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NewsMar 15, 2026

Busan’s Mandeok–Centum Urban Expressway Opens Into a Bottleneck

Busan’s 9.62-km Mandeok–Centum Urban Expressway opened in February 2026 to ease east-west congestion, but early traffic data show worsening speeds near Mandeok Interchange, highlighting potential design bottlenecks.

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NewsMar 13, 2026

Busan’s 2026 Local Election Tests PPP Strength Amid Redistricting Delays

As the electoral map remains unsettled, Busan’s shrinking districts and weakening conservative base are colliding in one of the city’s most consequential local races in years.

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NewsMar 11, 2026

Gadeokdo New Airport Wins Rail Approval, but Not a Dedicated Line

The 6.58-kilometer connector advances airport access through the Busan New Port corridor, but stops short of creating a dedicated airport railway.

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NewsMar 10, 2026

When Eating Alone Becomes the City’s Problem

The university cafeterias of Busan have shown that cheap meals can restore everyday eating habits. What remains unclear is how a city built around solitary living can sustain those habits outside campus walls.

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NewsMar 4, 2026

Busan Seeks to Expand Medical Tourism With AI Platform

Medical tourism in South Korea has expanded rapidly, but the industry remains centered in Seoul’s dense cluster of clinics and recruitment networks. Busan’s AI platform seeks to lower barriers for foreign patients, though structural advantages still favor the capital.

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The Archive

Busan’s Mandeok–Centum Urban Expressway Opens Into a Bottleneck

Busan’s 2026 Local Election Tests PPP Strength Amid Redistricting Delays

Gadeokdo New Airport Wins Rail Approval, but Not a Dedicated Line

When Eating Alone Becomes the City’s Problem

Busan Seeks to Expand Medical Tourism With AI Platform

Is Busan’s 15-Minute City Reshaping How the City Moves