The Busan Pulse
The Busan Pulse, September 7th
September 7, 2026
OurBusan Community Day
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…
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Ocean View Club: Monday Morning Meetup
Start your Monday by the ocean with Ocean View Club, a laid-back morning meetup hosted by Busan Social at Cafe Lisboa in Huinnyeoul Culture Village. Bring your laptop, a book, study materials, or simply yourself and spend the morning doing your own thing alongside others. There’s no forced networking or pressure to be productive. The group will start by saying hello and sharing their plans for…
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Cullivan's Running Club
Runs for all levels — everyone is welcome! Cullivan's Running Club is a friendly, social running club focused on building community, making new friends, and staying fit and healthy together. We're not a competitive club — whether you're an experienced runner, just getting started, or somewhere in between, there's a place for you. We offer different runs to suit different levels: 🐢 Beginner /…
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I'm in Busan Impact Hackathon 2026
The I'm in Busan Impact Hackathon 2026 invites university students to collaborate with innovative startups tackling climate and sustainability challenges. Over a two week program, participants will develop AI-powered solutions for real business needs such as market entry, branding and localization, ESG partnerships, workflow automation, and business development. No prior AI experience is…
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Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday at Hideout! 3 Tacos with a Special Sauce of the month for 10,000 won 3 Tacos with a Special Sauce of the month AND 1 Draft Beer for 14,000 won Come enjoy and hang out at Hideout at PNU!
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Oh Chung-geun & BSO: Also sprach Zarathustra
The 58th BSO regular concert features conductor Oh Chung-geun and Busan Symphony Orchestra in a program centered on Richard Strauss’s 'Also sprach Zarathustra.'
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Wave Rock Climbing
One of Busan’s major indoor climbing gyms, with three locations, beginner-friendly experiences, climbing classes, and regularly updated bouldering routes.
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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…
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