'Beauty, Light, and Window of ASEAN' Busan-ASEAN Week Kicks Off... 10 Days at Busanjin Station

'ASEAN+3 Lounge' as the Theme
Diverse Exhibitions and Hands-on Experiences

The ten-day journey of partnership between Busan and ASEAN has begun.

Starting on November 21, 2025, Busan Metropolitan City will host the '2025 Busan-ASEAN Week' for ten days at the Dong-gu Cultural Platform. The event will take place around Exit 8 of Busanjin Station on the city subway.

'Busan-ASEAN Week' is an international cultural exchange event that was launched to broaden the foundation of citizen diplomacy following the 2019 Korea-ASEAN Special Summit. It has become a venue for ongoing cooperation, with participation from citizens, ASEAN diplomatic delegations, international students, and companies operating in ASEAN countries. This year’s event is hosted by the city, with the Busan Global City Foundation and the KF ASEAN Culture House serving as co-organizers.

The theme for this year is the 'ASEAN Plus Three (ASEAN+3) Lounge,' with concepts including 'Beauty of ASEAN,' 'Light of ASEAN,' 'Window of ASEAN,' and 'Dreams of Korea, China, and Japan.'

The opening ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. on the same day. Around 120 people, including the city's Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs, ambassadors from ASEAN countries, heads of foreign missions in Busan, and students from multicultural schools, will attend. The program will feature opening remarks, congratulatory speeches, celebratory performances, and a lighting ceremony.

During the event, various programs will be offered for experiencing the cultures of ASEAN countries from multiple perspectives. In the 'Beauty of ASEAN' area, there will be introductions to ASEAN countries, a souvenir exhibition, a healing zone themed around vacation spots, and a market for ASEAN beverages and desserts. The 'Light of ASEAN' section will display lanterns from each country, while the 'Window of ASEAN' experience zone will offer activities such as making rattan baskets and keyrings, crafting Dok Champa (the national flower of Laos) hairpins, and trying on traditional costumes.

In addition, the 'Dreams of Korea, China, and Japan' area will showcase 200 award-winning pieces from the '13th Korea-China-Japan Children's Art Fair,' held in the first half of this year, creating an exhibition space where ASEAN and Northeast Asian cultures come together.

The event is open to all citizens. Detailed schedules can be found on the city’s official Instagram account.

Lee Joonseung, Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs, stated, "Busan-ASEAN Week is an international cultural platform where ASEAN and Northeast Asia can communicate together." He added, "As the importance of cooperation was reaffirmed at this year’s APEC Summit, we will further strengthen our network with ASEAN." He continued, "I hope this event provides an opportunity for citizens to visit freely and gain a better understanding of each other’s cultures."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.