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Sip, snack and stargaze at Busan's fall night market

Summer's winding down, but Busan's nightlife is just heating up. From Sept. 26 to Oct. 18, the 2026 Starry Night in Busan: Night Market returns to Hwamyeong Eco Park every Thursday through Sunday for a season of easy autumn evenings.Doors are open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 4 to 9 p.m. on Sundays.This year's market blends traditional Korean liquor, food stalls, self-cooking stations and hands-on activities for a laid-back night under the stars. Five themed zones make up the experience:Spirit Busan — A pop-up spotlighting traditional Korean liquors from Busan and beyond.Starry Food Zone — Snacks and dishes made to pair with a good drink.Picnic & Campnic Zone — A relaxed outdoor spot to soak in the park's after-dark scenery.Starlight Kitchen — Brew your own traditional liquor, join a kids' cooking class, or unwind with running and yoga surrounded by nature. Self-cooking experiences round out the lineup.Traveling Merchant Market — A flea market featuring local small businesses, plus a dedicated kids' flea market.Fees vary by activity, and pre-registration is recommended for hands-on programs. For details and to register, visit the official website linked below.※ 2026 Starry Night in Busan: Night Market, Thursdays through Sundays from Sept. 26 to Oct. 18◎ Hwamyeong Eco Park (Auto Campground and Lotus Pond Area): 1718-17 Hwamyeong-dong, Buk-gu◎ Google Maps: Click ◎ Visit Busan: Click ◎ Program Registration: Click <Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>blend: 섞다 liquor: 주류 scenery: 풍경 merchant: 상품 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Open Call for Land-Ecological Art on Eulsukdo, Busan

Open Call for Land-Ecological Art on Eulsukdo, Busan - We Pass, the Earth EnduresWebsite: https://eulsukdo-ecoart.com/en/ScheduleOpen Call Period: Sep. 21, 2026 (Mon.) ~ Nov. 22, 2026 (Sun.)Submission Period: Nov. 2, (Mon.) 00:00 ~ Nov. 22, 2026 (Sun.) 24:00Proposal Evaluation: During Nov. ~ Dec. 2026 (TBD)Results Announcement: During Dec. 2026 (TBD)※ Time standard: KST (Korea Standard Time, UTC+9)

(Suyeong-gu) Gwangalli M Drone × Laser Show Moves to Recurring Performances

The Gwangalli M Drone Light Show, which lights up the sky over Gwangalli, teams up with a laser show to create an even richer spectacle and position itself as a prominent nighttime national attraction beyond Busan.Beginning with a session during the Chuseok holiday on Saturday, September 26, Suyeong-gu launches the Gwangalli M Drone × Laser Show as a regular presentation on the first and third Saturdays of each month. An upgraded version of the existing drone show, the Gwangalli M Drone × Laser Show opens with a laser show, followed by a drone show, and concludes with another laser show. The longer format brings more dynamic entertainment. In particular, the Chuseok special performance, themed ‘Moonlit Feast of Chuseok,’ combines 3,000 drones with a laser show.The decorative lighting on Gwangandaegyo Bridge also contributes to the performance. Innovative illuminated content tailored to the respective session’s concept, music, and atmosphere delivers a distinctive Gwangalli scene alongside drones and lasers.On Saturdays without a laser show, the drone show proceeds as usual.Suyeong-gu, Tourism Sports Division ☎ (051)610-6516Website: https://www.gwangallimdrone.co.kr/en/homeAt a GlanceMarch–September: 20:00, 22:00 / October–February: 19:00, 21:00Days with a laser show: First and third Saturdays of the month, Seollal, Chuseok, New Year’s Eve Countdown Event▷ Laser show → Drone show → Laser showDays without a laser show (drone show alone): Second and fourth Saturdays of the month