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South Korea's love for high-rise apartments is growing at an astonishing pace, with the country's total area of building permits for high-rise buildings with 30 floors or more reaching 16.65 million square meters in 2022, marking the second consecutive year of expansion. A recent study by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport also revealed that eight of the top 10 skyscrapers in the country are located in Busan, a popular coastal city. However, various researches conducted globall

The Ministry of Oceans, Maritime Affairs, and Fisheries(MOF) has announced the 'Fishing Village Destinations of March' for tourists looking to explore Korea's natural and cultural heritage. Daedo Village in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Ijak Village in Ongjin-gun, Incheon are selected for their natural beauty and vast tidal flats. Daedo Fishing Village, situated on Daedo Island, offers visitors an array of activities such as fishing, sightseeing, and walking along the coastal promenade with

Busan City has announced the implementation of a new certification system that calculates and certifies the amount of greenhouse gas reduction resulting from tree planting programs sponsored by companies and organizations. The “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Contribution Certification System,” which is the first of its kind in the country, aims to recognize and incentivize companies and organizations that voluntarily engage in tree planting programs to reduce their carbon footprint. Certificates will

Busan City has selected four residential areas as preliminary candidates for the second year of the "Happy Challenge" project. The selected areas are Dong-gu (Jwacheon-dong and Bumil-dong), Buk-gu (Mandeok-dong), Saha-gu (Sinpyeong-dong and Jangnim-dong), and Sasang-gu (Gwaebeop-dong and Gamjeon-dong). The Happy Challenge project is a city revitalization initiative launched by the Busan Metropolitan City government. The project aims to create a unique 15-minute city in Busan, where citizens can

Several South Korean shipbuilders are facing delays in production due to a shortage of workers. As a result, local governments are offering unconventional subsidies of around 10 million won (approximately $8,500) to attract more laborers this year. Hyundai Heavy Industries, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, and Samsung Heavy Industries, three of the country's biggest shipbuilders, are experiencing delays of up to two months based on dockyard plans. While the number of orders is increasi

The Korea Tourism Organization has released its recommended places to visit in March under the theme of "Travel with Music". Music has the power to move people's hearts, and it becomes even more magical in travel destinations. These recommended destinations offer romantic spaces that will leave visitors with memories as warm as the sunshine in spring, when everything is revitalized. The six best places to visit in March are: * 'HiKR Ground' in Jung-gu, Seoul, where you can feel like a K-pop s

Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon recently visited South Africa as a special envoy of President Yoon Suk-yeol to negotiate support for the 2030 Busan World Expo bid. During his visit, he met with South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, to request her support for the bid and to discuss ways to strengthen practical cooperation between the two countries. Mayor Park's delegation included representatives from Busan City, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 2030

The decision on which country will host the 2030 World Expo hinges on the opening of the Gadeokdo New Airport in Busan. In April, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) will conduct a due diligence visit to evaluate the transportation system, with the airport playing a pivotal role in Busan's bid to host the global event. The method and timeline of the airport's construction are the critical issues that the South Korean government needs to address to ensure that the Gadeokdo New Airport

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of South Korea has announced that the National Assembly has passed the amendment to the Promotion of Cartoons Act. This amendment addresses the use of standard contracts and reflects the changing environment of the webtoon industry. The long-awaited amendment to the Promotion of Cartoons Act revises the definition of the webtoon, which now includes various types of web-based comics, and creates a new definition for traditional comics. This change cla

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) have announced the selection of five new "Specialized Night Tourism Cities" in South Korea. This exciting announcement brings the total number of "Night Tourism Specialized Cities" in the country to seven, including Incheon Metropolitan City and Tongyeong City, which were selected in 2022. The five new cities chosen through a competition offer unique and distinctive nighttime experiences to visitors. Th

Busan City has been chosen by the Ministry of Employment and Labor to participate in the 'Customized Job Creation Project for Regional Industries.' The city has secured KRW 9.6 billion in national funding for the initiative and pledged to invest KRW 12 billion, including municipal expenses, to create 2,215 jobs tailored to the local market. This significant investment in job creation offers a promising outlook for the region's economic growth and employment. The 'Customized Job Creation Project

Busan Metropolitan City has announced that it has been selected for the "Local Innovation Project Based on Local Government-University Cooperation," a public offering project by the Ministry of Education. The project aims to help local universities and promote innovation in the region. The "Busan Regional Innovation Platform Project" is a collaborative initiative comprising 81 local innovation institutions, including Busan City, 21 local universities, education offices, companies, and public in