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BEXCO's Third Exhibition Center in Busan Clears Public Review, Construction to Begin in 2024
BusanFeb 3, 2023

BEXCO's Third Exhibition Center in Busan Clears Public Review, Construction to Begin in 2024

The construction of the third exhibition center at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) in Haeundae, Busan, has been given the green light to proceed. The project has passed the Busan city's public construction review and is set to be fully underway soon. The city's MICE Industry Division, which is leading the project, has announced plans to hold a design competition, with the winner set to begin basic design service in the second half of this year. Construction is expected to comm

Korea Leads the Way in High-Tech Development with New Knowledge Industry Centers
BusinessFeb 3, 2023

Korea Leads the Way in High-Tech Development with New Knowledge Industry Centers

A New Era of Innovation in South Korea South Korea has long been known for its cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, and now the country is taking a big leap forward with the creation of new knowledge industry centers (KICs). These KICs aim to transform traditional industrial areas into high-tech hubs, driving the country's economy and creating new opportunities for businesses and workers alike. With the development of these KICs, South Korea is positioning itself as a leader in the

Korea's Low Youth Employment Rate Due To a Mismatch Between Education and The Labor Market
EconomyNov 23, 2022

Korea's Low Youth Employment Rate Due To a Mismatch Between Education and The Labor Market

South Koreans continue to work more than their counterparts in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). According to OECD data, South Koreans worked 1,915 hours last year, ranking sixth among the 38 OECD member nations. The number of hours was down 10.3% from 2011. Korea's long working hours relates the lowest fertility rate South Korea also has the lowest fertility rate in the world and a fast-aging population. Concerns are ascending that the burden on the economy a

Busan must rebuild its brand and tell its own story
BusanNov 16, 2022

Busan must rebuild its brand and tell its own story

City branding has grown into a comprehensive practice of marketing a city's history, quality of place, natural and cultural resources, social chances and attractions, lifestyle, and nature for opportunity, reputation, or strength in capital formation in a dynamic market. However, heightened competition among cities, which includes global changes in tastes, resources, money, and people, poses obstacles to cities' branding initiatives. In this regard, the storytelling approach is a successful and

How to make travelers pick the right and more sustainable option
SustainabilityNov 15, 2022

How to make travelers pick the right and more sustainable option

Behavioral economics integrates ideas from other disciplines to understand human decision-making and behavior. Consumers are multifaceted, and comprehending their choices is difficult. To be effective in marketing, you must understand what motivates people and be able to properly predict their behavior. Traditional economic theory holds that decision-makers make optimal decisions based on complete rationality, selfishness, and stable tastes. That is, whenever we are faced with a decision, we p

Daewoo E&C and DS Networks selected as the preferred bidders for the land near the Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge.
BusinessNov 15, 2022

Daewoo E&C and DS Networks selected as the preferred bidders for the land near the Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge.

Busan City Gas Co. Ltd. has decided to sell its headquarters building and the land plot of Mega Mart in Namcheon-dong, Nam-gu. The land for sale includes the Mega Mart Namcheon branch (21,889m2), Busan City Gas headquarters (6612m2), Outback (1085m2), and VIPS (1010m2). Busan City Gas. Co. Ltd. owns just the land; the building is held by its lessees. Because the tenant's land leasing contract was renewed in July, the eviction procedure is expected to take two to three years to complete. Busan

How Can Crush Disasters Occur, and How Can They Be Avoided?
OpinionNov 4, 2022

How Can Crush Disasters Occur, and How Can They Be Avoided?

Crowd crushes or stampedes are entirely avoidable, predictable, and preventive. Here are some lessons from the October 29th crush disaster in Seoul. On the evening of Saturday, October 29, up to 100,000 people, mostly in their teens and twenties, packed into Itaewon's tiny, sloping alleys for one of the first significant celebrations, Halloween. Chaos broke out just after 10 p.m. on a tiny, steep small street near Itaewon station that leads to a plethora of pubs and clubs from the main road. Pe

The Busan-Fukuoka ferry route reopen on November 4, 2022.
BusanNov 3, 2022

The Busan-Fukuoka ferry route reopen on November 4, 2022.

A high-speed ferry connecting the Hakata zone in western Japan and Busan, South Korea, will begin operation on November 4, according to JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Inc. The regular route connecting the two countries has been suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic. The Hakata-Busan route will be accessible on November 4, 5, 12, 19, and 26. The boat is planned to leave Hakata at 9:00 a.m. and arrive in Busan at 12:40 p.m. The route from Busan to Hakata will be available on November 4, 6, 13, 20,

What must we do to prevent algorithmic bias?
BusinessOct 18, 2022

What must we do to prevent algorithmic bias?

The availability of large data sets has made it simple to gain new insights using computers. As a result, algorithms have become more sophisticated and pervasive tools for automated decision-making.  An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions that computers follow to perform a task. The benefits of artificial intelligence appear obvious in that human decision-makers are far from perfect, and algorithms hold great promise for improving decision-quality.  Algorithms are harnessing massive

How will Busan North Port transform the future of Busan?
MICEOct 14, 2022

How will Busan North Port transform the future of Busan?

Busan Port is the world's fifth busiest container port and the tenth busiest port in North East Asia. The Busan Port Authority (BPA), which was established in 2004, is in charge of its development, management, and operation. Busan Port has four modern, fully equipped ports - North Port, South Port, Gamcheon Port, and Dadaepo Port - an international passenger terminal, and six container terminals. The port has a 26.8km quay wall that allows it to berth 169 vessels simultaneously and handle 91 mi

What you shouldn't miss in Busan Citizen Park
DiscoverOct 12, 2022

What you shouldn't miss in Busan Citizen Park

The former Hialeah Camp, which occupied 133 acres (540,000 m2) of prime real estate, was closed on August 10, 2006, and handed over to the Busan city government. The camp was redeveloped and officially opened in 2014 as the Busan Citizen Park. Busan Citizens Park serves as a cultural repository for Korean twentieth-century history. During the 36-year Japanese occupation of Korea, the formal Camp Hialeah served as the Imperial Army headquarters. On September 17, 1945, US troops took command of

Korea's aging and population decline may have socioeconomic and environmental benefits.
BusinessOct 6, 2022

Korea's aging and population decline may have socioeconomic and environmental benefits.

In many countries, the media frequently portrays stable and declining populations due to demographic aging as a problem or crisis. Smaller populations make for more sustainable societies. Some environmental scientists argue that societies should embrace population aging and decrease, citing numerous reports on the socioeconomic and environmental benefits of population aging, mortality-related decrease, and shrinking workforces due to retirement, and arguing that, contrary to some economic ana

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