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The coastal city of Busan is aiming to establish itself as the "City of Walking and Busking" with the installation of more than 100 locations for street performances. This ambitious project comes as Busan recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Busan City Children's Home Association to utilize the Galmat-gil Busking Performance Hall for children's daycare center events. Galmat-gil is a popular pedestrian street that spans the entire coast, riverside, forest, and city center of Bu

Busan Metropolitan City is set to host a public hearing today to gather feedback on the draft of the "2030 Busan Urban Industrial Area Basic Plan." The hearing, which will take place at 3 pm on the first floor of City Hall, aims to gather input from experts and citizens on the proposed plan, which aims to revitalize and manage urban industrial areas in Busan. The draft plan for the "2030 Busan Urban Industrial Area Basic Plan" was crafted based on the "Special Act on the Management and Revitali

The Rich History and Culture of Makgeolli Makgeolli, also known as takju, is a traditional Korean rice wine that has been enjoyed for centuries by people of all walks of life. With a mild sweetness, low alcohol content, and a unique tangy flavor, makgeolli has become an integral part of Korean culture and has recently gained international recognition. In Korea, it is common to drink makgeolli with a group of friends while enjoying a hearty meal of Korean barbeque or street food. The Brewing P

Busan City has unveiled its plans to construct an eco-friendly wooden structure called the Forest Experience Education Center in Sasang Neighborhood Park, Sasang-gu, Busan. The project, worth KRW 13 billion, is expected to be completed by 2026. After winning the "2023 Domestic Wood Construction Demonstration Project" contest organized by the Forest Service, the city decided to undertake this project. The competition aims to promote the use of domestic wood, reduce carbon emissions, and revive wo

Busan Metropolitan City has collaborated with the Busan Eco-Delta City (EDC) Business Unit of Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) to expand filming locations for movies and other productions. The partnership will utilize an outdoor set site spanning approximately 253,000 square meters to cater to the increasing demand for domestic and foreign film, video, and web drama production. The Busan Film Commission (BFC) will play a crucial role in attracting and supporting film production and fi

The Busan Provisional Capital Memorial Museum Hall has recently partnered with Google Arts&Culture to launch an online project titled "Korea's Demilitarized Zone". The DMZ is a significant cultural and natural asset that spans across the center of the Korean Peninsula, representing Korea's past, present, and future. The online exhibition, which is now available on the Google Arts & Culture website and on IOS or Android devices, showcases over 5,000 materials and 60 online exhibits structured ar

Busan City is planning to spend KRW 10 billion this year to achieve its goal of becoming a leading carbon-neutral city by 2050 and create indoor gardens at two public facilities - Busan Bus Terminal and Gimhae International Airport. The indoor gardens, also known as living forests, are vertical gardens made with air-purifying plants. They are part of a project that has been funded by the Korea Forest Service since 2020 to improve the air quality of public spaces and reduce indoor fine dust. Bu

Busan City  is hosting a lecture on February 27th entitled "How to Use ChatGPT by Learning from Cases," inviting CEO Kim Jae-won of Ellis, an artificial intelligence company. The aim of the lecture is to promote the everyday use of artificial intelligence throughout the entire country and to improve understanding of the latest technology, including ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an interactive artificial intelligence model that allows users to communicate with a computer system using natural language. It h

Busan Metropolitan City has announced the opening of the Jangpyeong Underpass, a 2,000-meter-long underground road connecting Sinnpyeong-dong and Gupyeong-dong in the Saha-gu district. The underpass includes 1,410 meters of tunnels and 590 meters of underground roads and has a total project cost of KRW 252.6 billion (approximately USD 218 million). On February 20th, Busan City will hold an opening ceremony for the new Jangpyeong Underpass. Busan Mayor Park Hyung-joon, city council members, parl

Asia has become an increasingly important player in the global economy, with a growing number of financial centers attracting international financial firms. For many years, Hong Kong and Singapore have been the primary financial hubs in the region, with a stable political environment, efficient regulatory systems, and a highly skilled workforce. However, recent political instability in Hong Kong has led some companies to consider relocating to other financial centers, while Singapore is rapidly

The Busan Modern History Museum has been closed for renovations since July 2021, but its annex is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, March 1, ahead of the main building. The city of Busan has refurbished two historic buildings, the former Bank of Korea Busan Headquarters and the former Busan Modern History Museum, and connected them to create the Busan Modern History Museum, a new cultural space. A Complicated History and a Renewed Design The former Busan Modern History Museum, which was const

As part of its plan to become a leading carbon-neutral City by 2050, Busan Metropolitan City is investing 100 billion won in the Wind Ventilation Forest Creation Project to improve the living environment of its citizens. The new project aims to improve air pollution and reduce urban heat islands by creating wind ventilation corridor forests, urban green spaces, and connected urban forests that promote air circulation. Recently, the promotion of urban forests as wind ventilation corridors (wind v