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Busan City, South Korea is following the trend of sustainable building certification for apartments by selecting seven "2022 Green Apartments" to promote carbon-neutral living. The Green Apartment Certification System has been implemented since 2011 for apartment buildings with more than 150 units to reduce greenhouse gases in the non-industrial sector. The apartments are evaluated based on 10 items, including quantitative indicators such as electricity, water, and gas savings rate, recycling se

In contemporary society, social media and online communities have transformed the way we express our opinions and viewpoints. Unfortunately, the proliferation of extreme opinions online has resulted in a troubling decline in the quality and reliability of public discourse and has even raised concerns about its potential impact on democratic institutions and social harmony. What is particularly worrisome is that these opinions may not necessarily be reflective of the true nature of the real world

Busan City has welcomed 14 foreign reporters in Korea to showcase its plans and preparations for the 2030 Busan World Expo. The press tour aimed to demonstrate the strengths and attractions of Busan as a candidate city for the 2030 World Expo to foreign reporters before the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on-site inspection in early April. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon, the government, the Bid Committee, and key executives of Busan City attended the event.

As spring approaches, many people around the world eagerly await the blooming of cherry blossoms. In South Korea, a cherry blossom season is a significant event, and locals and tourists alike look forward to seeing the beautiful pink and white flowers blooming throughout the country. Among the most popular destinations for cherry blossom viewing is the coastal city of Busan, located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. According to weather information provider Weatheri, this year's che

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the years, becoming an integral part of our daily lives. From chatbots to self-driving cars, AI has significantly impacted various industries, from healthcare to finance. However, the lack of regulation and ethical considerations surrounding the development and deployment of AI has led to serious concerns. As a result, it is imperative that AI is regulated and legislated alongside humanities and philosophers. The development of AI is primari

Busan, South Korea is making significant efforts to become an English-friendly city in order to attract foreign investment and stimulate its economy. However, despite these efforts, Korea still falls behind its global competitors, such as the Netherlands (1st) and Singapore (2nd), in terms of English proficiency. According to the 2022 EF English Proficiency Index, Korea ranks 36th out of 111 countries worldwide. English proficiency is a key factor in attracting foreign investment, as companies

The Korean labor market has been a hot topic of discussion recently, with its severe polarization into large firms versus small and medium-sized companies. As previously discussed, regular employees of large companies account for only 12% of the workers in Korea, leaving small and mid-sized companies struggling with chronic labor shortages. This issue is also relevant to Busan, which is home to many small and medium-sized businesses that face similar challenges in attracting and retaining worker

Mayor Park Heong-joon, the Special Envoy for the 2030 Busan World Expo bid appointed by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, completed a successful tour of three African countries from February 22. The countries visited were the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of South Africa, and the Republic of Angola. During the tour, Mayor Park met with high-level officials, including presidents, kings, prime ministers, deputy prime ministers, foreign ministers, finance ministers, and transportation minis