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Maru Kim

Maru Kim, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, is dedicated to providing insightful and captivating stories that resonate with both local and global audiences.

Gyeongnam Unleashes 10.92 Million Sqm of Land for Industrial and Urban Growth

Gyeongnam Unleashes 10.92 Million Sqm of Land for Industrial and Urban Growth

Gyeongnam Province lifts 10.92 million sqm of greenbelt for logistics, R&D, and urban expansion. Major projects in Jinhae, Changwon, and Gimhae to drive industrial growth, create 49,000 jobs, and position the region as a key economic hub.

Busan’s Science and Tech Graduates Struggle in Job Market Amid Brain Drain Concerns

Busan’s Science and Tech Graduates Struggle in Job Market Amid Brain Drain Concerns

Busan’s science and technology graduates face growing employment challenges, with many struggling to find stable, high-paying jobs. A new BISTEP report highlights alarming trends, including high non-regular employment rates, wage disparities, and a worsening brain drain.

Busan Unlocks Largest Development Expansion in 17 Years

Busan Unlocks Largest Development Expansion in 17 Years

Busan secures the largest development expansion in 17 years as South Korea lifts restrictions on 16,528,925 square meters (1,652 hectares) of land. With major projects in AI, logistics, and smart cities, the city aims to become a global economic hub.

Busan Strengthens Ties with Renault to Boost EV Industry

Busan Strengthens Ties with Renault to Boost EV Industry

Busan is strengthening its role as a global electric vehicle (EV) hub, with Mayor Park Heong-joon meeting Renault Group VP Thierry Charvet to discuss future investment and EV production expansion.

Can University Mergers Save Regional Higher Education?

Can University Mergers Save Regional Higher Education?

South Korea’s regional universities are facing a crisis, and the Changwon-Geochang-Namhae merger is at the center of the debate. Will this bold move save regional higher education, or will legal and enrollment challenges derail the plan?

Is Private Development the Only Answer? Rethinking Busan’s Architectural Identity

Is Private Development the Only Answer? Rethinking Busan’s Architectural Identity

Is Busan’s skyline losing its identity? As private developers and global architects shape the city’s future, critics argue that Busan’s Special Architectural District Project may be sidelining local culture and public interests.

Busan Hosts Record-Breaking DSK 2025, Pushing the Future of Drones & Aerospace

Busan Hosts Record-Breaking DSK 2025, Pushing the Future of Drones & Aerospace

DSK 2025, Asia’s biggest drone and aerospace exhibition, will take place from February 26–28, 2025, in Busan, South Korea. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the event will feature 306 companies from 15 countries, showcasing cutting-edge drone technology.