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CONTENTS FEATURES Expats and Pubs: A Love Story | 16 Interview: Giacomo Lee | 20 Hiking in Korea | 26 Busan Then and Now | 32

REGULARS Events: The Big Five | 12 Word on the Street | 14 In the News | 18 Material World | 24

TRAVEL Treasures of Taiwan | 34

ARTS, CULTURE & LIVING 5 Tips for Thriving in South Korea | 38 George A. Boyle Photography | 42

DIRECTORY/GUIDES Hotel News & Directory | 44 Directory | 46-51 Busan Metro Map | 48

Photography by Francisco Fuentes

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EDITORS LETTER We’ve all been quite busy this summer. Over the past few months, the Haps website has slowed to a crawl, as six years of content became too much for her to handle. By the time you read this, or soon thereafter, a newly designed website will be up and zipping along, with expanded coverage of the goings on here in The Bu. Also keeping me chained to my desk this summer has been a new publication I launched in May, called Branding in Asia Magazine (brandinginasia.com). It’s been six years since Haps was born in my bedroom and, me being me, I felt compelled to create something new.

With the new publication I wanted to expand outward with coverage highlighting the business and creative aspects of branding, advertising and marketing in Asia. I’m only four months in, so there’s a long way to go and a lot to build, but it’s fun starting something new again.

As for my first love, Haps, Issue 38 is a good ‘un. In it, we look at places to go hiking on the Peninsula. Korea is 70% mountains so, yeah, there are more than a few places to get up and away from it all.

Also, Jackie Bolen is back with more sage advice on life in Korea; the incredibly insightful John Bocskay returns with what will be a regular column; and the very talented photographer George A. Boyle shares his thoughts on photography.

Also, Simon Slater is back with an interview of Giacomo Lee, author of Funereal, a novel set in Seoul that centers around the practice of the fake funeral business.

And, as always, there’s much more. Enjoy.

GEORGE A.

BOYLE

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This issue, Haps profiles American photographer George A. Boyle. The Dallas, Texas native shares some photography insights as well as some great shots.

on theCOVER The geography of South Korea consists of 70 major mountains.

Who has time to explore them all? Why not go with those considered the best?

IMAGE: GUITAR PHOTOGRAPHER / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

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who’sHAPPENING

CONTRIBUTORS

PUBLISHER Ju Shin-hye EDITOR IN CHIEF Bobby McGill SALES DIRECTOR Michael Schneider

JACKIE BOLEN

Jackie Bolen, from the blog My Life! Teaching in a Korean University, has recently started writing about personal finance for ESL teachers, including the book, The Wealthy English Teacher, which can be found on Amazon. You can contact her at wealthyenglishteacher@gmail.com.

ANTHONY VELASQUEZ

Prior to moving to Busan in 2009, Anthony Velasquez worked in the Alexander Valley of Northern California as a winery lab tech and nearly a decade serving, bartending and teaching wine in the finest farm-to-fork restaurants in Sacramento, CA. Now he brings his expertise to the page.

MANAGING EDITOR Jeff Liebsch ART DIRECTOR Russell McConnell COPY EDITOR Amy Steele WRITERS

Jackie Bolen, Simon Slater, Geninna Ariton, Anny Bush, Jordan VanHartingsveldt, John Dunphy, Jeff Liebsch, Bobby McGill, Anthony Velasquez, John Bocskay, Justin Eckl PHOTOGRAPHERS

George A. Boyle, Francisco Fernandez, Jeff Lebow, Simon Slater, Maxim Tupikov INTERN

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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 Aug/Sep 2015 Issue 38 BUSINESS REGISTRATION NUMBER: 00001 FIRST PUBLICATION DATE: Sept, 2, 2009 OFFICE ADDRESS

SIMON SLATER

Simon Slater is a freelance journalist and photographer currently based in Seoul. As well as contributing to various media outlets, he writes photo-led stories about Korea and the rest of Asia on his blog, The Secret Map.

Pale de CZ, 2-19, 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:

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

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what’sHAPPENING

UP, DOWN &ALL AROUND GREAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING AROUND THE PENINSULA THIS SUMMER. HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS TO CHECK OUT THIS SEASON.

GOESAN RED PEPPER FESTIVAL The Goesan Red Pepper Festival features the bountiful harvest of the region’s peppers, complete with hands-on programs, exhibitions, cooking and pepper-picking events. The low-key but informative festival brings you back to nature, showcasing the best in Korean agriculture.

Date: August 27-30 Location: Goesan, Chungcheongbuk-do

MUJU FIREFLY FESTIVAL Known as the second most popular festival in the country, the Muju Firefly Festival has garnered international recognition and features cultural and folk experience events, in addition to local food booths and environmental exploration programs.

Date: August 29-September 6 Location: Muju, Jeollabuk-do

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WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION AUGUST 1-30

Explore 56 years of award-winning photographs as the Busan Cultural Center hosts World Press Photo during the month of August. Considered the most popular photography exhibition in the world, over 100 exhibitions are featured worldwide and are viewed by over one million people from over 40 countries.

the big five

www.worldpressphoto.org Image Credit: World Press Photo

ST. PETERSBURG STATE BALLET ON ICE AUGUST 18-19

“Swan Lake” returns to Busan for three shows in two nights at the Busan Cinema Center, as many of Russia’s most skilled figure skaters perform classical ballets in ballet costumes on an ice rink installed on the stage of the theater.

Founded in 1967 by renowned choreographer Konstantin Boyarsky, the St. Petersburg State Ballet on Ice has toured extensively around the world.

AD STARS ADVERTISING AWARDS

SEA ART FESTIVAL

BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

AUGUST 20-22

SEPTEMBER 19-OCTOBER 18

OCTOBER 1-10

Now in its eighth year, AD Stars at BEXCO continues to grow as Busan’s biggest advertising festival celebrating the online and offline world.

Under this year’s theme “Beyond,” prizes will be awarded in 23 categories, including film, print, radio, interactive and mobile. An exhibition held with the event also provides an opportunity to check out unique and interesting advertisements from around the world.

Dadaepo Beach plays host to this year’s Sea Art Festival, which combines art with the natural environment of the outdoors. Under this year’s theme of “See - Sea and Seed,” the festival features a number of emerging artists, as well as elder and leading artists of contemporary art circles in Korea and abroad, which show off artworks that contain a wide range of interpretations of the exhibition theme under the direction of curator Kim Sung-ho.

Arguably the most anticipated event in the city each year, the Busan International Film Festival is back for its 20th year of glitz, glamor, stars and the best in world cinema. Considered the most influential film festival in Asia, BIFF features over 200 films, the Asian Film Market, concerts and meet-and-greets and brings over 100,000 spectators to the theaters each year.

You can check out Haps’s complete coverage of the festival, schedules and events at www. busanhaps.com/biff.

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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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OKTOBERFEST

SEPTEMBER 19-OCTOBER 4 MUNICH, GERMANY

What beer lover hasn’t always dreamed of hitting Oktoberfest at least once in their life? The 16-day festival of beer and bratwurst returns again, complete with the lederhosen, beautiful buxom waitresses and Bavarian bands providing the perfect backdrop to one of the world’s largest parties.

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WORD ON THE STREET

THE RETURN OF POETRY PLUS+ Poetry Plus+ returned to the Busan entertainment scene on June 27 at Eva’s Ticket to a packed house, after an eight-year absence.

The two-and-a-half-hour multimedia show included performances in spoken word, music, film, stand-up comedy, theater and visual arts presentations on all the large screens.

The brainchild of long-term expat Kenneth May, Poetry Plus+ began in November of 2000 and was instrumental in bringing together performances of music, spoken word, theater, film, humor and visual arts all on one stage.

The next event, Poetry Plus+42, will offer up similar performances with a mostly different cast of performers on September 12 at Eva’s Ticket, near

Kyungsung University.

For those interested in writing, May also hosts a weekly workshop for prose and poetry, The Liquid Poetry Workshop, at the Oryukdo Galmegi.

For more information, contact knthdmay@yahoo.com.

BON JOVI RETURNS TO KOREA IN SEPTEMBER Grammy Award-winning rocker Bon Jovi will return to South Korea after a 20-year hiatus, with a concert scheduled at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul, set for September 22.

“We are excited to reunite with our Korean fans again after 20 years! See you on Sept. 22, 2015,” Jon Bon Jovi said.

Formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey, the group has racked up over 60 nominations and has won 21 awards, including two World Music Awards, while Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora were also inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 1989.

Tickets for the concert cost between 99,000 and 165,000 won and can be purchased on www.ticketlink.co.kr.

OVERHEARD

“I am stepping down from my post as floor leader to uphold the will of the general assembly of lawmakers of the Saenuri Party.”

Rep. Yoo Seongmin, after lawmakers from the ruling party reached a consensus and recommended Yoo give up the post they elected him to in February.

FAST FACTS Smartphone Penetration 1. UAE, 90.8% 2. Singapore, 87.7% 3. Saudi Arabia, 86.1% 4. South Korea, 83% 5. Sweden, 82.8% SOURCE: TNA INFRATEST

COMMUNITY & LIVING

BIFF CELEBRATES ITS 20TH YEAR The Busan International Film Festival will celebrate its 20th year this fall, growing into arguably the biggest film festival in Asia.

Last year’s event showcased 312 films from 79 countries and reached an alltime record attendance of 226,473.

The first BIFF event, which was held in Nampo-dong, saw 173 films screened from 31 countries and was attended by 184,000 fans.

Typically, the lineup for each year’s event is revealed in early September, though one major announcement has already been confirmed, with famed Korean actress Kang Soo-yeon being named the co-director of this year’s festival.

This year’s event will run October 1-10, with most events taking place around IMAGE: COOP HIMMELBLAU Haeundae and Centum City.

WRITTEN BY JOHN BOCSKAY

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BETWEEN THE LINES

EXPATS AND PUBS: A LOVE STORY Expats like to drink, but it’s about more than the alcohol. John Bocskay discusses the role of the pub in the expat social and cultural scene.

If you’ve been around Korea for any length of time, you may have noticed that the expats here like to drink. (Full disclosure: Yoo hoo!) It’s not unique to Korea, nor is it a recent phenomenon. In the Roaring ‘20s, Ernest Hemingway propped up Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, where Ezra pounded absinthe in the corner. A generation earlier, Rudyard Kipling shed his white man’s burden with the help of Singapore Slings at The Long Bar in Singapore.

During his 1784-89 sojourn in France, Thomas Jefferson amassed an epic collection of wine and was known as an enthusiastic and gracious connoisseur.

I’ve often wondered if the expat tendency to hang around bars all night doesn’t spring from the same urge that led you to move abroad in the first place: that nagging feeling that if you don’t, you’re going to miss something. Of course there are other reasons. For the English-teaching crowd, many of whom are fresh out of university, drinking in Korea is sometimes an extension of the free-swilling culture of college life. For those in the business world, drinking can be a feature of their very jobs here to keep the wheels greased, the gears turning and the road smooth.

Regardless of one’s occupation or age, we also drink for the reasons that people everywhere drink: life is tough sometimes and for expats often more so. Outside of your element, the early weeks, months and years present a myriad of challenges, snafus, snags and hurdles that must be grasped and dealt with. Commiserating over a cold one has long been a way of solving or mitigating life’s troubles, or when all else fails, of drowning them in pleasant company.

Drinking also serves as the first window many of us have into Korea. Excepting the Muslim countries and the dry counties of the American South, drinking is a universal human occupation and thus often functions as the great bridge spanning even the greatest cultural divides.

Language barriers melt away, cultural differences collapse, and we find ourselves on common (if slightly wobbly) ground with people we have otherwise struggled to understand.

But drinking isn’t nearly the whole story. For those of us living overseas, the pub itself serves as a vital institution.

In Korean cities, expats tend not to cluster in the same neighborhoods - there are no Canadatowns or Little Englands - so we rally around other institutions, like churches and bars (and very occasionally both), as the locus of our new communities. Much as the writer Samuel Pepys considered pubs “the heart of England,” many local watering holes are now the heart of the expat scene, and as such, the attraction goes far beyond food, beer and darts. Pubs host poetry readings, book swaps, craft markets, live comedy, open mics, fundraisers, film screenings and writers’ workshops and provide venues for everything from performance art to punk rock.

Pubs are now also one of the ways that expats are pressing their cultural stamp on Korea, as their unique food offerings and eclectic brews both excite the palates of locals while pushing local publicans to expand their palettes.

Like the Koreans in my hometown who planted their stake with dry cleaners and grocery stores, pubs are the obvious beachhead for this new class of expat-cum-immigrants dreaming of bigger things for themselves and their young families in their adopted home.

That said, I would be remiss not to emphasize one of things I love most about the pub scene in Korea in the year 2015. I leave you with the words of the immortal Homer Simpson: Mmmmm. Beer.

John Bocskay blogs about the expat universe at bosmosis.wordpress.com.

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IN THE NEWS

YOUNG KOREANS CAN’T FIND WORK MERS SCARE COMES TO AN END The South Korean government declared the Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak officially over at the end of July, 69 days after its first case was detected in the country.

“After weighing various circumstances, the government and medical personnel see that people no longer worry about the disease. I ask the public to shake off all concerns over MERS and to resume normal daily activities,” said Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn.

The disease was first detected in the country on May 20, after a 68-year-old businessman returned from a trip to the Middle East. The disease affected 186 people and claimed 36 lives, with thousands being quarantined, along with a huge public backlash against the government for mishandling the outbreak.

South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has also said that Hong Kong, China, the Czech Republic, Mongolia, Russia, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam have lifted advisories against travel to Korea.

NUMBERS IN THE NEWS

9.4

The number of traffic deaths in South Korea per 100,000 people, the lowest rate in 40 years.

Source: Korea National Police Agency

This year, youth unemployment rates have reached their highest since 1999, as more and more young Koreans are having difficulty securing a stable job after college.

The youth unemployment rate hit 9.9% in June, its highest rate since the number swelled to over 13% in February 1999 after the country suffered from the Asian financial crisis, according to KOSTAT Statistics Korea.

The rate is expected to grow even higher in the coming months as the retirement age for government and private workers extends by two years, to 60, next year, leaving many current workers in their jobs for at least a few more years.

The government is aiming to tackle this problem by hoping to create 200,000 jobs by 2017; however, only 35% of the jobs are planned to be permanent.

Many young Koreans are either returning to school or are delaying employment while hoping to land one of the more prestigious opportunities that may await them.

Two-thirds of South Koreans aged 25-34 have a college degree, the highest proportion in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), according to Reuters.

KOREA & WORLD NEWS

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GOV’T HIKES FINE FOR VIOLATING DISABLED PARKING LAWS Violators caught parking in spaces allocated for the disabled will face a 500,000-won fine after the government revealed a new clause at the end of July.

In an effort to protect people with disabilities, anyone who stores merchandise in or in front of the parking spaces or destroys disabled-only signs will also be subject to the fine.

The previous fine of 100,000 won failed to deter most drivers around the country, which is notorious for its lack of parking spaces.

Under the new rule, only those with disability stickers will be able to use the marked parking spaces. Anyone caught lending the stickers will have them stripped, but they will be able to re-apply for them after a six-month to two-year wait.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY SIMON SLATER

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INTERVIEW:

GIACOMO LEE Giacomo Lee is a writer from London, which, funnily enough, is where he started writing Funereal, a novel about Korean characters in Seoul that centers around the practice of the fake funeral business. He first visited South Korea at the end of the 2000s, where he remembers a news report about Jang Ja-yeon (장자연), a young Korean actor who’d killed herself. That story stayed with him, but he wasn’t aware of suicide rates in Korea until he came across a news article online about Seoul’s so-called ‘coffin academies.’

This, along with his recollection of Jang Ja-yeon, inspired him to start writing Funereal. Two years later, in 2013, he came to live in Seoul, which was where he finally finished the novel.

H: WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF WRITING KOREAN CHARACTERS FROM A NON-KOREAN PERSPECTIVE, AND WHAT OBSTACLES, IF ANY, DID YOU ENCOUNTER IN TRYING TO INFILTRATE THE PSYCHE OF SOMEONE FROM A CULTURE THAT IS NOT YOUR OWN? Any author or journalist writing about a culture not of their own can, of course, see a bigger picture of it without attached biases or preconceived notions. That’s perhaps the only advantage. Obstacles, though, are more likely to be faced by a journalist. For an author, there’s just one golden rule - you’re writing about people, and if you keep that in mind, then there are no obstacles. Funereal is about Korea, true, but it’s a story which is more interested in people on a spiritual level, rather than a national one.

H: HOW DID YOU GO ABOUT BUILDING THE CHARACTER OF THE

PROTAGONIST, SOOBIN, AND WHERE DID YOU GAIN INSPIRATION FOR HER STORY?

Soobin is someone who willingly takes on the roles assigned to many of us around the world. She’s decided to be an educated graduate. She’s agreed to be a good partner, waiting for her sweetheart. She’s agreed to be the polite, smiling face of customer service. Unfortunately, despite all this, Soobin’s getting nothing in return. So, building her up was simple. She had to be a character who goes from reactive, passively doing what’s expected of her, to proactive as events in the book take their toll.

H: IN THE STORY, SOOBIN UNDERGOES THE RITUAL OF A FAKE

FUNERAL. HOW DOES THIS SYMBOLIZE THE FEARS AND HOPES OF

KOREAN PEOPLE IN YOUR MIND? The idea of people being buried alive plays into something very primordial and universal. That’s why I think my book is more than just a ‘Korean novel.’ It’s about mortality and meaning. It’s a very humanist book, about humans trying to reconnect with something outside of the modern and material world of today.

H: CONSIDERING KOREA’S APPARENT QUEST FOR PERFECTION, WHY DO ITS IMPERFECTIONS APPEAL SO MUCH AS TOPICS TO EXPLORE?

Any country that strives to progress is an ongoing story.

Its imperfections, therefore, may be fleeting, soon to be gone. As such, a book can provide a snapshot of such a temporary spot in place and time. That’s what fascinated me as an author, this idea of capturing a country in transition.

I also feel the imperfections’ appeal as they stand out more when placed against everything else that is great about Korea, and thus provide a greater insight into what makes the country tick. They show a deeper reality and perhaps something long ingrained that will take a longer time to ‘shift’ as time marches on. Perhaps those imperfections will grow in the future, so it’s better to spot them now before it’s too late. Besides, any story about perfect people in a perfect world is boring to read. All writers are constantly seeking the imperfections in life!

Funereal is out now via www.giacomolee.com.

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ALLEYCON RETURNS TO GWANGJU Alleycon, the wildly popular geekfest gathering in Gwangju, is back for its third year.

Jordan VanHartingsveldt gives us a little history behind the event.

When someone asks which Korean city boasts the highest concentration of geeks, many would immediately answer Seoul, for obvious reasons. It is the heart of eSports in the nation, perhaps even the world. But eSports alone do not a community make. When it comes to waving the geek standard high, you would be hard-pressed to find a city more audaciously geeky than Gwangju in Jeolla province.

Whether it’s the theater geeks of Gwangju Performance Project or the board gaming geeks found playing at local restaurants, the geek community is loud and proud in the city of Gwangju - so much so that the lifestyle has permeated nearly every activity.

Case in point: P2PRPG. This acronym stands for Pay-toPlay Role-Playing Game, a unique fundraising program founded in Gwangju by expat J.J. Billett. The program, he explains, is meant to leverage the tabletop game (read: Dungeons and Dragons) experience to raise money for underprivileged children living in orphanages.

Which brings us to Alleycon, as P2PRPG made its debut at the 2014 event.

Alleycon is South Korea’s first Western-style geek convention, differentiating itself from Korean events by offering up a large variety of geeky hobbies: board game and video game tournaments, a cosplay contest, musical entertainment and panelists. A considerable portion of the proceeds are donated to the Adopt-a-Child for Christmas program and the Michael Simning Ndwara Scholarship Fund.

The event was first conceived in foreigner-owned restaurant The First Alleyway - hence Alleycon - as a day of board games. Quite organically, it expanded to include cosplay, video games, author Q&As and a Magic: The Gathering tournament. Around 60 people attended Alleycon 2013, including Anna Volle, who recalls some of her trepidation about coming in costume.

“As soon as I got to the [First Alleyway], I was relieved and jazzed to see that there were so many other people who had also put a lot of time and effort and creativity into making costumes,” she said.

Hearing positive responses like Anna’s encouraged the

organizers to try for a bigger Alleycon in 2014. Much of the same was offered at the new location, Kwangju Women’s University, on a larger scale. The efforts saw 225 people pass through the doors that year, among them some new faces hoping to find a community. Thomas Butler was one of those people.

“A month or two after coming to Gwangju, I heard about Alleycon,” he said. “We showed up a bit late and didn’t stay for as long as we could’ve, but it was really nice to become acquainted with the healthy nerd culture in Gwangju.”

In the words of event alum Thomas Buist, “Go to Alleycon. You need it and it needs you. You need it, because who doesn’t want to go to a convention full of anime, comic books, movies and role playing? It needs you because, well, the more the merrier.”

Alleycon 2015 takes place September 19-20 at the Gwangju Design Center. Find out more by visiting the Alleycon website at www.alleycon.com or following them on Facebook.

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MATERIAL WORLD

RUGGED CAMERAS FOR THE OUTDOOR

ADVENTURER

OLYMPUS TG-4 First up is the 16-megapixel Olympus TG-4 that gives you more than what a regular camera can offer. It has 4x optical zoom, continuous shooting up to 5fps or 25 frames per second, and you can shoot a video.

You can even snap shots 50 feet under water. It also features GPS, an electronic compass and built-in WiFi connectivity with iOS and Android mobile devices so you can control the camera remotely.

RICOH WG-4 GPS The Ricoh WG-4 GPS is built to survive abuse.

You can take it down 45 feet under water, and it is ‘crush-proof’ with the ability to withstand up to 100 kg of pressure. This 16.0-megapixel sensor will give you the best image quality, including WG-4’s 4x optical zoom lens, which can capture action shots even at night with the support of an optical image stabilizer.

If you’re a lover of the great outdoors and you’re looking for a camera that can handle anything that your adventures may bring, then we’ve put together a list of the most rugged cameras out there.

PANASONIC LUMIX TS6 The 16.1-megapixel, freezeproof and pressure-resistant Panasonic LUMIX TS6 can go down 43 feet under water and allows you to shoot full HD video. It also comes with an optical image stabilizer to help make sure that even your most adventurous photos look like they were taken by a pro. This camera is not only rugged and waterproof, but it also has Intelligent HDR features as well as smartphone remote control.

GADGETS & GEAR

FUJIFILM FINEPIX XP80 Even when you’re down at 50 feet, the 16.4-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix XP80 will still give great shots. And it is freezeproof as well. The camera features an optical image stabilization, with 5x optical zoom and can capture up to 10 frames per second. The Fujifilm also allows you to transfer your pictures to your tablet, smartphone or computer conveniently via WiFi.

CANON POWERSHOT D30 While other cameras can generally go down to 50 feet, the 12.1-megapixel Canon PowerShot D30 offers an impressive 82 feet of waterproofing. It’s also freezeproof and shockproof for drops from up to 6.5 feet. And, just in case, it can withstand heat up to 219.2 Fahrenheit another unique feature. It has 24 shooting modes, and you can shoot a full HD video in the Apple iFrame format for fast video importing.

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TAKE FIVE:

5 Great Places to Hike in Korea Whether you’re looking for higher altitude to beat the heat or planning ahead for an autumn trip to see the changing of the leaves, Korea, with a topography dominated by 70% mountains, has no shortage of places to ascend. Here are some picks for the best spots to take a hike.

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SEORAKSAN - GANGWON PROVINCE Seoraksan is, pardon the pun, the peak of Korean mountain popularity and is generally the first spot to pop up on just about anyone’s list of must-hikes in Korea. If you want to get as high as you possibly can, start your ascent at Daecheongbong, which is the tallest peak at 1,708 meters. If you give it some effort, you can be on the top in about three hours. There are also some tremendous views of the East Sea once you’re up there. 033-6367700, www.english.knps.or.kr

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JIRISAN - GYEONGSAN PROVINCE Set in Korea’s largest national park and home to the country’s second highest peak, Cheonwangbong (1,915 meters), Jirisan is a place you’re best off setting aside a few days to take in. During the autumn months, when the leaves are exploding with color, check out the beautiful Piagol Valley.

Be warned, it is quite popular that time of year, so make sure you book your accommodations in advance. 055-9727771, www.english.knps.or.kr

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NAEJANGSAN - NORTH JEOLLA PROVINCE When it comes to amazing places to view the autumn splendor of the changing leaves, few compare to Naejangsan. It’s actually been known as the go-to spot for incredible autumn colors for more than 500 years - not too shabby, eh? Nearly as abundant as the colorful leaves is the abundance of tourists; during peak season, expect to share the trails with about 100,000 people per day through the first week of November. 063-538-7875, www. english.knps.or.kr

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HALLASAN - JEJU ISLAND While calling Jeju Island the ‘Hawaii of Korea’ may be exaggerated, Jeju is an incredibly lovely place with no need to compare itself to anywhere else. One of the great offerings of the island is hiking Hallasan, the centerpiece for Korea’s Hallasan National Park. At 1,950 meters high, it’s the country’s tallest peak. A must-see there is Baengnokdam, Hallasan’s incredibly gorgeous crater lake. 064-7139950, www.hallasan.go.kr

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BUKHANSAN - SEOUL Korea is full of mountains. Even in the capital city of Seoul, there are seven. Many consider the best among those to be the incredibly scenic Bukhansan. With its highest peak, Baegundae, reaching 836 meters, you can be sitting on the top within about three hours. Your best bet is to get off at Gupabal Station on subway line 3 and start your ascent at the nearby Bukhansanseong Hiking Support Center. 02-909-0497, www.english.knps.or.kr

OUR TOWN

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QUICK LOOK BACK

BUSAN THEN AND NOW From nightlife to the price of a subway seat, longtime expats recall how Korea’s second largest city has evolved.

While many expats here can’t imagine bars closing at midnight, coffee shops with telephones at the table and almost hour-long queues for public phones in touristy areas, Busan has obviously transformed into a modern metropolis.

But it wasn’t always that way.

“Living here used to be considered one stop on life’s journey,” notes Kenneth May, a Busan resident for almost 20 years. “Now, Busan is considered a destination where one can settle in for the ride.”

The Busan of 2015 looks a lot different than the Busan of old, recalls the Kyungsung University English instructor.

“I arrived here in 1996 when the [Dia mond] Br idge wa s still six years from being finished,” he says.

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“Starbucks didn’t have any shops here. There was no wine culture, coffee culture, beer culture, fashion culture. Only the orange subway line existed.”

Ben May (no relation), another longtimer who first arrived in Seoul in 1997, came a couple months before the Asian economic crisis halted the country’s decades-long mission to be one of the world’s fastest growing economies. The Pusan National University instructor says even advanced technology so ubiquitous today looked far different when he arrived.

“There was only one PC room in downtown Seoul, behind the Kyobo Building,” he says. “I went there once a week to check email. Even though we had been using the Internet for quite a while in the States, most Koreans didn’t even know what it was. In such a short time, it really took over here and changed so many things.”

Not least of which has been the number of expats who have decided to call Busan home.

According to statistics compiled by the Ministry of Security and Public Administration, there were 54,994 foreign residents living in Busan as of January 1, 2014 - an uptick of 2,777 people, 5.4%, in only a year.

While expat-friendly nightlife today can be found throughout the city, it was not until the early 2000s that such a thing existed.

“The PNU area was really the only place that had foreigner-friendly bars in Busan, aside from the seriously overpriced clubs in Haeundae catering to engineers and businessmen,” Ben May says. “There was one place in KSU, called Rodeo, that was foreigner-friendly. That was it.”

Kim Dong-ha, who opened The Crossroads in PNU in 1996 and later Vinyl Underground in KSU, is widely

considered the first Korean business owner to embrace the modern-era foreigner community in Busan. But , it wasn’t until several years later that the expat customer base was more widely embraced.

KSU, Haeundae and Seomyeon are among the areas now offering a greater variety of nightlife options, but for both Koreans and expats.

The Gwangalli Beach area has also become a destination, not just for the beach during the day but the entire evening as well. With more expatowned and expat-friendly bars and restaurants opening in recent years, it’s now possible to crawl from one side of the beach to the other without ever having to hail a taxi or hop on the subway to reach another expat spot.

“Back in the ‘90s that wasn’t really possible,” Kenneth May says.

“To have a night out, we had to taxi throughout the night: KSU, Gwangan, Haeundae, Seomyeon, Texas Street [a once more-popular strip of commerce located across from Busan Station]. We’d take CDs and cassettes out with us for all the different taxi rides.”

Still, if one required a taxi, it was certainly a cheaper form of travel back then, among other ways to get from A to B to C. “The initial taxi fare was 1,000 won,” he says. “The standing bus was 400 won, and the bus with more seats was 700 won.”

Many might be surprised to learn that now-popular annual events, like the Busan International Film Festival, had humble beginnings. While today international cinema bigwigs can be seen at Bexco premiering their films, BIFF began as a small festival in Nampo-dong in 1995.

“Tickets were given away,” Kenneth May recalls of the then sparsely-attended event.

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Change for the Good?

Have the changes been positive?

Ben May thinks so.

“It is far, far easier for everyday living - food, Internet and entertainment, much more nightlife, Koreans are not as scared of foreigners as they used to be. However, [for those coming to Korea to teach] schools now have higher expectations of qualifications, especially for university jobs. The days of getting a uni job with just a bachelor’s degree are gone,” he says.

Despite the more rigorous standards a prospective teacher must go through to land a job here today, Kenneth May also sees positive change overall.

“Most universities hired teachers in at 1.5 [million won per month] in 1996/97. The base pay is around 2 million now. If you factor in the exchange rate, wages are much higher than they were before, if you make the conversion to American dollars.

The exchange rate was around 1,400 [won] to 1 [dollar] for many years during the 2000s. There does seem to be a current lid on salaries these days, but I think that lid will come off in the years ahead.

“In general, all the little policy changes and closer enforcement of pre-existing regulations are small examples of a vast movement sweeping Korea to shore up the professional environment,” he adds.

That vast movement, Kenneth May says, means people are choosing not to move out of Korea far more often these days. “It’s not the wild, wild East anymore,” he says.

An extended version with additional interviews can be found on the Haps website, busanhaps.com.

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DEPARTURES

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

TREASURES OF

TAIWAN

When you think of a vacation destination, Taiwan is unlikely in your top 20 list of mustvisit places, let alone in your top 10. What you might not know is that the small island nation off the coast of China punches well above its weight with a lot of great stuff to do.

Here are some suggestions to get your started.

PREPARE YOUR PALATE If you’re a food enthusiast with an adventurous palate, then Taipei will not disappoint. It has night markets where one can enjoy a fusion of Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese cuisine, as people from all of these nations have taken up residence in Taiwan at some point in history. The Shilin Night Market is a popular tourist attraction, but you can also try the Raohe Street Night Market.

TREK AND BE REWARDED WITH A GREAT VIEW Aptly called the Elephant Mountain, trekking towards

its top can be tedious, yes, but it also offers you the best view of Taipei. The trekking trail is called the Nangang District Hiking Trail and can be reached by going down at the Xiangshan MRT station. The trek up, with a lot of stairs, takes around 15 to 20 minutes, so be prepared.

BATHE IN HOT SULFUR BATHS Thanks to Taipei’s MRT system, Beitou hot springs is easily accessible and feels like taking a train ride to the mall. There are a lot of inns and resorts, so if you plan to stay the night, it’s not a problem. This is a go-to place, especially during the winter season.

WRITTEN BY GENINNA ARITON PHOTOGRAPHY WIKIMEDIA

TEMPLE HOPPING Do not attempt to go to each temple in Taiwan. Only try it if you want to be ‘templed out,’ as there are numerous temples just in Taipei alone. Curious which temples are worth the visit? Try the most famous, Longshan, or the nondescript Qingshan temple, or the stunning masterpiece, Bao’an.

UNLEASH YOUR SHOPPING BEAST There’s no better way to spend your hard-earned cash than to shop in Taipei. Why? It’s cheap and there are so many places where you can haggle your heart out. We’re not talking just dry goods and food here, but we’re talking about every possible item you could imagine. Try the night markets mentioned earlier, as they don’t only sell food but grocery items and dry goods as well. If you want to have a gadget-asm, try the Guanghwa Digital Plaza for all the tech stuff you need. It will not disappoint.

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WRITTEN BY MICHAEL FRAIMAN

KOREA’S SWEDISH SMILE Every industry has its rock stars. In the field of dental surgery, you’d be hard pressed to find a more respected, more published and more accomplished professional than Dr. Sul Young-taeg.

Sweden’s Gothenburg University’s Center for Biomaterials, arguably the most prestigious university for dental implant surgery in the world, accepted one PhD student per year between 1990 and 2010. It is extremely competitive.

And, until 2002, not a single East Asian had ever graduated from its hallowed halls. Nor had anyone whose first language was so removed from English written over 70 research papers, created over 20 international patents and published a nearly 200-page-long dissertation on dental implant surfaces.

Then came Dr. Sul Young-taeg.

“I want to emphasize who I am,” he says with his distinctly Korean-Swedish accent acquired from living there so long. And who he is is more than the display of accolades and newspaper clippings that hang on the walls of his Haeundae office along with the certificates from Gothenburg and the U.S. Army for his contributions to American research. He’s more than just a doctor in a nautically themed office with Swedish design flair.

Dr. Sul is a professional. He approaches his craft with the nobility and selflessness of an experienced doctor, as someone who knows what he must do and the smartest way to do it. He prefers, for example, research to clinical work, and he doesn’t do aesthetic dental work like teeth whitening.

To understand Dr. Sul’s professionalism, one must first understand Dr. P.I. Brånemark, under whom Dr. Sul studied, and who is often cited as the ‘Grandfather of Dental Implants.’ Sound obscure? He’s actually a huge deal. He was the first to discover, in the early 1950s, that mammal bones will grow to adhere to titanium implants if they’re close enough; in short, he helped create modern dental implantation.

Dr. Brånemark consequently grew to be a world leader in dental implant surgery and research. And it was during his tenure at Gothenburg University, in 1997, that a young Sul Young-taeg traveled from South Korea to Sweden with only a little English, zero Swedish and a sincere desire to study dentistry.

Aside from a three-month stint at Cambridge to work on his English, Dr. Sul spent the next five years at Gothenburg. He fell in love with research, specializing in dental

implant surfaces, before his study culminated in a remarkable and dense English-language PhD dissertation in 2002.

After his publication, however, he felt torn. On the one hand, he felt his native land calling him back; his parents were both living in Miryang, his hometown, while he was raising three children with his wife in Scandinavia. But his European prospects were too promising, and so he applied for, and was accepted as, an assistant professor at Gothenburg.

Over the following 10 years, he advanced to associate and adjunct professorship, while his children grew up, two of them moving to study at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His father passed away. Suddenly, with his mother alone in Miryang, he and his wife began to feel antsy.

“When you get old, you miss your native town,” he reflected. “I missed a lot of things about Korea.”

And so, in November 2012, he moved back to South Korea. The city didn’t matter; though Dr. Sul had been a practicing clinician for six years prior to Sweden, all of his Korean contacts had dried up. He found an office on the ninth floor of the Centum Imperial Tower in Busan and started his business, and effectively his career, all over again.

It has since not been easy. The differences between Korea and Sweden are enormous - the politics, the culture, the food, the climate. He’s been speaking English for the past 15 years; now, he must revert back to Korean.

But perhaps the hardest blow to his career has been the fact that so few Koreans understand and respect his accomplishments - that he trained at one of the best schools in the world or that his knowledge of dental implant surgery is significantly more nuanced than that of other dentists. Koreans, he worries, are drawn to save money on cheaper surgeries, regardless of the longevity of the implant. But with no research to prove how long Korean dental implants last, he may as well be shouting off the roof of his office building.

“You are a human being,” he insists. “You are not chairs or desks or cups. How can you put a price on a cavity?”

For more info on Sweden Dental’s services, contact them at 051-746-2076.

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WRITTEN BY JACKIE BOLEN

BEYOND SURVIVING:

5 TIPS FOR THRIVING IN SOUTH KOREA Leading a successful life in Korea is not as daunting as it seems if you follow a few simple tips.

I’ve lived in my adopted home for a decade, and I’ve met foreigners who were thriving while I’ve also met plenty of them who were only surviving, and sometimes just barely.

If you’re new to Korea, here are five tips to make your life awesome.

EMBRACE KOREAN CULTURE There are many aspects of Korean culture that I love, but my favorite thing of all is how Koreans have great nights out. First course: BBQ. Second course: drinks.

Third course: singing room. Fourth course: more food and drinks. It really is an excellent time, so make sure you go to work dinners, or find a Korean friend or two to show you the ropes.

LEARN KOREAN At minimum, learn how to read because it opens up so

many opportunities for travel and eating. Then, keep studying; Koreans will love you for it.

EXPLORE KOREA There’s so much more to Korea than the concrete jungle you may live in. Busan has some off-the-beaten-path places where time slows down and you can breathe. Gamcheon Cultural Village, Dadaepo Beach and the Nakdong River are places I keep going back to. Outside Busan, check out the Boseong Tea Fields, Namhae and Jirisan National Park.

MAKE YOUR HOME A REAL HOME If you’re only planning on staying in Korea for a year, you may be tempted to buy nothing. This is always a mistake.

Buy a bicycle or surfboard, get a pet, plant a garden - whatever you need to do to make your place a happy haven.

FIND THE REALISTIC PEOPLE There are three groups of expats in Korea: the haters, the lovers and the in-betweens. The haters like almost nothing, and the lovers see absolutely no negatives about living in Korea. The ones to seek out are the in-betweens - the realistic people who see that Korea, like their home country, is filled with both positives and negatives.

Jackie Bolen is a university teacher in Busan who thinks that she lives in one of the best cities in the world.

She is the author of the book How to Thrive in South Korea: 97 Tips from Expats, available on Amazon. You can find all her projects at www.jackiebolen.com.

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WRITTEN BY WILLIAM FOWLER

THIS AIN’T YOUR ORDINARY

GHETTO

Club Ghetto is the go-to spot for the expat crowd and for all the right reasons.

Hitting the club scene in Busan offers you a variety of options - from the higher-end clubs in Seomyeon and Haeundae to smaller, more intimate settings where you can enjoy dancing without getting lost in the piles of pulsating bodies on the dance floor.

Ghetto, located on the fourth floor of the building nearly across the street from the Thursday Party in the heart of the Kyungsung University district, takes a no-frills approach to partying, though its excellent sound system is no slouch when the night starts to heat up.

And while Ghetto may not have as much glitz and glamor as other clubs in the city, it is undoubtedly one of the hottest spots to hit on the weekend to get your groove on.

With a laid-back atmosphere and undeniably the cheapest bottle service in the city (bottles begin as cheap as 39,000 won), Ghetto boasts an eclectic mix of expats and Koreans getting down to DJ sessions featuring an explosion of soulful, funky grooves with a hip-hop flavor.

Entrance to the club is free, and, unlike some clubs in the city, there are no discriminatory entrance barriers

based on nationality, age or sex - a fact that owner Yoon Han-sik is very proud of.

It’s best to arrive early so you’ll have a better chance of getting one of the booths to settle in at before the party usually gets bumpin’ around 11. Darts and beer pong are also available for those looking to take a rest from the dance floor.

Club Ghetto is open from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Friday to Sunday and holidays. No dress code is enforced; however, outside drinks are strictly prohibited. 010-4488-4697

WRITTEN BY JOHN SEBASTIAN

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A SLICE OF PIZZA, A SLICE OF LIFE The popular new SOL Pizza in Busan is serving up authentic New York-style slices of pizza with a great selection of craft beers.

If you love New York-style pizza, then you’ll be happy to know that the real deal has finally come to the Busan food scene. The recently opened SOL (Slice of Life) Pizza in the KSU area is already stirring the taste buds of pizza lovers in Busan.

Owner, Chanu Kim, has invested time and effort into the art of getting his pizza just right. Kim’s love of pizza goes back to his teenage years living in Flushing, New York. It was then that he realized that the only ‘real’ pizza is New York style.

“I can’t remember a day I didn’t have a slice when I stayed in NY,” recalls Kim. After returning to Korea, he was unable to find the same taste he enjoyed back in New York. Later he decided that he would launch his own pizzeria serving the same style pizza that he had fallen in love with.

With no experience as a chef, Kim had to develop all the skills and knowledge from scratch. His pizzeria dream project began first with him returning to the source.

While back in New York, he visited nearly all of the famous pizzerias - including Grimaldi’s, Lombardi’s, Di Fara, Artichoke and Joe’s - tasting as many slices as possible, while making notes on every detail, with the intent of recreating the authentic NY-style pizza back home in Korea.

After returning, he sought collaboration with his friend, Hyuk Jin Kwon, who studied Neapolitan-style pizza in Naples and managed his own pizzeria in Seoul. After some

trial and error, the collaboration found success. The team created six different styles - New York cheese, pepperoni, the Bronx, spicy garlic, white pie and margherita - all with tasty toppings on a crisp, yet foldable, crust that is tender, light, airy and booming with flavor.

What’s also unique is that you can enjoy it by the slice.

SOL’s 18-inch pizzas are available in three different options: by the slice, a half pizza (three slices), or a whole (six slices).

The menu is loaded with great craft beers, including Sam Adams along with other selections, such as Booth x Mikkeller, 대동강, Pale Ale, 8 Wired Flat White Stout and two other Mikkeller bottled beers.

Additionally important for Kim was the culture of the pizzeria and how it should be reflected in the pizzeria decor.

To realize this, Kim collaborated with Nicolas Lee, director of Mob Creative, the firm that designed and created Momo, one of the hippest cafe/bars in the trendy Seoul neighborhood of Hannam-Dong.

Lee explained, “My goal was to create a cozy but chic place where everybody enjoys pizzas and beers in the most unique way - the place where different styles and details are crossed over with each other, but in the harmonized way, nothing too much or too little. I hope every visitor feels comfortable and free in this space.”

You can visit SOL Pizza on their Facebook page, facebook.com/pizzeriasol, or call them at 051-626-4278.

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arts&CULTURE

PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE

GEORGE A. BOYLE Dallas, Texas native George A. Boyle has been in Korea just shy of two years. When not teaching, he’s out doing what he loves most: taking photos. We met by chance at a show in Ol’55 one night, and he showed me some of his work. I was very impressed and after visiting his website, even more so - especially his work in black and white.

H: WHAT INSPIRES YOU MOST AS A PHOTOGRAPHER? The world around me is what inspires me. My photography changes with my environment. I’ve gone from deer in the front yard, chickens in the back, to the urban behemoth that is Busan. Even when everything seems or feels bleak and depressing, I can pick up my camera and find something beautiful or interesting to capture. I think that’s really what keeps me going.

H: WHO ARE SOME PHOTOGRAPHERS THAT YOU LOOK UP TO? That’s such a hard question because the list is always changing and growing. I think some of the biggest influences on me recently are people like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Steve McCurry, Diane Arbus and Andreas Gursky. I don’t limit myself, though. I take inspiration from paintings and movies just as often as from other photographers.

H: WHAT ARE SOME EARLY MISTAKES YOU MADETHAT YOU COULD OFFER UP AS ADVICE FOR AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS TO AVOID? I think the best advice I could give is don’t give up. Don’t look at other photographers’ work and think, “Man, I’ll

proFILES

INTERVIEW BY BOBBY MCGILL

PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE

3.

never be that good.” A lot of the amazing pictures you see were taken by people who have been shooting for decades.

They had their terrible years, too.

Go out and shoot something you’ve never shot before.

Set challenges for yourself. The more you challenge yourself and play around, the more you grow. Don’t be afraid of failure.

Be realistic. Good art takes time. Practice and dedication are your best friends. Never stop growing.

Check out George on the Web at GeorgeABoyle.com or on Instagram @GeorgeABoyle.

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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.

PARK HYATT BUSAN

51, Marine City 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-990-1234 web. busan.park.hyatt.com

NOVOTEL HOTEL

1405-16 Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-746-8481 web. www.novotel.ambatel.com

KUNOH SEACLOUD HOTEL

Beat the heat and rejuvenate your soul with the Refresh Summer Package currently on offer through the end of August.

Cool down with a delicious taste of the Terrace Cafe’s summer bingsoo, featuring red bean and Haagendaaz ice cream with a chocolate brownie.

Guests staying at the Kunoh Seacloud Hotel have access to the hotel’s fitness room, with a lovely view of the Haeundae nightscape.

PARADISE HOTEL

HOTEL NONGSHIM

287 Haeundaehaebyun-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-742-2121 web. www.seacloudhotel.com

WESTIN CHOSUN

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

67 Dongbaek-Ro, Haeundae-gu,Busan ph. 051-749-7000 web. www.echosunhotel.com

Enjoy the outdoors at the American Texas BBQ Garden buffet that also features a three-piece musical band to entertain you while you feast.

Reinvigorate your energy with a hearty bowl of fresh-water eel soup through the end of August at the hotel’s famed Korean Nae Dong restaurant.

O’Kims Irish Pub and Camellia Buffet restaurant offer a variety of main courses, featuring Australian beef through the end of August.

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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.

HAEUNDAE 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.

PARK HYATT BUSAN tel: 82-51-990-1234 web: busan.park.hyatt.com Five star quality hotel with stunning views and service.

SEOMYEON

PARADISE HOTEL tel: 82-51-742 2121 web: www.paradisehotel.co.kr On the water, with a casino, excellent spa and a pool.

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.

SEACLOUD HOTEL tel: 82-51-933-1000 web: www.seacloudhotel.com Luxury stay with great restaurants.

Short walk to the beach.

TOYOKO INN tel: 82-51-442-1045 web: www.toyoko-inn.com Across from D City, comfortable, clean and affordable.

CENTUM HOTEL tel: 82-51-720-9000 web: www.centumhotel.co.kr Near Shinsegae and BEXCO. Good subway access.

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.

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.

GRAND HOTEL tel: 82-51-740-0610 web: www.grandhotel.co.kr One of the cheaper spots on the strip, but still at the beach.

KUNOH SEACLOUD HOTEL tel: 82-51-933-4300 web: www.seacloudhotel.kr Luxury stay with great restaurants.

Short walk to the beach.

HANWHA RESORT tel: 82-1588-2299 web: www.hanwharesort.co.kr Beautiful views of Oryukdo, the bridge and close to the beach.

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.

JUNG-GU COMMODORE HOTEL tel: 82-51-461-9703 web: www.commodore.co.kr Beautifully designed traditional hotel.

Close proximity to Busan Station.

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.

TOYOKO INN tel: 82-51-442-1045

web: www.toyoko-inn.com Affordably priced hotel, clean and 10 minutes away from the train station.

web: www.arpina.co.kr Opened in 2004, a cheap place to stay for the night. Culture center inside.

PHOENIX HOTEL tel: 82-51-245-8061 web: www.hotelphoenix.net Highly trained staff, close to Nampodong. Popular with Japanese tourists.

GOODSTAY THE PLANET GUESTHOUSE [Haeundae] tel: 010-2780-6350 web: www.earthlinghome.com Women-only dormitory across from Hae-undae Beach in the Crystal Beach Office Tel.

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.

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.

OTHER AREAS PARAGON HOTEL [Sasang-gu] tel: 82-51-328-2001 web: www.hotelparagon.com Business comfort, with close proximity to Gimhae International Airport.

BUSAN CENTRAL HOTEL [Yeonsandong] 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.

BUDGET BUSAN YOUTH HOSTEL ARPINA [Haeundae] tel: 82-51-731-9800

INDY HOUSE [Kyungsung Uni] tel: 82-70-8615-6442 Super cheap, dorm-style room right in the heart of Kyungsung.

MARUB GUEST HOUSE [Haeundae] tel: 010-6322-3194 web: www.marubee.com 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.

SUM GUEST HOUSE tel: 070-8837-0700 web: www.sumhostel.com Renovated in 2011, they guarantee guests a pleasant stay whether in Busan for business or pleasure.

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 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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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

GWANGALLI

tel: 010-4469-9658 fb: galmegi.brewing

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.

BLUEDIAMOND CAN:D [Beach Club/Dance] 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.

The stylish new club offers friendly service and a fantastic atmosphere for the young, hip crowds who want to dance the night away ‘til the wee morning hours.

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

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Also in daytime comfortable beach atmosphere where you can relax and chill out after a stressful day.

We serve great sangria, mojito, cigar and delicious beach brunch as well.

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.

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 vintagelooking bar. Make sure you take advantage of the outside seating in the summertime.

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.

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.

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HAEUNDAE

tel: 051-709-4000 Bulgogi done at its best.

go by as you enjoy an amazing entree and excellent service.

ARUN THAI [Thai] open: 11a.m. - 10 p.m. tel: 051-908-9085 web: www.facebook.com/arunthai.kr

CINE DE CHEF [Italian] tel: 051-745-2880 In Shinsegae, enjoy a good meal and a movie.

EL OLIVE [Italian] tel: 051-752-7300 Delicious Italian, close to Costco.

ANGA [Korean] tel: 051-742-7852 Very popular bbq meat restaurant in Haeundae.

SHARKY’S HAEUNDAE BEACH [American Sports Bar] open daily: 6 p.m. tel: 010-6533-2959 (call for reservations) web: www.sharkysbusan.com The original Sharky’s is a bit hard to find. Look for the Pale de CZ building (next to Paradise Hotel), go to the 2nd floor and it’s in the back.

Yes, hard to find but so worth it.

Great food, a relaxed atmosphere and service that is above and beyond make this bar a great local joint. Listen to classic rock tunes and watch sports on 6 screens.

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]

SHARKY’S G [American Sports Bar] open: 3pm weekdays, 11am weekends tel: 010-6533-2959 (call for reservations) web: Sharkys3busan@gmail.com The newest bar to hit the Strip (the street that runs from the subway to the beach, hard 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

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.

Friendly staff and outside seating makes Fuzzy Navel a place to hit when the weather is good.

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. TBR, THE BACK ROOM [Secret Bar/ Dining] open : 8pm-4am 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. This venue is good for rental or launching party, private party. Also provide jazz performance stage of ‘cross note’ 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, 11am - 2am weekends tel: 051-746-7940 web: www.wolfhoundpub.com THURSDAY PARTY [Bar] tel: 051-744-6621 open: 6pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY thursday-party A staple of the Busan landscape, Thursday Party Haeundae offers a casual, yet comfortable option after a day at the beach. With a patio for outdoor sitting, this open-aired spacious pub brings the usual quality service the locals and expats have come to expect from the Thursday Party empire.

U2 BAR [Lounge] Great place to chill, awesome service, a Haeundae institution.

KYUNGSUNG 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.

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

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your stress and relax. Try our various signature cocktails and wide selection of fresh beers on tap.

Jump on the trend with Mexican grilled tacos!

BURGER AND PASTA [International] open: 11am - 11pm tel: 051-625-6651 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ burger-pasta With three locations around Busan, Burger and Pasta offer a solid menu, and reasonable prices that make them a hit with young Koreans and expats. Set in the traditional Thursday Party wooden decor, they offer pasta, burgers and a brunch with a small patio to enjoy the street catwalk on sunny days.

GHETTO [Korean/Expat] open: 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. tel: 010-4488-4697 web: facebook.com/ghettohiphoplounge Kyungsung University’s favorite hip-hop 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.

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. With courteous service and an affordable wine selection, Le Jardin is the perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening escaping to a European atmosphere for a romantic dinner, or an impressive group meeting place.

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.

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.

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.

RED BOTTLE [Korean/Expat Bar] Good spot to get a drink.

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.

DINING & FOOD GUIDE 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]

[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.A comfortable atmosphere, where you will be looked after by the friendly staff, who will even give you a fireshow if you are celebrating a special occasion.

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.

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. Awesome DJs and a wide floor make this place to be at night. Also, new to Seomyeon, the same amazing Mexican food as served at the Haeundae Fuzzy Navel is prepared in our large renovated kitchen.

T.G.I. FRIDAY’S [Chain] tel: 051-805-3164 Two locations in Seomyeon to choose from.

FUZZY NAVEL - 2ND SEOMYEON

THURSDAY PARTY [Korean/Expat Bar]

ROCK N’ ROLL BAR [Rock] A true dive. Good atmosphere and pool and darts.

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 Fuzzynavel 7th branch of Busan’s street of fashion youth in GwangBok-dong. We are TIKI bar and it feel as real summer of the beach.

There is various and fun cocktails and icy draft beer and specially you can enjoy fuzzy navel style mexican tacos with it.

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.

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INFORMATION CENTERS

HERBAL CLINICS

AIR BUSAN tel: 051-974-8686 web: www.busanair.com

BUSAN OVERSEAS CHINESE KINDERGARTEN 548-1 Choryang-dong, Dong-gu tel: 051-468-2845 web: kbces.com.ne.kr

TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE tel: 1330

DONGEUI UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 397-3, Bujeon-1 dong, Busanjin-gu tel: 051-803-5430

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 LUFTHANSA tel: 02-2019 0180 web: www.lufthansa.com KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES tel: 02-3483-1133 web: www.klm.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.

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 50

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BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FOREIGN SCHOOL 798 Nae-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun tel: 051-742-3332 web: www.bifskorea.org

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 near Busan Metro City and provides ESL teachers with more personalized and local base recruiting services.

TESOL TRAINING KOTESOL Email: bgkotesol@gmail.com Facebook: Busan-Gyeongnam KOTESOL Chapter TESOL ALLIANCE tel: 051-818-0502 web: www.tesolalliance.com

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

BEXCO TOURIST INFO. CENTER tel: 051-740-7300 BUSAN GLOBAL CENTER tel: 1577-7716 BUSAN INT’L PASSENGER TERMINAL TOURIST INFORMATION tel: 051-465-3471 BUSAN STATION TOUR INFORMATION tel: 051-441-6565 GIMHAE INT’L AIRPORT TOUR INFORMATION (DOMESTIC) tel: 051-973-4607 GIMHAE INT’L AIRPORT TOUR INFORMATION (INTERNATIONAL) tel: 051-973-2800 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

MEDICAL DENTAL CLINICS 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

FREE TRANSLATION SERVICE (BBB)tel: 1588-5644

HAEUNDAE HEALTH CENTER 1339, Jwa-2 dong, Haeundae-gu tel: 051-746-4000

MULTICULTURAL FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER tel: 1577-5432

JUNG-GU HEALTH CENTER 1 Ga 1, Daecheong-dong, Jung-gu tel: 051-600-4741

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.

OTHER CLINICS KHAP open: 10 am - 4 pm weekdays tel: 02-927-4322 web: www.khap.org

HOSPITALS BUK-GU/DONGNAE BUMIN HOSPITAL 380-4, Deokcheon 1-dong tel: 051-330-3000 web: www.buminhos.co.kr 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

SERVIICES GUIDE INJE UNIV. HAEUNDAE PAIK HOSPITAL 1435, Jwa-dong tel: 051-797-0100 web: www.paik.ac.kr/Haeundae

40-1, 41-9, Namcheon-dong tel: 051-625-0900 web: www.gang-an.or.kr

JUNG-GU

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

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

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

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

REDEEMER INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH Services: Sundays Busan: 11am Changwon: 4:00pm Phone: 010-8326-1985 Web: www.redeemerbusan.org Redeemer International Community Church is a body of believers from all over the world, gathered together to worship Jesus Christ. Here at Redeemer ICC, we are committed to the preaching and teaching of the Word of God. Every Sunday at 11 a.m. we gather to worship Christ and experience community.

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, 2:30 pm

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

EPIK TEACHERS IN BUSAN Facebook Group: Busan EPIK

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

LAOCHRA BUSAN GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLUB Contact: Peter Bonner email: busangaa@gmail.com Facebook Group: Laochra Busan Members

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

SOCIAL/NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BUSAN BANDITS RUGBY Facebook Group: Busan Bandits 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

MUSEUMS

BUSAN FRIENDSHIP GROUP www.meetup.com/Pusans

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

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

SPECIALTY STORES KAI SURF SHOP 183-11 Gwangan-dong, Suyeong-gu tel: 051-753-2746

GROCERIES COSTCO web: www.costco.co.kr E-MART web: www.emart.com HOMEPLUS web: www.homeplus.co.kr MEGAMART web: www.megamart.co.kr

INTERNET GROCERIES 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.

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