Busan’s iconic winter tradition, the 39th Haeundae Polar Bear Festival, returns this weekend with a concentrated two day program of music, sea swimming, and participatory events at Haeundae Beach.

Homeplus has announced plans to suspend operations at several stores in Busan and Ulsan as part of ongoing efforts to address worsening financial conditions.

Tongyeong City will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, the 21st at 2 p.m. for the Tongyeong Port Ocean Viewcation Project, marking the official start of construction on a new waterfront landmark.

SR, the operator of the high speed rail service SRT, announced that reservations for Lunar New Year holiday tickets will be available from January 26 to 29.

Looking to get out and about? Here’s what’s happening around Busan this weekend.

Changwon City has outlined its 2026 policy direction for culture and education, focusing on expanding everyday cultural infrastructure and building a long term talent pipeline suited to the AI era.

Ulsan is adding a new way to explore its signature green spaces with the launch of the Ulsan Carriage, an electric powered sightseeing vehicle designed to make city tourism more relaxed and enjoyable.

The Yangsan Line, which will connect Busan and Yangsan, is scheduled to open in November.

Busan’s only zoo, Samjeong The Park, which has remained closed since 2020, may reopen as the city begins formal steps toward taking over and normalizing its operations.

Take a quiet ASMR walking tour through Busan Citizens Park, starting in the early evening and continuing into the night.