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BGCF to run Busan’s flagship Korean Language Institution

 In 2025, the Busan Global City Foundation (BGCF) will take on enhanced responsibility in supporting international students, officially designated as Busan City’s flagship Korean Language Institution. Newly arrived international students often face challenges with the local language and unfamiliar cultural environment, hindering their ability to adapt to life abroad. Since language proficiency and a solid understanding of cultural practices are crucial for academic success, BGCF aims to provide an accommodating environment that helps international students improve their language skills and better understand life in Korea.The institution will offer various academic support programs, including preparation for the Test of Korean Proficiency exam and a mentorship program that connects students with local college peers. It will also include career guidance for graduates and assistance in crafting CVs that meet the expectations of Korean companies.BGCF has been providing free language courses and support to international students and residents since 2006 and has consistently received a 95% positive rating in its annual satisfaction surveys.Under the ethos of “Busan is good for international students,” the city is committed to ensuring international students thrive in their academic and life pursuits.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>enhance: 향상 시키다 responsibility: 책임 designated as: ~로 지정되다 institution: 기관 face: 직면하다 challenge: 도전 과제 unfamiliar: 익숙하지 않은 hinder: 방해하다 adapt: 적응하다 proficiency: 유창성 solid: 견고한 cultural: 문화적인 practice: 관습 aim to: ~를 목표로 하다 accommodating: 수용하는 environment: 환경 improve: 증진 시키다 peer: 또래, 동료 expectation: 기대 consistently: 지속적으로 satisfaction: 만족Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Busan Youth Local Festa- Dec. 17-24 | Domoheon

Busan Youth Local Festa- Dec. 17-24 | DomoheonBusan City and Busan Economic Promotion Agency will hold the 2024 Busan Youth Local Festa at Domoheon from December 17th until the 24th.It was prepared to strengthen the connection between regions and local brands and to inform the value that local value creators have on the local economy and culture.Programs including promotion and sales of local products and citizen experience events will be prepared.Busan Youth Local Festa○ Dates: December 17-24, 2024○ Venue: Domoheon○ Hours of Operation:(Tuesday~Sunday) 10:00~18:00 / (Saturday) 10:00~21:00 / (Monday, holidays) closed○ For more info.: 051-600-1866○ Website: https://www.busan.go.kr/domoheon/index (Korean)https://www.busan.go.kr/eng/bsfacility01/1651541

New Waves, Dazzling Waves -11th Haeundae Light Festival Opens

New Waves, Dazzling Waves -11th Haeundae Light Festival OpensThe 11th Haeundae Light Festival, themed 'New Waves, Dazzling Waves', opened on Decem-ber 14 and will continue until February 2 next year.The most prominent aspect of this year's festival is the media art production. A large white castle in-stalled at the Haeundae Beach Event Square will feature a 3D media facade with the theme of snow'.When you enter the entrance of Gunam-ro, you can see 'snow' falling for one minute every six minutes, and the 230-meter-long Aurora Road filled with snowballs shines in the sunlight during the day and sparkles under the lights at night.A large tree at the end of Gunam-ro was also fitted this year that is a smart tree that can transmit video.On December 31, a performance will be held at Haeundae Beach from 11pm, followed by a '2025 Countdown' with fireworks and a 1,000 drone show.Haeundae Light FestivalDec.14, 2024-Feb. 2. 2025Lighting Hours 17:30-24:00Haeundae Beach, Gunam-ro Haeundae Market Haeundae Oncheon-gilHaeundae-gu Naver Bloghttps://blog.naver.com/hudpr/223694650007 https://blog.naver.com/hudpr/223694387549 https://blog.naver.com/busanto1115/223695401257Source: Haeundae City News (December 2024)