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    OurBusan Community Day

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    OurBusan Community Day

    Sep 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM · HQ Bar

    Free

    Looking to get more involved in Busan, try something new, or find a community that fits you? OurBusan.life and HQ Bar are bringing together some of Busan’s local clubs, activity groups, community organizers, and creatives for the first OurBusan Community Day. Instead of searching through social media to figure out what’s out there, come meet the people behind the communities that keep Busan active, creative, and connected, all in one place. Throughout the afternoon, you'll be able to discover groups from across the city covering sports, arts, wellness, volunteering, social activities, language exchange, and more. Organizers will be there to introduce what they do, answer questions, and help you find an activity or community you might want to join. There will also be short presentations, games, prizes, swag, and plenty of opportunities to meet other people looking to get more involved in Busan. Whether you've just arrived in Busan, have lived here for years, or simply want to expand your circle and try something different, Community Day is designed to make it easier to discover what the city has to offer. Connect. Discover. Get involved. 📅 Sunday, September 13 ⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM 📍 HQ Bar, Gwangalli Everyone is welcome.

    • Networking
    • Community
    • Pop-up
    Busan Biennale 2026

    Arts & Culture

    Busan Biennale 2026

    Aug 29, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026 · All day · Busan Museum of Contemporary Art

    ₩5,000–₩16,000

    Busan Biennale 2026 is Busan's largest international contemporary art exhibition, bringing together artists from around the world across multiple venues throughout the city. Under the theme Dissident Chorus, this year's biennale explores sound, memory, and collective expression through thought-provoking installations, performances, and multimedia artworks.

    • Arts & Culture
    • Family
    Roman Holiday Outdoor Screening - Movie Showing

    Community & Social

    Roman Holiday Outdoor Screening - Movie Showing

    Sep 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Theater

    Free

    Close out the 2026 outdoor screening season with the timeless classic Roman Holiday. Enjoy a romantic evening of classic cinema under the stars at Busan Cinema Center’s free outdoor theater event.

    • Arts & Culture
    • Community
    • Outdoor
    Wednesday Bachata Class at Club Yaman

    Sports & Wellness

    Wednesday Bachata Class at Club Yaman

    Sep 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Yaman

    ₩20,000–₩50,000

    Learn the fundamentals of bachata in a fun and welcoming environment with instructors Sonjoo and Robin at Club Yaman. Designed for complete beginners and experienced dancers alike, the four-week course covers partnerwork and social dance techniques while helping participants build confidence on the dance floor. No partner is required, making it easy to join on your own or with friends.

    • Live Music
    • Fitness

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    1365 Volunteer Portal

    1365 Volunteer Portal is South Korea’s official government-run volunteer platform where users can search for volunteer opportunities, track certified volunteer hours, and download official participation records. It is especially useful for foreigners in Korea because volunteer hours logged through 1365 can count toward certain visa point systems and immigration applications. The platform offers opportunities across Korea in areas like community service, festivals, environmental cleanups, education, and social welfare. Unfortunately, the website is almost entirely in Korean and has very limited English support, so navigating it can be challenging for non-Korean speakers, but it remains one of the most valuable volunteering resources available for foreigners living in Korea.

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    Foreigner Emergency Services

    A multilingual Busan travel safety guide created by the Busan Metropolitan Police that provides essential emergency contacts, safety information, lost passport procedures, drug regulations, tourist assistance resources, and lost-and-found services for international visitors.

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    My Busan

    My Busan (mybusan.kr) is the official integrated information platform for foreign residents, international students, and workers living in Busan, South Korea. Operated by the Busan Metropolitan City government, it was recently revamped (formerly known as "Life in Busan") to serve as a comprehensive "one-stop" resource to help foreigners settle and live comfortably in the city.

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    Official Busan Metropolitan City - AI translated press releases

    This is a real-time news feed where the city's official Korean press releases are automatically translated into English. While the city has always had an English website, traditional human translation is slow and often limited to only the "biggest" news. By using AI, Busan can provide a much higher volume of information—almost everything the city hall announces—to English speakers instantly.

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    BASE21

    BASE21

    A modern coworking and creative space in Busan offering a comfortable, community-driven environment for freelancers, remote workers, and creatives.

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