The NC Dinos won back-to-back games after a close game defeated manager Kim Tae-hyung's Lotte Giants 9-6 in the 2025 professional baseball KBO League away game held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 4th which won two consecutive games and won three consecutive winning series at the same time NC built the lineup with Kwon Hee-dong (left fielder) Lotte set up a starting list of pitchers along with pitcher Charlie Barnes When Kim Han-byeol drew a walk after one out in the top of the third inning Kwon Hee-dong drew a two-run arch to the left with a distance of 120m Kim Joo-won then hit a solo shot (third of the season) over the left-center fence and hit consecutive batter home runs but failed to take advantage of the opportunity that came at the end of the third inning Lee Ho-joon's left-center hit and Hwang Sung-bin's walk connected the first and second bases with one out but Ko Seung-min and Reyes each grounded out to second base and left field fly ran away one more shot in the top of the fourth inning Leading hitter Chun Jae-hwan opened the game with a left-handed double but Chun Jae-hwan's steal of the third base completed the third base with one out Kim Han-byul hit an RBI timely hit that fell in the middle of the left He turned the tables at once by decorating the bottom of the fourth inning with a big inning Yoo Kang-nam and Son Ho-young drew a series of walks Lee Ho-joon fired a sacrifice fly to left field Hwang Sung-bin's hit to the middle and Ko Seung-min's fly to the third baseman Reyes hit a three-run timely double that separated the left-center field Park Min-woo's groundout hit to the first base hit by Chun Jae-hwan's right-center hit NC finally turned the game around in the top of the seventh inning looking at the opportunity to search for a chance With Son Ah-seop's hit to the right and Davison's walk Kim Hyung-joon scored a three-run (season No 8) with a distance of 130 meters over the left-center fence ran away one more shot in the top of the eighth inning when Kwon Hee-dong hit a double to the left Kim Joo-won hit an RBI timely hit to the right Lotte tried hard to score a comeback for the rest of the inning threw 68 pitches and saved three innings with four hits and Ryu Jin-wook (1 scoreless inning) kept the mound 1 home run and 3 RBIs) shone in the batting lineup and Chun Jae-hwan (4 hits in 5 times at bat) also supported them solidly Reyes (1 hit and 3 RBIs in 5 at-bats) and Jeon Jun-woo (3 hits in 4 at-bats) worked hard ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool A Samsung Electronics home appliance business trip service engineer working in Busan is touching the story of blocking card phishing damage from elderly customers early during air conditioner repairs a professional from Samsung Electronics Service Gupo Center Inspection of the site received due to poor cooling of the wall-mounted air conditioner he noticed a refrigerant leak in the indoor heat exchanger and noticed that there was a sign of anxiety on the customer's face while guiding the repair The client was an elderly woman in her early 70s The customer showed the cell phone screen and explained that the card payment text that he did not use continues to come but he was helpless because he didn't know how to respond Pro Park immediately looked at his cell phone together and called the credit card company's customer center directly The credit card company explained that the card was reissued the day before but the customer said that there was no such fact The real card was held by the customer as it was and someone stole the name and completed the reissue and authentication Park pro kindly informed me that I have to stop the card urgently and visit the bank for further action "I remembered how embarrassed I would have been if this situation had happened to my mother-in-law," Park said "I had no choice but to respond more quickly to the idea of my mother-in-law staying alone in the countryside." Park Song-wook is an engineer with 18 years of experience working at Samsung Electronics Service Busan Gupo Center since 2003 He is an all-round technician who can handle not only air conditioners but also refrigerators Customer response know-how is abundant as much as field experience Thanks to the experience gained in the field for a long time I am used to noticing worries or inconveniences just with the customer's expressions and speech a senior in high school and a senior in middle school and the breadwinner who lost both his parents They say that when they meet people of similar age among customers they use easy expressions instead of technical terms and try to help understand by repeating explanations slowly The philosophy that "delivering so that you can understand" beyond simple repairs is also part of the service is ingrained he witnessed a truck rollover accident on the highway and quickly rescued the injured at the scene the attitude of taking a step forward in a dangerous situation is consistent "I just did what I had to do as a service driver," Pro Park said "The service industry is to look at people first The customer later contacted Samsung Electronics Service to express his gratitude AS the 10th Our Ocean Conference, OOC, in Busan it has been confirmed that 277 new commitments to sustainable ocean action have been mobilized OOC has become a leading platform for governments businesses and civil society to make commitments advancing marine conservation ocean-based climate solutions and sustainable blue economy initiatives This will add to the $160 billion mobilized over the past decade Commitments were made by more than 60 different countries and organizations across six key ocean action areas: Ocean Climate Nexus reflecting the theme of the Conference – Our Ocean The Republic of Korea announced “digital oceans” as the priority cross-cutting theme placing a special emphasis on exploring how digital technology is driving new ocean actions and discussing international cooperation to accelerate these advancements Nearly 10% of OOC10 commitments address this theme ranging from the use of AI to monitor fisheries and marine protected areas and deploying eDNA techniques that can help better catalogue marine biodiversity.  Developing the sustainable blue economy has been highlighted as a key priority for the global ocean community generating the highest single financial commitment of any action area by far – USD $4.5 billion – and the second-highest overall number of commitments (59) From supporting ocean entrepreneurship and developing businesses and enhancing sustainable small-scale fisheries and aquaculture operations to deploying digital technologies that can support economic development blue economy commitments were diverse in scope and scale Investment in research and development was a clear priority for OOC10 commitment makers with over 30 commitments related to funding for research that will improve understanding of the ocean-climate nexus While the ocean-climate nexus is an ongoing and crucial focus of the OOC green shipping and nature-based solutions were two topics which took center stage at the 10th anniversary Conference each accounting for about 15% of climate commitments which will support the transition to green fuels A notable number of commitments were announced for the financing of marine nature-based climate solutions – nearly $150 million in finance – with work focusing on restoring and better enhancing coastal blue carbon ecosystems such as kelp forests.    This year’s conference generated a wide variety of capacity-building commitments across six OOC action areas including nearly 20 commitments focused on improving maritime security capacity and counter-IUU efforts around the world (predominantly in the Pacific and West Africa) and more than 10 commitments that establish or expand marine and environmental education or career training programs sector-specific capacity building programs were also announced from waste management and plastics reduction the Our Ocean Conference has been an effective and consistent mechanism for generating marine conservation ambition over 45 commitments focused on identifying and assessing new sites for future marine protected areas, MPAs expansion and improvement of management of existing MPAs and new protections for key habitats such as turtle nesting grounds In order to meet ambitious international goals and commitments including climate and biodiversity targets and protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030 (30×30) increasing and expanding MPAs and other conservation measures is critical.  The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement provides an opportunity for large-scale protections of marine ecosystems of the high seas and governments at OOC10 made progress toward the ratification and implementation of the BBNJ Commitments announced finance to support ratification and implementation of the Agreement and policy steps to identify target locations for MPAs on the high seas.  remains a key area of focus for the international community Over 20% of marine pollution commitments addressed plastic pollution specifically demonstrating its prominence in current ocean policy These commitments include new programs to support plastic recycling comprehensive national plastic pollution plans and education and community engagement initiatives and ghost gear were also addressed in a range of commitments.    the HBCU Green Fund’s Sustainable Africa Future Network convened a dynamic virtual gathering of youth leaders from 16.. the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage held its inaugural High-Level Dialogue on the sidelines of the.. 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Mr. A was put on trial at 11 p.m. on June 13 last year on charges of stealing a 562 cc motorcycle with a market price of 17 million won on a street in Busanjin-gu, Busan. He was also charged with driving a motorcycle about 30 kilometers from Yeonsan-dong, Yeonje-gu, Busan to Suncheon, 154.6 kilometers from Bonghwang-dong Namhae Expressway in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province, from 8 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. the next day. He is also accused of running on the Namhae Expressway through Deokcheon IC in Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Busan at 10:53 a.m. on the same day. The Road Traffic Act states that motorcycles cannot run on highways. Moreover, it is known that A does not even have a motorized driver's license. Judge Chung Soon-yeol explained, "The day after the crime, the motorcycle was confiscated and returned to the victim, and the defendant was in a state of very low cognitive ability and social adaptability compared to his age." `; }) .catch((error) => { console.error( '두 번째 API 요청 중 오류가 발생했습니다:' error ); dataContainer.innerHTML = '두 번째 데이터를 불러오는 중 오류가 발생했습니다 Here is what’s going on around the city this week Bach @ Busan Concert Hall — The latest pre-opening performance before the Concert Hall opens officially Joe Hisaishi Film Concert @ Busan Citizens Hall – A classic concert dedicated to the famed Japanese composer Kim Kaeun @ Busan Cultural Center — The popular soprano singer performs a mid-week concert Lee Ji-eun @ Busan Cultural Center — Lee Ji-eun performs an hour-long piano recital A Night of Songs and Arias @ Busan Cultural Center — 18 performers take the stage in this two-hour concert Open Mic @ Basement — Head on out to hear some live local talent in PNU Open Mic @ Ol’55 — Open mic returns to Ol’55 each Wednesday evening Busan Lotus Lantern Festival @ Song Sang-hyeon Square Busan Citizens Park — The Lantern Festival is the oldest Buddhist event and festival Children’s Day — Several big events around the city are taking place Monday including the Grand Festival at the Busan Cinema Center Buddha’s Birthday — Temples around the city will host events big and small Busan Wheat Festival @ Hwamyeong Ecological Park — A food festival dedicated to all things made from wheat Nikang Naekang Busan Mokang Green Yard @ Busan Museum of Modern Art Outdoor Garden — Eco-friendly products like agricultural goods along with a “Children’s Sharing Market” run by kids Free Outdoor Theater @ Busan Cinema Center — The free outdoor theater season returns for another year on select Tuesdays Art Busan @ BEXCO — One of the country’s most influential art fairs returns this week Busan Spring Flower Exhibition @ Busan Citizens’ Park — The 5th edition of the flower festival returns with colorful blooms filling the park Seeing with Ten Fingers @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — Featuring the works of 20 multidisciplinary artists from Korea and abroad the exhibition showcases over 70 synesthetic works Gwangalli Eobang Festival @ Gwangalli Beach — One of spring’s biggest festivals in the city Lawn Library @ Busan Citizens’ Park — Enjoy an outdoor library at Hialehah Lawn Square Busan Ballet Season @ Busan Cinema Center — Two performances under Artistic Director Ballerina Kim Joo-won Diamond Bridge Walking Festival –– Thousands of walkers begin their journey from BEXCO to PKNU over the famed local bridge Jakdang Festa @ Youth Workshop — The festival embraces contemporary trends catering to the interests of young individuals through a diverse lineup of cultural and artistic events Busan Story Slam @ Arise Art Space — Battle for the title of best story under the theme “No one would believe me” Loop Lab Busan — The Loop Lab Busan Exhibition is a collaborative digital and media art event held across approximately 23 cultural spaces GAYA+TOON @ Bokcheon Museum — The exhibition features the winning works from the Gaya Webtoon & Illustration Contest held by the National Gimhae Museum BusanMoCA Performing Arts: Green Shivering @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — Focusing on the diversity of performing arts this exhibition presents works of overlapping media such as installation Sawadee Thailand @ Sasang Life History Museum — 437 cultural items from the Land of Smiles are on display BusanMoCA Performing Arts: Green Shivering @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — Focusing on the diversity of performing arts Armor of Armor: Joseon Armor Unearthed in Busan @ Busan Museum — This exhibition focuses on the types of armor and manufacturing techniques from the Joseon Dynasty centered on armor discovered through excavations in Busan Embrace the Universe @ Soul Art Space — Kim Deok-yong’s latest series combines mother-of-pearl and wood to visualize cycles A Tale of Two Cities @ GoEun Museum of Photography — Featured participants include Italian artist Pablo Ventura who was the museum’s first overseas guest in 2019 Ramine’s Lighthouse Impressions @ Busan Marine Natural History Museum — French marine anthropologist and writer Ramin Debrest visited Busan and created 24 artworks featuring lighthouses from France and Europe Plastic: Remaking Our World @ Hyundai Motorstudio Busan — The exhibition organized in collaboration with the Vitra Design Museum titled “Plastic: Remaking Our World,” highlights the dual nature of plastic—both as a symbol of innovation and a significant environmental challenge Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’ highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its regular schedule Trivia @ HQ — The weekly trivia night changes back to Wednesday nights Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla’s new Haeundae location towards Gwangalli Read now > Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan Busan is bursting with family-friendly performances this May holiday season All events are ticketed or free with a reservation Check official websites or platforms like Yes24 for details and Gyeongnam regions are holding vibrant celebrations on May 5 to mark the 2569th Buddha’s Birthday Beomeosa Temple: Located in Busan’s Geumjeong-gu visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences including lantern-making and Buddhist sticker crafting near the main gate A lantern lighting ceremony and cultural performance will take place at 7 p.m Samgwangsa Temple: Located in Busanjin-gu is illuminated with 70,000 lanterns creating one of the most iconic visuals of the holiday the temple is host daily traditional music concerts and Baramu dance performances near the bell tower A car-free zone will be in effect on the temple’s main road from May 3 to 5 to accommodate large crowds the temple grounds are beautifully lit at night from Seonjagyo Bridge to Iljumun Gate until May 6 Visitors can enjoy the pine-scented Mupunghansong Road and a special night performance on Buddha’s Birthday the Taehwagang Lantern Festival was held from April 25 to 27 featuring events such as the Buddha Transfiguration Ceremony and a “Hip Buddhism” concert with Monk New Jin The Busan Lantern Festival’s main event was held on April 26 at Busan Citizens’ Park with performances by Buddhist choirs and temple troupes drawing both locals and international tourists A special social media contest is also underway as visitors who share content related to the Busan lantern events can submit posts to the Busan Buddhist Association for a chance to win small prizes Busan is set to host the 2025 Busan Wheat Festival from May 5 to May 6 at Hwamyeong Ecological Park organized by the Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Festival Organizing Committee celebrates wheat-based cuisine and culture from around the world.1 Attendees can look forward to a variety of programs Food Lounge: Featuring global wheat dishes from Michelin-starred creations to local favorites Wheat Land: An interactive experience area offering hands-on activities related to wheat Wheat Academy: Educational sessions and workshops exploring the science Wheat Market: A marketplace showcasing wheat-based products and crafts Local Tourism Programs: Opportunities to explore Busan’s attractions and culinary scene Tickets for the Wheat Land experience programs are available for purchase through Yes24 Ticket He put the brakes on Lotte's strong rise and wrote his first victory in May won a 13-4 victory over manager Kim Tae-hyung's Lotte Giants in an away game of the 2025 professional baseball KBO League at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 3rd which avenged its 3-4 defeat the previous day (2nd) and rang its first victory in May it is a more valuable achievement because it has been achieved over the recent difficult situation After a tragic accident in which a Changwon NC Park structure crashed against the Changwon NC-LG Twins on March 29 injuring three spectators and killing one of them NC continues its "wandering life" due to safety inspections at its home stadium so I am playing the season in many difficulties the reopening schedule of Changwon NC Park was postponed indefinitely the previous day (2nd) due to the judgment that additional safety measures were needed at a safety measure implementation inspection meeting attended by officials from the Ministry of Land NC is currently looking for a temporary alternative home stadium He didn't lose his concentration until the end which has failed to win five consecutive games NC has set up a starting list of Kwon Hee-dong (left fielder) Lotte built the lineup with Hwang Sung-bin (center fielder) Davison and Son Ah-seop hit an RBI timely hit to the right-center and an RBI timely hit to the left-center with one out and runners on the first and third bases which led to Kim Joo-won's hit to the middle and Park Min-woo's hit to the right widened the score gap in the top of the second inning Leading hitter Kim Hyung-joon drew a solo arch on the left wall with a distance of 130m Kim Hyung-joon's seventh shot of the season He instantly balanced the game in the bottom of the second inning In the first and second bases with no outs completed by Na Seung-yeop's walk and Yoon Dong-hee's right-handed hit Jeon Joon-woo hit a two-run timely triple that separated the right-center In the third base with one out that led to Son Ho-young's grounder to the third base Yoo Kang-nam hit a timely hit during an RBI leadoff hitter Kim Joo-won got on base with a bunt hit to third base Davison's walk and Son Ah-seop's walk made it to first and third bases with two outs where Seo Ho-chul hit a timely RBI double that flowed in the left-handed direction after hitting the third baseman He immediately followed Yoo Kang-nam with a 135-meter-long left-center solo shot (season No which came out after one out in the bottom of the fourth inning But NC went ahead again in the top of the fifth inning Davison shot a 110-meter-long solo shot to the left Han Seok-hyun's one-run timely hit to the right and Kwon Hee-dong's two-run timely double to the right widened the gap with Kim Hyung-joon's timely RBI single to the right and Park Min-woo's timely double to the left-center in the top of the seventh and eighth innings Han Seok-hyun's two-run right-center timely hit and Kim Han-byeol's one-run timely hit to the left ended the game by scoring three points NC's starting pitcher Shin Min-hyuk (four hits but Lee Joon-hyuk (one run in 1.2 innings) and Ryu Jin-wook (one scoreless inning) minimized the loss Son won his third game of the season (1 loss and 2 holds) and Han Seok-hyun (3 hits in 4 at-bats) shone Kwon Hee-dong (1 hit and 2 RBIs in 5 times at bat) also supported him solidly The loss was taken by Kim Kang-hyun (two runs in two innings) By 2025-04-29T14:30:00+01:00 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled plans to launch its first-ever competition section as part of a wider programming and team revamp that coincides with its 30th anniversary will showcase around 14 Asian films in the new competition strand Five award categories comprise the grand prize best actor (awarded to two performers) and artistic contribution The grand prize winner will screen as the festival’s closing film marking a change to previous years when a separately selected title was shown BIFF first announced it would transition to a competitive format after last year’s edition which previously served as platforms for the festival’s awards will be folded into the new competition section The festival will also repurpose the New Currents Award which has been in place since BIFF’s inaugural edition in 1996 to reward one debut feature by a first-time director selected from among the films showcased in the Competition and Vision sections A separate jury will be appointed for this award and is intended to help the festival continue to discover and support the next generation of filmmakers At a press conference held at the Busan Cinema Center today (April 29) BIFF chairperson Park Kwang-su explained the motivation behind the move “We are aiming to discover and introduce the excellence and diversity of Asian cinema more actively and contribute to further elevating the status of Asian films in the global film industry,” he said “The selection of jury members is underway.” The trophies will be designed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul the acclaimed Thai filmmaker behind Cannes Palme d’Or-winner Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives and 2021 Cannes jury prize winner Memoria Further changes to the programme will see BIFF’s Korean Cinema Today Vision strand expanded into two sections – Vision-Asia and Vision-Korea – with 12 films selected for each These are set to be independent films that “offer a glimpse into the future of Korean and Asian cinema”. Plans to introduce awards for this section are in the works The Midnight Passion strand will also increase from two to four nights during the festival and expand from genre films to arthouse titles in a bid to broaden the diversity of the late-night screenings Organisers added that the festival is set to feature around 240 films this year up from the 224 selected for the previous edition and edging closer to its pre-pandemic levels of up to 300 titles “After 30 years of growth alongside Asian cinema we’re looking ahead to present a new vision for the next three decades,” added chairperson Park The press conference marked the first public appearance and comments from Jung Hanseok since he was promoted last month from Korean cinema programmer to festival director He has set goals to strengthen BIFF’s solidarity with Asian cinema address the ongoing downturn that has hit the Korean film industry and generate a more audience-friendly festival through high-profile films and guests the film industry is facing significant challenges at the moment,” Jung said “We aim to bring new energy through our programming while using our forums to explore potential solutions.” Organisers also used to occasion to introduce Karen Park as their new programme director steps up from her role as BIFF programmer for titles from Latin America and Europe who joined BIFF as a programmer in 2013 before being named programme director in 2019 Nam was appointed interim festival director in 2023 following the resignation of Huh Moonyung – the first in a string of top-level departures at the organisation that year He returned to his programme director role last year, telling Screen he did not want to take on the festival director role full-time who was previously general manager at the then-named Asian Film Market from 2008 to 2013 Further changes will see filmmaker Min Kyu-dong whose The Old Woman With The Knife screened at the Berlinale in February oversee the production of the opening and closing ceremonies in a bid to create more impactful events It marks the first time a creative from outside the organisation will have handled these elements of the festival held in the South Korean port city of Busan is set to take place nearly a month earlier than usual to avoid the country’s national holiday period that falls in mid-October It remains one of the leading film festivals in Asia and will see associated industry platform the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) run parallel from September 20-23 Screen profiles all the films in the Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection and parallel sections Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates Head of IFC Entertainment Group Scott Shooman presides over Independent Film Company EXCLUSIVE: Scotland-set con artist comedy The Perfect Family stars Audrey Fleurot Screen International is the essential resource for the international film industry access to the Screen International archive and supplements including Stars of Tomorrow and World of Locations Site powered by Webvision Cloud The 10th annual Our Ocean Conference (OOC) in Busan and we are glad to join the conversation on several topics relevant to our work the conference is set to discuss “digital oceans,” taking a look at the use of technology in ocean spaces as a tool for supporting sustainability Here is a look at some highlights from EDF’s engagement at this year’s conference From 200 meters to 1,000 meters deep in the oceans lies the mesopelagic zone It may contain only 20 percent of the ocean’s volume it also contains 90 percent of the ocean’s fish biomass making it a significant source of biodiversity in the ocean the species in the mesopelagic play a critical role in the functioning of the ocean’s biological carbon pump By migrating up to the surface at night to feed and then returning to the mesopelagic these creatures help to move carbon from the surface waters to the deep where it can be locked away There is increasing interest in fishing in the mesopelagic zone particularly to try to tap into new sources for fishmeal and fish oil it has not been commercially viable to do so which could threaten the wealth of biodiversity in the mesopelagic zone and the climate benefits it provides There is much still to learn about this important part of the ocean and we need to act now to protect these critical functions unless and until we can ensure that human activities wouldn’t jeopardize them and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will host a roundtable and other relevant stakeholders focused on driving action in the mesopelagic zone The roundtable will also cover the IUCN Mesopelagic Motion, which will be voted on by IUCN members later this year at the 2025 World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi The motion would pause the expansion of fishing and other activities that may impact mesopelagic species that are not currently commercially fished until we better understand mesopelagic ecosystems and the activities that affect them establish proper rules and regulations for fisheries as well as transparent catch and bycatch reports The motion also engages the IUCN’s networks and supports conservation efforts and calls for commitments by UN General Assembly resolutions The Fishing Vessel Ocean Observing Network (FVON) is working to advance ocean observing in partnership with the fishing industry around the world. The network, which consists of scientists fills critical gaps in oceanographic data from coastal and shelf seas impacts through better predicting extreme weather events and improved fishery management At OOC, FVON is making an ambitious commitment to scale its initiative while continuing to return benefits to fishers:  tens of thousands of fishing vessels around the world are collaborating with FVON in ocean observation We will ensure that fishers receive direct benefits from data collection and work to drive a step-change improvement in our understanding of marine ecosystems that powers an equitable and sustainable blue economy With over 500 fishing vessels participating in FVON activities, ten pilot projects worldwide and an endorsement as an emerging network of the Global Ocean Observing System,  FVON’s commitment represents a valuable step forward in sustainably managing and understanding our changing ocean.   tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law EDF operates with the highest standards of ethics and open, honest communication. 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.subhead3-embed.color-body-border{border-top-color: rgba(51,51,51 #article-stream-0 .subhead3-embed .color-body-border{border-top-color: rgba(51,51,51 0.8);} .bg-body{background-color: #333333;} #article-stream-0 .subhead3-embed.font-accent #article-stream-0 .subhead3-embed .font-accent{font-family: Euclid,"Noto Sans","Droid Sans","Helvetica Neue",Corbel,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Busan South Korea offers a blend of ancient traditions and modern innovations making it a captivating destination for travelers From the vibrant streets of Seoul to the historical charm of Jeonju and the coastal beauty of Busan each corner of South Korea offers something different Whether you’re looking for cultural immersion is a form of popular music originating in South Korea “K-pop & K-drama are always a big drive and with recent social media trends, people are asking for more ‘trendy’ excursions,” says Rebecca Barry, Senior South Korea Product Executive, InsideAsia Tours An example of this would be the Color Analysis excursion where travelers are matched to colors that would complement their skin tone and then informs their makeup and fashion choices Korea in general is always changing and Seoul changes the fastest “There’s always a new trend—Salt Bread seems to be having a moment right now—or new popular area to explore,” says Barry is a city where skyscrapers coexist with ancient palaces where the latest trends emerge while centuries-old traditions persist Seoul is the perfect gateway for exploring the best of Korea it’s a mix of history and culture with ultra-modern A unique way to explore this city is with an e-bike tour A popular route takes you to Gwanghwamun square These are some of the city's most iconic landmarks and you’ll also ride past bustling markets and local parks Kimchi cooking classes are popular in Korea No visit to Seoul is complete without diving into its culinary culture and nothing embodies Korean cuisine more than kimchi Taking a kimchi-making class is an engaging way to connect with Korean traditions This hands-on workshop introduces you to the history and cultural significance of kimchi you’ll learn how to prepare this famous fermented dish using authentic ingredients and techniques The class also delves into the different varieties of kimchi and their regional variations It’s a fun and educational experience that leaves you with a new appreciation for Korean food culture After a day of exploring, a good overnight accommodation is G3 Hotel G3 Hotel has contemporary amenities with easy access to shopping districts The hotel’s rooftop garden is a good spot to relax with a drink while taking in panoramic views of the city G3 Hotel’s proximity to public transportation makes it convenient for exploring Seoul’s vibrant neighborhoods and cultural sites Jeonju is the cultural capital of South Korea and is famous for its well-preserved Hanok Village built in the hanok style with curved roofs and wooden architecture offers a glimpse into Korea’s rich cultural past Staying here allows you to experience the ambiance of a traditional Korean home complete with futon beds and wooden sliding doors The guesthouse’s central location in the Hanok Village means you are surrounded by historical sites Donning a hanbok (traditional Korean attire) and strolling through the village’s narrow lanes is a popular activity for travelers The guesthouse also provides cultural programs such as tea ceremonies and calligraphy classes This dynamic port city offers a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty delve deeper into Korean cuisine by joining a cooking class This interactive three-hour session provides an excellent introduction to the city’s flavors you’ll learn to prepare some of Korea’s most iconic dishes The highlight of the experience is the market visit you’ll be guided step-by-step through the preparation and cooking process ending with a group meal where you can savor the dishes you’ve created It’s a good way to connect with local culture while expanding your culinary skills Another good way to explore Busan is with a full-day guided tour that takes you to the city’s top attractions The tour covers an array of diverse sights from the bustling Jagalchi Fish Market to the tranquil Haedong Yonggungsa Temple You’ll also visit the Gamcheon Culture Village famous for its colorful murals and maze-like alleyways that overlook the sea where you can soak up the sun or take a leisurely walk along the shore Situated near Haeundae Beach, the L7 Haeundae Hotel is a good overnight accommodation and a popular spot for both leisure and business travelers It has great views of the coastline and modern amenities The hotel features an outdoor pool overlooking the beach Planning a trip to South Korea can be overwhelming. InsideAsia is a specialist travel company that creates tailored journeys across Asia Whether you’re cycling through Seoul’s historic neighborhoods each moment is an opportunity to discover something new and different South Korea — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution for a week in South Korea won't reach an agreement and plan to resume the talks next year They are at an impasse over whether the treaty should reduce the total plastic on Earth and put global legally binding controls on toxic chemicals used to make plastics were supposed to be the fifth and final round to produce the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution negotiators agreed to resume the talks next year More than 100 countries want the treaty to limit production as well as tackle cleanup and recycling and many have said that is essential to address chemicals of concern But for some plastic-producing and oil and gas countries For any proposal to make it into the treaty Some countries sought to change the process so decisions could be made with a vote if consensus couldn't be reached and the process was paralyzed arguing consensus is vital to an inclusive the treaty draft still had multiple options for several key sections Some delegates and environmental organizations said it had become too watered down including negotiators from Africa who said they would rather leave Busan without a treaty than with a weak one the world produces more than 400 million tons of new plastic Plastic production could climb about 70% by 2040 without policy changes drains and farmlands are choked with plastics and dumping sites full of plastics are always on fire "We want a treaty that will be able to solve it," he said in an interview "Otherwise we will go without it and come and fight another time." said that while they made progress in Busan their work is far from complete and they must be pragmatic He said countries were the furthest apart on proposals about problematic plastics and chemicals of concern plastic production and financing the treaty Valdivieso said the meeting should be suspended and resume at a later date Many countries then reflected on what they must see in the treaty moving forward said she spoke on behalf of 85 countries in insisting that the treaty be ambitious throughout for the benefit of current and future generations She asked everyone who supported the statement to "stand up for ambition." Country delegates and many in the audience stood which led an effort to include plastic production in the treaty Saudi Arabia's negotiator said chemicals and plastic production are not within the scope of the treaty he said if the world addresses plastic pollution there should be no problem producing plastic saying the objective is to end plastic pollution and stretching the mandate beyond its original intent erodes trust and goodwill 175 nations agreed to make the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution The resolution states that nations will develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution based on a comprehensive approach that addresses the full life cycle of plastic a spokesperson for the International Council of Chemical Associations said it was an incredibly ambitious timeline He said the ICCA is hopeful governments can reach an agreement with just a little more time Most of the negotiations in Busan took place behind closed doors communities impacted by plastic pollution and scientists who traveled to Busan to help shape the treaty said it should've been transparent and they felt silenced this is why the negotiation process is failing," said Bjorn Beeler international coordinator for the International Pollutants Elimination Network "Busan proved that the process is broken and just hobbling along." South Korea's foreign affairs minister Cho Tae-yul said that though they didn't get a treaty in Busan as many had hoped their efforts brought the world closer to a unified solution to ending global plastic pollution Become an NPR sponsor This work, Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Busan, Republic of Korea, by PO1 Ryan McLearnon, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Countries negotiating a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution concluded their fifth session in the small hours of Monday in Busan delegates recognised the need for more time to address divergent views and refine the treaty’s framework The session brought together more than 3,300 participants including representatives from over 170 nations and more than 440 observer organizations Delegates agreed on a “Chair’s Text” prepared by Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) Chair Ambassador Luis Vaya’s Valdivieso of Ecuador which will serve as the basis for future negotiations Speaking at the session’s closing, Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) acknowledged the progress made while emphasising the challenges that remain “The world’s commitment to ending plastic pollution is clear and undeniable. Here in Busan, talks have moved us closer to agreeing on a global legally binding treaty that will protect our health, our environment, and our future from the onslaught of plastic pollution,” she said She highlighted that “good progress” was made in Busan adding however that “persisting divergence” remains in key areas “Negotiators have reached a greater degree of convergence on the structure and elements of the treaty text as well as a better understanding of country positions and shared challenges But it is clear there is persisting divergence in critical areas and more time is needed for these areas to be addressed.” INC Chair Vayas underscored that the INC Committee’s mandate “has always been ambitious” “But ambition takes time to land. We have many of the elements that we need, and Busan has put us firmly on a pathway to success,” he said “I call on all delegations to continue making paths and engaging in dialogue…let us always remember that our purpose is noble and urgent: to reverse and remedy the severe effects of plastic pollution on ecosystems and human health,” Plastic pollution remains a major global challenge the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world's oceans posing severe risks to wildlife and human health soil and even in human organs and placenta of newborn babies The treaty, mandated by a 2022 UN Environment Assembly resolution seeks to addresses the full life cycle of plastic through an international legally binding instrument on Monday aiming to clinch a legally binding deal on plastics pollution led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Independent UN human rights experts said on Thursday that the forthcoming global plastic pollution treaty must ensure accountability at every stage of the plastic lifecycle warning against shifting responsibilities to developing nations.  The residential area of Marine City has some of the most coveted real estate in Busan A friend once told me this about her approach to teaching high school history: “If you start with George Washington you’ll eventually get to George.” Begin with the obvious I’ve made it my practice to visit a country’s “second” attractions first Starting slightly further afield leads me to something richer it’s also a way to avoid the disappointing throngs at classic locales and to give some relief to the exhausted locals I may have to search a bit harder for things to do but the payoff is often a relationship to a place less popularized with American travelers before getting to know Tokyo; I tooled around Bydgoszcz a port town of about 3.4 million people that sits between the East Sea and Mount Geumjeong I was drawn to Busan by the promise of natural beauty and urban bustle—beaches and hiking trails Japan launched its occupation of Korea from Busan fully colonizing the country between 1910 and the end of World War II the Soviet-backed Northern troops captured the entire peninsula during the Korean War of 1950–1953—except for the slice around Busan which U.S.-led international forces held strong The city became the Republic’s temporary capital gave Busanites a reputation for pragmatism as well as for warmth made Busan a city unlike any other in Korea a place where visitors can feel like time travelers immersed at once in a complicated past and a vibrant present red crab is one of the many things on offer at the all-seafood Jagalchi Market; the Songdo Cloud Walk stretching from the newer beach resorts of the north through a buzzy cosmopolitan center to the older neighborhoods of the south where my hotel was a quick stroll from the mainland across a drawbridge on Yeongdo Island a working port where upscale restaurants in renovated warehouses have sprung up next to dimly lit shipyard suppliers past stacks of neatly folded fishing nets and piles of anchor chains with links as thick as my arm The clang of hammers mixed with bird calls drifted up from the harbor Korea’s most famous purveyor of eomuk—a savory baked patty of seafood kneaded with flour and vegetables An affordable staple during postwar food shortages and a specialty of Busan in recent years it has evolved into something considerably more decadent: My pick was wrapped in bacon and served on a skewer a handy portable breakfast to eat while walking Coffee has long been more popular than tea in Korea and partly because rent is lower in Busan than Seoul a thriving community of artisan-minded baristas has convened in Yeongdo reportedly opening more than 200 cafés in under 5.5 square miles; Momos is often considered its epicenter I chose a custom blend of beans for my latte then settled into a sling chair to watch the tugboats while breathing in the sea air more than half a million refugees streamed into Busan from throughout the country doubling its population in a few short years There was little room in an already crowded many squatting in the central neighborhood of Nampo-dong and dioramas at the Busan Modern History Museum located about a half-hour walk from Yeongdo in a modernist building first erected by the colonizing Japanese but also ingenuity: People survived by selling what they could either on the street or in makeshift stalls at Gukje Market Gukje Market was founded in 1945 and has continuously operated since then It currently spans 12 buildings and is one of the largest markets in South Korea Gukje is among the largest markets in Korea its warren of pedestrian alleys a kaleidoscope of sights tables overflowed with bedding or stuffed animals Another seemed entirely stocked with piggy banks A stall no larger than a phone booth was packed floor to ceiling with jars of Pond’s cold cream There was barely room inside for the elderly proprietor I crossed into the adjacent Bupyeong Kkangtong Market (kkangtong translates to “tin can,” named for the U.S Army castoffs once commonly sold there) with its funk of fish and tteokbokki (chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy-sweet chili broth) to customers who perched on low plastic stools at the tables that lined the streets fortune tellers had set up shop; I peeked into a tent where a pair of teenage girls gripped each other’s hands but its character hadn’t changed much from the photos in the history museum making it feel like the present was collapsing into the past at every turn I stumbled across an entire street devoted to used bookstores The Strand in New York City claims to hold 18 miles of books in a 55,000-square-foot space; each of these shops seemed to have at least that many jammed into what were basically oversize closets The aptly named Bosu-dong Book Street is filled with bookstores and dates to the 1950s It began when refugees from North Korea opened a few stalls It was hard to believe that any of these vendors exist in the digital age when their goods could be cleanly purchased with the click of a mouse I wondered how much longer these places would last and what would be lost when their face-to-face exchanges Korean cuisine is often associated with beef: bulgogi or kalbi or the do-it-yourself braziers that leave your hair and skin redolent of smoke is the country’s largest all-seafood market feeling both awed and slightly despairing over how many creatures were yanked from the ocean each day: fish things I could name and things I could not then head to the market’s second floor to have it transformed into a meal I couldn’t eat enough on my own to do the experience justice so I brought in reinforcements: friends Sae and Alex Wilmer but they now spend much of the year in Busan we asked fishmonger Young-sik Kim for recommendations “It’s a kind of ocean worm.” I gestured for one to go in the basket Kim told me that he’d started his career as a chef in Seoul but the cost of opening a restaurant there was prohibitive Yeongdo is located on the water; fishmonger Young-sik Kim used to work in Seoul but returned to his hometown of Busan for the improved quality of life we went upstairs to a room with dozens of tables topped with plastic sheeting orange lamps printed with white numbers hung from the ceiling You don’t choose your restaurant at Jagalchi and you don’t choose how your seafood is prepared; it simply arrives raw octopus tentacles doused in sesame oil I would read that several people die annually eating sannakji choking when a tentacle adheres to their throat The rest of the meal tasted like ocean waves dancing across my tongue Bitter orange sea squirts with a sweet finish Sae told me that moving to Seoul from Busan sometimes tempts her “I can’t live without an ocean nearby,” she said “And in Busan we have access to the freshest seafood bought tickets for a 20-minute cable car ride over the water to Amnam Park a former military outpost that’s been converted into densely forested trails The panorama from our glass-bottomed compartment was exhilarating: the golden sand with the mountains beyond; fishing boats tootling below; a boardwalk winding along the shore most of our fellow riders congregated by the snack bars or rambled onto a nearby observation deck that jutted into the water Sae and I turned the opposite direction to follow a “Healing Forest Trail of Contemplation” that took us along the coast revealing an expanse of tourmaline blue ocean One of the only other hikers we encountered was a college student from Germany “What do you think of this city?” I asked her then extended her arms and tipped back her head: “Ahhhhhh!” I cabbed up from Yeongdo to Haeundae Beach It called to mind Waikīkī—skyscrapers and nightlife edged by a glorious near-mile of white sand During my visit in late June the ocean was still cold I checked in at the Paradise Hotel where my room was smack on the shore I had an unobstructed view from my balcony as the sunset turned the sky and the mirrored buildings along the strand a fluorescent pink I could easily have spent the following days at the hotel’s saunas and open-air baths Busan is home to the country’s biggest jjimjilbang a two-story extravaganza of 22 thermal baths Centers of community as well as repose and wellness jjimjilbang are essential to Korean culture: Friends go together to unwind There is ample time for it all; Spa Land is open from 9 a.m I stripped and showered in the women’s locker room I entered a steamy room filled with shallow pools that promised benefits such as relieving neuralgia a full-body scrub delivered by an ajumma wearing the standard jjimjilbang uniform of black lace bra and underwear and wielding her exfoliating mitt like a weapon surrendering as she removed my dead skin head to toe the evidence sluiced off with warm water in silver-gray strips Spa Land’s saunas each have a theme: The Wave Dream Room uses projection to simulate the bottom of an ocean; the walls in the Pyramid Room are pitched at 52 degrees to “absorb universal energy at maximum.” I changed into the shorts and T-shirt I was given on arrival for the coed areas then followed the instructions near a pile of hand towels rolling one into a hat that resembled a pair of ram’s horns and I smiled seeing a bunch of adults walking around in “sheep heads.” I took a break from the heat in a plant-filled atrium dangling my legs in a cooling footbath while enjoying the classic spa snack of a slow-cooked hard-boiled egg Then I climbed into a hammock chair suspended above the water and fell fast asleep Traditional decorative Korean dancheong art adorns Beomeosa Temple; stalls in Bupyeong Kkangtong Market serve tteokbokki (chewy rice cakes) and eomuk (fish cakes) my friend Sae offered to show me a quieter side of the city: Beomeosa Temple built in the 7th century and a city bus ride up the foothills of Mount Geumjeong In the class of Korea’s most significant temples it’s also home to a school of “fighting monks,” renowned for their resistance against Japanese invaders in the 16th and early 20th centuries Walking up a path lined with Japanese maples I could hear the rhythmic beating of a moktak a wooden drum that chanting monks use to keep time The buildings on the temple grounds were a riot of color—covered in dancheong A gathering of worshippers sat cross-legged on the floor of one hall insisting we share their slices of watermelon then turned to gaze across the mist-shrouded mountain listening to the moktak and focusing on the rise and fall of my breath I rejoined Sae and descended through a bamboo grove and into a dining hall where volunteers offered us a free lunch of vegan bibimbap: steamed rice topped with fresh and pickled vegetables We washed our dishes and said our goodbyes; it was time for me to head to the airport perhaps venture to the islands and forests that lie beyond its urban core Would I ever make it to Korea’s main megalopolis though now I knew for certain it would be fine if I didn’t I didn’t need to tick a prescribed box to get a taste of this country’s soul the South Korean city of Busan is a destination all its own Seoul may glitter with K-pop and Gangnam style but Korea’s second-largest metropolis sparkles in its own way Spend your days absorbing its wartime history or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches The 532-room Paradise Hotel on Haeundae Beach has spacious rooms with a right-on-the-water view an outdoor swimming pool—are among the best in the city and take in the scenery on a half-mile circular walk around Dongbaek Island The rooms at the Park Hyatt located in a sleek skyscraper on the Busan marina feature minimalist decor with floor-to-ceiling windows Watch the Gwangan Bridge’s twice-nightly light shows from the coziness of your bed or while floating in the indoor pool The Lavalse Hotel in Yeongdo is well situated for exploring historic Nampo-dong; the tradeoff is less luxury than elsewhere in town Go for a corner room with an ocean view or Busan-born chef JaeHoon Kim opened Palate in late 2019: not when in 2024 the restaurant became one of the first in Busan to receive a Michelin star His changing menu has included Korean radish pie and beef grilled over binchotan charcoal Momos is arguably the best of the trendy cafés springing up in the Yeongdo district and choose your view: Face one direction to watch coffee beans being roasted turn another to watch the boats chugging around the harbor F1963 a former wire factory (erected in its namesake year) has been transformed into an industrial-chic cultural center with galleries its walking path made of repurposed concrete from the former factory floor beautiful hike through the forest and along the water you may spy a few of the last remaining haenyeo: members of a centuries-old culture of women who free dive for seafood holding their breath for up to three minutes Soak up history at the Provisional Capital Memorial Hall originally built in 1926 during the Japanese occupation The temporary home of South Korea’s first president has been preserved along with exhibits of historical photos of wartime life Counted among the world’s largest bathhouses is the two-story Spa Land where a $14 ticket provides four hours of access to 22 baths (fed from thermal springs more than a half mile underground) Add on a classic seshin body scrub and massage and you will leave feeling smooth as a baby AFAR participates in affiliate marketing programs which means we may earn a commission if you purchase an item featured on our site.© 2025 AFAR LLC An Air Busan passenger plane is seen flying over Busan on Aug The 2025 World Conference on Doping in Sport will be held in Busan Participants are encouraged to explore the Visit Busan website to learn more about what the city is offering Visit official World Conference on Doping in Sport Web page Visit Busan En Español 한국어 “The Turtle Ship is a powerful symbol of our enduring friendship with Busan and the Korean American community I’m honored to celebrate this moment with our Korean American community whose contributions enrich our city every day,” said Mayor Bass “Thanks to Chief Tourism Officer Doane Liu and members of the Korean community for engaging on this important issue We look forward to visitors from all around the world seeing this artifact while attending events at the Convention Center especially as a venue for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.” The unveiling event brought together elected officials and community leaders including Councilmembers John Lee and Heather Hutt The celebration also showcased a traditional Korean drum performance highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the Korean American community and underscoring the City’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.  “As the only Korean American City Councilmember in Los Angeles I am honored to attend the 'Korean Heritage in LA' event and recognize the invaluable contributions of Korean Americans to our city,” said Councilmember John Lee “This year’s unveiling of the newly restored Turtle Ship a generous gift from our Sister City of Busan is a powerful symbol of our enduring friendship and cultural exchange I look forward to further strengthening the bonds between Los Angeles and Korea." “This move ensures that the gift from Busan will be more accessible and enjoyed by a much wider audience This cultural artifact has been carefully restored and can be displayed in a manner that respects the sentiments of the Korean American community,” said Robert Ahn President of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles “We appreciate the Mayor’s Office for its responsiveness and efforts in making this change.” The Convention Center will be host to several competition events for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and with the relocation of the Turtle Ship thousands more Angelenos and tourists alike are expected to visit the ship.  “This gift from the City of Busan will now be available for a larger audience and will become a tourism asset for the City of Los Angeles,” said Doane Liu Chief Tourism Officer and Executive Director “We are excited that the millions of visitors that come to the Convention Center can see this artifact and leave Los Angeles knowing more about the history and significance of this Sister City gift from Korea.” "The installation of the newly restored Turtle Ship at the Los Angeles Convention Center is a profound honor and a testament to the enduring friendship and cultural exchange between Los Angeles and our cherished Sister City “We are thrilled to house such a precious gift to the City of Los Angeles where it will be on display for millions of visitors to admire as they attend events Our deepest gratitude goes to Mayor Bass for entrusting us with this invaluable treasure.” During the transition of the gifts to the Convention Center in July Mayor Bass convened community meetings to share updates on the conservation and restoration of the gifts and to hear ideas about how to further celebrate and highlight these artifacts the Mayor's Office of International Affairs has communicated with Korean leaders to provide updates on the restoration of the artifact and to co-host a celebration of unveiling the restored gift.  To ensure its safe relocation and reinstallation, the Department of Cultural Affairs assembled a professional team of conservators and art handlers to carry out the conservation and reinstallation of the gift, which is part of the City Art Collection Mayor Bass will continue to celebrate the strong Sister City relationships and the dedicated work of our Sister Cities City Tourism Department and the Convention Center are undertaking similar restoration and reinstallation efforts for three Sister City gifts from Nagoya which are planned to be unveiled later this year Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for the Aviation Week Network’s (AWN) Air Transport World 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Chosun Seoul today The 2025 edition features 232 establishments in total including 184 establishments in Seoul and 48 in Busan showcasing continued enrichment of culinary journeys.  This year’s new edition shines with the birth of 1 new Three MICHELIN Stars after 2 years and 4 promoted and 3 newly added One MICHELIN Star as well as 14 new Bib Gourmands and 10 new Selected restaurants Seoul edition marks 37 Starred restaurants with 1 Three MICHELIN Stars all three of One MICHELIN Star restaurants have shown consistency and culinary skills required to retain their award for this year.    We are thrilled to celebrate the 9th edition of the MICHELIN Guide Seoul and the 2nd edition of the MICHELIN Guide Busan Our inspectors have worked tirelessly to provide valuable information about outstanding restaurants We are especially proud to award the highest rating to Mingles after its 9th appearance in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul since its first edition in 2017 This recognition highlights the team's continuous commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences This year's edition showcases great diversity with new styles of cuisine and unique offerings reflecting the steady development of the Korean dining scene As Seoul has established itself as a culinary destination we are confident that Busan will also see an increase in outstanding restaurants and chefs over time Chef Kang Min-goo's attention to detail and warm minimalism are showcased at Mingles where the interior design emphasizes Korean aesthetics The ambiance is enhanced by exquisite tableware and decor crafted by Korean artisans The chef and his talented team blends tradition with modernity creating dishes like Abalone and Cabbage Seon and Fish Mandu that highlight his creativity and respect for tradition.  Chef Joseph Lidgerwood's adventurous approach at Evett transforms ordinary ingredients into inventive dishes like sikhye sorbet with handpicked ants and tallow tart these dishes become even more irresistible  an authentic Mediterranean restaurant in Korea stands out for its dedication to sustainability and the use of organic ingredients from Chef Jung Ha-wan's family farm Despite the challenge of sourcing specific ingredients the chef successfully presents genuine Mediterranean cuisine that reflects the region's culinary traditions The restaurant's future growth in Seoul's culinary scene is as intriguing as the delightful dining experience it offers  is a culinary haven that embraces unlimited possibilities Chef Cho delights diners with familiar dishes reimagined through his unique aesthetics using rare ingredients to create novel flavors Signature dishes like the kaya toast-inspired amuse bouche and Galbi Stone exemplify his ability to blend the new with the familiar while retaining the essence of the original flavors Each dish at Y’east offers a gastronomic experience that evokes fresh tastes and out-of-the-box creativity making it a standout in the culinary scene  Chef Sung's passion for vegetables since childhood has led to a deeper understanding of vegetarian diets has given birth to his one-of-a-kind delicacies sensorial contemporary cuisine meets the chef’s seasoned skills and is transformed into a vegan menu with a distinct identity and imaginative flavors The evident truth is that the kitchen’s vegan fare not only appeals to vegetarians but also to people with a wide range of palates  Yu Yuan’s menu offers mostly Cantonese dishes Their weekend dim sum brunch is very popular  Chef Jin Woo-bum's passion for Mexican food shines at Escondido where he offers authentic Mexican cuisine with unique twists he creates nuanced flavors using staples like tortilla and mole or a cocktail enhances the gourmet experience  offers a friendly and informal dining experience with sophisticated French cuisine welcoming setting and attentive service enhance the experience while the chef's skillful presentation highlights the harmony between flavors and sauces Chef Kim's culinary journey focuses on creating memorable dining experiences rather than imitating others  Enjoy Chef Park Kyung-jae's sushi at Sosuheon in Seoul where the elegant traditional Korean venue and the chef's precise sushi-crafting skills create a special experience Guests can savor premium seafood throughout the seasons "It's an honor to host the best guests with the best ingredients with the best staff," reflects his journey as a Japanese cuisine specialist Dining at Sosuheon is an unforgettable experience that delights both emotions and senses  All of the 3 One MICHELIN Star restaurants - Fiotto Mori and Palette - awarded in its first Busan edition retained their distinction for another year denoting the restaurants with "high quality cooking the MICHELIN Green Star highlights those restaurants at the forefront of sustainable practices offering gastronomic experiences while adopting an environmentally inspiring approach.  Three restaurants received the MICHELIN Green Star last year including A Flower Blossom on the Rice with 5 consecutive years as well as Gigas and Fiotto retains for their outstanding and inspiring eco-friendly commitments  With its Special Awards, the MICHELIN Guide aims to highlight the amazing diversity of the roles within the hospitality industry as well as its most talented and inspiring professionals.  for his pivotal role at the forefront of customer interactions His ability to elevate the dining experience for guests reflects his exceptional skill and dedication to his craft.  who is recognized for his significant contribution to the legacy of Shilla Hotel's Korean fine dining restaurant Since starting his culinary career in 1988 Chef Kim has upheld the traditions of Korean cuisine while adapting and refining techniques to suit modern tastes His work reflects the depth and sophistication of contemporary Korean gastronomy.  The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Service Award is given to Lee Eun-joo from Sosuheon recognized for her exceptional service and close connection with customers She ensures smooth communication between the itamae and diners delivering a thoughtful and high-quality dining experience shown through her collaboration with the chef in the restaurant’s success and growth 1 three MICHELIN Stars restaurant (1 promoted)  9 two MICHELIN Stars restaurants (1 promoted)  90 MICHELIN selected restaurants (10 new)  3 one MICHELIN Star restaurants   1 MICHELIN Green Star restaurant   26 MICHELIN selected restaurants (1 new)  The full selection of the MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2025 is available on the MICHELIN Guide website and on the MICHELIN Guide app available free of charge on iOS and Android.  Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences.Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composites Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility and healthcare.The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand Michelin is present in 175 countries and employs 132,200 people That’s not some long-lost buddy picture starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. It’s shorthand for the hard work underway to gain agreement for a global treaty dealing with plastic pollution. That all comes to a head at a U.N. conference beginning in late November in the Korean city of Busan Many see Busan as make-or-break – the last chance to hammer out a meaningful agreement – because the complicated process for brokering a treaty is set to conclude there Let me be clear: ExxonMobil supports a treaty The work we’ve done for the past several years continued this week with constructive conversations with government leaders United Nations Environment Programme officials and encourage consensus based on facts and science rather than politics and posturing and I believe governments can get an agreement across the finish line in Busan – if they focus on addressing the direct causes of plastic waste that leaks into the environment We know it’s possible to flip those numbers Our industry has the technology to convert hard-to-recycle plastics into new products Embracing these solutions would get the world closer to a circular economy for plastics A lot of pieces need to fall into place in terms of policy and investment to realize that promise That’s where an internationally binding treaty can offer real benefits – if structured the right way A well-structured agreement would promote innovations in product design to improve recyclability develop and expand access to waste-management infrastructure and facilitate some movement of plastic waste as feedstock for recycling That’s the message I’ve heard from others the past few days in New York It’s also important to remind ourselves that the world is not uniform may not be considered "essential." However similar packaging can be critical for hygiene or medicine in Africa A more effective approach would be a global decision tree framework that enables each country to make the best choices for its people Let’s shoot for an agreement in Busan that addresses plastic pollution Because plastics should be viewed as the valuable resource they are – something to be used and recycled or reused for everyone’s benefit I believe we can take the Road to Busan together and enable a circular economy for plastics with the potential to eliminate more plastic pollution by 2040 Stay up to date with the latest news and information Subscribe to our newsletter The “10th Our Ocean Conference” (OOC) was attended by a delegation of 11 delegates from the EU including the Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Commission and the Ambassador of the European Union to Korea The event enabled a good  exchange on how to collaborate on maritime agenda and outreach activity on marine environment including the used fishing net recycle campaign on 28 April Busan City was pleased that  the visit of the EU and Member States’ delegations resulted in  meaningful and tangible cooperation with the EU and that  Busan as a global ocean city Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that on April 28 a delegation from the EU and 11 EU member states including the European Commission's Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries visited Busan to participate in the 10th Our Ocean Conference ('OOC') The EU Delegation to Korea contributes to forging strong economic and political relations between the EU and the Republic of Korea The Delegation visited Busan in last November to discuss policy sharing and cooperation on carbon neutrality The Delegations of the EU and the EU Member States visited Busan to exchange on how to cooperate on ocean affairs and to participate in a practical marine environment campaign The visit included  a luncheon meeting with the Mayor of Busan to discuss cooperation in the maritime sector a campaign to collect discarded fishing nets and visits to the fishing net recycling facility The European delegations took note with great interest of Busan's waste fishing net recycling project and participated in waste fishing net recycling with Busan City and Saha-gu including a waste fishing net collection (sorting) campaign The recycling campaign was held at Dadaepo Port in Saha-gu Busan City and the European delegation worked on reclassifying the waste collected from fishing boats which was launched in 2023 to promote cooperation in the green sector between the EU and Korea” She stressed that “Busan is an important partner in marine environment and sustainable resource management  Busan's leading policies to promote marine environmental protection and resource recycling systems are excellent.” She added that cooperation opportunities with the EU could be further expanded  thanks to this visit.” Director-General Shim Sung-tae for Agriculture & Fisheries Policy of Busan City said, “The EU and Member States delegation's visit to Busan was a very valuable and important opportunity for international cooperation and it was a meaningful time to lay the foundation for Busan to lead practical cooperation with the EU in various fields as a global maritime city.” “In the future Busan will continue to strengthen cooperation with the international community to create a sustainable marine environment and build a circular economy.” Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Korea 25 November 2024 – The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution including in the marine environment (INC-5) The session aims to conclude negotiations and finalize the text of the agreement The session, which takes place from 25 November to 1 December, aims to finalize and approve the text of the instrument. On the opening day, the INC approved the use of the Chair’s Non-Paper 3 as the foundation to facilitate negotiations in focused contact groups through the week “The excessive reliance of humanity on the convenience of plastics has resulted in an exponential increase in plastic waste The waste accumulated in our oceans and rivers now jeopardizes the lives of future generations,” H.E Yoon Suk Yeol President of the Republic of Korea “I sincerely hope that over the coming week all member states will stand together in solidarity – with a sense of responsibility for future generations – to open a new historic chapter by finalizing a treaty on plastic pollution.” INC-5 follows four earlier rounds of negotiations: INC-1 which took place in Punta del Este in November 2022 which happened in Nairobi in November 2023 “The moment of truth is here to end plastic pollution Not a single person on this planet wants to witness plastic in their communities or washing up on their shores Not a single person wants chemical-laced plastic particles in their bloodstreams or their unborn babies,” said Inger Andersen Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).  “We have a historic moment to end the world’s plastic pollution crisis and protect our environment Our job in Busan this week is clear: agree a treaty that puts us on the road to delivering a plastic pollution free future once and for all,” she added INC-5 was preceded by a series of ministerial meetings “The voices of the world are clear: we need healthy meals free from microplastics; we need clean air non-toxic plastic products; we need innovation and collaboration to replace harmful plastics,” said Ambassador Luis Vayas Valdivieso “Let us harness every tool of multilateralism and every moment of dialogue to overcome our differences and craft a treaty as ambitious as our collective will allows.” More than 3,800 participants have registered to participate in INC-5 – the highest number of the five meetings – representing more than 170 countries and over 600 Observer organizations “The success of these negotiations will directly shape the world we live in – now and in the future - and we should all have our eyes on this instrument’s implementation.” said Jyoti Mathur-Filipp About the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee United Nations Environment Assembly resolution 5/14 requested the Executive Director of UNEP to convene an intergovernmental negotiating committee to begin its work during the second half of 2022 with the ambition of completing its work by the end of 2024 The INC is tasked with developing an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution which could include both binding and voluntary approaches based on a comprehensive approach that addresses the full life cycle of plastic For media enquiries, please contact the INC media team © 2025 UNEP Terms of Use Privacy Report Project Concern Report Scam Contact Us an Air Busan (BX) Airbus A321 was engulfed in flames at South Korea's Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS) The aircraft was preparing for Flight BX-391 to Hong Kong Initial reports indicate that the fire originated in the rear cabin section under the circumstances and is still under investigation All occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft using emergency slides though four individuals sustained minor injuries during the evacuation process Airport firefighting teams battled the blaze for approximately 75 minutes before bringing it under control the fire had already caused extensive damage to the aircraft's fuselage it initially operated with Asiana Airlines (OZ) from 2007 to 2017 the A321 experienced a tail strike incident in Osaka in 2009 Air Busan, a low-cost subsidiary of the Asiana Group, currently operates an all-Airbus fleet, including seven A321 The South Korean LCC has been operating since 2008 and transitioned from its original Boeing 737 Classic fleet to an all-Airbus operation in 2016 The incident at PUS marks BX's first potential hull loss since beginning operations. It comes almost a month after A Jeju Air (7C) Boeing 737-800 aircraft veered off the runway and crashed at Muan International Airport (MWX) Stay tuned to Airways for any updates from local Busan aviation authorities as they continue to investigate the cause of the fire Use NordVPN for fast and secure streaming at home or traveling—no bandwidth or data limits for VPN traffic. Connect up to 10 devices with one account to protect you and your loved ones during your journey. 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