From tourists to temporary locals: Busan bets on longer stays for K-culture fans

A new program in Busan is inviting foreign visitors to experience Korea beyond sightseeing, pairing Korean language lessons with K-culture workshops and local tours during a five-day stay. K-Bridge International will run the program, called K-Culture Experience Village, at Busan Arpina in Haeundae-gu. Two five sessions are planned: Oct. 19-23 for 50 participants and Nov. 16-20 for 60, each backed by the Korea Tourism Organization and Busan Metropolitan City. The four-night, five-day program cost