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A high-speed ferry connecting the Hakata zone in western Japan and Busan, South Korea, will begin operation on November 4, according to JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Inc. The regular route connecting the two countries has been suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic. The Hakata-Busan route will be accessible on November 4, 5, 12, 19, and 26. The boat is planned to leave Hakata at 9:00 a.m. and arrive in Busan at 12:40 p.m. The route from Busan to Hakata will be available on November 4, 6, 13, 20,

The availability of large data sets has made it simple to gain new insights using computers. As a result, algorithms have become more sophisticated and pervasive tools for automated decision-making.  An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions that computers follow to perform a task. The benefits of artificial intelligence appear obvious in that human decision-makers are far from perfect, and algorithms hold great promise for improving decision-quality.  Algorithms are harnessing massive

Busan Port is the world's fifth busiest container port and the tenth busiest port in North East Asia. The Busan Port Authority (BPA), which was established in 2004, is in charge of its development, management, and operation. Busan Port has four modern, fully equipped ports - North Port, South Port, Gamcheon Port, and Dadaepo Port - an international passenger terminal, and six container terminals. The port has a 26.8km quay wall that allows it to berth 169 vessels simultaneously and handle 91 mi

The former Hialeah Camp, which occupied 133 acres (540,000 m2) of prime real estate, was closed on August 10, 2006, and handed over to the Busan city government. The camp was redeveloped and officially opened in 2014 as the Busan Citizen Park. Busan Citizens Park serves as a cultural repository for Korean twentieth-century history. During the 36-year Japanese occupation of Korea, the formal Camp Hialeah served as the Imperial Army headquarters. On September 17, 1945, US troops took command of

In many countries, the media frequently portrays stable and declining populations due to demographic aging as a problem or crisis. Smaller populations make for more sustainable societies. Some environmental scientists argue that societies should embrace population aging and decrease, citing numerous reports on the socioeconomic and environmental benefits of population aging, mortality-related decrease, and shrinking workforces due to retirement, and arguing that, contrary to some economic ana

Busan is the Republic of Korea's second largest city, with a population of 3.5 million people living in a 770.07km2 area that accounts for only 0.8% of the entire Korean Peninsula landmass. Because of its deep harbor and gentle tides, the city has grown to become the country's largest container handling port and the fifth busiest international port. Furthermore, Busan's natural endowments and rich history have resulted in the city's growing reputation as a world-class tourist and cultural destin

After fans expressed safety concerns about the original venue, a makeshift stage near Ilgwang Beach in Busan, K-pop superstars BTS will now hold their "Yet to Come in Busan" concert at Asiad Main Stadium. BTS will perform in Busan on October 15 in support of the city's bid to host the 2030 World Expo. While the show is free, tickets were distributed via a lottery system in two rounds. The first round was reserved seating for official ARMY membership holders only. The second round of giveaways t

Five countries have submitted competing bids to host World Expo 2030: The Republic of Korea (in Busan), Italy (in Rome), Ukraine (in Odesa), and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in Riyadh). Russia withdraws its bid * The Republic of Korea has applied to host a World Expo in Busan between May 1 and October 31, 2030, with the theme "Transforming Our World, Navigating Toward a Better Future." * Italy's bid is for a World Expo in Rome from April 25 to October 25, 2030, with the theme "The Horizontal