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Busan goes all-out to ensure a happy and healthy Lunar New Year

source: visitbusanWith the Lunar New Year coming soon, Busan Metropolitan City has implemented 79 detailed measures to ensure citizens and visitors have a safe, prosperous and enjoyable holiday.[Economy]The Dongbaek Jeon monthly cashback limit has been increased to 500,000 won, and the cashback rate has been increased from 5% to 7% until February.[Transportation]During the holiday period, from Jan. 27 to 30, toll fees will be waived on seven major roads, including Gwangandaegyo Bridge. Additionally, express bus and railway services will be expanded to accommodate travelers. To address parking issues, Busan will open 500 locations, including school grounds and government offices, to provide over 45,000 temporary parking spaces. In addition, parking at cemeteries and memorial sites will be expanded to over 7,000 spaces at 15 locations.[Welfare]The city has allocated emergency funding to 2,424 senior centers to support vulnerable senior citizens. Additionally, donations and gifts will be given to 55,000 low-income households.Other welfare measures include safety checks on senior citizens living alone, free special meals for people experiencing homelessness and the operation of emergency shelters at night.The city has also extended the visiting hours at cemeteries and memorial sites.[Health and Safety]The city will maintain a 24-hour emergency response system during the holiday period. The system includes round-the-clock monitoring from a disaster situation room, special alert operations at fire stations and the activation of a forest fire prevention headquarters. Furthermore, 24-hour emergency medical services will be available at 38 medical institutions citywide. Additionally, public health centers, fever clinics, major hospitals and late-night pharmacies will remain open to ensure there are no gaps in medical treatment over the long holiday.[Tourism and Entertainment]Museums and art galleries citywide will hold various cultural and exhibition events, including New Year’s fortune-telling and traditional folk games. Citizens and visitors can also enjoy discounts at various tourist attractions and activities.The city will continue promoting “Safe Tourist City Busan” through various channels, including the official tourism platform Visit Busan.For essential information, visit the 2025 Lunar New Year Holidays Living Information Guide at (busan.go.kr/holiday). The site offers details on safety, healthcare, transportation, tourism, and environmental services, including a list of hospitals and pharmacies open during the holiday period.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>implement: 시행하다 measure: 조치 prosperous: 번영한 waive: 면제하다 allocate: 할당하다 vulnerable: 취약한 donation: 기부 household: 가정 homelessness: 노숙 shelter: 보호소 disaster: 재난 prevention: 예방 Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

2025 Lunar New Year (Seollal) Holiday Guide (Jan. 27-30)

2025 Lunar New Year (Seollal) Holiday Guide (Jan. 27-30)Seollal, marking the first day of the lunar calendar, is one of Korea's most cherished celebrations. It is a special time for families to come together, welcome the New Year, and honor their ancestors.This year, Seollal falls on Wednesday, January 29th. Typically, the Seollal holiday includes the day before and after Seollal. However, with January 27th declared a temporary holiday, the 2025 Seollal holiday will span an extended break from Monday, January 27th to Thursday, January 30th.2025 Lunar New Year Holiday Guide Information during the Lunar New Year holiday (Korean) Medical CareEven during the Lunar New Year holiday, you can rest assured that some hospitals and pharmacies will remain open and be ready to serve you. Find out which ones near you can assist your medical needs.National Emergency Medical Center (Korean) - Learn moreMedical facilities and pharmacies open during the Seollal holidays. (Korean)Community health centers in BusanLate Night Pharmacies in BusanMedical facilities and pharmacies for COVID-19 treatment open during the Lunar New Year holidaysMedical facilities who can prescribe COVID-19 oral treatments Pharmacists who can fill COVID-19 prescriptionsPublic SafetyEmergency Telephone NumbersDisaster and Safety Management Office888-4119City General Situation Room888-2222~5Infectious diseases888-3351~8Crime112Fire/emergency patients119Water supply failure(051)120Traffic information1333Weather131Environmental complaints (illegal dumping)128TransportationFree tolls on seven toll roads during the Lunar New Year holiday*Exemption period: Monday, January 27th~Thursday, January 30th*Toll-free roads: Gwangandaegyo Bridge, Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Eulsukdodaegyo Bridge, Geogadaegyo Bridge, Sujeongsan Tunnel, Sanseong Tunnel, Cheonma TunnelBusan real-time traffic alerts (Korean)ROADPLUS alerts for nationwide highways (Korean)TourismBusan tourism informationCultural Events during Seollal holiday (Korean,E

Opening Schedules for Cultural and Tourism Facilities in Busan during the Lunar New Year Holiday

Opening Schedules for Cultural and Tourism Facilities in Busan during the Lunar New Year HolidayPlease refer to the Lunar New Year holiday opening/closing schedules for cultural and tourism facilities in Busan listed below:The Lunar New Year holidays include Seollal Lunar New Year (Jan. 29) and the days before and after Lunar New Year (Jan 28, Jan. 30), as well as January 27 as a substitute holiday.Busan Museum, Dongsam-dong Shell Midden Museum, Bokcheon Museum and Jeonggwan Museum, Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, Provisional Capital Memorial Hall and Busan Citizens Park MuseumOpen: Jan. 27 – Jan. 30 (Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)Closed: Jan. 31Busan Marine Natural History MuseumOpen: Jan. 27 – Jan. 30Closed: Jan. 31http://www.busan.go.kr/sea/indexBusan Museum of Contemporary ArtOpen: Jan. 27 – Jan. 30 / Closed: Jan. 31https://www.busan.go.kr/moca/indexBusan Museum of Art (https://art.busan.go.kr/)From December 18, 2023, Busan Museum of Art will be closed due to a renovation project.Space Lee Ufan is opened. (Open: Jan. 27 – Jan. 30, Closed: Jan. 31)Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last admission is 5:30 p.m.)National Maritime Museum of KoreaOpen: Jan. 27 – Jan. 30(Hours: Jan. 25-29, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m./ Jan. 30, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)Closed: Jan. 31https://www.mmk.or.kr/Busan National Science MuseumOpen: Jan. 27, 28, 30 (Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) (Last admission is 4:30 p.m.)Closed: Jan. 29, 31https://www.sciport.or.kr/Busan Museum of MoviesOpen: Jan. 27, 28, 30Closed: Jan. 29, 31https://www.busanbom.kr/UN Memorial Cemetery in KoreaOpen 365 daysMay-Sep Open 9:00 Close 18:00Oct-Apr Open 9:00 Close 17:00https://www.facebook.com/UNMCK.officialhttps://www.instagram.com/unmck.official/https://www.unmck.or.kr/intro/Haeundae ArboretumOpen: Jan. 27, 28, 30Closed: Jan. 29Website: https://www.busan.go.kr/green/index (Korean)Hwamyeong ArboretumOpen: Jan. 27, 28, 30Closed: Jan. 29Website: https://www.busan.go.kr/green/index (Korean)Visitors can enjoy K