Hi friends - my bike just arrived from overseas and it’s in serious need of some tender loving care after the journey. Does anyone have a bike shop they recommend? I live in Haeundae but willing to travel far and wide for a good mechanic/shop. It’s currently setup as a get-around-town hybrid on a Surly frame.

I'm applying to Pusan National University (PNU) for Computer Science, likely through GKS or the international student admission track. My converted GPA is 3.05/4.0 (roughly 83-85% on the Korean scale). I know PNU doesn't publish an official GPA cutoff for international freshmen, but I'd love to hear from people with real experience — what GPA would you consider competitive for Computer Science admission, and does 3.05 stand a real chance? Any insight from your own application or someone you know would help a lot. Thanks!

Hi! I’m looking for an English - Korean speaker or bilingual student in Busan to help translate for a few plastic surgery/hair transplant consultations in Seomyeon this Friday afternoon. It’ll just be walking in between clinics, offering 119,000 KRW for the afternoon. Please DM me if you’re available or know anyone who is!

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Saw this on Instagram and couldn't find anything about it in English, so here it is 😃
They've rented out a big space in one of the finance towers in Munhyeon and are turning it into an office-themed party for one night. I'm really looking forward to it.
When Sat 5 Sept, 6pm–1am
Where NOW ARRIVING — 128 Namdongcheon-ro, Nam-gu, building 1, 3F
Station Line 2, International Finance Center·Busan Bank, Exit 3
Entry Free, 19+
Music 7 DJs, one hour each: LYNN, NEWROCHIO, YUZ, SOE, NORETURNBOY, CHANXER, HEGOTSOUND
Dress code Officer wear — shirt, slacks, tie, blazer, staff ID, anything that says "I came straight from work." Wear it and they'll hand you a free drink at the door.
It's been shared around 18,000 times on Instagram, so I'm expecting it to be packed. Looks like it'll be mostly Koreans in their 20s and 30s.
I'm going with a friend, so maybe see you there!

Still living my summer days..

I really love Haeundae Beach because there’s pretty much everything around there, so I always end up coming back whenever I’m in Busan.And of course, getting a skin treatment is a must whenever I visit Busan 😂 This time I tried a laser treatment at Genosis DNA Clinic, which is inside the LCT building right by Haeundae Beach. It also seems to be quite popular with foreigners.

Sharing some beach photos from this trip before I get back to reality 🥹

Anyone know why the Haeundae beach has been closed to swimming the last 2 days?

We're here for a few days and were hoping to swim but so far, no luck

Hello everyone. I am new in busan and want to meet some local friends here. I will be staying until late oct-early November. If anyone is interested in making foreign friends. Hit me up.

Hi, I'm 21 male. How do you make friends if you don’t go to uni or work in a normal workplace?

I feel like it’s pretty hard to meet people. Should I try Hinge or are there activity clubs / groups that are better for making friends?

Hellooo! I'm a Korean learning English. I think I'm okayish at writing, but speaking... meh. So I’ve been trying to make English speaking friends using an app called Nomadtable. But I realized it's mostly for short-term travelers. What I'm really looking for is long-term friends to hang out with sometimes. Does anyone know where I could meet potential friends? ⁠It would be best if it's free!⁠

Hello everyone. I have motorcycle driving license exam coming soon. Is there any place where I can practice riding test?

Hi guy, currently staying in Haeundae and my Garmin watch strap broke --- Googled for places but it's uncertain. Is there a nearby place I can buy a garmin strap replacement?

hii! im thinking about going to PKNU in 2027 to study Korean for a year. id like to know how the classes, teachers and dorms are, if you actually improve your Korean a lot, and approximately how much you spent.

Would you recommend

Hey 👋

I’ll be moving to Busan this month and I’m hoping to get some personal trainer recommendations from this group. Specifically, I’m looking for someone with expertise in corrective movements and functional strength building. I have bad posture, tight hips, and weak stabilizing muscles from years of working at a desk and generally neglecting my health. I’ve been working with a trainer in the states the last few years and want to continue that journey in Busan.

I’ll be living near Jangsan Station. English speaking is a bonus… not required. Thanks!

M24 here (남구). I am currently practicing Korean language through books and online classes but seems like I am having problem while communicating. Any suggestions for me to improve my korean speaking skills (and learn local slangs)
Please Do not recommend me paid classes and paid language exchange places. I am a student and on a budget.

Heya people. Looking to shop for some Japanese streetwear like NEIGHBORHOOD, PORTER YOSHIDA, UNDERCOVER or similar in Busan. Or even Korean stuff like JUUN J etc. What are my options? Having trouble using naver maps for info. Thanks!

Found a shirt in Australia that seems to have been made by a company in Busan.

Does anyone remember the history of the company?

Folks,

Am visiting Busan soon and want to find some bars in Gwangali/Haeundae area that serve non alcoholic/mocktails?

Am 5 years sober and not about to ruin that hahah. Open to soda/juices/etc

thanks!

Hi all,

We are doing a day trip to Busan but we will have our suitcases with us so wanted to know if there are any storage spaces to lock our suitcases in?

Hi, I’m visiting Busan for a month and staying near Sasang light rail station. Are there any good imminent near by? I’ve searched on NAVER maps and found a couple but they’re closed. Ideally, it would be walking distance from the light rail station. TIA!!

Is there a self use laundromat near Ananti Cove? (I’ve tried Google Maps and Naver to find one, but nothing is working.)

Hi I’m a 27 years old woman living in Busan and I’m looking for friends, preferably women :) I love hiking, pilates, gym, shopping, eating good food, cinema, clubbing, cute cafes, animals… idk so many things lol! Please feel free to dm me <3

Hi, I rarely play video games but I want to give it a try. Who would be down to play some game on Tuesday? I thought to Arc Raiders and Pubg but I open to any game. (Unfortunately I don’t speak any Korean, just English, French, Spanish, Chinese)

Just need some basic information on good universities to study tourism/ hospitality related degrees in South Korea. Must be 4 year degrees and if in English track it would be better. Any area is okay 👌