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2024-06-26
Busan Metropolitan City’s Groundbreaking Initiative: BUSAN Pay, the First Foreigner-friendly Local Currency in Korea
Busan Metropolitan City’s Groundbreaking Initiative: BUSAN Pay, the First Foreigner-friendly Local Currency in Korea Busan Metropolitan City ensures one-stop travel assistance through BUSAN Pay, the country’s first foreigner-friendly local currency. On June 20, 2024, Busan Metropolitan City proudly announced the launch of the first-ever foreigner-only local currency service in Korea, which is called ‘BUSAN Pay.’ BUSAN Pay is a comprehensive travel companion that is utilized through a mobile app and prepaid card. It is packed with unique features tailored to the needs of overseas visitors, from Dongbaekjeon payments and a cashback system to a guide for public transportation, food, tourist attractions, and the Visit Busan Pass. Utilizing BUSAN Pay is a breeze for tourists visiting from abroad. Simply add a prepaid card to the app. To get started, download the BUSAN Pay app from Google Play or the App Store. Prepaid cards are readily available at kiosks at Gimhae International Airport and Busan Station, as well as tourist centers in Busan. Top up prepaid cards with foreign-issued credit cards on the app. This enables users to make Dongbaekjeon payments. Transactions are processed using a physical card or QR code. Dongbaekjeon cashback rewards are equivalent to those offered to domestic users. To enhance the utmost convenience of inbound tourists, in addition to existing Dongbaekjeon merchants, select malls, department stores, and duty-free shops also accept BUSAN Pay; however, cashback is not credited at these locations. The list of participating BUSAN Pay establishments can be found on the app. The tourism feature delivers relevant information and may soon include promotional flyers and banners in different languages—English, Japanese, and Chinese—both on the app and website. The app contains tourism content, such as popular destinations, restaurants, and fun travel tips, as well as allows foreign travelers to buy and use the Visit Busan Pass. Additional
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2024-06-26
Busan Metropolitan City and Korea Airports Corporation Embark on an Exciting Journey Together to Promote ‘Busan is Good.’
Busan Metropolitan City and Korea Airports Corporation Embark on an Exciting Journey Together to Promote ‘Busan is Good.’ On June 12, 2024, Busan Metropolitan City unveiled its distinctive branded wraps at the baggage claim area of Gimhae International Airport, a major entry point of Busan. Commencing on June 12, 2024, Busan Metropolitan City will strategically leverage the baggage claim area of Gimhae International Airport, a gateway that over 10 million passengers pass through annually, in order to amplify the city’s brand and showcase Boogi, the city’s public outreach character. This campaign, a significant and impactful endeavor, is set to elevate Busan's profile among domestic and international visitors. In close partnership with the Korea Airports Corporation, the city is determined to foster a positive image and promote, not only local tourism, but also the Gimhae International Airport. The new wrap design installation is a tangible expression of Busan’s commitment to the city’s vision and values. It features ▲ the slogan, ‘Busan is good’ ▲ the symbol marking (CI), slogan design (BI), custom patterns, and ▲ the public outreach character Boogi. The wraps adorn three baggage carousels in the domestic terminal and five in the international terminal. Boogi, prominently displayed on baggage carousels in the domestic terminal, exudes a warm welcome and brings diverse, dynamic images—'Busan is good to PLAY/WORK/LIVE’—to people who come to Busan. Making full use of the slogan, ‘Busan is good,’ and custom patterns, baggage carousels in the international terminal will intuitively convey the meaning of ‘BIG,’ an acronym for ‘Busan is good,’ and ‘GOOD,’ standing for ‘global, original, open, and dynamic.’ Promotional content for the Gimhae International Airport, including an introduction to the Boogi-themed wraps, can also be seen.
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Daily Busan2024-06-24
[Study with Daily Busan] fingers crossed
"fingers crossed"What does "fingers crossed" mean?It means hoping for good luck or a positive result.In Korean, it means "행운을 빌어".Here's a refined example sentence:"I applied for my dream job, so fingers crossed I get an interview!"Please send your English learning content via this link! https://forms.gle/mXehMNM3S4MvivKy5
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Daily Busan2024-06-21
Save big with Busan Pay
Busan Pay, the nation’s first local payment system exclusively for foreigners, was launched on June 20. Based on Dongbaek Jeon, a payment system used by Busan-based businesses, Busan Pay offers various benefits to international residents and visitors.Busan Pay comes in two forms: a mobile application and a prepaid card. To download the app, search for “Busan Pay” in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Users must register with an email address. The app is available in English, Chinese and Japanese.Prepaid cards are free at kiosks in Gimhae International Airport, Busan Station and select tourist information centers. While the physical card is not necessary, it can be used to pay for transportation and makes a great souvenir.Users can add money to their cards through various payment methods, such as credit cards, WeChat or Alipay. In addition, certain BNK Busan Bank branches across the city offer one-stop services for card issuance, payment and refunds. The cards can be registered through the mobile app, allowing users to top them off or report them lost or stolen.Busan Pay offers the same benefits as Dongbaek Jeon. Participating businesses offer shoppers with a 5% to 7% cashback reward when they pay with Busan Pay. If paying by QR code on the app, some stores offer an additional 3% discount. Affiliated businesses also provide pre-discounts of 3% to 10%. All told, Busan Pay users may receive up to 20% in savings.The app lists the entire selection of affiliated businesses, including restaurants, cafes, healthcare centers and more.Furthermore, the city has designated various establishments as “Good Price Businesses” (부산시 지정 착한가격업소). Starting in August, customers at these businesses will receive an additional 5% cashback reward.Cashback rewards cover up to 300,000 won in purchases per month.Unlike Dongbaek Jeon, Busan Pay can be used at department stores and duty-free shops. However, cashback benefits are not provided.Foreigners can also purchase a Visit Busan Pass through Busan Pay. The pass, only available to foreigners, offers significant discounts at around 160 restaurants, cafes, and accommodations and free access to local tourist attractions. When international visitors buy Visit Busan Pass via Busan Pay, they will receive 5% cashback.Busan Pay makes using public transportation easier. Users can purchase a one- or three-day metro pass or pay taxi fares. However, the card version is required to pay fares on city buses.The app also offers tourist information, including details on attractions and local restaurants. Call center and private chatting services are available. Later this year, the app will provide information about restaurants with English menus and a real-time translation service.For more details, visit Busan Pay’s official website (busanpay.busanbank.co.kr).<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>exclusively: 독점적으로 prepaid: 선불의 register: 등록하다 affiliated: 연계된 real-time: 실시간의Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Kim Miyoung, Anton J. Mapoy