issue 40, Dec/Jan 2015-2016
Hit the Slopes The best spots for skiing and snowboarding in Korea
Hard Rock in Busan Interview with VP Antonio Bautista
Where to Drink Good Wine Some of Busan’s best spots for the grape
John Bocskay Expat Life Between the Lines
travel | living | art | cuisine | nightlife | community | culture your lifestyle guide to korea and beyond
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CONTENTS FEATURES Why do Korean Women Dominate Golf? | 16 Hit the Slopes | 22 Busan Foreign Culture Market | 40 Speaking Korean Might Never Make me a Celebrity | 42
REGULARS Events: The Big Five | 8 Word on the Street | 10 In the News | 14
TRAVEL Lovely Laos | 30
ARTS, CULTURE & LIVING Busan’s Best Restaurants for Wine | 38
DIRECTORY/GUIDES Hotel News & Directory | 44 Directory | 46-51 Busan Metro Map | 48
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Editor’s Letter
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, like many of you out there, will be spending Christmas away from home, at times questioning whether it really is “the most wonderful time of the year.” I’ve lived far from the motherland for quite a long spell, and this is the time of year when I most miss being with my family, celebrating Christmas and then, a week later, looking out over the precipice of the coming year with wishes and hopes for whatever is over the horizon. For those of us who won’t be making the trek back home, we are fortunate here in Korea to have set some roots, whether shallow or deep, that afford us a community with which to share some holiday cheer. Whatever you do this winter season, we at Haps wish you all the best. This marks issue 40 in the Haps journey. We’re happy to have made it this far and have put together another issue we hope you will like. John Bocskay’s “Between the Lines”
column once again offers his sharp insights, this time on the holidays; Anthony Velasquez is back with his recommendations for wine; Amy Steele takes us on a tour of the foreigner market; and the very talented photographers, Sasha Don and Tatiana Mandziy, give us their view of Busan Fashion week. There’s more to enjoy and we hope you do. Before I sign off, I was thinking the other day about the song, “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.” “He sees you when you’re sleeping/ He knows when you’re awake/He knows when you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake.” Is it me? Or is that kinda scary?
Fashion Week Last month, Haeundae played host to Busan Fashion week, featuring some of Korea’s hottest designers showing off their cool collections for Spring/Summer 2016.
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In a country that is over 70% mountains, there are bound to be some great places to go skiing.
Hit the Slopes The best spots for skiing and snowboarding in Korea.
This issue, we give you the best spots for skiing and snowboarding in Korea.
HARD ROCK IN BUSAN Interview with VP Antonio Bautista
WHERE TO DRINK GOOD WINE Some of Busan’s best spots for the grape.
JOHN BOCSKAY Expat Life Between the Lines
travel | living | art | cuisine | nightlife | community | culture your lifestyle guide to korea and beyond
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who’sHAPPENING
COntributors John Bocskay
John hails from Westchester County, New York, and has been living in Korea “for a year” since 1998. In his free time he uses chopsticks, eats spicy food, and says things in Korean. You can check him out more of his writing at bosmosis.wordpress.com
Publisher Ju Shin-hye Editor in Chief Bobby McGill Sales Director Michael Schneider Web Editor in Chief Jeff Liebsch Art Directors Christopher Cote,
Kyle Erwin Copy Editor Amy Steele Writers
dean herden
An Australian tour pro golfer for six years and PGA member for 25 years, Dean Herden has been a professional caddie for 24 years on every pro circuit, with 43 wins worldwide. Most recently, was the winning caddie for 2015 US Women’s Open Champion Ingee Chun.
John Bocskay, John Dunphy, Greg Dolezal, Jeff Liebsch, Bobby McGill, Anthony Velasquez, Dean Herden, Amy Steele, Junnie Ahn, Jinny Kim Photographers
Sasha Don, Tatiana Mandziy, Mike Dixon, Jeff Liebsch, Weirdvis, Daisytrench, Susanna Macleran Interns
Oh-reum Cha, Hyun-woo Jeong
John Dunphy
Before moving to Korea in February 2013, John Dunphy was a local editor for Patch Media in New Jersey, where he was born. He is a lover of food, ranging from fish n’ chips to all things Korean. Read more of his work at jpdunphy.wordpress.com.
Busan Haps Dec/Jan 2015/2016 Issue 40 Business Registration Number: 00001 First Publication Date: Sept, 2, 2009 Office Address Pale de CZ, 2-19,
Anthony velasquez
Prior to moving to Busan in 2009, Anthony Velasquez worked in the Alexander Valley of Northern California as a winery lab tech. He has nearly a decade of experience serving, bartending and teaching wine in the finest farm-to-fork restaurants in Sacramento, California. Now he brings his expertise to the page.
Amy Steele
Originally from Alaska, Amy spent the better part of the last decade exploring various cities across the US and working in advertising and PR. After moving to Busan in 2013, she’s returned to her journalism roots and feels right at home.
Jung Dong1124-2, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea Disclaimer The opinions in the magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. Questions or comments: busanhaps@gmail.com ©2016 Busan Haps Magazine SUBMISSIONS busanhaps@gmail.com ADVERTISING mikey.busanhaps@gmail.com
what’sHAPPENING
Around Korea Great events are happening around the Peninsula this Winter. Here are a few suggestions to check out this season.
Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival Set at the historic Hyangiram Hermitage, which was built in 644, this two-day festival rings in the new year in traditional style, with a fire show, folk music, wish-lighting and other activities to keep the family entertained. Yeosu City Date: December 31 - January 1 Location: Yeosu, Jeollanam-do
Ulsan Ganjeolgot Sunrise Festival Ring in the new year a little closer to home at the annual New Year’s Sunrise Festival in Ulsan, which features a fireworks show, traditional music and food and, best of all, a stunning view of the first sunrise of the year. Ulsan MOE Date: December 31 - January 1 Location: Ulsan
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Andy Warhol Live Through March 20
In celebration of the Busan Ilbo’s 70th anniversary, the Busan Museum of Art is hosting “Andy Warhol Live,” which includes many of the celebrated artist’s most beloved photographs. Admission to the exhibition is 12,000 won for adults and 10,000 won for children, and it’s open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
the big five
www.art-mon.co.kr
Busan Christmas Tree Festival Through January 3
The award-winning seventh annual Christmas Tree Festival got underway in Gwangbok-no, Jung-gu at the beginning of December. Enjoy the holiday season in style as the festival brings the colors and festive mood of Christmas to Nampo-dong. A variety of street performances and activities are planned for the biggest holiday event the city has to offer. www.bctf.kr
Santacon
New Year’s Eve
MIKA Live in Korea 2016
December 19
December 31
February 11
The fourth annual Santacon returns for another year of caroling, food and drink, and holiday cheer to raise money for local charities. Starting at 5 p.m. at Sharky’s in Gwangalli for dinner and moving to Kyungsung for the evening, the event is held at local bars, which play host to raffles and quite possibly the most Santas you will see around the city this Christmas season.
Throw on your best attire and have a night on the town by attending one of the numerous parties going on around the city. The Dadaepo Sunrise Festival, the Haeundae Beach Sunrise Festival and the traditional “Bell of Hope,” “Bell of Love” and “Bell of Peace” ringing at Yongdusan Park are just some of the many activities available for the family.
Lebanese-born, British singer-songwriter MIKA returns to Korea for a three-city tour on the Peninsula, including his February 11 concert date in Busan at the BEXCO Auditorium. The Grammy-nominated and Brit Award-winning new wave/pop singer has released four studio albums, including his 2015 release, No Place in Heaven.
what’sHAPPENING
wish we were there Great events are happening all around the globe. Here’s one we wish we could get to.
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Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
January 5-February 28 Harbin, China
The industrial city of Harbin, near the Siberian border, turns into an ice paradise for two months at the beginning of the new year, with nearly 4 million cubic feet of ice carved by nearly 15,000 ice artisans. Enjoy the breathtaking sculptures and, for those a little more adventurous, a dip in the frozen Songhua River.
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word on the street
Busan’s Tourism Efforts Come Up Short in 2015
Despite the city’s attempts to lure 2.5 million tourists this year, Busan is set to fall about half a million people short of its intended goal. A weakened Japanese yen and the MERS outbreak during the busy summer season are seen as reasons for the decline in 2015, which stood at 14.1% during the third quarter of the year. Busan saw nearly 1.5 million visitors from the beginning of the year
through the end of September, according to statistics released by the city. BEXCO, the city’s main exhibition hall also saw less events this year, though it managed to increase its international events to 92 - a small increase from 90 in 2014. The city plans to continue its aggressive marketing campaigns in 2016, in hopes of once again turning Busan into a world-class tourist destination.
Overheard
“Lee could have easily informed the passengers of the urgent situation and reduced the number of casualties but fled without doing so.” Chief Justice Yang Seung-tae on upholding a life sentence for murder for captain Lee Jun-seok of the ferry Sewol.
Busan National Science Museum Opens its Doors
Built on 24,000 square meters in Gijang-gun’s Busan Tourist Complex, the brand new Busan National Science Museum officially opened its doors on December 1. The city’s newest museum houses
a planetarium with a 17-meter fixed dome and an Optical Observatory with many small telescopes, CCD cameras and a portable planetarium, in addition to an astronomical observatory and permanent exhibition hall dedicated to automobiles, aviation, shipbuilding and nuclear power. A children’s Science Hall, Science Eco Park, Special Exhibition Hall and Camp Hall are also available on site. The museum operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and admission is 4,000 won.
fast facts Haps Top 5 Readers by Country 1. South Korea 2. United States 3. Singapore 4. Canada 5. Malaysia Source: Google Analytics
community & living
BIFF Sets its 2016 Dates The 21st edition of the Busan International Film Festival is scheduled to be held a little later than normal in 2016, as the BIFF organizational committee released its dates for next year. The event will be held from Thursday, October 6 through Saturday, October 15 in 2016 once again running for 10 days. Some 227,000 people visited the 20th Busan International Film Festival during its 10-day run, the highest total in the festival’s history. The total broke the previous record of 226,473 guests set last year. The 2015 edition of BIFF opened on October 1, and 302 films from 75 countries were shown on 35 screens at six cinemas in Busan.
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It’s Beginning to Vaguely Resemble Christmas It’s hard not to feel nostalgic at Christmastime, but one of the things I don’t miss from North America is the “Christmas creep.” I’m not talking about the department store Santa who always seemed just a bit too keen to have you sit on his lap; I’m talking about the way the Christmas shopping season begins earlier each year and engulfs other holidays. Thanksgiving made a halfhearted stand at Black Friday, but that line has been breached and now even Halloween is under assault. Busan, thankfully, is different. This city throws a lot of things at you - careening taxis, short-notice deadlines, loudspeaker trucks - but Christmas isn’t one of them. The holiday here is muted, and very few of the holiday trappings are evident. Gifts are given sparingly or not at all; turkey is just a country you’re discussing with your travel agent; and stockings are hung out on clotheslines with care, in hopes that by morning they’ll be dry enough to wear. If you’re longing to feel that Christmas vibe in Busan, you have to go find it. The following are some suggestions to help you in your Yuletide quest. The first thing that signals the approach of Christmas for me is when Starbucks starts selling Toffee Nut Lattes , which frankly don’t leap to mind when I ask myself the obligatory WWBJD? (What would baby Jesus drink?) A better idea is to eat roasted chestnuts in Seomyeon, Nampodong or anywhere street food carts are plentiful. For the full Christmas effect, eat them outdoors while your nose is being nipped by Jack Frost, but bear in mind that Jack Frost doesn’t often make it down this far south, preferring instead to send his understudy, Jack Unseasonably Warm. You won’t find many Christmas decorations outside of a department store, but an intrepid Christmas reveler can find reasonable alternatives around the city. Head to Gwangalli Beach to admire Busan’s biggest ornament by far: the Gwangan Bridge, which year-round doubles
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as a roadway and a $750 million string of Christmas lights. If you’re far from the beach, the neon strip lights that frame the exteriors of any of Busan’s fine love motels may suffice in a pinch to satisfy your craving for festive illumination. If loitering in dark side streets isn’t your thing, you can always head to a department store , where the Christmas décor is unambiguous: gift-wrapped boxes, blinking lights, and mannequins wearing fur-trimmed skirts and boots that positively scream Ho Ho Ho. There you may also partake in one of the most ancient seasonal traditions: the Orgy of Conspicuous Consumption, a family-friendly throwback to the solstice festivals of pre-Christian Rome, minus the crossdressing, vomiting and propitiations of goat blood to Saturn. Another great way to get in the holiday mood is to watch a Christmas movie. Check out classics like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Elf or my all-time favorite Christmas movie, The Godfather. What do a bunch of Italian mobsters have to do with Christmas? Nothing; but then neither do radioactive caribou, anthropomorphic snow zombies or midget sweatshops. One of the best ways to celebrate Christmas is to have a party. Organize a Secret Santa and exchange hokey gifts with your friends. Sing Christmas carols loud enough to be heard by the neighbor who generously shared her child’s nocturnal piano playing throughout the year. Make eggnog - and then watch it sit there all night because nobody likes eggnog. Whatever you do, have a Merry Christmas!
John Bocskay blogs about the expat universe at bosmosis.wordpress.com.
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“If the architects of the modern holiday season have their way, the US and Canada could soon be in a state of perpetual, allout Christmas.”
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in the news
An Abundance
of Holiday
Cheers
South Korea to remain vigilant after
PARIS Bombings
While it’s no secret that alcohol consumption is heavily prevalent in Korean society, recent studies are suggesting that alcohol abuse is turning into a major problem. Korea ranked the fifth highest country in a survey, recently released by the World Health Organization, of the percentage of citizens with significant drinking problems. The report noted that 13.1% of adult males, as well as 0.41% of adult females, claimed an alcohol abuse problem. Korea also claimed the title for the “heaviest shot drinkers” in the world in a 2014 study, with an average of downing 13.7 shots a week, over double that of second-place Russia. Additionally, a Korean Alcohol Research Foundation survey in 2010 found that about 44% of college students said they had experienced blackouts from excessive drinking. Furthermore, 76% of public disturbances and 44% of domestic violence cases reportedly involved drunkenness. The Russian Federation had the highest percentage of alcohol abuse in the world for men, with over 16%, while Australian women claimed the title for female abusers.
The South Korean government has vowed to go all out to protect its citizens at home and abroad after November’s terror attack in Paris, France. The French embassy and French schools received increased police patrols to prevent any possible attacks. The nation’s major airports and ports have also seen additional security. The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel warning to France, asking its citizens to avoid Paris and the surrounding region. No South Koreans were killed or injured in the attacks, though 14,000 South Koreans live in France, including 9,000 around the Paris region. Worries of possible ISIS attacks in South Korea have risen, as the country may be vulnerable due to its alliance with the United States’ war on terror and the possibility that Muslim foreign laborers may be lured to join ISIS, according to The Korea Times. Korean president Park Geun-hye sent condolences to French president Francois Hollande, and citizens expressed an outpouring of sympathy on the attacks on social media.
korea & world news
LAND PRICES SKYROCKET IN KOREA SINCE THE 1960s The price of land in Korea has shot up over 3,000% since the 1960s, according to a report released by the Bank of Korea. Factory space saw the largest surge in value, increasing 40,714% since the 1960s, with land prices coming in second, at 3,030%, followed by woodlands, farmland and rice paddies. Land prices have seen a 37.9% increase in the past decade, with the steepest in Yeongi-gun, South Chungcheong Province, at 91%. The Nature Republic store in Myeong-dong, Seoul remains Korea’s most expensive piece of real estate, at 80.7 million won per square meter, holding the title since 2004. Estimates from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport say the Korean cosmetic giant pays nearly 250 million won in monthly rent for its flagship store.
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women’sGOLF
why do korean women
dominate golf?
Caddy Dean Herden has experienced first-hand the rise of Korean women golfers. He shares some of his insights with Haps.
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It’s an undisputable fact that the KLPGA Tour is the beststructured tour of any pro golf tour in the world to produce great players at such a young age. It boasts three levels of competition for a pro golfer to compete around Korea - all controlled by the KLPGA office.
KLPGA Jump Tour: If a young female golfer wants to compete in professional golf in Korea, she is able to go through a test and simply enter into the KLPGA Jump Tour. It consists of at least 16 tournaments, whereby amateurs and professionals compete against each other in the same event (with no prize money given to amateurs). The events are sometimes played midweek over two or three rounds. The broadcast is televised on delay via national cable TV, just showing the last few holes. Dean Herden
So many people ask me, “Why are Korean female players dominating the world professional golf scene?” The answer to that question is a combination of a few things that happen, but the main, underlying reason is very clear - especially after spending time in Korea and seeing it firsthand. Yes, we all know that the Korean culture of a hard work ethic is one reason. Second, a female growing up under Korean culture develops very tough mental strength to want to prove herself in society. Third, very strong parent support for children is a key as well. This is certainly a great combination to build strong, motivated sportswomen, but it doesn’t explain why it’s only happening in professional golf. We all know that no golfer automatically has the ability to turn pro after just taking up the sport. First, they must have some sort of decent amateur competition background. Right now in Korea, if a young girl wishes to become a golfer, there is a strong junior amateur tour in which, from age 10 to 16, she can compete in over 20 amateur tournaments per year. With all this competition at the start, a player has a strong indication if she has a chance at a career in professional golf. The KLPGA Tour is structured to produce competitive, well-seasoned and tour-experienced young professional golfers - the absolute main reason there are so many great Korean female pro golfers competing worldwide. I was one of the first foreign professional caddies to work full-time on the KLPGA Tour, when a very young Jiyai Shin invited me to come work for her back in 2008. At that time, I was motivated to see how and why this ‘assembly line production of great young female pro golfers’ was coming out of Korea, why golf had grown so quickly in the country, and why it seemed to keep producing world-class pro golfers.
KLPGA Dream Tour: The next level for a young female professional after competing on the Jump Tour is to earn a tour card to play on the KLPGA Dream Tour. With a minimum of 22 events, it features professionals that have risen from the Jump Tour as well as players that have dropped down from the main KLPGA Tour. The events are also televised on delay on national cable TV.
KLPGA Tour: For the young player who has come through the Jump Tour and Dream Tour, she is then able to compete in the main KLPGA Tour. With 31 or 32 events in 2015, the KLPGA Tour is televised live on SBS or JGolf networks and shown throughout Korea the following week, twice a day.
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Dean and Shin Jiyai
The KLPGA structure gives every opportunity for a young amateur to challenge herself at a professional career and prove she can do the following.
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Make a living competing as a professional.
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Gather more experience as a professional.
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Gather mental toughness to compete as a professional.
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Gain full experience as a professional tour player to promote and handle sponsor commitments and media demands and to conduct herself in a very professional manner.
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Gain experience to compete worldwide and make the next step onto the US LPGA Tour.
The following players are undeniable proof of what the KLPGA Tour is producing. At the time they won these majors, they were all still only competing on the KLPGA Tour and had yet to reach the level of international competition on the main LPGA Tour.
Jiyai Shin - British Open 2008 So Yeon Ryu - US Open 2011 Hyo Ju Kim - Evian Championship 2014 Injee Chun - US Open 2015 This list doesn’t include Eun Hi Ji, who almost, as an LPGA rookie, won the US Open in 2009. Also, Hee Kyung Seo won the KIA Classic 2010 on the LPGA Tour, as an invited player that very week - straight from the KLPGA Tour. On top of that, in 2015, Sei Young Kim won in the Bahamas and Hawaii on the LPGA Tour as a rookie, fresh from the KLPGA Tour.
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Dean and Injee Chun
The KLPGA Tour is set up the way all tours should be if they wish to produce so many top-class professional golfers who are ready to win majors and conduct themselves professionally. The smooth transfer to play up against the professionals and find out if one is good enough or not to make a living at it at an early age is essential. Jiyai Shin, So Yeon Ryu, Hyo Ju Kim and Injee Chun are proof of winning a world major their first time competing. The players coming out of Korea are very young - so much so that one main concern facing Korean parents of golfers is their daughters spending too much time at the driving range or on the golf course, thus ignoring education and academic studies. To override this problem, there are some driving ranges now setting up schools or opening closely to schools, so young golfers don’t ignore their school studies. With this current structure in Korea, I guess we are going to be hearing about many more young Korean players dominating the sport for years to come. Three great players currently competing on the KLPGA Tour 2015 are almost certain of international victories the next few years. Look out for Jung Min, So Young Lee, Ingee Chun and Hana Jang, who is a rookie on this year’s LPGA Tour and is set for major wins. So you think there are a lot of great female Korean players competing throughout the US and Japan? Well, look out. There will be many, many more to come in the future.
“I was motivated to see how and why this ‘assembly line production of great young female pro golfers’ was coming out of Korea.”
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Hit the
Slopes
It’s a long, cold winter in Korea. One advantage is there’s a lot of skiing to be done from mid-December to midFebruary. Here are the best spots on the Peninsula to hit the slopes. Make sure you plan ahead, though. As with most seasonal attractions in the ROK, expect a big crowd.
Muju Deogyusan Resort
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Muju Deogyusan Resort Standing 1,530 meters, Muju features the Peninsula’s highest and longest slopes as well as a Nordic Run, spanning 48 km, from Muju to Chonju. Since it’s in the warmer North Jeolla Province, the resort often has to compensate with artificial snow. www.mujuresort.com 063-322-9000
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High 1 and Kangwon Land Stop with the stoner jokes. This is the newest ski resort in Korea, and it has all the modern amenities, including those absolute-musts, like a couple casinos. In fact, Kangwonland is home to the only casino in Korea that Koreans can gamble in. www.high1.com 033-590-7811
Yongpyong Opened in 1976, Yongpyong sits way up in Gangwon Province. It’s worth the trip since it has some of the country’s best courses. With 28 slopes, Yongpyong has something to suit every class of skier. www.yongpyong.co.kr 033-335-5757
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Phoenix Park Near Yongpyong and boasting 1,050 meters at its peak, Phoenix Park is considered to be one of the country’s more snowboard-friendly resorts. A word of warning: Phoenix is very popular for Korean universities to send students to for large group events. www.phoenixpark.co.kr 1588-2828
Alpensia Just a five-minute ride from Yongpyong, Alpensia’s six slopes likely won’t impress hard core skiers, but they’re great for beginners and intermediates. If you’re looking for something more challenging, head over to Yongpyong or Phoenix. www.ichotelsgroup.com 033-339-0000
Eden Valley Near Ulsan, Sinbulsan’s Eden Valley and its seven runs are home to the only ski resort in Gyeongsang Province, making it only a few hours via bus from Busan. Two of the slopes are for beginners, three for intermediate skiers and two for advanced. www.english.yangsan.go.kr 055-379-8000
Konjiam Resort Located in Gwangju, Konjiam caps the number of daily visitors at 7,000 people to keep lines shorter. The downside is the warmer clime means they often have to compensate with artificial snow. www.konjiamresort.co.kr 02-3777-2100
Vivaldi Park Just an hour from Seoul, Vivaldi quickly gets crowded during the peak season. Translation: If you are headed there on a weekend, prepare yourself for a long wait to get on the lifts. www.daemyungresort.com 1588-4888
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Rock Ski Accessories that Will
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You’ve got your skis; you’ve got your poles. Now you gotta get all tricked out with some sweet accessories, right? Why deny your inner conspicuous consumer?
Abom’s Goggles Fog on your goggles is the worst when you’re skiing. Abom has created the first goggles that use a warming layer between the lenses - a technology reminiscent of a car’s rear window. The anti-fog layer can stay active for seven hours, if you really do ski that long. www.abom.com
Burton Screengrab Gloves
Suunto Ambit3Peak GPS Sportwatch Do you really need to know the time when you’re skiing? Maybe not, but this does so much more; you can monitor your heart rate and track your skiing activity, the calories that you burned, your exact location and so much more. www.suunto.com
You won’t have to worry about operating your touchscreen gadgets whilst wearing gloves. Burton Screengrab gloves enable you to take a selfie, answer a phone call or check-in while on the slopes without getting your fingers frosted. Crucial. www.burton.com
gadgets & Gear
AVADE Heated Base Layer Shirt It’s like wearing a remote-controlled fireplace. The AVADE compression base layer shirt will keep you warmer faster than you can say, “Damn, it’s cold out here!” With a small rechargeable, lightweight lithium battery as its power source, push the button on the shirt’s wrist panel and you’ll be all nice and toasty. www.avade.com.au
Leatherman Hail +Style PS Step aside, Swiss Army Knife; the Leatherman Hail rules the day. This MacGyver-worthy multi-tool is everything you need in one little, handy, compact package. Pliers, screwdriver, lightsaber - it’s got it all. And you can take it through security at the airport if you want to have something to fiddle with for that long flight. www.leatherman.com
Lily Drone
GoPro
Hero 4
Don’t miss out on the chance to film your next YouTubeworthy wipeout. With GoPro, you can capture and rewatch your skiing memories with 4K video and a 12-megapixel camera shooting at a 30-framesper-second burst. Upload your videos and photos directly, with the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth feature. shop.gopro.com
Celestron Elements Firecel + It’s a power pack, an LED flashlight and a hand warmer all packed into one little gadget that fits in the palm of your hands. With a rugged build, it can take any rigorous outdoor activity you can dish out. www.celestron.com
The ultimate in selfie gadgetry, drones are a game changer that will elevate you to the top of the unspoken ‘like’ contest everyone participates in on social media. Shut up if you say it ain’t so. Strap the GPS tracker to your wrist, and Lily Drone will follow you like a puppy. www.lily.camera
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WINTER SPORTS FOR THE FAMILY TO ENJOY written by Jinny Kim
Just because winter has arrived in Busan doesn’t mean there aren’t a ton of things to do in this city. Check out some of the exciting places, and plan some sporting activities that’ll make the cold months fly right by.
For those who grew up in cold climates, there’s nothing like the feeling of outdoor skating in the winter. You can skate in the sunshine or under the stars at night; and now this exhilarating experience is coming to Busan. The newest addition to the winter sports scene is an outdoor ice-skating rink right on Haeundae Beach, giving you a chance to enjoy the great view of the sea while lacing up the skates. The new ice rink, officially named the Haeundae Beach International Ice Rink, opened December 1 and will run until the end of February. It meets international standard size requirements of 30 by 61 meters and also has a 30-by30-meter sledding slope next to it. The opening event featured performances by figure skaters and short track skaters from Korea’s national team. The rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily,
including public holidays, with an entrance fee of 12,000 won for adults, 10,000 won for middle and high school students and 8,000 won for children. The rink was constructed using Vibroflotation, which is normally used for sandy ground construction, and by freezing 60 to 70 cm of water onto perfectly leveled sand. Considering the relatively warm winter weather in Busan, the ice will remain frozen by running a 300 horsepower freezing machine. In addition, transparent walls were built around the rink, which will block sandy winds while allowing skaters to enjoy an interrupted view of the ocean. “After full consideration of how to make use of the widened beach year-round, we decided to think creatively: an ice rink. We expect this will establish Haeundae as a place where visitors can have fun regardless of the season,” said Baek Sun-ki, Haeundae mayor.
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Shinsegae Department Store Ice Rink
The fourth-floor ice rink next to the food court is a great place to lace up the skates while you take a break from shopping at the world’s largest department store. And the best part? Enjoying the city’s best spa afterwards. Open: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission: 7,000 won for adults and middle and high school students; 5,000 won for elementary school students Skate rental: 3,000 won Skate time: 2 hours
Dongnae Ice Rink
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Opened in 2008, Dongnae Ice Rink accommodates up to 400 skaters and offers lessons in speed skating and figure skating. Open: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: 4,500 won for adults and middle and high school students; 3,500 won for elementary school students Skate rental: 2,500 won Skate time: 3 hours
Bukgu Cultural and Ice Center
The largest of the city’s ice rinks, Bukgu’s Ice Center sees large crowds on weekdays and weekends and is equipped with many facilities whether you’re on or off the ice. Open: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed Monday) Admission: 6,000 won for adults; 5,500 won for middle and high school students; 5,000 won for elementary school students Skate rental: Included in admission
Hwamyeong Ecology Park Snow Sleigh
Now in its fourth year of operation, the facility transforms its large pool into a sledding slope and is a popular outing for those looking to get their sled on. Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Weekends: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Admission: 5,000 won for adults; 4,000 won for middle and high school students; 3,000 won for elementary school students Sled time: All-day pass available for 13,000 won Sled rental: Included in the price
Cheolma Snow Sleigh
Located in front of the Cheolma Sports Park, the snow sleigh facility opens for a month in mid-January and provides a nice outing in the Korean countryside. Open: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission: Free Sled rental: 1,000 won per hour Note: Prices, times and some operating hours are subject to change due to weather.
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LAOS WRITTEN BY Greg Dolezal
Former Busan expat Greg Dolezal gives us some impressions on life in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos.
Laos. It really is paradise. Visitors encountering its mountains and rivers usually have at least one thing in common: They didn’t plan on staying long enough. After first leaving Busan and taking in much of Southeast Asia, I visited Laos for a month and stayed four years. When I arrived, I felt the profound calmness that permeates the place. Everything takes longer, so I flowed with events, quite unlike my years living in Korea’s “bali bali” culture. Easy-going is the lifestyle in this lesser developed country. Absent are the string of fast food chains and trendy hotspots. Even ATMs are a recent addition to the Laotian landscape. Unlike Thailand, Laos has remained relatively untouched by heavy drugs, the sex trade or the hardcore human trafficking in other neighboring countries. Laos is a place for people to visit and slip into the ultimate chill zone. The French are still a major presence here, which means ambiance, support for the arts and world-class comfort food. The capital city, Vientiane, is often over-looked, but what I loved most about it there was how it’s all about imbibing and socializing in the cafe life. Being from New Orleans, I quickly developed a fondness for the fusion of French colonial architecture, bread, wine,
cheese and chocolate with the spicy Southeast Asian cuisine. The air is thick with it. The people of Laos love to live. Eating, drinking, sleeping, dancing and romancing are a way of life. Nothing can stop it. Once at a Pimai (New Year) party, I couldn’t leave because the hosts shut the gates until the party was deemed over. Outside the capital, no one hurries, and acclimating to ‘Laos time’ is glorious. Buddhism and animism are synonymous with the culture, and people feel compelled to live in the present. No one will fault you for being hours late because you struck up a conversation over pork barbeque and sticky rice or needed a mid-day snooze. Pakse, in the south, is my favorite, with the river islands at Siphandon, countless waterfalls, scenic motorcycle rides, mountain villages and an Angkor-era temple. But, if you’re short on time, make sure you leave enough to give the north its due. Vang Vieng, an enchanting river town halfway to Luang Prabang, is popular for outdoor recreation. Tourists float down the river in tubes, drinking Beerlao at riverside watering holes where travelers adorning Daisy Dukes and tank tops emblazoned with names of local bars get pulled in by ropes.
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For those seeking the luxuriously slow pace, it’s no longer overrun with throngs of thonged gap-year Darwin Award winners, fresh from halfmoon parties in Koh Phangan. Last I was there, I noticed Hangul everywhere, as more Koreans visit Laos. That certainly opens up the food options. With the Hobo Map, which you can pick up in area shops, bicycling down red clay trails to swimming holes and caving felt like being in my own fantasy novel. I also made the wise choice to kayak the river, which provided some breathtaking views of the limestone mountains. It was recommended that I try to explore the area via hot air balloon. Add that to my itinerary for the next trip. At night, plenty of restaurants host backpackers enjoying hookahs, flop pillows and a happy shake before the jungle party or live music at the Irish bar. Next, go north to Luang Prabang, a World Heritage site and the old Kingdom of Lang Xang (million elephants). Classical Laos dance performances, romantic boat rides, a huge night market, museums, temples and swimming holes are a few things to do. Flying back to Vientiane or to Chiang Mai are comfortable options.
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ARTIST PROFILE
CHRISTOPHER COTE written by bobby mcgill
Percent Craft Brew Pub logo backlit in steel.
Seabeck, Washington-native Christopher Cote has been living and working in South Korea since 2011. Along with creating visual identities for companies, Cote is also co-founder and designer of [b]racket magazine, a Daegu-based bilingual publication, launched in 2012, aimed at promoting artistic talent on the Peninsula. Cote also co-founded Mesh Printing, a firm focused on screen printing, where he collaborates on a significant portion of the design and screen-printed projects. Most recently, he created an identity package for Gwangan Taphouse, a Busan-based subsidiary of Galmegi Brewing Co. We spoke to Cote about design and branding in Korea. H: What kind of brief or project do you enjoy working on most? I enjoy creating logos or visual identities the most. Especially if a smaller company is just setting up, I love being able to help elevate them to, or above, their competitors
via a strong visual identity project. H: What are similarities and differences between branding and design in Korea and in the West? I think that newer businesses in Asia have pretty much the same styles of popular branding. It is in the older shops in smaller neighborhoods where you see some stuff that I think is more absurd (and doesn’t exist in the West). It’s just visual overload placed all over the glass windows, and - on every square inch of everything - the text and images are blasted. But, I will say that you find some nice design gems from time to time left over from when design had to communicate in one color, years ago, in those same neighborhoods. H: If you could spend a day with anyone in your field, who would it be? I think I would spend my day with Aaron Draplin (graphic designer, co-creator of Field Notes). He’s a pretty popular guy these days. He just seems to have the right attitude about the design trade. He is just a regular dude who wants to “do good design for good people.” And I like that.
Mozaic IPA poster design for Galmegi Brewing Co.
White Lies IPA poster design for Galmegi Brewing Co.
He takes himself seriously but not too seriously. That’s important when it comes to design and in life. The man is obsessed with what he calls “junking” - searching for old logos among garage sales and estate sales. So I think I would just hit up a bunch of yard sales and shoot the breeze with him while we dug up old logos that worked then and still work now. H: What are three design tools you simply cannot work without? Pencil, paper, computer. Nothing is faster than a pencil and paper. You’ve got to get ideas down, and - I don’t care how many apps you have - a pencil and paper is quicker. I can get a plan down on paper quickly. After I’ve got it down, then I get on my computer. Obviously computers are incredible. But if I just jump on my computer, I’m wasting time moving things around and trying things out aimlessly. So these three I can’t work without, but they have a special order.
Logo design for Gwangan Taphouse, 2015
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Busan Fashion Week, which is part of the far less glamorously named Busan International Footwear, Textile and Fashion Fair, took place at Bexco in November. While the event featured 72 companies with 180 booths, many came to see what struts down the catwalk. This year, there were 18 shows featuring both Korean and international designers. Photographers Sasha Don and Tatiana Mandziy were there to capture the events.
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Interview:
Hard Rock Cafe’s Antonio Bautista
Busan is now home to the Hard Rock Cafe, as one of the world’s most recognizable food, drink and entertainment brands opened its doors in October just off the beach in Haeundae. The spacious, two-story, 1,584-square-meter location can seat over 300 people and features a full stage for live music, a retail Rock Shop, a ton of memorabilia and a massive outdoor terrace that can accommodate guests year round. As expected, the menu is full of classic American cuisine, a few local favorites and just about any drink you can imagine when you saddle up anywhere around the massive bar. Haps recently spoke with Antonio Bautista, Vice President of Operations and Development and 20year veteran with the Hard Rock Cafe.
have to be a little bit more careful with the economics and the metrics of the city, but for us, Busan, clearly - with over three million people, a good number of tourists, excellent events, solid MICE business - was a no-brainer. We actually would have come earlier if the opportunity had presented itself, but it didn’t, until now.
H: How does Hard Rock choose its locations?
H: So you’re going to open up Myanmar?
We’re very fortunate in that turn because our approach is primarily one cafe per city. So it’s going to be quite easy for a city to fit our criteria. If there are more than 300,000 people and a certain GDP per person, you establish cities where you can or cannot be. We would have a problem if we wanted to do 10 or 15 cafes per city. Then, we would
We are, yes, that is correct.
H: Is Hard Rock scouting for places, or are people contacting you, saying, ‘Hey, we want to do a franchise’? It’s a mixture of both. The brand generates a lot of inquiries; therefore, we have a substantial number of applications regularly. We also have long-standing partners, and those partners want to continue growing the brand, and on many occasions we do that with them. And then you have frontier markets, like Laos or Myanmar, where we were waiting to get the right location and the right partner, because we get constantly asked whether we want to open up there or not.
H: Likely, it depends on the location, but what demographic drives business most, local customers or tourists in town visiting? Of course, a large number of expats that visit a city as a
37 tourist will eventually come to Hard Rock Cafe because we are a place of pilgrimage for expats. In any city where we have a cafe, expats will find us as we have strong brand loyalty; having said that, in many markets our focus is, first and foremost, to look after our local customers. In a city like Vientiane (Laos), our business will be driven by local population. H: What about Busan? What is the tourist-to-local breakdown you’re expecting? We expect 60 percent locals, 40 percent tourists, but I think, at this point at the beginning, until the local population knows we’re here, we’ll probably attract the expat loyal guests easier because, from day one they arrive at the city, the first thing they do is check if we are here and if we are, they come. For the locals, we will need to gain their trust and articulate the brand to those who might not be familiar with it, in a manner that will resonate with them. H: That’s a good point; a fair number of Koreans I’ve spoken to were unfamiliar with the brand. What is your elevator pitch to visit the Hard Rock Cafe? The first thing I would say is that we are a genuine experiential brand. We are not a cosmetic product that came out of a marketing department in a laboratory in a city somewhere. We’ve spent 45 years in the market, building our brand. We were the brainchild of two very idealistic, entrepreneurial young American guys, hanging out in London in the ‘70s, that wanted to create an atmosphere that attracted all sorts of generations, all sorts of people. H: Where is the franchise headed next? From what I’ve read, Asia is booming for you guys. There’s so much activity. Before the end of this year, we have Vientiane. In January, we should have Ko Samui, which will be our fourth cafe in Thailand. Also next year, we have Myanmar - Yangon. We will have our second cafe in Cambodia in Phnom Penh. We will start our second cafe in Vietnam, which will be Nha Trang, and we should have several locations opening in China as well. The next five years in Asia will have a high level of activity with our brand being deployed in several new markets. The Busan Hard Rock Cafe is located at Haeundae Beach, right across from the Paradise Hotel. They are open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to midnight. You can reach them at 051-742-7625 or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/hrcbusan. Hard Rock Cafe is a supporter of Haps Magazine.
Busan’s Best Restaurants
for Wine written by Anthony Velasquez
While well-known Merciel deserves all of the honors for its award-winning list and its cuisine nonpareil, here are three often overlooked places for some great vino.
Just as no varietal or vintage is equal, so it goes with restaurant wine lists. Case in point: there’s Dalmaji’s Merciel, where sea meets sky and haute cuisine meets Haut-Médoc. Last year it was the only recipient of a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in Busan, among only six such awards in Korea. While Merciel has garnered the most media attention and accolades, here are three of the best off-the-radar restaurants for the wine cognoscenti or wine curious. VINAfo Wine Bar & Bistro (Kyungsung) There may be a dozen or so wine bars around Busan, but none can offer the selection and service that CEO/Sommelier Seung-Hoon Lee’s expertise brings to the table. Mr. Lee, certified by the most prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers, is an International Bordeaux Wine Educator and was awarded Best Sommelier of Korea in 2011 and 2012.
Besides offering 450 wines, specializing in Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne, there’s a small but tasty menu of appetizers, salads and pastas. While the reserve list includes the five classified first-growths of Bordeaux, topping with the 1986 Lafite Rothschild at 2.5 million won, there are five bottles of whites and 22 reds from Italy, Spain, France, South Africa, the US, Australia and Chile for 50,000 won and under. For something special that won’t break the bank, try the elegant, mature Bordeaux 2000 Chateau de Sainte Gemme Cru Bourgeois from the Haut-Médoc for 65,000 won, while it’s still available. Directions: VINAfo, 051-627-3484. Walk straight out of KSU subway exit 5. Make the first left and head four blocks until the intersection comes to a T. Then you’ll see VINAfo on the second floor to the right.
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Gavi (Seomyeon) Sommelier Yoon-Kyoung Suk owns this cozy Italian restaurant a couple blocks down from Judies Taehwa in Seomyeon. Ms. Suk graduated from the Master Course at the Bordeaux Institute in Seoul and installed her custom-made wine cellar, stocked with nearly 250 different bottles, to anchor her intimate enoteca. Bottles range in price from the humble, yet quality, 2012 Guntrum Riesling from Rheinhessen, Germany for 35,000 won to the 2000 Mouton Rothschild for 4 million won. Ms. Suk let me dig through her collection, where I found a d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache from McLaren Vale, Australia for 68,000 won. Let this one decant for a little while to let the black fruit, spice and French oak flavors really come together for a savory balance. For food, Gavi serves an extensive menu of classic appetizers, salads, pastas, pizzas, calzones and entrees. Favorites include the mozzarella di bufala, olive tapenade pasta and perfectly grilled steaks, including Korean sirloin, Australian veal T-bones and duck imported from France. Directions: Gavi, 051-808-1655. Walk straight out of Seomyeon subway, exit 2. Go four blocks, then make a left. Gavi is another block-and-a-half walk, on the right side of the street, on the second floor.
Spain Club (Haeundae) This restaurant, which also has five outposts in Seoul, seems popular for its sangria and paella, but the main reason I frequent this bodega is its great wine list and wellexecuted small plates. Spain Club features over 50 Spanish bottles to choose from, spanning the entire country, ranging in price from 39,000 to 180,000 won. Another big plus for the enophile is that they offer wines by the glass for 7,000 won, including a cava (Champagne-style Spanish sparkling wine), a crisp El Coto blanco, and a red crianza (aged two years with at least six months in oak) made from tempranillo (Spain’s main wine grape) also by El Coto in Rioja. As for the tapas, my guest and I were quite pleased with the pisto manchego, traditional stewed vegetables topped with fried eggs; calamari a la plancha, grilled whole squid; champiñones a la segoviana, mushrooms, diced onion and ham in olive oil; and albondigas con salsa chorizo, Andalucian meatballs - all from 11,000 to 15,000 won. Salud! Directions: Spain Club, 051-746-1164. On the first floor of the Pale de CZ, overlooking Haeundae Beach.
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Busan Foreign Culture Market The monthly gathering of Busan’s diverse foreign population encourages a cultural exchange of handmade art, unique accessories and tasty food - all while keeping it local and helping those in need. Each month, hundreds of Busanites gather in bars spanning Gwangalli Beach to shop local, eat global and make the rounds. On January 17, 2015, the organizers of the Busan Foreign Culture Market turned three of Gwangan’s foreign-owned bars into local community spaces to share skills, art, culture and food. It’s been expanding ever since. Now an anticipated monthly event for shoppers, vendors and volunteers to experience foreign food and a sense of community, the market also works hard to support local organizations. The Busan Foreign Culture Market has donated 17 million won over the past year to various nonprofits - mainly Busan Abandoned Pet Sanctuary, or BAPS, a no-kill animal shelter outside Busan; Educate a Child, a nonprofit based in Seoul that funds education for low-income children in the Philippines; and Busan Women’s Shelter, which supports victims of domestic violence. Patrons can help support the organizations in the best way possible: by eating delicious food. Eager locals come to the market each month to get their hands on a variety
of international foods that are nearly - if not completely - impossible to find anywhere else in Busan: dill pickles, grain-free granola, from-scratch lasagna, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, salsa with fresh cilantro, glutenfree pies, bahn mi sandwiches and so much more. Also available at the market are handcrafted greeting cards and candles, all-natural soaps and lotions, artisanal jewelry, and handmade, hanbok-inspired clothing. The Christmas Busan Foreign Culture Market will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 12 at four bars along the Gwangalli Beach strip: HQ Gwangan, Beached, Sharky’s Gwangalli Beach and newcomer Owl and Pussycat Tap Room. The following market will be held January 23, 2016. The Busan Foreign Culture Market takes donations of gently used clothing to Busan Women’s Shelter, and old or broken laptops are sent to the Philippines via Educate a Child. To volunteer your time, make donations or find out more information about the market, please visit facebook.com/busanmarket.
Citadines
Haeundae Busan
Your home away from home for a night, a week, a month or more. With Busan becoming an increasingly popular tourist and convention destination, some of the world’s most renowned accommodation chains are dropping anchor here. This past August saw the first Korean location of the highly regarded Citadines brand serviced residence, Citadines Haeundae Busan. Run by Singapore-based The Ascott Limited - the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in the world - the recently opened Apart hotel, with its 468 apartment units, makes it Ascott’s largest property globally and part of the operator’s growing presence in South Korea, where it also manages the popular Somerset Palace Seoul. Citadines Haeundae Busan occupies a prime location in Busan, just a short walk from the beach in Haeundae. The 42-story complex, which is home to a CGV multiscreen cinema as well as, restaurants, cafes and several retail units, literally sits atop the Haeundae subway station, allowing easy access to major business, entertainment and cultural venues. Busan has risen in the ranks to become one of Asia’s most popular spots for the MICE industry. Max Phillips, Country General Manager for Korea, said that will be one of the biggest draws for the company. “Citadines Haeundae Busan has been and will always be a safe and comfortable accommodation option for guests from the MICE industry,” said Phillips. “We look forward to serving business executives from companies and organizations, government officials and academic conference participants.” Phillips also highlighted how the fully furnished design
makes it optimal for those in Busan for more than just a few nights. “The residence is an ideal home away from home for expatriates, business travelers and tourists,” said Phillips. Along with a spacious living area, each of the apartments at Citadines Haeundae Busan comes with a fully equipped kitchen, including glassware, crockery, cutlery and all the necessary utensils. And, just like at home, there’s a refrigerator, rice cooker, electric kettle and toaster. While the area surrounding Citadines Haeundae Busan is packed with great places to eat, spanning just about any taste of food, the kitchen at Citadines is perfect for guests who want to go shopping at the nearby markets and prepare their own meals. All of the apartments are also equipped with air conditioning and heating; a bathroom with a hairdryer, towels and toiletries; a bed with linen; an electronic safe; a steam iron and ironing board; a television with 56 satellite or cable channels; Wi-Fi; and a telephone with international direct dialing. Phillips said that following the opening in Busan, the company has plans to further deepen its roots in the country and that the franchise is looking to establish more properties around Korea within the next few years. For more information, call (051) 662-8000 or visit www.citadines.com. Citadines Haeundae Busan is a supporter of Haps.
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Speaking Korean Might Never Make Me a Celebrity But it’s still worth learning anyway written by John Dunphy
The first time I saw Sam Hammington was on a large poster hanging in Baskin Robbins. It was early 2013, and the Australian native was earning recognition in Korea for his part in the military-themed reality series Real Men. The proof of his rising celebrity was as plain as his in-store promotion hanging on that ice cream shop window. Later, I’d see another likeness of him on a box of bandages at Daiso. For a while, if I said “ham” or “Hamilton,” boys in my English classes would shout “Sam Hammington!” and laugh as if I’d just told the greatest joke. While a lot of hard work has certainly contributed to his success, his ability to fluently speak the country’s language hasn’t hurt. Alas, despite picking up enough Korean to impress the occasional expat attempting to navigate the myriad choices written in hangul at Kimbap Cheonguk restaurants, I am far from being cast in any Korean television show. And that’s OK. I have been in South Korea for three years now. I have not always been diligent with my language studies. On a high note, I did complete the first level of Talk to Me in Korean and quickly purchased the next two books in the series. I then immediately quit for six months. Do I wish I had started a lot sooner and stuck with it a lot more often? Yes. Had I stayed in Korea only one year, as many do, would it still have been worth it? Yes. In my first few months, the thought of going into a restaurant that had no English - or, at least Romanized Korean - was equal parts
exciting and terrifying. Eventually, I mustered enough courage to do it. I pointed at a stock photo of a fried pork cutlet on the wall. The woman served me soup instead. That initial experience - some might call it “failure,” others might call it “training” - was a little embarrassing. But, there was just too much food I didn’t know about that I wanted to know about. And that meant getting better at reading and speaking the Korean language. Hammington, a 13-year resident of South Korea, told me via Facebook that even he - after all this time, exposure and attention - has never felt comfortable with the language. “A big part of it is just having confidence,” he said. I put my big-boy pants on and went back to that restaurant. Eventually, I was ordering off the menu as a matter of course. It took time, patience, messing up more than a few words and eventually mastering Korean well enough to no longer worry if I was going to be understood. Even if I haven’t achieved fame and fortune as a result of learning the language, I have experienced so much more - gastronomically and beyond - than I would have had I never tried. “If you are going to make Korea a part of your life, even a small part, learning the language to some extent is going to make life both more bearable and enjoyable. It will allow for those experiences that non-speakers will never experience, good or bad,” Hammington said. Neither you nor I might have his celebrity, but what we will have is what we actually want for dinner.
hotel directory & News
Events & News Whether you are looking for a comfortable place to lay your head, somewhere to enjoy a good meal or a lounge to throw back a few cocktails, here’s what’s happening at some of our favorite local hotels.
Citadines HAEUNDAE BUSAN 620 Haeundae-Ro, Haeundae-gu,Busan ph. 051 662 8000 web. www2.citadines.com
Novotel Hotel
1405-16 Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-746-8481 web. www.novotel.ambatel.com
Kunoh Seacloud Hotel
Save up to 40% off Best Flexible Rates when you book at least 14 days in advance as an Ascott Online Advantage member.
Enjoy an evening of live music at the Terrace Cafe with South American singer Cyrilia Lopez and jazz singer Hong No-kyoung.
Enjoy a night’s stay at one of the country’s premier hotels, which was recently voted in the top three stays on the Peninsula by Korean guests.
Paradise Hotel
Hotel Nongshim
287 Haeundaehaebyun-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-742-2121 web. www.seacloudhotel.com
Park Hyatt Busan
1408-5 Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-742-2121 web. www.paradisehotel.co.kr
23, Geumganggongwon-ro 20beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan ph. 051-550-2100 web. www.hotelnongshim.com
51, Marine City 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-990-1234 web. busan.park.hyatt.com
Pamper yourself to a fantastic brunch with snow pancakes and black tea at the Crystal Lounge, while enjoying the picturesque views of Haeundae Beach.
Keep warm this winter with a hot bowl of Sweet Bean Red Porridge for under 10,000 won at the hotel’s firstfloor Lounge restaurant.
Lumi Spa proudly presents its Caviar Cell Vital package to effectively boost the skin’s vitality and relieve sensitive, dry and rough skin during winter.
Accomodation Guide
Hotel Directory Looking for a place to stay when visiting Busan? Find it with the Haps hotel directory, your local English guide to accomodation in the city.
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The Westin Chosun tel: 82-51-749-7000 web: www.echosunhotel.com Do it right and crash in the same room George W. Bush did.
Lotte Hotel tel: 82-51-810-1000 web: www.lottehotelbusan.com Lotte runs a tight ship and it shows in the generous customer service here.
Paradise Hotel tel: 82-51-742 2121 web: www.paradisehotel.co.kr On the water, with a casino, excellent spa and a pool.
Toyoko Inn tel: 82-51-442-1045 web: www.toyoko-inn.com Across from D City, comfortable, clean and affordable.
Seacloud Hotel tel: 82-51-933-1000 web: www.seacloudhotel.com Luxury stay with great restaurants. Short walk to the beach.
Crown Hotel tel: 82-51-635-1241 web: www.fnetravel.com/english/pusanhotels/crown.html Mid-range hotel decorated in Korean style, good for travellers.
Centum Hotel tel: 82-51-720-9000 web: www.centumhotel.co.kr Near Shinsegae and BEXCO. Good subway access. Sunset Hotel tel: 82-51-730-9900 web: www.sunsethotel.co.kr Seventy-two rooms with, according to the site, “individual design concepts”. Novotel Ambassador tel: 82-51-743-1234 web: novotel.ambatel.com On the beach. Great ocean view, Murpii Nightclub.
Gwangalli Homers Hotel tel: 82-51-750-8000 web: www.homershotel.com Right on Gwangalli Beach amidst the myriad of cafes, bars and restaurants. Aqua Palace tel: 82-51-756-0202 web: www.aquapalace.co.kr Beautiful view of the Diamond Bridge, right in the middle of the beach.
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Grand Hotel tel: 82-51-740-0114 web: www.haeundaegrandhotel.com Enjoy a night at the most affordable luxury stay on the beach.
Commodore Hotel tel: 82-51-461-9703 web: www.commodore.co.kr Beautifully designed traditional hotel. Close proximity to Busan Station.
Kunoh Seacloud Hotel tel: 82-51-933-4300 web: www.seacloudhotel.kr Luxury stay with great restaurants. Short walk to the beach.
Busan Tourist Hotel tel: 82-51-241-4301 web: www.pusanhotel.co.kr Conveniently located next to the train station. Good for a cheap night’s rest.
Hanwha Resort tel: 82-1588-2299 web: www.hanwharesort.co.kr Beautiful views of Oryukdo, the bridge and close to the beach.
Toyoko Inn tel: 82-51-442-1045 web: www.toyoko-inn.com Affordably priced hotel, clean and 10 minutes away from the train station.
Park Hyatt Busan tel: 82-51-990-1234 web: busan.park.hyatt.com Five star quality hotel with stunning views and service.
Phoenix Hotel tel: 82-51-245-8061 web: www.hotelphoenix.net Highly trained staff, close to Nampodong. Popular with Japanese tourists.
Elysee Hotel tel: 82-51-241-4008 web: www.elyseemotel.com Affordable hotel with good amenities. Close to Nampo-dong.
busan station Gukje Hotel tel: 82-51-642-1330 web: www.hotelkukje.com About 3 km away from the train station, close to Citizen’s Hall.
budget Busan Youth Hostel Arpina [Haeundae] tel: 82-51-731-9800 web: www.arpina.co.kr Opened in 2004, a cheap place to stay for the night. Culture center inside. Goodstay The Planet Guesthouse [Haeundae] tel: 010-2780-6350 web: www.earthlinghome.com Women-only dormitory across from Haeundae Beach in the Crystal Beach Office Tel.
Toyoko Inn tel: 82-51-442-1045 web: www.toyoko-inn.com The second location, this one is a minute away from the train station. Indy House [Kyungsung Uni] tel: 82-70-8615-6442 other areas Super cheap, dorm-style room right in Paragon Hotel the heart of Kyungsung. [Sasang-gu] tel: 82-51-328-2001 MaruB Guest House web: www.hotelparagon.com [Haeundae] Business comfort, with close proximity tel: 010-6322-3194 to Gimhae International Airport. web: www.marubee.com Busan Central Hotel [Yeonsan-dong] tel: 82-51- 866-6225 web: www.centralhotel.co.kr Adjacent to Yeonsan rotary, located 10 minutes away from City Hall. Hotel NongShim [Oncheonjeong] tel: 82-51-550-2100 web: www.hotelnongshim.com Great area around the hotel. Head north to PNU for original Busan nightlife.
Residence/Hotel Citadines Haeundae Busan [Haeundae] tel: 82-51-662-8888 web: www.citadines.com Directly connected to Haeundae subway station, the newly opened 468-unit Citadines Haeundae Busan is an ideal accommodation choice for both short and long-term business and leisure travelers. Enjoy the comfort of a serviced residence with the personalized service of a hotel.
Well-placed near restaurants, commercial area in Haeundae. Pobi Guest House [Haeundae] tel: 051-746-7990 web: www.guesthousekoreabusan.com Renovated guest houses three minutes from Haeundae Beach. HEllo Guest House [Haeundae] tel: 051-746-8590 web: www.facebook.com/helloguesthousehello Friendly, clean and cozy atmosphere. Outdoor patio for your enjoyment. Hi Korea Hostel [Haeundae] tel: 070-4409-3132 web: www.hikoreahostel.com email: hikoreahostel@gmail.com Your home away from home, Hi Korea Hostel offers you an affordable and comfortable accommodation just a stone’s throw away from Haeundae Beach.
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Gwangalli BEACHED CAFE AND SPORTS BAR [Kiwi Sports Bar] open: 6pm - late tel: 051-924-9662 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ beached-cafe-sports-bar This Kiwi-run sports bar has gained a loyal expat following for its spectacular bridge view and its wide array of Kiwi beer, the only place in the city to boast such a claim. Rugby is the sport of choice on the TV for the punters. 6 Pack Craft Beer open: 6 p.m. -1 a.m. daily tel: 010-2937-6751 (Busan) 052-911-6751 (Ulsan) web: blog.naver.com/6packbt With locations in Busan and Ulsan, Six Pack Craft Beer brings over 170 craft bottled beers from around the world to your fingertips. Open daily, enjoy perusing the wide variety of reasonably priced beer to take home and drink at your leisure without having to make a trek to Seoul. Galmegi Brewing [Craft Brew Pub] open: Mon - Fri 6-1am, Sat 2pm-2am, Sun 2pm-12am tel: 010-4469-9658 fb: galmegi.brewing Enjoy some mouthwatering food and drink at the Galmegi Brewing Company’s flagship brewery, just
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minutes away from Gwangan Beach. The two-story brewery is a great place to unwind with friends or groups looking for a chill-vibe. BlueDiamond Can:D [Beach Club] open : 2pm-8am web : www.facebook.com/bluediamondcandy tel : 051.756.3213 The newest chic offering on Gwangalli Beach, dance the night away or lounge while imbibing on a great cocktail and marveling at the beautiful view of the Gwangan Bridge. Four Seasons [Raw Fish Korean] English speaking owner, 2nd fl. Fish Market.
Burger and Pasta [International] open: 11am - 2am tel: 051-751-6631 web: www.busanhaps.com/food/burgerand-pasta-gwangan The second of the Burger and Pasta shops around the city, this international eatery offers a great view of the bridge while you enjoy your day on the sand. Burgers, pasta and brunch are on the menu in the stylishly decorated restaurant in the middle of the main drag of Gwangalli Beach. Fuzzy Navel- Millak [Food/Bar] open: 11am - 6am tel: 051-754-6349 web: www.fncompany.co.kr
It has fabulous views of Gwangalli Beach. Facing the Diamond Bridge, come enjoy a drink and some tacos on our patio. Great staff serve fresh made Mexican cuisine and will mix up your favorite cocktail. Sharky’s G [American Sports Bar] open: 3pm weekdays, 11am weekends tel: 010-6533-2959 (call for reservations) web: Sharkys3busan@gmail.com Sharky’s G is a San Diego, Cali-type Sports Bar and Grill, right here in Busan. A great place to chill, look over the beach and enjoy a nice meal. Plus with the 2 for $20 Big League Meal deal, you get to choose from 14 entrees and appetizers. Ranked highly on TripAdvisor, this is a spot you do not want to miss. HQ Bar [American/Sports Bar] open: 6pm on weekdays, 11am on weekends tel: 010-7544-8830 web: www.facebook.com/hq.bar.5 Fuzzy Navel - gwangalli [Bar/Cocktails] open : 7pm-6am web : www.fuzzynavel.co.kr tel : 1599.6349 Located on the ground floor, offering a great view of the beach and bridge. Friendly staff serve excellent cocktails at the vintage-looking bar. Make sure you take advantage of the outside seating in the summertime.
Thursday Party [Korean/Expat Bar] open: 6pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ thursday-party A summer staple on Gwangalli Beach for the past couple of summers, Thursday Party has two locations situated next to each other on the east side of the beach. Both bars are similar to the Thursday Party city-wide theme, and offer a variety of American style pub grub to tempt your palate. The Tap Room (Craft Beer Pub) open: Mon - Fri 6-1am, Sat 2pm-2am, Sun 2pm-12am tel: 010-4469-9658 fb: galmegi.brewing Enjoy the largest selection of craft beer in the city at the original Galmegi Brewing Company’s Tap Room, just a minutes walk from the beach. Relax in their comfortable chairs, grab a pint and sample some of their exotic beer creations to get your night started.
HAEUNDAE Arun Thai [Thai] open: 11a.m. - 10 p.m. tel: 051-908-9085 web: www.facebook.com/arunthai.kr
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AnGa [Korean] tel: 051-742-7852 Very popular bbq meat restaurant in Haeundae. Billie Jean [Lounge/Live Music] tel: 051-742-0297 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ billiejean A Haps favorite. Great decor. Burger and Pasta [International] open: 11am - 2am web: www.busanhaps.com/food/burgerand-pasta-haeundae Recently opened, this Western/ Korean fusion style restaurant has been packing them in since day one. Burgers, pasta and brunch are on the menu in the stylishly decorated restaurant, where you can also imbibe yourself to a glass of wine, a cocktail or beer after your day on the beach. Cheolma Hanwoo Bulgogi [Korean] tel: 051-709-4000 Bulgogi done at its best. El Olive [Italian] tel: 051-752-7300 Delicious Italian, close to Costco. Fuzzy Navel - haeundae [Mexican food/Bar] open : 11am-6am web : www.fuzzynavel.co.kr
tel : 051.746.6349 Great location set on two floors near the beach, other bars, and clubs. Amazing Mexican food is served from lunchtime until the early hours of the morning. Galmegi Brewing [Craft Brew Pub] open: Mon - Fri 6-1am, Sat 2pm-2am, Sun 2pm-12am tel: 010-8917-0252 fb: galmegi.haeundae The newly opened Galmegi Brewing Company’s Haeundae location is just a stone’s throw from the beach, near the main BMW dealership in the heart of the district. Enjoy their 16 savoury craft beers on tap as well as choose one of their delectable samplers to nibble on at one of the premier pubs in the city. Hard Rock Cafe Busan open: 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 a.m. tel: 82-51-742-ROCK(7625) web: www.hardrock.com/busan Just off the beach in Haeundae, you’ll find Hard Rock Cafe Busan, the city’s newest destination for fantastic food, outstanding service, and spectacular live entertainment. Our cafe offers 1,584 square meters of space with seating for approximately 321 people, as well as a stage, Rock Shop®, and outdoor terrace, which is perfect for sipping on a cocktail near the beach.
Mercado [Brazilian Steakhouse] open: 11:30 a.m. - 24:00 tel: 051-744-8807 web: www.mercado.co.kr An authentic southern Brazilian Churrascaria, Mercado is the perfect dining experience for family and friends. Namaste [Indian] tel: 051-746-1946 Indian fine dining, for a great price. Pho Kim [Vietnamese] tel: 051-740-4868 Good food at a good price. Great soup, located in SFUNZ.
The newest bar to hit the Strip (the street that runs from the subway to the beach, har d to miss), is a great 2nd and 3rd floor bar and grill. It’s a bit small inside but it makes up for it in the seats right by the windows. Great for watching the world go by as you enjoy an amazing entree and excellent service. T.G.I. Friday’s [Chain] tel: 051-740-6531 Good reliable chain in the Harbor Town building, across from the beach.
The Wolfhound Pub [Irish Pub] open: 6pm - 2am weekdays, Sharky’s Haeundae Beach 11am - 2am weekends [American Sports Bar] tel: 051-746-7940 open daily: 6 p.m. web: www.wolfhoundpub.com tel: 010-6533-2959 (call for reservations) Thursday Party [Bar] web: www.sharkysbusan.com The original Sharky’s is a bit hard to tel: 051-744-6621 open: 6pm - late find. Look for the Pale de CZ buildweb: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ ing (next to Paradise Hotel), go to thursday-party the 2nd floor and it’s in the back. A staple of the Busan landscape, Yes, hard to find but so worth it. Thursday Party Haeundae offers Great food, a relaxed atmosphere a casual, yet comfortable option and service that is above and beyond make this bar a great local after a day at the beach. With a patio for outdoor sitting, this joint. Listen to classic rock tunes open-aired spacious pub brings the and watch sports on 6 screens. usual quality service the locals and Sharky’s Strip[American Sports expats have come to expect from Bar] the Thursday Party empire. open: 3pm weekdays, 11am weekends tel: 010-6533-2959 (call for reservations) TBR, The Back Room [Secret Bar] web: Sharkys3busan@gmail.com open : 8pm-4am
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business directory web : www.tbrbusan.com tel : 051.746.6410 / 1599.6349 New york style secret lounge bar and dining. The Back Room(TBR) means secret room and consist of two to three stories. Here is single malt wiskey bar and bartenders serve classical cocktail, great dining, also sales cigar. U2 Bar [Lounge] Great place to chill, awesome service, a Haeundae institution.
KYUNGSUNG fuzzynavel - kyungsung [Mexican food/Bar] open : 11am-6am web : www.fuzzynavel.co.kr tel : 051.611.6349 The beach in the city! Our concept is a summer beach bar experience with a Mexican grill, featuring tacos and more. This is a place to relieve your stress and relax. GhettO HIP HOP Lounge [Korean/Expat] open: 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. tel: 010-4488-4697 web: facebook.com/ghettohiphoplounge Kyungsung University’s favorite hiphop bar and club. Cheapest drink specials in Busan. With a mix of Koreans and expats it’s the best spot to party till sunrise in the KSU area. Darts, Table soccer and beer-pong. It plays all of the hottest old and new Hip-Hop music.
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Slice of Life Pizza [Restaurant] open daily: 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. tel: 051-626-4278 web: www.facebook.com/pizzeriasol Slice of Life Pizza has opened to rave reviews for their New Yorkinspired pies. Using top ingredients and offering six styles of pizza, SOL offers pizza by the slice, half or full pan. Enjoy their selection of pizzas with a quality craft beer in their intimate KSU location. HQ Bar [American/Sports Bar] open: Mon-Sat 6-Late, Closed Tues and Sun web: www.facebook.com/hq.bar.5 Eva’s Ticket [Western/Sports] Eva and the HQ fellas new super bar offer tons of things to keep you occupied. Thursday Party [Bar] open: 6pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ thursday-party2 With ten Thursday Party’s around the city, it has become a staple for the young, hip Korean university crowd and expats alike. Beer pong, sports on TV and the free curry popcorn or salted spaghetti sticks are always in play, as is a busy crowd almost every evening of the week. Le Jardin [French] open: lunch 11:30 - 3:30 dinner 5:30 11:30 (last meal order 9:30) 11:30 - 10:00 Sunday
tel: 051-611-0937 web: www.busanhaps.com/dir/le-jardin This French restaurant puts an emphasis on hearty home cooking by chef Guillaume Strub.Great service and an affordable wine selection.
PNU Crossroads [Live Music/Pub] open: 7pm-late tel: 051-515-1181 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ crossroads A small, but atmospheric watering hole in PNU, Crossroads has been a Busan institution amongst the expats for years. Farmers Burgers [Fusion] People rave about it. Nominated in Best Burger. Shabana [Indian] tel: 051-517-1947 Nice Indian food for cheap. The Basement [Korean/Expat Bar] web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ basement One of the most popular bars in the area. Always a great time, and anchors the PNU scene.
SEOMYEON Club Fix [Nightclub] tel: 051-905-5777 web: www.clubfixkorea.info
New super club. International DJs and dress code required. Dragon Dream - The Cave Bar [Korean] tel: 051-646-5924 Very interesting decor with a nice selection of food. fuzzynavel - 1st seomyeon [Mexican food/Bar]
open: 5pm - 6am tel: 051-808-1007 web: www.fncompany.co.kr Check out the newly refurbished bar offering a variety of entertainment including, soft darts, pool, and table soccer. Fuzzy Navel - 2nd seomyeon [Mexican food/Bar] open : 5am-6am web : www.fuzzynavel.co.kr tel : 051.817.2242 On the ground floor with sliding windows for when the weather is good, a excellent mix of Koreans and foreigners makes a good place to make new friends. Hangover [Western Pub] open: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday - Sunday tel: 070-7789-5868 web: www.busanhaps.com/freehousehangover This eatery/bar located in the prime of Seomyeon brings delicious western food and fine tasting beer with its unique refrigeration system.
Dining & Food Guide rock & roll bar tel: 051-818-3425 address: 16, Bujeon-ro 96beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Korea email: cocobanggo@naver.com Thursday Party [Korean/Expat Bar] open: 6pm - late tel: 051-818-6621 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ thursday-party-1 You can expect more of the same from the Seomyeon Thursday Party, which caters to a young, eclectic mix of Koreans and expats. Nestled amongst a slew of bars and restaurants behind Judie’s Taewha, Thursday Party stands out for their quality service and hip atmosphere amongst the Korean cool. Vito [Italian] tel: 051-806-5868 web: www.busanhaps.com/food/vito Fashioned in the tradition of the small Italian trattoria, Vito brings back a taste of the old country.
NAMPO Farmers Burgers [International] Enjoy a quality, fresh-made burger and fries on the roof. New Little India [Indian] open: 11am- 10pm
tel: 051-245-4127 web: www.busanhaps.com/food/newlittle-india Situated on the second floor in the heart of Nampodong, New Little India specializes in the finest authentic Indian cuisine. fuzzynavel - gwangbok [Mexican food/Bar] open : 5am-6am web : www.fuzzynavel.co.kr tel : 051.244.6349 Fuzzy Navel’s 7th branch located in Busan’s fashion street in GwangBokdong. We have a variety of fun cocktails, icy draft beers and our very own Fuzzy Navel style mexican tacos. Thursday Party [Korean/Expat Bar] open: 6pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ thursday-party-1 The Thursday Party Nampo store offers a slightly varied atmosphere than the others around the city, though by no means is it less exciting. A slightly more mixed crowd of expats and young Koreans is to be expected, as well as the great service that TP has become renowned for.
business & Services directory Airlines
Relocation Services
Air Busan tel: 051-974-8686 web: www.busanair.com
COENS 4185, Geoje-daero, Yeoncho-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeognam, Korea(656-812) tel: +82 55 639 2054 web: www.coens.com An independent association of AmeriA wide selection of privately owned fully furnished apartments and houses for rental. Some of our residential options include gym, swimming pool and 24 hours security. With the accommodation needs managed by our competent COENS Accommodation Management Team, both the Client and consultant can feel settled, and have one less thing to worry about.
Air France tel: 02-3483-1033 web: www.airfrance.co.kr Asiana Airlines - International tel: 051-971-2626 web: www.flyasiana.com Cebu Pacific Air tel: 051-462-0686 web: www.cebupacificair.com Jeju Air tel: 070-7420-1502 web: www.jejuair.net Korean Air - International tel: 051-970-3227 web: www.koreanair.com KLM tel: 02-3483-1133 web: www.klm.com Lufthansa tel: 02-2019 0180 web: www.lufthansa.com
Business Organizations AMCHAM #4501, Trade Tower 159-1, Samsungdong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul tel: 02-564-2040 web: www.amchamkorea.org An independent association of American and international businesses, the role of the American Chamber of Commerce is to promote business and trade between the United States and Korea.
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ECCK 102-2903 WBC The Palace 1523, Haeundae-gu tel: 051-959-9695 web: www.ecck.eu The European Chamber of Commerce aims to provide an effective network of business associates together with discussion forums and seminars on how to do business in Korea.
Education Foreign Schools Busan Foreign School 1366-3 Jwa-dong, Haeundae-gu tel: 051-747-7199 web: www.busanforeignschool. org Busan Japanese School 173-8 Millak-dong, Suyoung-gu tel: 051-753-4166 web: user.chollian. net/~pusjpnsc Busan Overseas Chinese Kindergarten 548-1 Choryang-dong, Dong-gu tel: 051-468-2845 web: kbces.com.ne.kr Busan International Foreign School 798 Nae-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun tel: 051-742-3332 web: www.bifskorea.org
Korean Lessons Busan Foundation For International Activities tel: 051-668-7900 web: www.bfia.or.kr email: busanglobalcenter@gmail.com KLIFF tel: 051-513-0131 web: www.kliff.co.kr email: jennakang@hanmail.net PNU Language Education Center tel: 051-510-1983 web: www.ili.pusan.ac.kr email: bangjy77@pusan.ac.kr
Information Expat Assistance Call Center for Foreign Residents in Busan tel: 1577-7716 Free Translation Service (BBB)tel: 1588-5644 Multicultural Family Support Center tel: 1577-5432
Information Centers Tourist Information Service tel: 1330
STUDY Abroad
BEXCO Tourist Info. Center tel: 051-740-7300
Lakeland College tel: 1 800 661 6490 web: lakelandcollege.ca/international Lakeland College is a board governed public college with the distinction of being Canada’s only interprovincial college with a mission to inspire learner success and community development through innovative learning in an inclusive and diverse environment. Contact them today to begin your world-class education at one of Canada’s finest educational institutions.
Busan Global Center tel: 1577-7716
recruitment ET Agency open:8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Office Hours 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Service Hours tel: 051-553-9282 web: www.etagency.net ET Agency is the bridge between ESL teachers and English schools.
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Hospitals
Dental clinics
Buk-gu/Dongnae
Good Morning Dental Clinic
Bumin Hospital 380-4, Deokcheon 1-dong tel: 051-330-3000 web: www.buminhos.co.kr
tel: 051-930-0930 web: www.gooddent.kr Located in Jwa-dong, Haeundae next to the Centum subway station, Good Morning Dental Clinic offers a wide-variety of dental services to meet your needs. Dr. Michael Shin provides over 20 years of quality service in English with a great staff to assist you. New York Smile Orthodontics open: Mon-Wed, Fri 10:00am – 7:00pm, Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm tel: 051-702-6677 web: www.nycdortho.com Boston Dental tel: 051-554-2879 Located in Sooang-dong in Dongnae, Dr. Sim Kyeong-mok leads the team at Boston Dental for all your dental needs.
Health Centers Dongnae Health Center 702-54, Myeongryun-2 dong, Dongnae-gu tel: 051-555-4000 Haeundae Health Center 1339, Jwa-2 dong, Haeundae-gu tel: 051-746-4000
Busan Int’l Passenger Terminal Tourist Information tel: 051-465-3471
Jung-gu Health Center 1 Ga 1, Daecheong-dong, Jung-gu tel: 051-600-4741
Busan Station Tour Information tel: 051-441-6565
Specialist Clinics
Gimhae Int’l Airport Tour Information (domestic) tel: 051-973-4607
KHAP open: 10 am - 4 pm weekdays tel: 02-927-4322 web: www.khap.org
Gimhae Int’l Airport Tour Information (international) tel: 051-973-2800
Herbal Clinics
Haeundae Tourist Information Center tel: 051-749-5700 International Ferry Information Center tel: 051-465-3471 Nopodong Bus Terminal Tourist Information tel: 051-508-9400 UN Memorial Cemetery Tourist Information tel: 051-625-1608
Dongeui University Hospital 397-3, Bujeon-1 dong, Busanjin-gu tel: 051-803-5430 Good Samsun Hanbang 1162-2, Jurye-dong, Sasang-gu tel: 051-325-0300
RADIOLOGY Clinics The One MRI Clinic open: Mon - Fri 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. tel: 051-937-0303 web: www.mriclinic.net The most trusted name in Korean Medical Imaging, you can enjoy quick, reliable and trustworthy English service for all your medical needs.
Dong Eui Medical Center San 45-1, Yangjeong 2-dong tel: 051-867-5101 web: www.demc.kr Dongnae Bong Seng Hospital 766, Anlak 1-dong tel: 051-531-6000 web: www.bongseng.com Dongrae Wooridul Hospital 205-10, Nakmin-dong tel: 051-559-5000 web: www.dongrae.wooridul.co.kr Inje University Busan Paik Hospital 633-165, Gaegum 2-dong tel: 051-893-7761
Dong-gu Good Moonhwa Hospital open: 24 hours tel: 051-630-0123 web: www.moonwha.or.kr
Haeundae Hyosung City Hospital 1094-2, Jaesong 1-dong tel: 051-709-3000 web: www.hshos.com Inje Univ. Haeundae Paik Hospital 1435, Jwa-dong tel: 051-797-0100 web: www.paik.ac.kr/Haeundae
Jung-gu Haeyang Hospital 80-8 Jungang-dong 4-ga tel: 051-469-4456 web: www.haeyang.net Maryknoll Medical Center 12, Daecheong-dong 4-ga tel: 051-465-8801 web: www.maryknoll.co.kr
Nam-gu Busan St. Mary’s Medical Center 538-41, Yongho 4-dong tel: 051-933-7114 web: www.bsm.or.kr
Seo-gu Dong-a University Medical Center 3-ga, #1 Dongdaeshin-dong tel: 051-240-2400 web: www.damc.or.kr
serviices Guide
Pusan National University Hospital 10, Ami-dong 1-ga tel: 051-254-0171 web: www.pnug.co.kr
Suyeong Busan Centum Hospital 1077-1, Gwangan 3-dong tel: 051-760-5000 web: www.centumhospital.com Busan Hannah Woman’s Hospital 304, Namcheon-dong tel: 051-625-2300 web: www.hannah4u.co.kr Good Gangan Hospital 40-1, 41-9, Namcheon-dong tel: 051-625-0900 web: www.gang-an.or.kr
Religious Services Al-Fatih Masjid Mosque Namsan-dong, #30-1 Guemjeong-gu tel: 051-518-9991 web: www.busanislam.or.kr services: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Redeemer International Community Church Busan, Minllak-dong & Changwon, Sangnam-dong tel: 010-8326-1985 web: www.redeemerbusan.org services: Sundays - Busan 11am, Changwon 4:00pm Hosanna Church Myeongji-dong, #3245-5 Gangseo-gu, tel: 051-209-0191 web: www.him-busan.blogspot.com services: Sundays, 12:30 p.m. GIFT Ministry Myung-nyun-dong, Dongnae-gu tel: 010-7999-8644 web: www.tinyurl.com/lifeisagift services: Saturdays,10:30 a.m. New Philadelphia Church Suyeong-gu Gwangan 2-dong 199-6 (8th floor) tel: 051-932-6832 web: www.newphilly.cc services: Sundays, 2:00 pm
Museums Busan Museum of Art 40, Apec-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan tel: 051-740-2602 web: www.art.busan.go.kr Opening Hours - 09:00 ~ 20:00 Closed - Jan. 1, Every First Monday Admission Fee - Free Busan Modern History Museum 104, Daechung-ro, Jung-gu, Busan tel: 051-253-3845 web: www.modern.busan.go.kr Opening Hours - 09:00 ~ 18:00 Closed - Jan.1, Every First Monday Admission Fee - Free Busan Museum 63, UN Peace-ro, Nam-gu, Busan tel: 051-610-7111 web: www.museum.busan.go.kr Hours of operation - 09:00 ~ 20:00 Closed - Jan. 1, Every First Monday Admission fee - Free Busan UN Memorial Cemetery and Park 779, Daeyon 4 dong, Nam-gu, Busan tel: 051-625-0625 web: www.unmck.or.kr Hours of operation - 09:00 ~ 17:00 Open Year Round Admission fee - Free
ultimate frisbee league Email: ch.pyles@gmail.com BTC Football FB Group: Busan Transportation Corporation Supporters Fanpage Expat Sailing Club Contact: Mark Chi email: Koreasailing@gmail.com web: www.busansailing.com EPIK Teachers in Busan Facebook Group: Busan EPIK Laochra Busan Gaelic Athletic Association Club Contact: Peter Bonner email: busangaa@gmail.com Facebook Group: Laochra Busan Members
specialty stores Kai Surf Shop 183-11 Gwangan-dong, Suyeong-gu tel: 051-753-2746
Groceries
Social/Non-profit Organizations
Costco web: www.costco.co.kr E-Mart web: www.emart.com HomePlus web: www.homeplus.co.kr MegaMart web: www.megamart.co.kr
Busan Bandits Rugby Facebook Group: Busan Bandits
Internet Groceries
Busan Book Swap Facebook Group: Busan Book Swap Busan Bowling League Contact: David Alderman tel: 010.7919.1223 Facebook Group: Busan Bowling League Busan Foundation For International Activities tel: 051-668-7900 web: www.bfia.or.kr Busan Friendship Group www.meetup.com/Pusans
Ezshop Korea web: www.ezshopkorea.com High Street Market open: 24/7 online, Seoul in-store 10am to 10pm daily. tel: 02-2201-0652 web: highstreet.co.kr email: hsmonline@authenticgroup.co.kr High Street Market has all your favorite foods from home ready for delivery to your workplace or doorstep for just W3,000! Hard-to-find western foods, sliced-to-order deli meats, imported premium cuts of meat, gourmet cheeses, variety of spices, homemade vegan & gluten free foods and more.
busanhaps.com
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Mon. Wet Burrito Draft
Tues. Jalapeno Poppers
SHARKYS3BUSAN@GMAIL.COM
SHARKYSBUSAN.COM
010-6533-2959
Draft
Wed. Burger
Thurs. Sizzling Chicken Fajita Night
WHY COOK?