KOREA
Illustration of people enjoying night market by the river.

Starry Night Busan Night Market (Illustration by City of Busan/courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)

Busan’s popular Starry Night Busan Night Market will return from June 10 to 14, bringing food, traditional liquor, cultural experiences, and live entertainment to Hwamyeong Eco Park’s lotus garden area.

The early summer edition of the event will feature three themed zones designed to showcase local food, wellness activities, and community markets. A highlight of this year’s program is “Spirit Busan,” a traditional liquor pop-up where visitors can sample Busan-made drinks and cocktails while enjoying sunset views along the Nakdong River.

Visitors can also take part in hands-on activities such as making traditional Korean pancakes and brewing their own makgeolli. Wellness programs, including barre fitness sessions and sunset running events, will be held in the park’s natural surroundings. Families can enjoy children’s cooking classes, flea markets, and interactive tourism programs throughout the event.

The night market is also expected to attract visitors attending the BTS World Tour Arirang in Busan concerts on June 12 and 13. To accommodate international tourists, organizers will provide multilingual information, QR-code guides, and trial QR payment systems at selected food vendors.

More information, reservations, and program details are available through the Visit Busan tourism portal.

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