₩10,000 → ₩6,000• Children Youth: ₩6,000 → ₩3,000How to reserve• TicketLink https://www.ticketlink.co.kr/product/56892• Naver advanced reservation https://booking.naver.com/booking/5/bizes/1438646Inquiries• Tel. +82-51-220-7401, 7402Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons○ Date: July 19–October 26, 2025○ Venue: Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 5 (second floor)○ Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–18:00 (ticketing and last entry by 17:30); closed on Mondays, except for October 6th (Friday, October 10 will be observed as a substitute closure day)○ Ticket: Adults 10,000 won; Children Teens 6,000 wonCheck out the museum website for group rates, free or discounted admission eligibility, and more.○ Organized by: Busan Museum of Contemporary Art○ In Cooperation with: Hilma af Klint Foundation, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo • NIKKEI INC.○ Sponsored by: Embassy of Sweden Seoul • Busan Museum of Art Supporters • NOROO Paint Coatings○ Highlight: Collection of 140 works, including paintings, drawings, videos, and archival materials○ Website: https://www.busan.go.kr/moca_en/exhibition02/1679835

2025 Gwangalli Car-Free Cultural Street

2025 Gwangalli Car-Free Cultural Street Photo courtesy of Suyeong-gu OfficeSpend your midsummer nights by the sea—unwind and have fun at the 2025 Gwangalli Car-Free Cultural Street.2025 Gwangalli Car-Free Cultural Street○ Period Hours: Every Saturday and Sunday between July 5 and August 31, 2025, 21:00–23:30※ Not held on Saturday, August 2 and Saturday, August 30 due to other scheduled events○ Location: Gwanganhaebyeon-ro (from the three-way intersection in front of the Gwangalli SUP Zone to Meeting Square); both directions closed to traffic○ Highlights: Live performances, interactive experiences, beach arcade, comic book lounge, rest area, photo spot* In case of rain or cancellation, updates will be posted on the Suyeong-gu official website.