Col. Deon Maxwell, commander of U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, passes the colors to Lt. Col. Ashley Fair during a U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea change of command ceremony.

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

Yangsan will open the Design Park Water Playground from July 10 to August 23, providing a free outdoor water play area for residents looking to escape the summer heat.

The Busan Children’s Grand Park Water Playground will officially open for the summer season on July 17, with a two-day preview opening scheduled for July 11 and 12.

The Seoul History Museum will offer a wide range of educational and cultural programs for children and families during the summer vacation period, with activities taking place at the main museum and its affiliated branches throughout July and August.

Residents and visitors in Yangsan will be able to cool off at the Myeong-dong Park Water Playground, which opens July 10 and will operate through August 23.

The Namhae Tourism Association has named marine leisure activities and fresh eel as the highlights of its July edition of “This Month’s Namhae,” a monthly campaign promoting the county’s seasonal attractions and local cuisine.

Driving across Gwangan Bridge during weekday rush hours became free on July 8, as Busan expanded toll relief measures aimed at reducing commuting costs.

The 2026 Busan Brand Festa (BBF) will return to BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1 from July 10 to 12, bringing together more than 160 Busan-based businesses to showcase local products and services.

When summer arrives in Korea, people don’t just change their wardrobes. They change what they eat.