CONTENTSFEATURES

Work Hard, Play Hard, Sleep Hard? | 16

Hips on the Ground, | 20 Head in the Clouds

Tap Houses in Busan | 26

Another Side & Taste of Jagalchi | 32

Five Job Ideas After Teaching in Korea | 38

REGULARS

Events: The Big Five | 12

Word on the Street | 14

In the News | 18

TRAVEL

My Time in Coron | 34

ARTS, CULTURE & LIVING

Music, Every Day of the Week(ish) | 25

DIRECTORY/GUIDES

Hotel News & Directory | 40

Directory | 42-47

Busan Metro Map | 44

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EDITOR’S LETTER

T hank God. Summer is over. I say this, a bit selfishly I suppose, for no other reason than it was a busy summer that

saw me at my desk much of the time working or studying. This trend looks to continue for a long spell, so I’m happy that at least in the coming months when I look up from my swiv-el chair, out of my window, onto the world, I will at least have some comfort knowing that the weather is not completely awesome. Thank God for blessings great and small.I’m sitting on the subway now with my com-

puter on my lap. I traded in my Macbook Air for a 15-inch Macbook Pro a few months back. It sticks out a bit more into the aisle than its predecessor and gets bumped more often, but I enjoy this 45 minutes of commute time writ-ing. The hum of cars as they zip through the tube and the smooth voice of the woman an-nouncing the next stop are actually quite con-ducive to the pursuit of putting words down.

In general, it’s great writing in public in a for-eign country where the spoken tongue is not immediately familiar. I found, for example, that writing in a cafe back home, I was for-ever distracted by other people’s small talk; I just couldn’t stop listening. Perhaps that is what Xavier felt when he first discovered his telepathic powers. Or perhaps not.While the tradition of the editor’s letter is

to say something about the issue, it would seem that I have run out of room. (You can refer to previous letters for my feelings on the Walmart-greeter-like aspect of the editor’s let-ter.) As for Issue 39, I’m quite happy with it and deeply grateful to all who contributed their work - which you will soon see as you move forward. All the best to you all, through the autumn and the fall.

ON THE COVERIf you’re a beer lover, Korea now

has you covered. With a wide

variety of beers, both domestic

and from abroad, expats and

Koreans enjoy more tastes than

ever before.

ACROYOGAAcroyoga - the fusion of yoga and acrobatics - is an addict-ing interplay of body, breath, focus and trust. Amy Steele tells us more about this inter-esting form of yoga.

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who’sHAPPENING

PUBLISHER Ju Shin-hye

EDITOR IN CHIEF Bobby McGill

SALES DIRECTOR Michael Schneider

WEB EDITOR IN CHIEF Jeff Liebsch

ART DIRECTOR Russell McConnell

COPY EDITOR Amy Steele

WRITERS Jackie Bolen, Anuj Madan,

Geninna Ariton, Anny Bush,Jordan VanHartingsveldt,John Dunphy, Jeff Liebsch,

Amy Steele, Anthony Velasquez,John Bocskay, Dean Herden,

Bobby McGill

PHOTOGRAPHERS George A. Boyle

Anuj Madan Jeff Liebsch

Simon Slater

INTERN Oh-reum Cha

BUSAN HAPS Oct/Nov 2015 Issue 39

BUSINESS REGISTRATION NUMBER: 00001

FIRST PUBLICATION DATE: Sept, 2, 2009

OFFICE ADDRESS 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: busanhaps@gmail.com

©2014 Busan Haps Magazine

SUBMISSIONS busanhaps@gmail.com

ADVERTISING mikey.busanhaps@gmail.com

CONTRIBUTORS

ANUJ MADANPhotographer Anuj Madan is an Indian-American and has been taking photos for a relatively short while. ‘’It took me 35 years to find my true calling, but I finally found it,” he

says, “through the lens of my first real cam-era.’’ www.ujuseephotography.com

JACKIE BOLENJackie Bolen, from the blog My Life! Teaching in a Korean University, has recently start-ed 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 wealthyeng-lishteacher@gmail.com.

JOHN BOCSKAYJohn 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

JOHN DUNPHYBefore 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.

ANTHONY VELASQUEZPrior 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 res-taurants in Sacramento, CA. Now he brings his

expertise to the page.

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what’sHAPPENING

GREAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING AROUND THE PENINSULA THIS FALL. HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS TO CHECK OUT THIS SEASON.

UP, DOWN &ALL AROUND

Head to the home of one of Korea’s favorite dish-es, as the Jeonju Bibimbap festival honors an abundance of food experiences that rival any in the country. It’s a great festival to explore the fall colors as well as check out some of the local hanok villages that the area is famous for.www.bibimbapfest.com

Tapped as a must-see by international and do-mestic visitors, this festival lets you experience the splendor of nature in Korea with the unique wildlife that inhabits the area.reeds.suncheon.go.kr

SUNCHEON BAY REEDS FESTIVAL

JEONJU BIBIMBAP FESTIVAL

Date: November 6-8Location: Suncheon Bay, Jeollanam-do

Date: October 22-25 Location: Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do

PHOTO CREDIT: WIKIMEDIA

PHOTO CREDIT: SUNCHEON BAY REEDS FESTIVAL

G STAR CONVENTION

SG WANNABE COMEBACK CONCERT

BUSAN FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 8-11 OCTOBER 14-17

NOVEMBER 12-15OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1OCTOBER 23-34

Two large plazas host a myriad of events over the four-day festival among the autumn back-

drop where you can enjoy some of the country’s most delectable seafood on offer. Featured

events include the mammoth 2,200-person bowl of raw fish bimbimbap, a night of fireworks, free food samples, cruise rides and a number of

experience events for the whole family.

www.ijagalchi.kr

The Busan Choral Festival returns for its 11th installment of bringing world-class music to the

city. This year opens with the award-winning versatile vocal group VOCES8 as well as guest conductor Antony Armstrong leading the Busan Musical Chorus. The four-day festival includes a competition and many musical events around

the city.

www.busanchoral.org

One of the top three gaming conventions in the world, G STAR brings the best and the newest in interactive games for PCs, mobiles, video game

consoles, arcade and game-related products. This year’s G STAR, short for Game Show &

Trading, All-Round, looks to exceed the nearly 300,000 visitors and over 600 companies from

35 countries that visited last year.

gstar.or.kr

Comprised of members Kim Jin-ho, Kim Yong-joon and Lee Suk-hoon, SG Wannabe returns to the stage after a four-year hiatus for two nights at Busan’s KBS Hall. The ballad trio, which first

came together in 2004 and newly re-signed with CJ E&M, returned in August with their mini-

album The Voice.

Nearly a million people flock to the shores of Gwangalli Beach to soak up the yearly fireworks

show with a stunning view of the Diamond Bridge as a backdrop. The biggest event on the

Gwangalli Beach calendar each year begins with huge K-pop concerts a day early, as the city

goes all-out in what has become one of Busan’s signature events.

www.bff.or.kr

the big five

JAGALCHI FESTIVAL

the big five

BUSAN CHORAL FESTIVAL

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what’sHAPPENINGwhat’sHAPPENING

GREAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING ALL AROUND THE GLOBE. HERE’S ONE WE WISH WE COULD GET TO.

WISH WE WERE THERE

Pirates of the Caribbean fans can rejoice as the capital of the Cayman Islands becomes awash with swashbucklers and scallywags for 11 days of fun-filled events. The family-friendly event brings loads of fireworks, parades, live dancing and music, as wannabe buccaneers enjoy the rev-elry and unique culture of the island.

PIRATES WEEK FEST. NOVEMBER 12-22 GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS

IMAGE: OKTOBERFEST.NET

WORD ON THE STREET

The largest expat festival of the year, the Busan Global Gathering, is back this fall at the Dynamic Busan Madang at Song Sang-hyeon Square on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.The 10th annual Global Gather-

ing sees a change in venue, to the Dynamic Busan Madang, in hopes of attracting more visitors to the

central location. Started in 2006, the Global Gather-

ing is a great chance to meet foreign-ers from around the city for a fun-filled afternoon of music and food. There are plenty of activities for the whole family, and it’s a great place to meet new friends, network and pro-mote or learn about new businesses.

OVERHEARD

“I also plan to start actual

preparations for unification.”

President

Park Geun-hye speaking in

Shanghai about her determination to

unify the two Koreas.

FAST FACTSMost McDonald’s in Asia

1. Japan2. China

3. Philippines4. Taiwan

5. South Korea

SOURCE: STATISTA

Following the success of last year’s Knock Knock Indonesia, the Indo-nesian Student Organization (MIKy) will collaborate with the Indone-sian Traditional Dance Association (KITA) at Kyungsung University for the fourth annual Knock Knock In-donesia. The event will be held on Novem-

ber 7 at the Kyungsung University

Concert Hall with this year’s theme “Merah Putih: Kindness Starts From You.” Knock Knock Indonesia intro-duces the richness of Indonesian cul-ture, from the west of Indonesia to the east, through stories, plays, dia-logue, dances and music. This year, in addition to Indonesia’s traditional dances and songs, the storyline itself is inspired by Indonesia’s folklore.

KNOCK KNOCK INDONESIA RETURNS

GLOBAL COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY & LIVING

AMPHIBIOUS BUS TOURS TO DEBUT

NEXT YEARWant to tour Busan by land and sea? That

dream will become a reality next year, as the city’s first amphibious bus is set to run tours

along Busan’s roads and waterways.Busan will become the second city to run such a tour in the country, after Incheon,

which debuted the successful ‘Aqua Bus’ this past spring.

According to the Chosun Ilbo, Busan’s am-phibious buses will operate on a 15-kilometer-

long course, cruising along the river for five kilometers and then visiting tourist attractions on land, such as Busan Cinema Center and the shopping paradise of Shinsegae Centum City,

finally arriving at Gwangalli.The buses can generally carry around 35 pas-

sengers and have the unique ability to act as either a tour bus on land or as a ship in the sea, using two propellers set at the back

of the bus.Tours also seem to be on the affordable

side. Currently, the 50-minute Incheon tour runs 30,000 won for adults and 25,000 won

for children.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN BOCSKAY

As an expat in Korea, I’ve been culturally flexible for many years, but physically I remain as stiff as ever. In college, I took a flexibility test that required me to sit in front of a sliding scale and push the knob as far as I could. I couldn’t reach the knob. Even as a slim, athletic kid, sitting ‘Indian style’ was never comfortable and the Lotus position would have required two broken legs. Yoga is out of the question. Apparently I was born to plank.Some features of Korean culture, like eating endless piles

of meat from a grill, don’t require any special contortions for North Americans to embrace. Other things, like sitting on the floor for the hour it takes to eat that meat, are quite a bit harder. My American upbringing prepared me for a lot of things, but spending scads of time on the floor was not one of them. As children we’re fine doing most things on the floor, but we are soon prodded through one of the many small passages of adulthood: the ability to sit on a chair. The only adults who spend any serious time on the floor are wobbly drunks, broke college kids and unsuper-vised octogenarians who’ve fallen and can’t get up.Traditionally, Koreans did most things close to the floor,

perhaps as a consequence of one of the great hallmarks of Korean civilization: the ondol floor-heating system. For millennia the floor has been the warmest part of any Korean home, and daily life has gravitated toward it. As you’d expect, the postures required for that lifestyle have become second nature, and the average Korean today ap-pears equally at home on the floor as his remote ancestors did. Though Western-style furniture is now ubiquitous and ondol is no longer standard, Koreans still sit on the floor, eat on the floor, play on the floor and sleep on the floor.

My lack of floor-living skills hasn’t had any adverse ef-fects on my family life; the only time it seems to come up is when we occasionally visit the odd restaurant with no chairs. Our home has lots of raised seating, and though our kids still prefer to crash on the floor, my wife and I sleep on a bed - a bed with a mattress, I should point out, not one of those luxury ‘stone beds,’ which are really just expensive bits of floor on legs and are not fooling me.While life in Korea has done little to alter my hard-wired

notion of what constitutes a bed, it has, however, given me a new appreciation for the coffee table. While the de-signers may have had a clear purpose in mind, one can, after all, drink only so much coffee, so many Americans effectively repurpose it as what you might call a ‘misfit table’: the place where everything without a place of its own (keys, old magazines, remote controls, parking tick-ets) ends up. In Korea, the more salient feature of the cof-fee table, to me, is that it is just high enough to use with a chair or sofa, but just low enough to accommodate floor-sitters, which makes it easier for cultural misfits like me to be part of the group. Who would have thought that the humble coffee table, that cluttered afterthought of the American home, would become such a natural setting for cultural exchange and compromise in Korea? We still wrangle over whose cuisine ends up being served on it, but that’s another story.

BETWEEN THE LINES

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

WORK HARD, PLAY HARD, SLEEP HARD?

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IN THE NEWS

The long-awaited Ultimate Fighting Championship debut in South Korea has finally been confirmed, with the event set for November 28 at Seoul’s Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena.The main event will feature Benson Henderson ver-

sus Thiago Alveres in a welterweight bout, with the co-main event also featuring Mirko “Cro Cop” Fili-povic and Anthony Hamilton in a heavyweight fight.The event will also spotlight a host of local fighters,

including “The Stun Gun” Kim Dong-hyun and Choo Sung-hoon, who fights under his Japanese name, Yo-shihiro Akiyama.Ultimate Fight Night is a lower-tiered event than

the regularly high-profile UFC events, though a star-studded lineup is set for the first-ever matches in the nation’s capital.Previous events in the region have taken place

i n Macao, Ma n i la , S i ngapore a nd Tok yo, attracting tens of thousands of fans and millions of TV viewers.

UFC COMING

TO SEOUL

NUMBERS IN THE NEWS

THE K-POP ARMY OFFENSIVE Wondering what those loudspeakers were cranking out during the propaganda broadcasts that Seoul blared into the North in August? Wonder no more.The 11 banks of speakers, which can be heard for nearly

20 kilometers, were used as a form of psychological war-fare in response to the North’s landmines that injured two South Korean soldiers. And what did they get to listen to for the nearly 15 days before a deal was brokered to stop the military standoff? A good dose of K-pop.Girls’ Generation, IU and Big Bang were just a few of the

sugary K-pop artists the North was subjected to during the standoff, which also included news, economic reports and some Kim Jong-un bashing to boot.The psychological warfare tactics are nothing new for

the South, which has deployed the tactics since the Cold War to entice North Korean soldiers to defect, though it was the first time they were brought back into use since tensions eased on the Peninsula in 2004.

The expected decrease in university students from

2013 to 2023, according to government forecasts.

160,000

IMAGE: SOUTH KOREA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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KOREA & WORLD NEWS

CAN NETFLIX SUCCEED IN KOREA?Netflix, the US-based content and media giant, is expect-ed to come to Korea early in 2016, signifying a possible shift in how Koreans watch TV and a possible catalyst for Korean programs to reach a global audience.The streaming-service video content provider has an-

nounced an aggressive expansion plan into Asia in the next year, with the introduction of its service to Japan in September.However, skeptics wonder whether Netflix has the

ability to succeed in Korea, known for its finicky consumers.Netflix has grown, in part, from its signature original

series, such as House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, which are highly popular worldwide though rela-tively unknown here. Netflix has also promised to include original Korean content as part of its deal to enter the market. Korea already has an established VOD system in place,

and some wonder whether consumers will want to pay for its services, as many here aren’t used to paying for content.Whether Netflix can cut costs in content delivery and

lower its spending for network usage is also key, accord-ing to industry insiders. Netflix operates in more than 50 countries, with a sub-

scriber base of 65 million, of which 23 million are outside of the US. It aims to expand into every significant global market - including China and India - by the end of 2016, according to CNBC.

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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

Acroyoga - the fusion of yoga and acrobatics - is an addicting interplay of body, breath, focus and trust.

HIPS ON THE GROUND,

lifeSTYLE20

Amy-Louise Brassington is soaring over Inkyu Jung, spin-ning around in circles, twisting up and down as if in a washing machine. Her head drops down, nearly crashing into his knees; her feet fly upwards towards the sky. Sud-denly, their hands push against each other for stability and she looks down at him, locking eyes, his feet supporting her hips. In acroyoga, this is called the ‘barrel roll.’ It’s both terrifying and enthralling to watch.

Acroyoga, a form of movement combining yoga and ac-robatics, has taken off on the Peninsula over the past two years. It was initially introduced to Busan yogis during Yoga Festa in 2013, and, shortly after that, it became a staple class at Kaizen, a yoga and strength-training stu-dio in KSU. The practice of acroyoga typically features three primary

roles: a base, who supports from a position on the ground; a flyer, who’s usually in the air, balancing on the base; and a spotter, who stands closely by to help move the other two into position and catch a falling flyer. Acroyogis, some-times referred to as ‘birds,’ rotate through the roles dur-ing a practice - despite the occasional discrepancy in size among team members. Mindy Sisco, co-owner of Kaizen, says that expectations

about the body shapes and sizes of a typical acro team are

being thrown out the window in Busan. “Fortunately, our community’s really good about mov-

ing away from these established roles of big, strong male bases and tiny little female flyers,” Sisco says. “I think those traditional definitions aren’t necessarily applicable. There’s something really empowering about somebody feeling weightless. I mean, we live in a world where peo-ple in general are very conscious of their size. [Acroyoga] kind of takes that and makes people reassess that. I think having a 250-pound guy upside down on your feet - he’s

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“THERE’S SOMETHING REALLY EMPOWERING ABOUT SOMEBODY FEELING WEIGHTLESS. I MEAN, WE LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE IN GENERAL ARE VERY CONSCIOUS OF THEIR SIZE. [ACROYOGA] KIND OF TAKES THAT AND MAKES PEOPLE REASSESS THAT.”

definitely revisiting his ideas of self.”Brassington, who started taking acro classes last year,

says, “I think a lot of people’s initial reactions when I tell them to try it is that they could never do that ... because they believe they are too big to fly or not strong enough to base. But acroyoga really is for anyone.”Acro brings together not only all physical forms of people

but also those with a variety of backgrounds and nation-alities who come to take part - with little talking required. Working with groups and partners can move the focus of a practice from the self and into more of a trusting, team-building form of movement.Sisco says, “I think it’s really cool with acro how there’s

a nonverbal communication that’s happening. There’s a physical response. There’s this interplay that’s happening between two people.”Simon Kang, Sisco’s business partner at Kaizen, has a

background in Brazilian jiujitsu. He says acroyoga is simi-lar to martial arts, but the views he previously held of teamwork and trust have completely changed since start-ing acro. “Martial arts is technically, ‘we are friends; we’re the

same team,’ but the thing is always and only: try to kill each other. This - acroyoga - it changed my perspective with relationships,” he says.It seems everyone discovering acroyoga has learned to

embrace this unique form of movement. “It’s so simple,” says Sisco, “but we don’t move, and we’re

so scared to dance … we’re so scared of our movements. Acro gives you the space to move. You’re given this free-dom to be inside your own skin.”“You just have to let go,” says Kara Bemis, acro enthusiast

and local yoga teacher. “It depends on how much I trust the base, but usually it’s playful and fun.” For those interested in acroyoga, Bemis says, “I would

definitely take a class, not just try it from YouTube tutori-als - because it can be dangerous. You don’t want to land on your tooth or something. Learn from someone who knows. And always have a spotter.”

Kaizen, located near Art Box in KSU, offers a four-week series of acroyoga classes for all levels each month. Visit www.kaizenkorea.com or www.acroyogakorea.com for more information.

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Bands in Korea, well, they come and they go. Mostly they go. However, there are a handful of bands that manage to stick around and stay together. The Primary is one of those bands. The band has grown and evolved over the years.Arctic Roar is the second album by Celtic folk rockers

The Primary. It was inspired by songwriters Jon Lennon and Tony Boyd’s fascination with the ill-fated 1914 Shack-leton Antarctic expedition. Arctic Roar demonstrates how Lennon and Boyd have evolved as song writers and arrang-ers since their first album, The Last Great Winter.Arctic Roar will definitely appeal to fans of Dropkick

Murphys and The Pogues. I hear a little U2 and Mumford & Sons here and there - especially an ‘80s U2 feel on the song “Collide.” Influences aside, The Primary have created a sound all of their own.There are a lot of very talented musicians in Korea, but it

takes more than talent to make a good band. The experi-ence of playing with each other over the years has really

given these guys an air of professionalism. The production value of this album is excellent. The Primary obviously take their music, audience and show very seriously.I’ve not seen The Primary yet on this tour, but I’m espe-

cially looking forward to hearing the songs “Deadweight” and “Transatlantic” live.The Primary also work hard at promoting their music. As

a result of this hard work and talent, they’re getting radio and press attention not only in Korea but also back home in the UK and Ireland.They played Seoul’s Zandari Festa in early October and

are slated to play The HBC Festival in mid-October in Seoul. They also hope to be in Ulsan and Busan in late October or early November.

If you haven’t seen these guys, you should check them out live. Arctic Roar and The Last Great Winter are avail-able for preview and sale on the band’s website, www.the-primary.com.

The Korea-based expat band has released their second album. Richard Babin gives us a little

primer on The Primary.

THE PRIMARY RELEASES ARCTIC ROAR

ENTERTAINMENT

WRITTEN BY RICHARD BABIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY SOO OK JI

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goingLocal

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANUJ MADAN

BUSAN’S OPEN MICS

MUSIC, EVERY DAYOF THE WEEK(ISH)

Want to try out your chops? Or just sit back and take in the tunes? Veterans and newbies alike, of all skill levels, have been welcomed with open arms and open bar tabs at open mics around Busan for years. They have been encouraging and successfully running for over a decade. Some old and some new, the venues are as diverse as the expats patronizing them.

BASEMENT PUB - PNUThe oldest and longest-running open mic has been on for over 10 years. It was originally hosted by the omnipresent Dave Khi-masia, followed by the dynamic duo of Dan Panozzo and Collwyn Craig, and now Amy Kathleen - all excellent musicians in their own right. The Basement in PNU has a loyal and talented lineup of regulars and welcomes new talent with open arms. There is even a Taco Tuesday organized by PNU’s biggest fan,

Dan, at Papa’s Tacos, if you wish to pre-party.

DAY: Tuesday TIME: 10 p.m.HOST: Amy Kathleen

EVA’S TICKET - KSUEva’s Ticket in KSU is the latest ad-dition to the open mic events. Rob Chrisman hosts and serenades us with his unique style of music and encourages new performers to get up on stage while the rest of the lazy (or musically challenged) onlookers lick the 500-won wing-night wings off their too-good-to-strum-a-guitar fingers. Beer, food, music-a-plenty. There are pizza giveaways regularly for musicians and audiences, and it’s only on Tuesdays, folks.

DAY: Tuesday TIME: 9:30 p.m.HOST: Rob Chrisman

OL’ 55 TAVERN - KSUI don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t make it to Wednesdays without the hope of a fun night at the OL’ 55 open mic. One of the

oldest and most popular (especially with musicians) spots in KSU, the open mic has been going on there non-stop since May 2006. Go check out what all the fuss is about in this divey, iconic downstairs live-music bar.

DAY: Wednesday TIME: 11 p.m.HOST: Michael Edmunds & friends

BEACHED BAR - GWANGANLast but not least, and with a stel-lar view of the Diamond Bridge as a backdrop, is Beached Bar on the beach in Gwangalli. Hosted by the veteran host Brown Dave of Base-ment fame, you might as well call him the Music Mayor of Busan. By Thursday night we are all itching for the weekend, and most seem inclined to throw caution to the ‘this is my career, but is it?’ wind and start the weekend early at this open mic. This has become one of the most popular open mics in town since it started in February 2015.DAY: ThursdayTIME: 10 p.m.HOST: Dave Khimasia

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A GREAT BEER can be as rewarding

an experience to savor as a perfect

cup of coffee, a deep, complex glass

of Cabernet, or a languid three-hour

dinner with close friends.

But, while java, vino and food have

been expanding their depth and

breadth in Korea for several years,

it’s only recently that good beer en-

tered the conversation.

Since the start of this decade, an

explosion of international choices

started occupying supermarket

and convenience store shelf space

alongside domestic heavyweights.

Even more recently, thanks to the

lifting of strict laws that once re-

quired companies to produce at

least one million liters per year

before going to market, more and

more small Korea-based brewers

are taking advantage of greater op-

portunity to compete for your hard-

earned won (and your tastebuds) by

producing beers of their own.

To make a long story short, and

give it a happy ending: Korea’s craft

beer revolution has begun to blos-

som, as brewers with such names

as Akitu, Wild Waves and Whasoo

enter the market.

We’ve put together some spots in

Busan where you can discover your

new favorite Korean beer for your-

self.

Tap HousesIN BUSAN

WRITTEN BY JOHN DUNPHY

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LEVEE BREWING COMPANYSEOMYEON Opened in March, Levee Brewing Company offers limited seating for thirsty patrons inside and out. Its cool metallic motif matches the funky exterior of its host, Hotel B’z, which continuously chang-es colors amid the bustling Seomyeon landscape. The pub exclusively serves its own beers, brewed in Suwon. Selections include a strong pale ale, wheat beer and dark India pale ale, available in two sizes, with prices ranging from 3,500 to 8,000 won. A limited food menu is also available.

HOURS: 12:45 p.m.-1 a.m., daily. DIRECTIONS: Seo-myeon station, exit 7, B’z Hotel, behind Lotte Department Store. www.facebook.com/leveebuj1

First opened in 2014 as a craft beer bottle shop, 6Pack began serving drafts from To Ol of Den-mark and Worthy of the U.S.A. in May. They re-cently added local selections from Akitu, Wild Waves and Whasoo. Their intimate location now serves over 100 kinds of imported bottles and over 10 different local and imported kegs. South Indi-an-inspired menu options include chicken curry, crab masala and spicy chickpea masala.

HOURS: 7-11 p.m., Tues.-Thurs.; 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sun. DIRECTIONS: Geumnyeonsan station, exit 5. Turn right at the cobblestone road. At first major intersection, cross and turn left. 6Pack is on your right. www.facebook.com/6packshop

6PACK TAP HOUSE & BOTTLE SHOP GWANGAN

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FINGER CRAFT BEERONCHEONJANG Named for its desire to be the number-one craft beer destination in Busan, the owners of Finger Craft Beer (or 수제맥주, ‘homemade beer,’ as the large sign outside reads) turned an old milk storage of-fice into a warm, extremely comfortable tap house you’ll want to stay at for hours. The beverage options certainly help. Hefeweizen, pale ales, IPAs and cof-fee stouts with such names as Amarillo Finger, God Finger, Gold Finger and Devil Finger cost between 5,000 and 6,000 won. Complimentary fruit platters are included, and various bar foods are available, served on thick wooden slabs.

HOURS: 6 p.m.-1:30 a.m., daily. DIRECTIONS: On-cheonjang station, exit 2. Turn left and cross at next crosswalk. Turn left, cross bridge and make next right. Finger Craft Beer, 수제맥주, is on your left. www.tofo.me/tag/Fingercraftbeer

ANNYEONG PUB & TAPHOUSE

SEOMYEON An eclectic mix of classic tunes play through the speakers as patrons indulge in a large variety of bottles and drafts from around the world, includ-ing selections from Busan-brewed Akitu and Wild Waves. Beers on tap range from 7,000 to 12,000 won. There is a dizzying array of empty bottles lining the walls, reminding folks of tasty times gone by. Bar food is also available.

HOURS: 5 p.m.-3 a.m., Mon.-Sat.; 2 p.m.-mid-night, Sunday. DIRECTIONS: Seomyeon station, exit 1. Walk straight and turn right at first cor-ner, then next left, past Gukbap Street. Entrance is on the right, across from a GS25, near a Fris-bee Store. www.facebook.com/annyeongyo

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OWL & PUSSYCAT TAP ROOM AND KITCHENGWANGAN Like 6Pack, Owl and Pussycat began life in 2014 as a bottle shop, located near the Galmegi brewpub. In July 2015, they added a tap house and kitch-en near Gwangan Beach, sandwiched between Sharky’s Bar & Grill and Gwangan Tap House. With a stunning view of the Diamond Bridge, patrons can enjoy 21 beers on tap, both local and international, including OPC’s own blend, a Saison Belgian farmhouse ale named Suri. Italian-inspired pizzas and appetizers are available for dining.

HOURS: 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Mon.-Fri.; 1 p.m.-1 a.m., Sat.; 1 p.m.-midnight, Sun. DIRECTIONS: Geum-nyeonsan station, exit 5. Follow same direc-tions as Gwangan Tap House. Owl and Pussy-cat is in the building just after Starbucks, before Sharky’s. www.facebook.com/opc.taproom

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The granddaddy of local craft beer destinations in Busan, Galmegi Brewing Company opened its first location in June 2013 to immediate success. It opened its brewpub around the corner a year later, adding a third Busan location on Oryukdo soon after. A fourth location, Neighborhood in Seoul, followed, along with the original site in Gwangan getting a facelift and name change and adding almost two dozen local and international drafts to Galmegi’s already expansive in-house selection. Menu items at the tap house include several finger foods and a variety of pizzas.

HOURS: 6-11 p.m., Mon.; 6 p.m.-midnight, Tues.-Thur.; 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri.; 1 p.m.-1 a.m., Sat.; 1 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun. Directions: Geumnyeonsan station, exit 5. Turn right at cobblestone road. Cross first major intersection and continue straight. Tap house is on third floor of building just before Starbucks. www.facebook.com/gwangantaphouse

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GWANGAN TAP HOUSE & GALMEGI BREWERYGWANGAN

OFRITO TAP HOUSEDEOKCHEON & PNU AREA Owners Bill Sheridan and Song Won Park decided to shift to a tap house from a bar concept that had been in the same location for two years, cit-ing the rapidly growing Korean craft beer move-ment. Their cozy, classically styled Deokcheon pub opened in May, offering several local drafts, including Busan’s Akitu, Whasoo from Ulsan, and Platinum and Korea Craft Brewing from Seoul (as well as Watermelon Wheat from Lost Coast Brew-ery in the US). Prices range from 4,500 to 7,000 won. Bar food is also available.

HOURS: 5 p.m.-2 a.m., daily. DIRECTIONS: Deok-cheon subway station, exit 9. Make first right at Paris Baguette; walk straight two blocks. Turn left after KFC; Ofito is on the right. PNU Location (Frito): Pusan National University station, exit 3. Walk to big road at the right of subway station. Turn left, then left again between Lotteria and Pizza Hut. Turn right at next road. www.facebook.com/ofritodc

AKITU CRAFT BEERNAMPO If you’ve tried one or two of their brews at oth-er tap houses and are craving more, head over to Akitu’s very own pub in Nampo, just off the always-bustling Gwangbok Road. Their cozy, modern third-floor pub has six regular beers and a seasonal special, boasting such wistful local names as Dalmaji, Oryukdo and Jagalchi, and such mouth-watering crafts as American pale ale, coffee stout and saison. Pizzas, sausages and fries are among the food items available.

HOURS: 5 p.m.-midnight, Sun.-Thurs.; 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri.; 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Sat. DIRECTIONS:

Nampo station, exit 1. Go straight and turn right at the second road. Akitu is on the third floor at the next corner on the left. www.aki-tubrewing.com

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One of the top attractions in Busan is enjoying raw fish (회) in the giant Jagalchi Fish Market building, where guests dine upstairs with great views of the harbor. How-ever, it’s the strip outside the main hall, parallel to the sea, where one can find some fine food at less touristy places. With a little help from my friends, here are three restau-rants for a more old-school take on Jagalchi.

엄마집 - MOM’S HOUSEAcross from the Jagalchi Fish Market building, between gates 3 and 4, is Mom’s House, offering a delicious me-dium-sized set of various grilled shellfish (조개구이) for 40,000 won. Mom’s House serves eight aesthetically beau-tiful and texturally meaty large clams (대합) cooked over the grill in butter, onion and garlic; six succulent sea scal-lops (가리비); and two abalone (전복), so fresh they were crawling out of their homes before meeting the kitchen shears and fire. In addition, I was lucky enough to sample one that had the internal organ (내장) intact. This special little lima bean-shaped green bag, redolent of a mix of sea-food and liver pate, was a real treat. I’m glad I accepted Son Mal Seon’s invitation into her house. 051-246-2673

매일산회 신동아시장 - EVERYDAY RAW FISH SHOP, MARINE PRODUCTS MARKETDiagonal from the Jagalchi Fish Market building is the even more colorful Marine Products Market building. It may be lacking in sea view, but sitting at picnic tables ad-jacent to the fish tanks and the cutting board where your meal is being prepared is as close to farm-to-table as you can get. This more modest market brings a mix of older and younger generations attracted to the casual atmo-sphere. If wondering which stall to choose, meet Joo Sung Soon right in the middle at #125 Everyday Raw Fish Shop. Joo, a gregarious English-speaking host, selected the freshest, large flatfish (가자미), five sea urchin (성게), and two small octopi (산낙지) for five people, for 50,000 won. The flounder here was tender and meaty, with a mild and buttery flavor. The sea urchin, known as the ‘foie gras of the sea,’ was less intense in taste but more refined. Adding a salty crunch to the experience were the black eyeballs of the octopi rolling in their squirmy heads. 010-6427-7829

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ANOTHER SIDE & TASTE OF JAGALCHI

While the modern megaplex of seafood on the port anchors one of Busan’s major attractions, Jagalchi Fish Market, there are also foodie finds outside the main building.

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rine Products Market corner, through the scores of street hawkers and a dozen other restaurants offering barbecue fish, for this shop that serves the best cheap eats around Jagalchi. For 10,000 won per person, three of us were filled to the gills with a platter of flatfish (가자미), cutlass fish (갈치), cod (대구목살), mackerel (고등어), and small red fish (빨간고기). The staff call it “barbecue” but really all are prepared lightly dredged in flour, then pan fried. What-ever you call it, these fish of various tastes were all well-seasoned, crispy-skinned on the outside and moist on the inside. This fish house is a great budget-friendly place to sample the local catch. 051-256-2558

DIRECTIONS: Walk two blocks straight out of Jagalchi sub-way station, exit 10. At the GS25 convenience store turn right on Jagalchi-ro 47 beon-gil; go straight three blocks towards the Jagalchi Market Building. Make a short left to arrive at Mom’s House. Immediately to the right is the Marine Products Market building. Further to the right you’ll reach Nampo Raw Fish House. Salud!

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LAKELANDCOLLEGE

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LAKELAND COLLEGE, in Alberta and Saskatch-ewn, Canada, is an increasingly popular desti-nation for international students looking to earn their diploma at one of Canada’s top-quality colleges while enjoying the affordable educa-tion and solid work opportunities that Canada’s education policy provides.We talked to Paul Ostrowski, manager of the

international program, for some insight into why more and more students are studying at Lake-land College.

H: Canada enrolls 5% of all international students in the world, making it the seventh most popular place to study abroad. What makes Canada so attractive to students?

Canada offers world-class education and top-ranked in-stitutions. Canadian tuition is affordable, especially with the current economic climate and in comparison to the US dollar. Aside from the educational benefits, the physi-cal landscape of Canada is stunning, and our people are friendly and diverse, celebrating cultural diversity.

Moreover, employment opportunities during and after studies for international students are very favorable and are a great way to gain international work experience.

H: What are some of the reactions you’ve had from inter-national students studying at Lakeland?

When we asked our current and prospective international students why they chose Lakeland College, their top three reasons were all very similar. They chose Lakeland for high-quality education, liberal immigration policies/abun-dant work experience opportunities, and for the opportu-nity to experience Canadian culture. We have a strong reputation built on a proven ability to offer students the crucial skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen career. Our top-quality education is affordable and rich in hands-on, live-the-learning experiences. Also, our size allows us to offer unique small-town experiences that you might not get in a larger city center, yet we are close enough for a city weekend escape. Being located on the border between Alberta and Saskatchewan is also very appealing because we are situated halfway between two major city centers - Edmonton and Saskatoon.

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H: What are some of the more popular areas of study for international students at Lakeland College? Any trends?

We have a number of programs, including business ad-ministration, agricultural and environmental sciences, childhood and youth development, fire and emergency services, and a wide variety of others. Our two-year busi-ness program offers an additional co-op internship during the summer semester that is a great way to make industry contacts and gain relevant work experience in the field. It also allows for two additional years of university-level training, leading to a degree in commerce or management.

H: Experiential learning is a popular form of education. What about at Lakeland?

A lot of colleges say they are educating the leaders of to-morrow. At Lakeland College, our students are leading to-day. Our students have the opportunity to take charge and participate in shaping their own education through career-relevant, student-run projects and events. From learning how to run a profitable business to teaching to firefighting skills, Lakeland expands the walls of the typical college

classroom to give our students the tools and experience they need for the real world. Smaller class sizes, real work experience and valuable leadership skills are what stu-dents gain from being in charge of their education and time at Lakeland. It sets them apart from others when they transition to their career.

H: How about life outside of class? What are some of the activity and lifestyle options available to Lakeland students?

We have a number of extra-curricular activities for stu-dents to get involved in! Clubs are a great way to meet new friends and get involved on campus. We have a climbing club and scuba diving club but also some very Canadian-themed clubs too, such as male and female hockey clubs, a rowing team and even a rodeo club! We also have 115 student horses boarded at the Vermilion campus.

If you would like to learn more about Lakeland College, visit them on the Web at lakelandcollege.ca/internation-al or email them at international@lakelandcollege.ca.

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MY TIME IN CORON

When I first stepped out into Busuanga’s airport in Coron, Palawan, I immediately felt like I was in the movie The Beach and Leonardo DiCaprio would soon pop out somewhere. It has this very natural, commune feeling that I didn’t get when I went to Boracay, Cebu, Bohol or any other tourist destination in the Philippines.

Here are some tips on great places to go there.

WHERE TO GO:1. MAQUINIT HOT SPRINGSIt’s like entering a magical forest with baths. There are two huge basin-like areas with continuous water flow-ing in. You have a great view of the ocean, surrounded

by mangroves. There is also a lovely path leading to the area with spots you can just sit and enjoy the view.

2. BANOL BEACHFancy having your own private beach? Banol Beach is a pocket beach; it’s small and private. Accessible only by boat, it’s best to visit when the sun is setting, as it is an incredibly beautiful scene to behold. And, if you’re with someone special, it’s wonderfully romantic.

3. KAYANGAN AND BARRACUDA LAKEThe water is clear and the scenery is simply gorgeous. Plan a whole day taking it in or maybe a lifetime. I am not a great photographer, but one thing I found here is that every picture I took looked just like a professional postcard. It’s that lovely.

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WHERE TO STAY:There are several options available. My friends and I stayed in Coron Westown Resort. It’s not five stars, so don’t expect to be treated like royalty. But the rooms, the restaurant and the pool area are all decent enough to be considered three stars.

WHERE TO EAT:Have a meal at Kawayanan Grill, Lolo Nonoy’s Station and Kapemos. They all serve great-tasting food, and they’re not as expensive and pricey as the hotel.There are so many things to consider when going to

Coron. And while more and more people are discover-ing its incredible natural beauty and charming seaside culture, it still maintains that idyllic setting that makes it a worthy destination on your travel itinerary.

expatLiving WRITTEN BY JACKIE BOLEN

PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN YOUR HOME COUN-TRYMany former teachers are now working in public schools back home. Some already had their teacher certifications, others attained them while abroad (mostly Americans), or others went back to school for a year or two. Having this certification pays off big-time because every single person surveyed that did it now has a closely related job in educa-tion. Of course, if you want to go this route, you need to do your research because there are often many small but vitally important steps to follow.

WORKING WITH INTERNATIONAL STU-DENTS Working with international students is one of the few po-

sitions that you could find in your home country where someone without overseas experience likely wouldn’t be hired. If you’ve taught in a university in a foreign country, this experience can directly relate to this job. These posi-tions are often reasonably well-paid and they can serve as an excellent stepping stone into other administrative positions within higher education.

ENTRY-LEVEL BUSINESS OR CUSTOM-ER SERVICE POSITIONSWorking in business or customer service is another popu-lar choice, but survey respondents mentioned the need for humility and to realize that you will be starting in entry-level positions. The good news is that a little hard work will go a long way towards getting promotions and pay raises, whatever industry you find yourself in.

Going home after teaching English in Korea can be a bit frightening, especially the work part of it if you no longer want to teach ESL. The longer you’re here, the scarier it gets

as what you studied in university is perhaps no longer useful in getting you a job in your home country. After 10 years working at universities here in Korea, I’ve decided to re-

turn to Canada. In order to make this transition as smooth as possible, I decided to sur-vey 55 people who’ve gone before me and then write a book about it, based on the find-ings. Here is what they’re doing for work and my hope is that it’ll give you a few ideas to

consider if you’re in a similar position.

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SHORT-TERM, PRACTICAL EDUCATION-AL PROGRAMSIf you want to go back to school, it’s probably better to do something that leads to a well-defined job path rather than a more general arts or humanities master’s degree. Those who did master’s degrees after teaching abroad struggled to find work in many cases, but those who did shorter programs were all employed almost immediately upon graduation. You’ll need to do your research about the specific program you plan to do in your specific location to see if it is ’in-demand’ and what the job outlook is like five, 10 or 20 years from now.

TEMP AGENCIESMany employers are scared of making a phone call, or even sending an email to someone in the country we taught in so the reference question can be tricky. A way to overcome this is to get work through a temp agency and it can also be a decent way to get some money coming in while looking for something that is more suitable and long-term. The key to this is to be open to possibilities and never forget to mention that you’re looking for something permanent and full-time.

IT REALLY IS POSSIBLE TO RETURN HOME.If you’re tired of teaching in Korea, it really is possible to return to your home country and find work. Out of the 55 people I surveyed, every single one of them in now gain-fully employed or back in school, so don’t despair! Just make a plan and consider the various options carefully while you’re still in Korea.

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 Ko-rea: 97 Tips from Expats, available on Amazon. You can find all her projects at www.jackiebolen.com.

HOTEL DIRECTORY & NEWS

Events & NewsWhether 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.

NOVOTEL HOTEL1405-16 Jung-dong,

Haeundae-gu, Busanph. 051-746-8481

web. www.novotel.ambatel.com

Share a pizza and beer with a loved one at the lobby-level Terrace Cafe for

40,000 won, or hit the daily happy hour for 30% off drinks between 6 and 8 p.m.

KUNOH SEACLOUD HOTEL287 Haeundaehaebyun-ro,

Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-742-2121

web. www.seacloudhotel.com

Take in the cool autumn breeze of Haeundae by enjoying the Kunoh Seacloud’s Autumn Package, with

night rates beginning at 88,000 won.

CITADINES620 Haeundae-Ro,

Haeundae-gu,Busan ph. 051 662 8000

web. www2.citadines.com

Enjoy attractive opening promotion rates from as low as 120,000 won per night when you reside at the newly

opened Citadines in Haeundae.

HOTEL NONGSHIM23, Geumganggongwon-ro 20beon-gil,

Dongnae-gu, Busan ph. 051-550-2100

web. www.hotelnongshim.com

Warm up this autumn with a scrump-tious bowl of fresh daegu tang, week-

days through the month of October at the hotel’s first f loor Korean specialty

restaurant, Madang.

PARK HYATT BUSAN51, Marine City 1-ro,

Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-990-1234

web. busan.park.hyatt.com

Lounge at Park Hyatt Busan presents an afternoon tea set between 2 and 6 p.m.,

showcasing nectarines and cherries, from September 1, starting at 60,000

won for two people.

PARADISE HOTEL 1408-5 Jung-dong,

Haeundae-gu, Busanph. 051-742-2121

web. www.paradisehotel.co.kr

Enjoy the daily fresh-made pastries from the first f loor patisserie, Petit

Paradis, which has a selection of fresh breads and cakes.

ACCOMODATION GUIDE

Hotel DirectoryLooking for a place to stay when visiting Busan? Find it with the Haps hotel directory, your local English guide to accomodation in the city.

HAEUNDAETHE WESTIN CHOSUNtel: 82-51-749-7000 web: www.echosunhotel.com Do it right and crash in the same room George W. Bush did.

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

SEACLOUD HOTEL tel: 82-51-933-1000 web: www.seacloudhotel.com Luxury stay with great restaurants. Short walk to the beach.

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.

GRAND HOTEL tel: 82-51-740-0114 web: www.haeundaegrandhotel.com Enjoy a night at the most affordable luxury stay on 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.

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

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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.

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

CROWN HOTEL tel: 82-51-635-1241 web: www.fnetravel.com/english/pusan-hotels/crown.html Mid-range hotel decorated in Korean style, good for travellers.

GWANGALLIHOMERS 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-GUCOMMODORE 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.

PHOENIX HOTEL tel: 82-51-245-8061 web: www.hotelphoenix.net Highly trained staff, close to Nampo-dong. 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 STATIONGUKJE HOTEL tel: 82-51-642-1330 web: www.hotelkukje.com About 3 km away from the train sta-tion, 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 AREASPARAGON HOTEL [Sasang-gu] tel: 82-51-328-2001 web: www.hotelparagon.com Business comfort, with close proximity to Gimhae International Airport.

BUSAN CENTRAL HOTEL [Yeonsan-dong] tel: 82-51- 866-6225web: 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/HOTELCITADINES 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 travel-ers. Enjoy the comfort of a serviced residence with the personalized service of a hotel.

BUDGETBUSAN 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 Hae-undae Beach in the Crystal Beach Office Tel.

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, commer-cial 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/helloguest-househello Friendly, clean and cozy atmosphere. Outdoor patio for your enjoyment.

HI KOREA HOSTEL [Haeundae] tel: 070-4409-3132web: www.hikoreahostel.comemail: hikoreahostel@gmail.comYour 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

GWANGALLIBEACHED 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 spec-tacular 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

BLUEDIAMOND CAN:D [Beach Club] open : 2pm-8am web : www.facebook.com/bluediamond-candy 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/burger-and-pasta-gwangan The second of the Burger and Pasta shops around the city, this interna-tional 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 restau-rant 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 sum-mers, Thursday Party has two loca-tions 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.

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

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.

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BURGER AND PASTA [International] open: 11am - 2am web: www.busanhaps.com/food/burger-and-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.

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 en-tertainment. Our cafe offers 1,584 square meters of space with seat-ing 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.

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 build-ing (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.

SHARKY’S STRIP[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, 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 watch-ing 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, 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/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.

TBR, THE BACK ROOM [Secret Bar] 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.

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

KYUNGSUNGFUZZYNAVEL - 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 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.

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 York-inspired 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 pop-corn 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.

PNUCROSSROADS [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 selec-tion 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 of-fering a variety of entertainment includ-ing, 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 win-dows 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/

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freehousehangover This eatery/bar located in the prime of Seomyeon brings delicious western food and fine tasting beer with its unique refrigeration system.

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/new-little-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 GwangBok-dong. We have a variety of fun cock-tails, 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.

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

AIR FRANCE tel: 02-3483-1033 web: www.airfrance.co.kr

ASIANA AIRLINES - INTERNA-TIONAL 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

RELOCATION SERVICESCOENS 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 Manage-ment Team, both the Client and consultant can feel settled, and have one less thing to worry about.

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONSAMCHAM #4501, Trade Tower 159-1, Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul tel: 02-564-2040 web: www.amchamkorea.org An independent association of Ameri-can and international businesses, the role of the American Chamber of Com-merce is to promote business and trade

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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 SCHOOLSBUSAN 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

STUDY ABROADLAKELAND 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.

RECRUITMENTET 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.

TESOL TRAININGKOTESOL Email: bgkotesol@gmail.com Facebook: Busan-Gyeongnam KOTESOL Chapter

TESOL ALLIANCE tel: 051-818-0502 web: www.tesolalliance.com

KOREAN LESSONSBUSAN 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 ASSISTANCECALL CENTER FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN BUSAN tel: 1577-7716

FREE TRANSLATION SERVICE (BBB)tel: 1588-5644

MULTICULTURAL FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER tel: 1577-5432

INFORMATION CENTERSTOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE tel: 1330

BEXCO TOURIST INFO. CENTER tel: 051-740-7300

BUSAN GLOBAL CENTER tel: 1577-7716

BUSAN INT’L PASSENGER TERMI-NAL 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 CLINICSNEW YORK SMILE ORTHODON-TICS 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 CENTERSDONGNAE 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

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

SPECIALIST CLINICSKHAP open: 10 am - 4 pm weekdays tel: 02-927-4322 web: www.khap.org

HERBAL CLINICS

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 CLINICSTHE ONE MRI CLINIC open: Mon - Fri 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Satur-day 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 Eng-lish service for all your medical needs.

HOSPITALS

BUK-GU/DONGNAEBUMIN 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-GUGOOD MOONHWA HOSPITAL open: 24 hours tel: 051-630-0123 web: www.moonwha.or.kr

HAEUNDAEHYOSUNG 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

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MARYKNOLL MEDICAL CENTER 12, Daecheong-dong 4-ga tel: 051-465-8801 web: www.maryknoll.co.kr

NAM-GUBUSAN ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER 538-41, Yongho 4-dong tel: 051-933-7114 web: www.bsm.or.kr

SEO-GUDONG-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

SUYEONGBUSAN 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 SERVICESAL-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, 2:30 pm

MUSEUMSBUSAN 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

SOCIAL/NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONSBUSAN 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

BUSAN FRIENDSHIP GROUP www.meetup.com/Pusans

ULTIMATE FRISBEE LEAGUE Email: ch.pyles@gmail.com

BTC FOOTBALL FB Group: Busan Transportation Corpo-ration 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 STORESKAI SURF SHOP 183-11 Gwangan-dong, Suyeong-gu tel: 051-753-2746

GROCERIESCOSTCO web: www.costco.co.krE-MART web: www.emart.comHOMEPLUS web: www.homeplus.co.krMEGAMART web: www.megamart.co.kr

INTERNET GROCERIESEZSHOP 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, home-made vegan & gluten free foods and more.