The Busan Pulse
The Busan Pulse, August 10th
August 10, 2026
Busan’s Creative Community in The Korea Times
Busan’s international creative community is growing, and some familiar faces are helping lead the way. OurBusan.life co-founder Spencer Waters takes a closer look at Book’d Events, Liquid Arts Network and Dububiji in a new Korea Times article exploring how these communities are creating new spaces for connection, art and collaboration in Busan. The story leads into a special event bringing all three communities together this Saturday, August 15.
HQ Feud
Sara’s turning 25, and we’re celebrating with a FEUD! Join us at HQ for a special Family Feud-style game night with six teams competing for prizes, food, drinks and bragging rights. Entry is ₩5,000 per person, with 100% of entry fees donated to a women’s shelter. Grab up to five friends and put together your team!
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Writers & Readers
Featured in our Korea Times story above: Writers & Readers: Spoken Word Event brings together Book’d Events, Liquid Arts Network and Dububiji for a special day celebrating literature, art and Busan’s growing international creative community. Performance spots are limited! Please DM @bookd_events on Instagram to participate.
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Day of remembrance for VIKTOR TSOI
A night dedicated to Russian-Korean rock legend Viktor Tsoi, featuring three live acts with musicians from Busan, Geoje Island and Daejeon. Tickets are available by contacting 010-4101-7578, with a clip from last year's show available on the event page.
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OVANTGARDE Blues Jam Day
Whether you're a seasoned blues musician or simply enjoy live music, OVANTGARDE Blues Jam Day is an open jam session where performers and listeners come together to celebrate the blues. Musicians can sign up at the venue to collaborate with others on the spot, while audience members are welcome to relax with a drink and enjoy an evening of spontaneous live performances in an intimate setting.
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La Boum 2 Outdoor Screening - Movie Showing
Enjoy the nostalgic French coming-of-age classic La Boum 2 during Busan Cinema Center’s free outdoor movie series. Perfect for fans of romance, retro films, and relaxing summer evenings.
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Dububiji
Dubu Biji Busan is a creative co-working and artist gathering space located near Gwangalli Beach in Busan. The space fun
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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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