Although Seollal, the Lunar New Year, is traditionally a family holiday spent at home, many people also use the break to get out and explore.

Jinju City is rolling out a participatory tourism event centered on its local bakery brand, “Jinju Breadayo,” to attract visitors and boost the local economy during Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year holiday.

Shinsegae Simon will hold its “Holiday Super Sale” from February 13 to 22 at its Busan, Yeoju, Paju, and Siheung Premium Outlets.

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

Tongyeong City has announced the results of its nationwide contest themed “Art on the Sea, Tongyeong Bridge Embracing Jeon Hyuk-lim’s Harvest Ritual,” held from November 2025 through January 2026 to showcase the bridge’s newly renovated appearance.

Suyeong District will host a special Lunar New Year edition of the Gwangalli M Drone Light Show on February 14 at 8 p.m. along Gwangalli Beach.

Busan has recorded the lowest annual levels of fine and ultrafine dust among Korea’s seven major metropolitan cities.

U.S. Army Cpl. Anthony Baso, a member of the 8th Army Band, performs a mix of classic and contemporary songs during the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Lunar New Year Celebration held at the Inter-Burgo Hotel, Feb. 6, 2026, in Daegu, Republic of Korea.

Signiel Busan is introducing a limited-time culinary promotion in collaboration with Meat & Livestock Australia, highlighting Australian beef and lamb across a range of international dishes.

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