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Maru Kim

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.

Busan Launches Landmark R&D District—but the Real Test Is Just Beginning

Busan Launches Landmark R&D District—but the Real Test Is Just Beginning

Busan has greenlit its 1.74 million m² R&D innovation district, aiming to decentralize economic growth and compete with Seoul—can it attract talent and deliver real regional growth?

Korean Education Is Producing Elites—But Not Democratic Citizens

Korean Education Is Producing Elites—But Not Democratic Citizens

Beneath Korea’s academic success lies a quieter crisis: classrooms that prioritize competition over citizenship, conformity over critical thought. As inequality deepens and public trust erodes, we must ask: Are we educating for democracy—or against it?

Busan Unveils Hydrogen Tram Plan to Power Its Smart, Sustainable Future

Busan Unveils Hydrogen Tram Plan to Power Its Smart, Sustainable Future

Busan to build a 24.2km hydrogen tram line, connecting key coastal districts in a smart, sustainable transit upgrade.

South Korea Launches New Digital Registry System: A Major Step in Judicial Modernization

South Korea Launches New Digital Registry System: A Major Step in Judicial Modernization

The Supreme Court of South Korea launches a digital registry platform to replace outdated systems, bringing efficiency and accessibility to property and corporate registrations.

Busan’s Urban Gamble: Will High-Rise Development Revitalize or Ruin Its Historic Districts?

Busan’s Urban Gamble: Will High-Rise Development Revitalize or Ruin Its Historic Districts?

Busan is lifting height restrictions in its historic districts to attract private development—but critics warn that high-rise expansion could worsen urban decay, strain infrastructure, and ignore the city’s unique landscape.

Busan Offers Special Visas to Foreign Talent—But Will They Stay?

Busan Offers Special Visas to Foreign Talent—But Will They Stay?

Busan is addressing population decline and labor shortages with the 2025 Regional Talent Visa Program, offering F-2-R, E-7-4R, and F-4-R visas to attract foreign professionals, skilled workers, and ethnic Koreans to its underpopulated districts like Seo-gu, Dong-gu, and Yeongdo-gu.

The Hidden Costs of Nuclear Armament – And Why AI is the Real Answer

The Hidden Costs of Nuclear Armament – And Why AI is the Real Answer

The U.S. has signaled concerns over South Korea’s security choices with its ‘Sensitive Country’ designation. Will Seoul gamble on nuclearization or invest in AI and regional diplomacy for long-term stability?