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Busan Metropolitan City announced a plan to become an English-friendly city in a bid to establish itself as a global hub. This effort dates back to the Lee Myung-bak Administration's Immersion English education plan, which aimed to increase the proficiency of English in South Korea. To bridge the language divide, the Korean Ministry of Education has been implementing English education regulations and providing equal opportunities for English language study. In 1997, English was incorporated int

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has stimulated South Korea's arms export industry, as countries backing Kyiv seek to replenish their armaments from Seoul. Despite calls from NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to reconsider, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declined to provide lethal aid directly to Kyiv, citing a law that prohibits the country from doing so during a conflict. South Korea's position as a global arms supplier has been elevated by its rapid growth as the world's faste

South Korea has reported a decline in COVID-19 cases, with Friday's tally reaching the lowest in 31 weeks. The country recorded 14,961 new cases, including 28 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 30,228,889, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). This marks a significant decrease from the 31,711 infections seen a week earlier and is the lowest daily count for any Friday since July 1, 2020. In addition to the decline in cases, the number of critically ill p

Netflix has released a trailer for its latest action drama “Kill Boksoon”, which stars the talented Jeon Do-yeon. Jeon, who has previously won the best actress award at Cannes, will be playing the role of Gil, a single mother who is also a professional assassin. The movie, directed by Byung Sung Hyun, will be making its world premiere in the Berlinale Special section, which is dedicated to showcasing more mainstream entertainment. The film follows Gil as she tries to balance her two conflicting

Busan City is making moves to establish a free economic zone in the Gadeokdo Airport Complex. The city government has announced plans to launch the "Gadeokdo Airport Complex City Free Economic Zone Designation and Development Plan Establishment Service" next month, with an estimated cost of 26 billion won. The aim of the service is to create a comprehensive city with functions such as residential, commercial, tourism, international logistics, and renewable energy by 2030. The designation of a f

The Significance of Narrative in the Branding of Cities City branding has become an indispensable aspect of advertising a city's history, quality of life, cultural and natural resources, social amenities, attractions, lifestyle, and environment, with the aim of creating a favorable reputation, fortifying its position, or capitalizing on opportunities in an ever-evolving market. However, the escalating competition among cities, along with the changing tastes, resources, finances, and demographics

Busan City is taking a bold step forward in the tourist industry with the launch of its new "Visit Busan Pass". Aimed at individual foreign tourists, this innovative new card offers free admission to thirty popular tourist attractions in the city, as well as a rechargeable transportation card function. The Visit Busan Pass is available in two options: a 24-hour pass for 49,000 won and a 48-hour pass for 69,000 won. With these passes, tourists can enjoy up to 70% off the total admission price by

As Busan's vision for a revitalized local economy draws closer, the city is preparing to take an important step towards making it a reality. The Busan Research and Development (R&D) Special Zone project, aimed at building an innovation ecosystem in the shipbuilding and marine industry, is set to start construction in 2026, and the city is accelerating its efforts to remove the green belt (GB) from the project site. After a five-month consultation process with the Ministry of Environment regardi