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Exploring YOLO Galmaetgil ⑨ YOLO Route 8

source: visitbusanThe YOLO Galmaetgil Trails invite visitors to experience scenic hikes along the city's natural and cultural resources."YOLO" reflects both "you only live once" and the local dialect for "come here," blending global and regional meaning. Taken together, YOLO is an invitation for visitors to experience the joie de vivre locals have: Come to Busan and enjoy life.🏃🏻‍♂️ YOLO Route 8The Nakdong Jeongmaek Trail spans 6.7 kilometers along the ridge east of the Nakdonggang River. The journey begins at Flower Village, so named for its abundance of wild blooms, and quickly leads into the wooded serenity of Gudeok Culture Park.From there, the trail climbs Gudeoksan Mountain and reaches Jaeneomi Maruteo, a key junction that guides hikers toward Seunghaksan Mountain. Along this ridge, vast fields of silver grass stretch across the slopes, creating a shimmering autumn landscape. The Eoksae Noeul Observatory rewards hikers with views of the Nakdonggang River and Dadaepo Beach.A gentle descent leads to Dangri Jeseokgol, where tree-lined paths fill the air with a refreshing scent of cedar. This route captures the harmony of Busan's mountain ridges, seasonal colors and river views in a single hike.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>reflect: 반영하다 regional: 지역적인 abundance: 풍요 serenity: 고요함  vast: 거대한 shimmering: 반짝이는 descent: 내리막 ridge: 산등성이Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Busan City Hall Roof Garden Opens to Public

Busan City Hall Roof Garden Opens to Public□ On November 5, 2025, at 10:30, Busan Metropolitan City held a grand opening ceremony for the new Roof Garden.○ Originally created on the fourth-floor rooftop of City Hall in 2014 under the name ‘Haneul Madang’ and reserved exclusively for staff to ensure security, the space has been refurbished into a peaceful, serene oasis for residents.○ Approximately 120 people, including Mayor Park Heong-joon and selected young attendees, joined the opening event.□ Roof Garden has been redesigned for relaxation, appreciation of changing blooms, and various activities.○ In addition to seasonal floral displays, it features seating areas, a play zone, and a greenhouse classroom.□ Beyond being a natural haven, Roof Garden also hosts a wide array of fun programs for children.○ In collaboration with Deullak Nallak, a kid-focused complex inside City Hall, the ‘Exciting Alley Playground’ session takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 and 11:00.○ As part of the ‘Green Dream Expedition’ pilot project, which connects neighborhood pocket parks with nearby kindergartens within a 15-minute radius, participants from the City Hall daycare will engage in gardening.□ Everyone is invited to enjoy Roof Garden.○ For the sake of safety, operating hours are set from 09:00 to 18:00.□ It can be accessed via the lobby elevator.□ Building on the successful unveiling of Domoheon, the renovated former mayor’s residence, in 2024, Roof Garden marks another step toward fostering a ‘city where citizens are happy in their daily lives.’○ Since September 2024, Domoheon has welcomed 360,000 guests and has become a beloved communal venue. Roof Garden aims to follow suit as a downtown retreat.□ In his remarks, Mayor Park said, “While advancing the 15-minute city concept, we remain devoted to enhancing day-to-day happiness in a citizen-oriented way. Last year, we rejuvenated the former mayoral home as Domoheon, a cultural community

The 20th Busan Fireworks Festival – Nov. 15, 2025 | Gwangalli Beach

The 20th Busan Fireworks Festival – Nov. 15, 2025 | Gwangalli BeachThe 20th Busan Fireworks Festival will take place on Saturday, November 15th in the Gwangalli Beach area.The 20th Busan Fireworks Festival○ Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 ※ fireworks at 19:00~20:00 (Pre-events from 14:00 to 19:00○ Venue: around Gwangalli Beach, Igidae, Dongbaekseom island○ Hosted by: Busan Metropolitan City○ Website: https://busanfireworks.com/en/ (English)https://busanfireworks.com/ (Korean)Instagram: @busan_fireworksPhone: (051)713-5000Related articles:Road Closures due to Busan Fireworks FestivalGeumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute Open to the Public During Busan Fireworks Festival on Nov. 15(Daily Busan) 20th Busan Fireworks Festival to light up Gwangalli on Nov. 1520th Busan Fireworks Festival promises biggest show yetDomoheon Operating Hours on the Day of the Busan Fireworks FestivalDomoheon Operating Hours (Saturday, November 15, 2025)Main Building: 10:00–20:00Outdoor Exclusive Parking Lot: 09:30–21:00*Please note that vehicles cannot exit the parking lot outside its operating hours.*The Dong Girls’ High School parking lot will close at 17:30 on the day of the event.Pre-Event ScheduleThe 20th Busan Fireworks Festival Pre-Event Schedule TIMEPROGRAM14:00~18:00Fireworks StreetVarious citizen participation programs will unfold along the beach road18:00~18:50Fireworks PrologueA special 20th-anniversary opening sequence using Gwangandaegyo Bridge trusses, featuring citizens’ cheering messages rolling across the bridge.18:50~19:00Opening CeremonyAn opening ceremony to mark the beginning of the Busan Fireworks Festival.All program contents are subject to change depending on the organizer's circumstances and weather conditions!20th Anniversary Booth: Anniversary Lounge20th Anniversary Celebration Booth for Busan Fireworks Festival with Citizens, featuring special exhibitions and citizen participation programs.Busan Multi-Fireworks Show3-Point ProductionSpectacul