 All Buses and Major Bus Stops to Have Free Wi-Fi 1 year 38 weeks ago
BUSAN, South Korea - All 2511 city buses and 160 bus stops in the city will have free Wi-fi by July 2012.
Starting this month, wireless Internet access will become available in 1,300 buses which drive by Busan-based universities and 80 major bus stops. The first stage of the plan will be completed by the end of December 2011.
The second stage will begin next January. The city will install Wi-Fi in the remaining 1,211 buses and 80 other major bus stops, and have the... |
 2011 Global Gathering Opens Registration 1 year 45 weeks ago
The annual Global Gathering which highlights cultures from all over the world is gearing up for the October 22nd kick off.
The BFIA is seeking teams and indidividuals that would like to perform as well as people who would like to operate the various booths at the 2011 Global Gathering. Applications will be accepted until August 14. Those who would like to attend should fill out an application form and fax or post it back to the BFIA. It is also possible to apply via the webpage, at... |
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Public transport transfer system to be expanded to Gimhae and Yangsan 1 year 50 weeks ago
Starting May 21, the discounted fare system for transfers between local buses and metros will be expanded to Gimhae and Yangsan.
Therefore, those who travel in or between the three cities on public transport (local buses, village/neighborhood buses, and the metro) using their transportation card can now enjoy significant transfer discounts. Transfers still have to be made within 30 minutes (or 60 minutes for buses operating infrequently at intervals of greater than... |
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Understanding Korea Program' to be held for foreign students 2 years 2 days ago
The BFIA is holding an 'Understanding Korea Program' targeting foreign students this year. This program aims to help foreign students to understand Korea. It not only comprises educational lectures but also industrial field trips allowing students to see firsthand the rapid progress that has taken place in Korea. One university in Busan will be selected each month and its foreign students will be invited to participate in the program. This month, 40 foreign students from Dong-Eui University will join the... |
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Foreigner's Free Driver's License Class 2 years 7 weeks ago
Busan Saha Police Station will start the ’4th Foreigner’s Free Driver’s License Class’ for the foreigners and migrants living in Busan (Only written exam).
♦ Location : Busan Saha Police Station
♦ Language : English Chinese, Vietnamese
♦ Schedule
Date : April 23th ~ May 14th (1 month)
English / Chinese / Vietnamese : Every Saturday 10am~12pm
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Busan Cinema Complex, Dureraum erects longest roof of its kind in the world. 2 years 7 weeks ago
Busan Cinema Complex, Dureraum has erected its super-sized roof, known simply as the 'Big Roof', and is now beginning to show off its architectural splendor. Busan held a special ceremony marking the raising of the 'Big Roof' in Centum City, U-dong, Haeundae-gu, on March 23.
It lifted the front part of the roof, measuring 62 meters by 74 meters, about 21 meters from the ground and connected it to the remaining 62 meter by 89 meter part of the structure supported by pillars, thereby... |
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The site of the former Camp Hialeah has been officially renamed 'Busan Citizens Park' 2 years 7 weeks ago
Last month, Busan officially decided on the name of the park which will be built on the site of the former Camp Hialeah in Busanjin-gu as 'Busan Citizens Park'. Since 2006, when Busan announced its plans for the site, it has screened, received advice and conducted a poll of about 2000 names. From now on, Busan will develop the Brand Identity (BI) appropriate to the newly named Busan Citizens Park so that, by May, citizens can begin to feel this sense of unity, and in order for efforts to begin with promotion... |
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Korean Language Classes and World Cultural Classes up and running for 2011 2 years 7 weeks ago
The BFIA has started educational and cultural lectures including its popular Korean Language Classes and World Cultural Classes. The 1st session of Korean Language classes started on March 28. 250 people in total applied to attend one of the 12 classes, categorized by level as Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced. The course will run for 9 weeks until May 27. The 2nd session of the course will start from early June and applications will be accepted from May 30.
Meanwhile, the World Cultural Class, where... |
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New Zealand consular office opens in Busan 2 years 7 weeks ago
A New Zealand consular office opened in Busan on April 14. The office will be helping organize cultural exchanges and offering advice and help regarding studying abroad and immigration issues. It will not be dealing with visas directly.
* Address: Seo gu Amnam dong Wonyang Plaza 3Fl., Busan.
* Service Hrs. : 9a.m-6p.m
* Tel. 051-250-0630
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