South Korea Workation | Hoppin Busan | Startup & Film 🚀🎬

Where tech meets creativity in Korea’s most dynamic city
September 15 – 29, 2025 | Busan, South Korea

🌊 What’s Hoppin Busan Workation?
Hoppin Busan is Korea’s largest digital nomad workation program, supported by Busan City and the Busan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation.

Over 10 weeks, we run 4 themed, 2-week workation events bringing together remote professionals from around the world.

Each program includes curated coliving, coworking, local experiences, and a vibrant global community.

🚀🎬 About Startup & Film Workation
This special edition blends two of Busan’s biggest draws — the global startup scene and Asia’s top film festival. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or just curious about innovation and cinema, this program is packed with energy and inspiration.

📅 Date & Time & Location Date
• September 15 – 29, 2025
• Location: Busan, South Korea
• Base Area: Downtown Busan near BEXCO and BIFF venues

🌟 What to Expect
• Access to FlyAsia and BOUNCE — major startup events and pitch opportunities
• Group outing to Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) screenings
• Networking with startup nomads, freelancers, founders, creatives, and tech professionals
• Curated coworking schedule + creative ideation sessions
• Social mixers, panels, and fireside chats

👥 For Who
• Digital nomads
• Remote professionals
• Startup founders, solopreneurs, and tech professionals
• Filmmakers, writers, and creatives
• Investors, marketers, and designers

💸 How Much Do I Pay
• Studio Room Package: from €955
• Suite Upgrade: Available for additional fee

Note: Meals (outside of events), flights, insurance, and SIM cards are not included.Includes ₩300,000 government subsidy (already applied).

✅ What’s Included
• 🏡 Premium Coliving (14 nights)
Private room (Studio or Suite) in a central Busan residence
• 💻 Coworking Space Access
Main access to Busan Workation Center + additional locations and cafes
• 🎉 Community Events
Welcome & farewell parties, mixers, and local hangouts
• 🎥 Industry Access
Event passes to startup conferences (FlyAsia, BOUNCE) and BIFF
• 🤝 International Networking
• 🧘‍♂️ Group Activities
Morning workouts, hikes, and optional beach games
• 🎨 Local Experiences
Guided city tours, cultural workshops, and small excursions
• 🎁 Welcome Kit
Hoppin & Digital Nomads Korea -branded goodies and helpful local items
• 🫶 Community Support
Hoppin team on-site, plus Discord group for ongoing connection

📅 Schedule (Sample Week)
• Morning (08:00–12:00)
🚀 Coworking / pitch prep / creative brainstorming sessions
• Afternoon (12:00–17:00)
📽 Film screenings / startup events / cultural excursions
• Evening (17:00–22:00)
🍷 Mixer / founder fireside / BIFF afterparty / local food tour

Schedule is subject to change based on weather, group size, and availability.

📝 How to Apply
STEP 1: Submit your application via this page.
STEP 2: We'll review your eligibility and send a payment link within 5 business days.
STEP 3: First come, first served, secure your spot early!

⚠️ Disclaimer
• Photos/videos may be taken during the program
• Participants must visit coworking space min. 3 times/week
• Hoppin does not provide visa sponsorship or insurance
• Flights and daily meals not included
• Maximum 30 participants per program

​​What is Hoppin?
​​​Hoppin is a company created by the spark of nomading concept all over the world. Established in Seoul, South Korea in 2023.
​​​They provide coliving, coworking space and plan workations for nomads and remote workers. all year long.

​​​Anyone can get their workation planned through filling this form out.
​​​Hoppin team is also the ones behind the Digital Nomads Korea community.

​​​Their coliving and coworking space is open 24/7. Weekly and monthly events. Community gathering and more. For more info see here.

​​​2023 | ​Website | Instagram | Email | LinkedIn

What is Digital Nomads Korea? ​​​
A global community of foreign or Korean digital nomads, slow-mads, remote workers in Korea. ​​​

Focusing on creating connections and building an international community. It's for both international and Korean individuals from any backgrounds. For more info see here. ​​​

2021 | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

🤝 Supported by
This program is proudly supported by:
Busan Metropolitan City Busan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (BCCEI) With additional partners and sponsors joining soon!