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    Crayons & Cocktails

    Oct 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · HQ Bar

    ₩5,000

    Come color, grab dinner, have some drinks, and unwind!! Bring your friends or make new ones!! Everyone is welcome - the more, the merrier!! There will be lots of options to color, plus awesome dinner & drink specials, too!! 🖍🎨🍗🍟🍻🍕🍹🧀🍸🤩 ~12K Dinner Deals~ •Chicken Tender Basket •Baked Mac & Cheese ~Cocktail Specials~ •4K singles •6K doubles Tickets are 5K each & include all coloring supplies!! DM @bookd_events on IG for tickets!!

    • Food & Drink
    • Arts & Culture
    • Community

    Travel & Exploration

    The 2nd Global City Tourism Summit

    Oct 26, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026 · All day · Haeundae-gu

    The 2nd Global City Tourism Summit brings representatives from cities around the world together with tourism-industry experts and organizations in Busan. Under the theme Local Tourism: Connecting Urban Economies and Tourism Innovation, the 2026 summit explores how tourism can contribute to local economic development while examining new approaches to sustainable and innovative urban tourism. Busan Metropolitan City The program is planned to include mayors' roundtables, policy and keynote sessions, business meetings, and networking opportunities, with an emphasis on building practical connections between participating cities and tourism organizations.

    • Networking
    • Expat / International

    Arts & Culture

    Invitation to Ballet: Hello Ballet

    Oct 30, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Busan Concert Hall

    From ₩30,000

    Discover the world of ballet with Hello Ballet, a family-friendly performance by the Busan Opera House Ballet Company and Classic Busan Orchestra. Designed as an accessible introduction to ballet, the production combines live dance and orchestral music for audiences of all ages at Busan Concert Hall.

    • Arts & Culture
    • Family
    • Live Music

    Sports & Wellness

    Zombie Beach Run & Movie Night

    Oct 30, 2026 · 9:00 PM · HQ Bar

    From ₩10,000

    Get ready for a spooky Halloween night in Gwangalli with **Zombie Beach Run & Movie Night**, a special collaboration between HQ Run Club, Dububiji, and HQ Bar. The evening begins at Dububiji with zombie makeup and a movie screening before participants head out for a 3 km zombie-themed run along Gwangalli Beach. Whether you're running with the undead or simply enjoying the Halloween atmosphere, the event combines fitness, movies, and community fun. After the run, participants can continue the celebration at HQ Bar for a midnight zombie after-party. The ₩10,000 participation fee includes one Hugus beer and one zombie-themed shot. The run is approximately 3 km, with walking also an option. Participants can contact Dububiji through Instagram to arrange payment by bank transfer or pay cash at the door.

    • Outdoor
    • Fitness

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    1365 Volunteer Portal: English Guide for Foreigners

    How to register on 1365.go.kr, Korea's official volunteer portal, find volunteer work in Busan, and download the certified hours you may need for visa applications. The site is in Korean; this guide walks you through it in English.

    Living in Busan
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    Busan City Press Releases (English)

    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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    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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    Free Interpretation & Translation Service

    Free interpretation and document translation support for foreign residents in Busan, available in 14 languages for hospitals, banks, public offices, schools, and other essential services.

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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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