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The Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Special Alliance, also known as the Mega City, has been officially abolished after the resolution passed in the plenary session of the Busan City Council. The vote took place on February 8th and resulted in 39 council members voting in favor of the resolution, with two members from the Democratic Party of Korea voting against and three members abstaining. The special alliance, formed in 2020, was intended to promote balanced development in the region. However, after th

Busan City is taking proactive steps to revitalize its tourism industry, inviting representatives and officials of the metropolitan tourism industry, including the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) to the 'Busan Tourism Industry Briefing Session' at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. The session, hosted by Busan Mayor Park Hyung-joon, is the first of its kind since the mayor's inauguration and is seen as a strong indicator of the city's commitment to making tourism a key industry for its future growth.

City branding is a crucial aspect of urban development as cities compete to attract investment, talent, and visitors. The process of creating and maintaining a city's brand involves developing a reputation, image, and identity that encompasses a set of perceptions and associations that people have with a city. This is influenced by various factors such as the city's history, cultural offerings, quality of life, and economic development. The Importance of a Strong City Brand A strong city bran

Quantum computing is a topic that has been capturing the imagination of people for decades. With its promise of solving problems that classical computers cannot and its potential to change the way we live and work, it's not surprising that there is a lot of hype and speculation surrounding this field. However, not all of what you may have heard about quantum computing is accurate. In this editorial, we aim to separate fact from fiction and provide a clearer understanding of what quantum computin

The race to build practical quantum computers has shifted into a new phase. Some of the leading technologies are facing size constraints, while others are rapidly catching up. The two primary methods of building quantum computers include superconducting qubits and trapped-ion qubits. However, the use of single neutral atoms held with laser tweezers has become a competitor, and other techniques at an earlier stage of development could yet catch up. The Quest for Qubits Quantum computers promis

Busan City in South Korea has announced the sale of its last available real estate location in Haeundae Centum City to US real estate developer Hines. The 9900-square-meter site, which has been unused for the past 22 years, will now be the home of the Global Quantum Complex, a 74-story, 160,000-square-meter state-of-the-art facility that will host businesses and research dedicated to quantum computing. The complex will be built in collaboration with the Korea Quantum Computing Corporation (KQC)

Busan is famous for its captivating landscapes and historical background. The hillside roads in the city were built along the mountainous areas surrounding the originaloriginal downtown area. These roads, also known as sanbok roads, pass through mountain ranges or run along the slopes at the top. The sanbok roads in Busan are a reflection of the city's unique identity, which has drawn in many outsiders over the years. The original downtown, surrounded by mountains and narrow valleys, was a home

Busan City is making a bold move towards the future of technology by launching its "Busan's Quantum Initiative " today. The city aims to create a state-of-the-art business and research complex, with a focus on quantum computing, on the site of BEXCO's facilities in Haeundae. The complex will serve as a hub for research, education, software development, and integration of related companies and startups, as well as provide corporate work and convenience facilities. Mayor Park Hyung-joon has been