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Maru Kim, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, is dedicated to providing insightful and captivating stories that resonate with both local and global audiences.

Busan Rock Festival Named 2024 Best Cultural Event

Busan Rock Festival Named 2024 Best Cultural Event

Busan, South Korea - Busan’s renowned International Rock Festival has once again proven its cultural and economic significance by earning the title of “2024 Best Cultural Tourism Festival” from South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. This accolade, which highlights excellence in audience engagement, cultural impact, and

Busan’s Yongdusan Duty-Free Shop Leads Local Tourism Revival

Busan’s Yongdusan Duty-Free Shop Leads Local Tourism Revival

Busan, South Korea - The Busan Duty-Free Shop Yongdusan Branch is defying odds in a struggling industry. Nestled in the iconic Yongdusan Park, the store has achieved a remarkable recovery, boasting a 24% increase in visitors in 2024 compared to the previous year. Even more impressively, its monthly revenue has

Busan Partners with Global Tech Leaders to Drive IT and Quantum Computing Innovation

Busan Partners with Global Tech Leaders to Drive IT and Quantum Computing Innovation

Busan, South Korea - The city of Busan has entered into strategic partnerships with Microsoft and IonQ, aiming to advance its capabilities in information technology (IT) and quantum computing. Announced during Mayor Park Heong-joon’s recent visit to Seattle, these agreements are part of the city’s efforts to foster

Why Low-Density Development is Key to Busan’s Sustainable Renewal

Why Low-Density Development is Key to Busan’s Sustainable Renewal

Busan, South Korea - Nestled along the slopes of the iconic Sanbok Road, Busan’s hill districts are living monuments to the city’s resilience and cultural heritage. These neighborhoods, shaped by necessity during the Korean War, became refuge for thousands of displaced people. Over the decades, they grew into

South Korea Introduces Mobile Foreigner Registration Cards

South Korea Introduces Mobile Foreigner Registration Cards

Seoul, South Korea - Starting January 10, 2025, foreign residents in South Korea can embrace a more convenient and secure form of identification as the government rolls out its new mobile foreigner registration card. In a move that underscores the country’s commitment to digital innovation, the mobile version will

Busan Showcases Innovation at CES 2025

Busan Showcases Innovation at CES 2025

Busan, South Korea - Busan has taken center stage at CES 2025, the world’s largest technology exhibition held annually in Las Vegas. Led by Mayor Park Heong-joon, a delegation of 23 Busan-based companies participated in the global event, showcasing the city’s growing role as a hub for technological

LEENO Industrial Begins Construction of Semiconductor Facility in Busan

LEENO Industrial Begins Construction of Semiconductor Facility in Busan

Busan, South Korea - LEENO Industrial Inc., a manufacturer of semiconductor testing components, has begun construction on a new production facility in Busan’s Eco Delta City. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on January 9, marked an important step forward for both the company and the city as Busan seeks to