Geoje City will operate six public water playgrounds from July 8 to August 17, offering residents and children a way to cool off during the hot summer months.

Jinju City will operate 11 water play facilities from July through the end of August to help citizens stay cool during the summer.

The summer jangma rains have begun before the scorching heat takes over in the middle of the month, but there are plenty of things around the city to keep you busy if you’re planning a summer staycation in Busan.

Jinju City will operate the 2025 Water Leisure Sports Experience Class every Wednesday through Sunday from June to August near the Mulbitnaru Shelter on the Namgang River.

Peek into the daily lives of Korean idols.

As the summer vacation season nears, new lounge clubs are reopening in Busan’s Haeundae area, reviving a nightlife scene that had nearly vanished during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Busan is well-known around the peninsula for its beautiful beaches that are some of the biggest hotspots around the city.

With early beach openings and a surge in June vacationers driven by unseasonably hot weather, Busan’s major department stores are kicking off large-scale summer discount events ahead of schedule.

As five more beaches in Busan fully open for summer operations starting Tuesday, here’s a look at what to expect this summer.

Find out what great things are happening around Busan this week.