○ Period: Monday, April 29 – Sunday, May 19, 2019
24th Japan Friendship Arirang Yacht Race: April 29 – May 3
Busan Super Cup International Yacht Race 2019: May 3 – May 5
Busan Mayors Cup Yacht Race 2019: May 17 – May 19
Venue: Yachting Center in Haeundae
About 800 participants from over 8 countries
○ Hosted/Organized by: Busan Yacht Association, Asia Sailing Festival Organizing Committee
○ Supported by: Busan Metropolitan City
○ Website: http://www.busansupercup.or.kr/ (Korean)
The Busan Marine Natural History Museum Exchange Exhibition: ‘The Inner Beauty of Fish’ takes place from April 30 to July 21, 2019 at the Busan Marine Natural History Museum.
The exhibition, in cooperation with the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, features about 100 fish specimens, bleached and stained to reveal the complex skeletal structures beneath their scales, as well as colorful photographs of them.
The method for clearing and staining the fish for the demonstration of their skeletal systems will also be introduced academically and aesthetically at the exhibition.
○ Period: April 30 – July 21, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Marine Natural History Museum
○ Opening Hours: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)550-8840
○ Website: http://www.busan.go.kr/sea/index
○ Period: May 17 – May 26, 2019
○ Venue: F1963 (F1963 Square, YES24@F1963, Terarosa, Kiswire HQ Parking lot P1 & P2)
○ Hosted by: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
○ Organized by: Korea Craft and Design Foundation
○ For more info.: (02)2055-0927
○ Website: F1963 http://www.f1963.co.kr/en/?c=art&s=1&syear=2019&gp=1&gbn=viewok&ix=177
Craft Week 2019 http://craftweek.co.kr/
CRAFT TALK MAY 26, 14:00 ~ 15:00 at F1963 Square
CRAFT WEEK x YES24 Pop up Store MAY 17-26 ,11:00-21:00, at YES24@F1963
CRAFT WEEK X TERAROSA Pop up Store MAY 17-26, 09:00-21:00 at Terarosa
Market Yurang: Busan 2019
MAY 25-26,11:00-17:00 at Kiswire HQ Parking lot P1, P2
An exhibition in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement and the establishment of the former provisional government in exile
○ Period: February 28 – June 2, 2019
○ Venue: Korea National Maritime Museum
○ Opening Hours (closed on Mondays)
9am-6pm (Tuesdays through Fridays)
9am-9pm (Saturdays)
9am-7pm (Sundays and holidays)
○ Free admission
○ Website: http://www.knmm.or.kr/eng/main/main.aspx
Special Exhibition in Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Korean Provisional Government
○ Period: April 11 – June 9, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum
○ Opening Hours:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
The Hyundai Motor Company made 7 standard-sized cars from 7 outstanding paintings among the 150 winning works from the kids’ dream car painting contest. The 3rd Brilliant Kids Motor Show will display these 7 kids’ dream cars and let others experience them.
○ Period: Friday, February 22 – Sunday, June 2, 2019
○ Venue: Busan National Science Museum
Directions: https://www.sciport.or.kr/eng/CMS/Contents/Contents.do?mCode=MN018
○ Hours of Operation:
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission is at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays, January 1, New Year’s day, Chuseok
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)750-2300
○ Hosted by: Hyudai Motor Company, Busan National Science Museum and Gwacheon National Science Museum
○ Website:
https://www.sciport.or.kr/kor/CMS/Board/Board.do?mCode=MN044&mode=view&mgr_seq=3&board_seq=3896(Korean)
○ Period: May 17 – 18, 2019
U20: May 17 at 1:00 p.m.-, Women: May 18 at 10:00 a.m. – , Men: May 18 at 2:00 p.m –
○ Venue: Gwangan Beach Park
○ Participants: 75 pole vault athletes from 15 countries
○ Hosted by: Korea Association of Athletics Federations
○ Organized by: Busan Athletics Federation
○ Supported by: Busan Metropolitan City
○ Period: May 17 – May 19, 2019
○ Venue: Hwamyeong Ecological Park
○ Website: http://guponarufes.co.kr/kor/ (Korean)
ASEAN in Korea, Korea in ASEAN
○ Period: April 5 – June 2, 2019
Award Ceremony: April 21, 2019
○ Venue: ASEAN Culture House
Address: 162, Jwadong-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 48108, ROK
○ Free admission
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue. – Fri. 10:00 – 18:00
Sat. – Sun. 10:00 – 19:00
Closed on Mondays and national holidays
○ Hosted by: The Korea Foundation, ASEAN Culture House
○ Supported by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
○ Website: https://www.ach.or.kr/user/program/detail?pno=1122
○ Inquiries: (051)200-2001
○ Period: March 1 – May 19, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4241
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
The Hanbok Hall exhibits hanboks and accessories during the period of the Joseon Dynasty and lets visitors try on various styles of hanboks, including modern designs. Visitors are able to take a photo from the virtual fitting set and then receive a photo of themselves wearing a hanbok, traditional Korean dress, by email.
The Busan Hanbok Hall is located on the first floor of BEXCO auditorium and is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is free.
The last admission is 30 minutes before closing and is closed during lunch, which is from noon until 1 pm. Groups of more than 10 people need to make a reservation by calling 070-8840-1472.
○ Period: March 8 – June 9, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4247
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
The exhibition, 《Nature, Life, Human》, will awaken an interest in ecology and the environment.
○ Period: March 29 – July 7, 2019
○ Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art Busan
○ Free admission
○ Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Directions: Take local bus no. 168, 3, 520, 55, 58, 58-1, 58-2, or 221 and get off at the Museum of Contemporary Art Busan bus stop
○ Website: http://www.busan.go.kr/moca_en/index
○ Period: March 15 – June 23, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4245
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/eng/03_display/display02.jsp?amode=view&id=201902111603048947
Artists
Miyanaga Aiko, Miyajima Tatsuo, Bahk Seonghi, Oh Yongseok, Lee Byungho, Lee Jinyong, Cho Eunph
The exhibition, 《The Phenomenon of the Mind: Facing Yourself》, will provide an opportunity to reflect upon ourselves in this increasingly harsh world.
○ Period: March 29 – August 18, 2019
○ Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art Busan
○ Free admission
○ Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Period: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between April 12 and December 29, 2019
○ Show Times: Friday 10:30/11:50/14:00/15:30, Saturday and Sunday 13:10/14:30/15:50/17:10
○ Venue: East Busan Lotte Mall Exit 8 (across at the outdoor parking lot)
Directions: Walking distance from Donghae Line OSIRIA Station
○ Tickets: 10,000 won for adults, 12,000 won for children aged 15 years or less
○ For more info.: (051)626-7002
Magic Circus is a permanent magic performance event for the first time in Korea and is hosted and organized by the City of Busan and the Busan International Magic Festival Organizing Committee.
The magic show will take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between April 12 and December 29, 2019 at the East Busan Lotte Mall. It will be a magical family-oriented event enjoyable for both children and adults.
To promote the opening of the show, ticket prices will be discounted if you bring the magic show pamphlet to the ticket booth in April and May. There is a booth to purchase various magic tools and a trick art photo zone.
The 14th Busan International Magic Festival is scheduled to take place from June 25 to June 30 at the Busan Cinema Center and Gunam-ro, Haeundae.
(Website: https://www.hibimf.org/)
https://blog.naver.com/bimf7002 (Korean)
○ Period: Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 26, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Cinema Center, KNN Theater
○ Website: http://bipaf.org/
Human Voice
○ Date & Time: May 17, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
○ Venue: Busan Cultural Center
○ Tickets: R-seat 20,000 won / S-seat 15,000 won/ A-seat 10,000 won/ B-seat 5,000won
○ For more info.: 051)607-3111
Artists
Conductor Choi Soo-yeoul
Viola Kim Sang-jin
Violin Lim Hong-kyun
Gagok Park Min-hee
Busan Philharmonic Orchestra
PROGRAM
W.A.Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante
P.I.Tchaikovsky, Variations on a Rococo Theme
Isang Yun, Engel in Flammen mit Epilog
Human Voice
○ Date & Time: May 17, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
○ Venue: Busan Cultural Center
○ Tickets: R-seat 20,000 won / S-seat 15,000 won/ A-seat 10,000 won/ B-seat 5,000won
○ For more info.: 051)607-3111
Artists
Conductor Choi Soo-yeoul
Viola Kim Sang-jin
Violin Lim Hong-kyun
Gagok Park Min-hee
Busan Philharmonic Orchestra
PROGRAM
W.A.Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante
P.I.Tchaikovsky, Variations on a Rococo Theme
Isang Yun, Engel in Flammen mit Epilog
○ Period: May 16-17, 2019
○ Time: 7:30 p.m.
○ Venue: Busan Citizen’s Hall
○ Tickets: R-seat 30,000 won, S-seat 20,000 won
○ For more info.: 051)630-5200
○ Website: http://www.bscc.or.kr/citizen/01_perfor/?mcode=1001010200&mode=2&no=16244
○ Period: April 11 – May 26, 2019
Closed on Mondays
○ Venue: Dream Theatre
○ Time: Tue. – Fri. 7:30 p.m./ Weekends and holidays 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
May 6 2:00 p.m., No show on May 7, 2019
○ Tickets: VIP-seat 170,000 won, R-seat 140,000 won, S-seat 110,000 won, A-seat 90,000 won, B-seat 60,000 won
○ Website: https://www.dreamtheatre.co.kr/Play/EngPlay/Eng
○ Phone: 1833-3755
○ How to get there:
Metro Line 2 Busan Int’l Finance Center∙Busan Bank Station, Exit 3 then 3 minutes walk or Metro Line 1 Beomnaegol Station, Exit 4 then about 9 minutes walk.
Busan Tower Media Façade
○ Operation Times:
December to February – 3 times daily from 7pm, 8pm, 9pm (approx. 10 mins)
March to May – 3 times daily from 8pm, 9pm, 10pm (approx. 10 mins)
June to August – 3 times daily from 8:30pm, 9:30pm, 10:30pm (approx. 10 mins)
September to November – 3 times daily from 8pm, 9pm, 10pm (approx. 10 mins)
○ Location: Yongdusan Park
The video projection show on the 80-meter high Busan Tower façade displays various images of Busan created by local artists.
The media display runs three times per day – 20:00, 21:00, 22:00 in the spring and fall, 20:30, 21:30, 22:30 in the summer, and 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 in the winter. The visual images include main videos and seasonal videos (approx. 10 mins.).
For more information, contact Yongdusan Park at (051)860-7820.
Busan Tower Website: http://www.busantower.net/eng/index.asp
○ Period: Monday, April 29 – Sunday, May 19, 2019
24th Japan Friendship Arirang Yacht Race: April 29 – May 3
Busan Super Cup International Yacht Race 2019: May 3 – May 5
Busan Mayors Cup Yacht Race 2019: May 17 – May 19
Venue: Yachting Center in Haeundae
About 800 participants from over 8 countries
○ Hosted/Organized by: Busan Yacht Association, Asia Sailing Festival Organizing Committee
○ Supported by: Busan Metropolitan City
○ Website: http://www.busansupercup.or.kr/ (Korean)
The Busan Marine Natural History Museum Exchange Exhibition: ‘The Inner Beauty of Fish’ takes place from April 30 to July 21, 2019 at the Busan Marine Natural History Museum.
The exhibition, in cooperation with the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, features about 100 fish specimens, bleached and stained to reveal the complex skeletal structures beneath their scales, as well as colorful photographs of them.
The method for clearing and staining the fish for the demonstration of their skeletal systems will also be introduced academically and aesthetically at the exhibition.
○ Period: April 30 – July 21, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Marine Natural History Museum
○ Opening Hours: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)550-8840
○ Website: http://www.busan.go.kr/sea/index
○ Period: May 17 – May 26, 2019
○ Venue: F1963 (F1963 Square, YES24@F1963, Terarosa, Kiswire HQ Parking lot P1 & P2)
○ Hosted by: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
○ Organized by: Korea Craft and Design Foundation
○ For more info.: (02)2055-0927
○ Website: F1963 http://www.f1963.co.kr/en/?c=art&s=1&syear=2019&gp=1&gbn=viewok&ix=177
Craft Week 2019 http://craftweek.co.kr/
CRAFT TALK MAY 26, 14:00 ~ 15:00 at F1963 Square
CRAFT WEEK x YES24 Pop up Store MAY 17-26 ,11:00-21:00, at YES24@F1963
CRAFT WEEK X TERAROSA Pop up Store MAY 17-26, 09:00-21:00 at Terarosa
Market Yurang: Busan 2019
MAY 25-26,11:00-17:00 at Kiswire HQ Parking lot P1, P2
An exhibition in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement and the establishment of the former provisional government in exile
○ Period: February 28 – June 2, 2019
○ Venue: Korea National Maritime Museum
○ Opening Hours (closed on Mondays)
9am-6pm (Tuesdays through Fridays)
9am-9pm (Saturdays)
9am-7pm (Sundays and holidays)
○ Free admission
○ Website: http://www.knmm.or.kr/eng/main/main.aspx
Special Exhibition in Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Korean Provisional Government
○ Period: April 11 – June 9, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum
○ Opening Hours:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
The Hyundai Motor Company made 7 standard-sized cars from 7 outstanding paintings among the 150 winning works from the kids’ dream car painting contest. The 3rd Brilliant Kids Motor Show will display these 7 kids’ dream cars and let others experience them.
○ Period: Friday, February 22 – Sunday, June 2, 2019
○ Venue: Busan National Science Museum
Directions: https://www.sciport.or.kr/eng/CMS/Contents/Contents.do?mCode=MN018
○ Hours of Operation:
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission is at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays, January 1, New Year’s day, Chuseok
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)750-2300
○ Hosted by: Hyudai Motor Company, Busan National Science Museum and Gwacheon National Science Museum
○ Website:
https://www.sciport.or.kr/kor/CMS/Board/Board.do?mCode=MN044&mode=view&mgr_seq=3&board_seq=3896(Korean)
○ Period: May 17 – 18, 2019
U20: May 17 at 1:00 p.m.-, Women: May 18 at 10:00 a.m. – , Men: May 18 at 2:00 p.m –
○ Venue: Gwangan Beach Park
○ Participants: 75 pole vault athletes from 15 countries
○ Hosted by: Korea Association of Athletics Federations
○ Organized by: Busan Athletics Federation
○ Supported by: Busan Metropolitan City
○ Period: May 17 – May 19, 2019
○ Venue: Hwamyeong Ecological Park
○ Website: http://guponarufes.co.kr/kor/ (Korean)
ASEAN in Korea, Korea in ASEAN
○ Period: April 5 – June 2, 2019
Award Ceremony: April 21, 2019
○ Venue: ASEAN Culture House
Address: 162, Jwadong-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 48108, ROK
○ Free admission
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue. – Fri. 10:00 – 18:00
Sat. – Sun. 10:00 – 19:00
Closed on Mondays and national holidays
○ Hosted by: The Korea Foundation, ASEAN Culture House
○ Supported by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
○ Website: https://www.ach.or.kr/user/program/detail?pno=1122
○ Inquiries: (051)200-2001
○ Period: March 1 – May 19, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4241
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
The Hanbok Hall exhibits hanboks and accessories during the period of the Joseon Dynasty and lets visitors try on various styles of hanboks, including modern designs. Visitors are able to take a photo from the virtual fitting set and then receive a photo of themselves wearing a hanbok, traditional Korean dress, by email.
The Busan Hanbok Hall is located on the first floor of BEXCO auditorium and is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is free.
The last admission is 30 minutes before closing and is closed during lunch, which is from noon until 1 pm. Groups of more than 10 people need to make a reservation by calling 070-8840-1472.
○ Period: March 8 – June 9, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4247
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
The exhibition, 《Nature, Life, Human》, will awaken an interest in ecology and the environment.
○ Period: March 29 – July 7, 2019
○ Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art Busan
○ Free admission
○ Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Directions: Take local bus no. 168, 3, 520, 55, 58, 58-1, 58-2, or 221 and get off at the Museum of Contemporary Art Busan bus stop
○ Website: http://www.busan.go.kr/moca_en/index
○ Period: March 15 – June 23, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4245
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/eng/03_display/display02.jsp?amode=view&id=201902111603048947
Artists
Miyanaga Aiko, Miyajima Tatsuo, Bahk Seonghi, Oh Yongseok, Lee Byungho, Lee Jinyong, Cho Eunph
The exhibition, 《The Phenomenon of the Mind: Facing Yourself》, will provide an opportunity to reflect upon ourselves in this increasingly harsh world.
○ Period: March 29 – August 18, 2019
○ Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art Busan
○ Free admission
○ Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Period: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between April 12 and December 29, 2019
○ Show Times: Friday 10:30/11:50/14:00/15:30, Saturday and Sunday 13:10/14:30/15:50/17:10
○ Venue: East Busan Lotte Mall Exit 8 (across at the outdoor parking lot)
Directions: Walking distance from Donghae Line OSIRIA Station
○ Tickets: 10,000 won for adults, 12,000 won for children aged 15 years or less
○ For more info.: (051)626-7002
Magic Circus is a permanent magic performance event for the first time in Korea and is hosted and organized by the City of Busan and the Busan International Magic Festival Organizing Committee.
The magic show will take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between April 12 and December 29, 2019 at the East Busan Lotte Mall. It will be a magical family-oriented event enjoyable for both children and adults.
To promote the opening of the show, ticket prices will be discounted if you bring the magic show pamphlet to the ticket booth in April and May. There is a booth to purchase various magic tools and a trick art photo zone.
The 14th Busan International Magic Festival is scheduled to take place from June 25 to June 30 at the Busan Cinema Center and Gunam-ro, Haeundae.
(Website: https://www.hibimf.org/)
https://blog.naver.com/bimf7002 (Korean)
Free fitness classes to promote a balanced, healthy living.
12 pm on Saturdays
1st and 3rd Saturdays: yoga
2nd and 4th Saturdays: Circuit Training with Teammad.
All levels welcome.
The festival aims to promote German language and culture in Korea. We offer German Food and beverages, German music and dances, a Golden Bell quiz, and – this is one of the highlights – Korea`s first „Maibaum“ (a wooden pole, which is traditionally used at German festivals in May).
Steinway Prizewinner Concerts in Korea
○ Date & Time: Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm
○ Venue: Busan Cultural Center Chamber Hall
○ Tickets: R-seat 50,000 won, S-seat 30,000 won
○ For more info.: (051)747-5505
PROGRAM
Schumann Ghost Variations
Brahms Intermezzo No.1, Op.117
Brahms 6 Klavierstücke Op.118
Intermission
Handel Chaconne Hwv 435
Chopin Piano Sonata No.2
- ○ Dates: May 18, May 25, June 8, June 15, July 6, September 29, October 20
○ Time: 5:00 p.m.
○ Venue: Busan Citizens Park
○ Free admission
○ Hosted by: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
○ Organized by: Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation
○ Supported by: Arts Council Korea
○ For more info.: (051)811-0114
○ Website: http://busan.gugak.go.kr/portal/prfm/view.do?prfmSn=3107&prfmDtSn=1&mId=0101010000 (Korean)
Performance: Bullfighting by Noll-J
*Pungmul is a Korean folk music tradition that includes drumming, dancing, and singing. Most performances are outside, with dozens of performers, all in constant motion.
○ Period: Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 26, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Cinema Center, KNN Theater
○ Website: http://bipaf.org/
○ Period: April 11 – May 26, 2019
Closed on Mondays
○ Venue: Dream Theatre
○ Time: Tue. – Fri. 7:30 p.m./ Weekends and holidays 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
May 6 2:00 p.m., No show on May 7, 2019
○ Tickets: VIP-seat 170,000 won, R-seat 140,000 won, S-seat 110,000 won, A-seat 90,000 won, B-seat 60,000 won
○ Website: https://www.dreamtheatre.co.kr/Play/EngPlay/Eng
○ Phone: 1833-3755
○ How to get there:
Metro Line 2 Busan Int’l Finance Center∙Busan Bank Station, Exit 3 then 3 minutes walk or Metro Line 1 Beomnaegol Station, Exit 4 then about 9 minutes walk.
Busan Tower Media Façade
○ Operation Times:
December to February – 3 times daily from 7pm, 8pm, 9pm (approx. 10 mins)
March to May – 3 times daily from 8pm, 9pm, 10pm (approx. 10 mins)
June to August – 3 times daily from 8:30pm, 9:30pm, 10:30pm (approx. 10 mins)
September to November – 3 times daily from 8pm, 9pm, 10pm (approx. 10 mins)
○ Location: Yongdusan Park
The video projection show on the 80-meter high Busan Tower façade displays various images of Busan created by local artists.
The media display runs three times per day – 20:00, 21:00, 22:00 in the spring and fall, 20:30, 21:30, 22:30 in the summer, and 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 in the winter. The visual images include main videos and seasonal videos (approx. 10 mins.).
For more information, contact Yongdusan Park at (051)860-7820.
Busan Tower Website: http://www.busantower.net/eng/index.asp
○ Date & Time: Sunday, May 19, 2019 7:50a.m.
○ Walking Route: BEXCO → Gwangandaegyo Bridge(Diamond Bridge) → Pukyong National University
○ Online Registration http://www.kookjetrail.com or http://www.busantrail.com
Registration (Limited to first 15,000 applicants)
Participation Fee: 5,000 won
○ Hosted by: Kookje Newspaper
○ Website: http://www.kookjetrail.com
○ For more info.: (051)500-5225
○ Period: Monday, April 29 – Sunday, May 19, 2019
24th Japan Friendship Arirang Yacht Race: April 29 – May 3
Busan Super Cup International Yacht Race 2019: May 3 – May 5
Busan Mayors Cup Yacht Race 2019: May 17 – May 19
Venue: Yachting Center in Haeundae
About 800 participants from over 8 countries
○ Hosted/Organized by: Busan Yacht Association, Asia Sailing Festival Organizing Committee
○ Supported by: Busan Metropolitan City
○ Website: http://www.busansupercup.or.kr/ (Korean)
The Busan Marine Natural History Museum Exchange Exhibition: ‘The Inner Beauty of Fish’ takes place from April 30 to July 21, 2019 at the Busan Marine Natural History Museum.
The exhibition, in cooperation with the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, features about 100 fish specimens, bleached and stained to reveal the complex skeletal structures beneath their scales, as well as colorful photographs of them.
The method for clearing and staining the fish for the demonstration of their skeletal systems will also be introduced academically and aesthetically at the exhibition.
○ Period: April 30 – July 21, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Marine Natural History Museum
○ Opening Hours: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)550-8840
○ Website: http://www.busan.go.kr/sea/index
○ Period: May 17 – May 26, 2019
○ Venue: F1963 (F1963 Square, YES24@F1963, Terarosa, Kiswire HQ Parking lot P1 & P2)
○ Hosted by: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
○ Organized by: Korea Craft and Design Foundation
○ For more info.: (02)2055-0927
○ Website: F1963 http://www.f1963.co.kr/en/?c=art&s=1&syear=2019&gp=1&gbn=viewok&ix=177
Craft Week 2019 http://craftweek.co.kr/
CRAFT TALK MAY 26, 14:00 ~ 15:00 at F1963 Square
CRAFT WEEK x YES24 Pop up Store MAY 17-26 ,11:00-21:00, at YES24@F1963
CRAFT WEEK X TERAROSA Pop up Store MAY 17-26, 09:00-21:00 at Terarosa
Market Yurang: Busan 2019
MAY 25-26,11:00-17:00 at Kiswire HQ Parking lot P1, P2
An exhibition in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement and the establishment of the former provisional government in exile
○ Period: February 28 – June 2, 2019
○ Venue: Korea National Maritime Museum
○ Opening Hours (closed on Mondays)
9am-6pm (Tuesdays through Fridays)
9am-9pm (Saturdays)
9am-7pm (Sundays and holidays)
○ Free admission
○ Website: http://www.knmm.or.kr/eng/main/main.aspx
Special Exhibition in Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Korean Provisional Government
○ Period: April 11 – June 9, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum
○ Opening Hours:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
The Hyundai Motor Company made 7 standard-sized cars from 7 outstanding paintings among the 150 winning works from the kids’ dream car painting contest. The 3rd Brilliant Kids Motor Show will display these 7 kids’ dream cars and let others experience them.
○ Period: Friday, February 22 – Sunday, June 2, 2019
○ Venue: Busan National Science Museum
Directions: https://www.sciport.or.kr/eng/CMS/Contents/Contents.do?mCode=MN018
○ Hours of Operation:
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission is at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays, January 1, New Year’s day, Chuseok
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)750-2300
○ Hosted by: Hyudai Motor Company, Busan National Science Museum and Gwacheon National Science Museum
○ Website:
https://www.sciport.or.kr/kor/CMS/Board/Board.do?mCode=MN044&mode=view&mgr_seq=3&board_seq=3896(Korean)
○ Period: May 17 – May 19, 2019
○ Venue: Hwamyeong Ecological Park
○ Website: http://guponarufes.co.kr/kor/ (Korean)
ASEAN in Korea, Korea in ASEAN
○ Period: April 5 – June 2, 2019
Award Ceremony: April 21, 2019
○ Venue: ASEAN Culture House
Address: 162, Jwadong-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 48108, ROK
○ Free admission
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue. – Fri. 10:00 – 18:00
Sat. – Sun. 10:00 – 19:00
Closed on Mondays and national holidays
○ Hosted by: The Korea Foundation, ASEAN Culture House
○ Supported by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
○ Website: https://www.ach.or.kr/user/program/detail?pno=1122
○ Inquiries: (051)200-2001
○ Period: March 1 – May 19, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4241
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
○ Date & Time: Sunday, May 19, 2019, 10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
○ Venue: APEC Naru Park in Haeundae-gu
Metro Line 2 Centum City Exit 12
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)711-6845
○ Website: http://www.bfic.kr/
The Hanbok Hall exhibits hanboks and accessories during the period of the Joseon Dynasty and lets visitors try on various styles of hanboks, including modern designs. Visitors are able to take a photo from the virtual fitting set and then receive a photo of themselves wearing a hanbok, traditional Korean dress, by email.
The Busan Hanbok Hall is located on the first floor of BEXCO auditorium and is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is free.
The last admission is 30 minutes before closing and is closed during lunch, which is from noon until 1 pm. Groups of more than 10 people need to make a reservation by calling 070-8840-1472.
○ Period: March 8 – June 9, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4247
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
The exhibition, 《Nature, Life, Human》, will awaken an interest in ecology and the environment.
○ Period: March 29 – July 7, 2019
○ Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art Busan
○ Free admission
○ Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Directions: Take local bus no. 168, 3, 520, 55, 58, 58-1, 58-2, or 221 and get off at the Museum of Contemporary Art Busan bus stop
○ Website: http://www.busan.go.kr/moca_en/index
○ Period: March 15 – June 23, 2019
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4245
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/eng/03_display/display02.jsp?amode=view&id=201902111603048947
Artists
Miyanaga Aiko, Miyajima Tatsuo, Bahk Seonghi, Oh Yongseok, Lee Byungho, Lee Jinyong, Cho Eunph
