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Busan this week
View all notes- Place and seasonBusan Bridge Marathon 2026 starts at BEXCO on December 6A city marathon through Busan on December 6, with full marathon and 10K categories and a combined capacity of 12,000. The start is at BEXCO.
- Place and seasonThe 10th Busan Global Webtoon Festival runs Oct 30 - Nov 1A webtoon-themed festival at the Busan Cultural Content Complex and MUSEUM 1, with special talks, global insight sessions and family programs. Admission is free.
- FoodThe 17th Busan Mackerel Festival runs Oct 30 - Nov 1 at Songdo BeachA seaside autumn event at Songdo Beach themed on seasonal mackerel. Admission is free and beachside programs are planned; check the official notice for details.
- Place and seasonJean-Michel Othoniel's In the Labyrinth of Love runs through Dec 31 at F1963A contemporary art exhibition at F1963, an official collaborative show for the 2028 World Design Capital (WDC) Busan, running through December 31. Closed Mondays.
- Place and seasonThe 34th Yeongdo Bridge Festival runs Oct 30 - Nov 1 around YeongdoA local festival around Yeongdo Bridge, with venues across Yeongdo's park and wharf area. Hosted by Yeongdo-gu Office, admission is free.
- Place and seasonThe 2026 Busan Citizen Yard Festival runs on autumn Fridays and Saturdays at two venuesFree performances at Citizens Hall and Lotte Mall Dongbusan: magic, dance, vocal, jazz, flamenco, hip-hop, and more.
- FoodThe 11th Busan Craft Beer Festival runs Oct 29–31 in SeomyeonA Seomyeon evening event themed on the World's Top 10 Beers Koreans Love. Hands-on programs include Halloween tattoo experiences and a beer-taste quiz.
- Place and seasonThe Dalmaji Culture Festa runs on autumn Saturdays along Dalmaji-gilA round-trip cultural event pairing Dalmaji-gil's night views with craft workshops (pottery, tea, perfume, leather), galleries, and trekking.
- FoodThe 23rd Busan International Food Expo runs October 9–11 at BEXCOA food fair gathering Busan and world cuisine, with cooking demos, hands-on classes, and chef competitions to taste and learn.
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FUKU-BUSAN organizes Busan candidates that can become practical trip ideas. Movement and reservation details are verified by the concierge when building your itinerary.
Getting around Busan
The basics of transport and daily life, so your first Busan trip goes smoothly.
Riding the bus
Board at the front door and tap your card. Check the route number and destination before you get on.
Riding the subway
Tap your card at the gate to enter. Busan Metro runs Lines 1 to 4 plus the Gimhae Light Rail.
Transit card (T-money, etc.)
Buy and top up at convenience stores or stations. One card works on buses, the subway, and taxis.
SIM and mobile data
Prepare an eSIM before you go, or buy one locally. Data-only plans are the simplest.
Currency and cash
Exchange at the airport, banks, or counters in the city. Using cards alongside cash is reassuring.
Taking a taxi
Hail one on the street or use a ride-hailing app. Show the destination on a map or in Korean.
