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Busan Metropolitan City has initiated a pilot discount program that connects Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) with the public transportation system. This initiative, reported to be the first in South Korea, offers a 500 KRW discount for users who transfer to public transportation within 30 minutes of using a PMD. The program is part of Busan's efforts to enhance urban connectivity and promote the use of environmentally friendly transportation methods. The program is aligned with Busan's "Busan

Busan Metropolitan City has achieved a notable milestone in its industrial and economic development efforts by securing a significant investment from Shinsung ST Co., Ltd., a small and medium enterprise in the secondary battery sector. The company's decision to relocate its production facilities and headquarters from Changwon and Yantai, China, to Busan underscores the city's growing attractiveness as an investment destination. Shinsung ST Co., Ltd. is set to invest KRW 46.3 billion in establis

As South Korea gears up for the 22nd National Assembly elections, the city of Busan finds itself at the heart of a political whirlwind, stirred by recent adjustments to its electoral districts. This significant reshuffling, affecting seven constituencies, has not only intensified the competition but also spotlighted the strategic importance of the "Nakdonggang River Belt." With the elections a mere 41 days away, these changes promise a heated contest that could reshape the political landscape.

In a stark revelation that spotlights a looming demographic crisis, South Korea's total fertility rate has taken a precipitous plunge, now teetering on the edge of the 0.6 range. This figure, drawn from the latest statistics released by the Korean Statistical Office, paints a grim picture of a nation grappling with an unprecedented challenge. For the first time in its recorded history, the fertility rate—a measure predicting the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her l

Busan Metropolitan City  has been officially designated as a pilot area for the Education Development Special Zone, a collaborative project between the Busan Metropolitan City Education Office and the city of Busan, under the auspices of South Korea's Ministry of Education. This announcement was made on February 28 by the Presidential Committee for Decentralization and Balanced Development and the Ministry of Education, placing Busan alongside five other metropolitan cities in a pioneering move

In a recent report by the Korea Development Institute (KDI), a stark revelation was made concerning the job market in South Korea, particularly highlighting the distribution of jobs by business size. South Korea stands out within the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) with the lowest proportion of jobs provided by large enterprises. This statistic is not just a number but a reflection of underlying economic and social challenges facing the nation. The report suggests t

Busan, South Korea – The city of Busan has announced the introduction of 20,000 character-themed transit cards for newly enrolled elementary school students, aiming to make public transport more accessible and engaging for the younger demographic. This initiative, part of the city's efforts to encourage public transport use among children, comes as Busan strives to be at the forefront of creating an inclusive and environmentally friendly urban transport system. From March 2024, first-grade stud

In a decisive move to address the healthcare workforce shortage and counter the collective dissent among physicians, the South Korea government has expedited the process of distributing 2,000 additional medical school seats across the nation's universities. Originally set to finalize the allocation by mid-April, the government has pushed the timeline forward, aiming to complete the process by the next month. This strategic acceleration highlights the government's commitment to strengthening the