{
  "id": 14356908,
  "title": "Busan wins over overseas tourists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/busan-wins-over-overseas-tourists",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T03:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20261014/busan-wins-over-overseas-tourists"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BUSAN — A group of Taiwanese women were delighted when a Korean man at a street food stall in Nampo-dong, Busan, prepared a special drink for them. The women, who were visiting Busan for the second time, were initially hesitant to try the local cuisine and drinks. However, the man's effort to make them poktanju, a Korean cocktail, won them over. One of the women exclaimed that they would never forget the experience. The man, who was drinking with friends, shared that he had noticed the women's curiosity and wanted them to have a great time in Busan. The encounter highlighted the city's appeal beyond its beaches and scenic views, showcasing Busan's vibrant street food culture and friendly locals.",
  "summary": "BUSAN — A group of Taiwanese women burst into laughter and applause as a Korean man sitting next to them at a street food stall in Nampo-dong, Busan, poured soju into beer glasses to make poktanju, a Korean cocktail often called a bomb drink. The women had been watching him prepare the drink while enjoying the lively street lined with food stalls on the night of Oct. 7. When he offered them a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Taiwanese women tried poktanju, a Korean cocktail, at a street food stall in Nampo-dong, Busan.",
    "The man prepared the special drink to win over the hesitant visitors.",
    "The encounter showcased Busan's vibrant street food culture and friendly locals."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Personal interactions and authentic street food experiences expand the city's appeal beyond traditional scenic landmarks to attract repeat international visitors through local hospitality.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Busan wins over overseas tourists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/busan-wins-over-overseas-tourists-14360021",
        "published": "2026-10-14T03:42:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}