K-Melon Rises: How Korea’s Chamoe Is Poised for Global Fruit Fame
South Korea’s chamoe, once a domestic summer staple, is now winning over global consumers thanks to export breakthroughs and high-tech farming.
Maru Kim
Park Golf in Busan: Urban Aging, Land Use, and Intergenerational Design
As aging accelerates, Busan is building dozens of park golf courses. But are they designed for the future — or just the elderly?
The Empty Promises of Digital Hub Politics: Why Busan Deserves Better
Politicians have long promised to make Busan a global digital or financial hub. Yet these visions, often crafted from a distance, rarely account for the city’s structural, legal, and infrastructural realities—and more often than not, they dissolve into campaign slogans.
Northbound: Why Busan’s Arctic Future Matters More Than Ever
Arctic geopolitics is reshaping the maritime order. This longform analysis investigates Busan’s latent role, its institutional gaps, and the urgent need for governance reform.
South Korea's Food Inflation: Economic Pressures Challenge Consumers and Small Restaurants
In South Korea, the sharp rise in food prices is putting a strain on both consumers and small businesses. As inflation persists, many workers are opting for in-house dining, while small eateries struggle with rising ingredient costs, energy prices, and labor shortages.
Busan’s Geography Built Its Past — and May Shape Its Climate Future
Busan’s rugged landscape has shaped its dense, adaptive urban form — now offering insights into climate resilience and terrain-conscious planning.
The Republic of Franchises: Where Every Meal Tastes the Same
What happens when every taste is a brand, every menu is a manual, and every chef follows someone else’s recipe?