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96 Publications

Busan Modernized Its City, but Lost Its Industry

Redevelopment reshaped the city, but industrial substitution never arrived. The next decade will test whether maritime innovation and physical AI can anchor a second industrial turn.

Jan 12, 202612 min read

By Local News Team

Busan Museum of Art to reopen in 2026 as the city’s cultural landscape shifts

Closed since late 2024, the Busan Museum of Art will return amid rising competition from public and private venues, with plans that test how a municipal museum defines its public role in a changing art ecosystem.

Jan 8, 20265 min read

By Local News Team

From the Blue House to Sejong and Back

South Korea’s presidential office returns to Cheong Wa Dae after the Yongsan experiment, reopening questions over the administrative capital.

Dec 29, 20254 min read

By Local News Team

Why Housing Prices No Longer Reflect Urban Health in Busan

Busan’s housing market appears stable on paper, but rising prices increasingly mask weakening neighborhood economies and declining everyday consumption.

Dec 28, 20255 min read

By Local News Team

Busan Advances Gangseo Tram, Testing Western Growth

Ridership data show an existing commuter base at Daejeo Station, but the line’s success depends on operating speed and the pace of development in Eco Delta City.

Dec 23, 20256 min read

By Local News Team

The Illusion of Tightening in Busan’s Jeonse Market

Recent signs of tightening in Busan’s jeonse market do not indicate a broad-based recovery. Instead, they reflect demand concentrating in a limited number of districts amid population decline, rising vacancy, and a gradual shift away from deposit-based leases.

Dec 22, 20257 min read

By Local News Team