Category: Busan News

Typhoon “Hinnamnor” is expected to pass through Busan on Tuesday, September 6^th.

“Hinnamnor” is forecasted to be a very strong typhoon with a central atmospheric pressure of 940 hectopascals and a maximum wind speed of 47 meters per second.

The meteorological administration said, “Hinmannor will be more destructive than both typhoon Sarah in 1959 and typhoon Maemi in 2003.”

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Big Hit Music Agency announced that the venue for BTS’s upcoming concert in Busan has changed to the Asiad Main Stadium.

BTS who was appointed as an ambassador for the 2030 World EXPO planned to hold a free concert in Ilkwang, located on the outskirts of Busan, to help promote the city.

However, the plan was criticized by the public because of the inconvenient location.

Now that the venue has been changed to the Asiad Main Stadium, the number of audience members will be downsized drastically.

Big Hit Music Agency said that it will announce more details later.

Starting on September 3^rd, all travelers entering South Korea are NOT required to get a pre-entry PCR test, regardless of their vaccination status.

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Kpop group BTS will hold a live concert in Busan on October 15 to support the city’s bid to host the World Expo 2030.

According to Weverse, the global platform for fans and artists, the name of the concert is “Yet to Come in Busan” and it will take place on a special stage in Ilkwang, Gijang-gun district which can hold around 100,000 people. This concert is FREE for visitors.

The show will also be broadcasted onto a large-screen at an outdoor parking lot that can hold up to 10,000 people by the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal.

People unable to attend the concert in-person will be able to join via a live stream.

BTS was officially appointed as an ambassador for the 2030 Busan World Expo, with plans to carry out various promotional activities, starting with the concert.

The city of Busan announced on the 23^rd that it will run a special healing program, titled “Autumn Marine Healing Program.”

This program is centered around Busan’s representative healing tourism content.

These classes are held at Suyeonggang River, Busan beaches and Yeongdo’s Amir Park from September 3^rd to October 30^th.

In addition to the existing Nordic Walking, Sunset Pilates, Singing Bowl Meditation and Yoga Programs that were available during the first half of this year, a new aromatherapy class is now available.  

Those who wish to participate can reserve their spot at 부산해양치유.kr on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you register to participate by the end of this month, you can get a 20% off discount and complimentary souvenirs. The city will also promote the “Autumn Marine Healing Program” at the 2022 K-Wellness Fair, held at Bexco from the 25^th to the 27^th of August.

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The Haeundae-gu district, Busan announced on the 23^rd that it has completed a new pet playground located next to the abandoned animal adoption center in Songjeong-dong.

The pet playground is a total of 993 meters long and is equipped with outdoor play facilities, green spaces, sand boxes and convenience facilities for visitors.

The Haeundae-gu district will officially open the park next year after improving the lawns and facilities.

The pet playground is free for visitors as long as a reservation is made online.

Pet care and training courses are also available for pet owners to use.

Kim Sungsoo, head of the Haeundae-gu district office said, “the population of pets is increasing, but related facilities are too few for the numbers,” he added, “we will create a pet playground where anyone can come and enjoy spending time with their pets.”

Fans around the world are paying close attention to the date and venue of BTS’s concert, after they were appointed as ambassadors for the 2030 Busan World Expo. The concert will be the first full-fledged performance that they have had since announcing the suspension of the group’s activities. With this news, tens of thousands of fans from their “ARMY” are expected to travel to Busan to see them.

According to the Kookje Newspaper, BTS’s 2030 Busan Expo Concert is expected to be held in mid-October. Ever since the appointment ceremony for BTS’s on the 19^th of last month, the Expo Bid Committee, Busan City and BTS’sagency “HIVE” have been discussing the date and location of the event. 

Some candidates for the event include the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Samrak Ecological Park, and North Port.  

ARMY members are already starting to book an accommodation in Busan in time for the BTS concert. 

The city expects thousands of ARMY members to visit Busan for a short period of time while BTS is here and is considering ways to expand transportation services such as trains and subways.
In fact, ARMY members from 197 countries participated in the BTS online concert last year, and more than 170 BIE members attended. 

Following Busan’s concert to bid for the 2030 Busan World Expo, BTS will also attend on-site inspections from the International Exposition Organization (BIE) and share promotional videos via their official social media platforms.