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30th Busan International Film Festival Volunteer Recruitment!

30th Busan International Film Festival Volunteer Recruitment!The Busan International Film Festival, Asia’s leading film festival, is now recruiting volunteers from Thursday, 29 May to Sunday, 29 June.[Recruitment Guidelines]Recruitment Period: 29 May (Thu) 17:00 – 29 June (Sun) 23:59How to Apply: Online application (volunteer.biff.kr)Volunteering Period: 17 Sep (Wed) – 26 Sep (Fri), varies by divisionEligibility: 18 years old or older (born before 1 Jan 2007)Foreign nationals with residence cards[Recruit Schedule]Document Screening Announcement: 10 July (Thu) 16:00Interview: 14 July (Mon) – 25 July (Fri)(excluding weekends and holidays, via online)Final Announcement: 31 July (Thu) 16:00[Contact Information]BIFF Audience Service, Volunteer Coordination- Email: [email protected]: [BIFF Press Release] 30th Busan International Film Festival Volunteer Recruitment!For more details, visit the BIFF website■ The 30th Busan International Film Festival: Sep 17 (Wed) – Sep 26 (Fri)■ The 20th Asian Contents Film Market: Sep 20 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Tue)

Enjoy 30% Off Everything Throughout June at Dongbaek Sanghoe

Enjoy 30% Off Everything Throughout June at Dongbaek Sanghoe□ Located on basement level 2 of Shinsegae Centum City, Dongbaek Sanghoe, a store presenting high-quality local specialties, will offer a 30% discount on all items from June 4 to 30, 2025.○ Jointly operated by Busan Metropolitan City and Shinsegae since 2023, Dongbaek Sanghoe serves as a thriving collaborative platform that helps small and medium-sized enterprises broaden their market reach.□ The month-long promotion highlights new arrivals from the fourth vendor cohort of 2025, which launched this June. Shoppers can browse curated selections from over 30 businesses, handpicked through a rigorous screening process and a Shinsegae-led evaluation in March.○ A wide array of goods will be available at affordable prices: ▲ traditional liquor and craft beer infused with regional flavors, ▲ premium coffee and liquid tea, ▲ artisanal soy sauce and sesame oil, ▲ natural honey and brown rice tofu crackers, ▲ Boogi (Busan’s communication mascot) merchandise, ▲ magnets and keyrings depicting iconic Busan scenery, and ▲ aprons and vacuum-sealed containers.□ Busan will continue to further develop Dongbaek Sanghoe into a go-to destination for locally made brands, with a focus on boosting competitiveness and diversifying marketing strategies.

[Unlock English with Movies] I realized the key to this whole deal was to keep moving

"I realized the key to this whole deal was to keep moving." in The Intern, 2015."가장 중요한건 그냥 몸을 움직이는 거였어요."There are times when you just don't feel like doing anything.In the movie, the main character says that in those moments, the most important thing is to simply keep your body moving.Editor: Song Soomi

Get a jump on the competition and register for the 2025 Night Race in Busan

source: www.nightracebusan.krLet the warm breeze and city lights lead the way during one of Busan’s most anticipated summer events. The 2025 Night Race in Busan returns on Aug. 2, lighting up the city with energy, excitement, and thousands of runners moving through the night.Participants will gather at Gwangalli Beach starting at 4 p.m., with the race beginning at 9:30 p.m. The 8.15-kilometer course begins at Gwangalli Beach and finishes at BEXCO, crossing the stunning upper deck of the Gwangandaegyo Bridge.This year’s race is limited to 20,000 participants, open to anyone aged 16 and older on a first-come, first-served basis. Runners will be organized into groups from S to F, each assigned to a designated waiting zone.For an upgraded experience, choose the S Group during registration. S Group runners receive an exclusive kit featuring items like an LED bracelet, themed hairband, and more, plus priority access to the starting line. Registration fees are 50,000 won for Groups A to F and 80,000 won for the S Group.Registration opens at 2 p.m. on June 26 via the YES24 website. Please note that strollers and pets are not permitted on the course. Unlike a traditional race, this is a non-timed event, allowing participants to fully soak in the festival atmosphere and the scenic beauty of Busan by night.The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line. Live entertainment and surprise events will keep the celebration going well into the evening.2025 Night Race in Busan, Aug. 2◎ Website: www.nightracebusan.kr<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>anticipate: 기대하다 assign: 배정하다 exclusive: 독점적인 bracelet: 팔찌 priority: 우선순위 permit: 허가하다Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy