Busan Showcases ‘Busan-Style’ Design in 2025 Architecture Awards
Busan has named eight winners of its 2025 Architecture Awards, honoring designs that reflect the city’s coastal identity and community spirit.
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Busan’s DOMOHEON Cultural Space Surpasses 300,000 Visitors
Busan’s DOMOHEON, once a mayoral residence, has drawn over 300,000 visitors in under a year—now a thriving public space of gardens, culture, and history.
Busan’s Old Core Faces New Future: Merger Talks Rekindled
Four historic districts at the heart of Busan are losing people, schools, and purpose. Now, the city faces a difficult question: can they find a future together?
Suyeong Police Station Opens, Ending Split Jurisdiction Era
On August 5, 2025, Busan formally launched the Suyeong Police Station, completing a decades-long process to install dedicated law enforcement facilities in each of the city’s sixteen administrative districts.
Busan Faces Growing Youth Exodus Despite City Efforts
Young people aren’t just leaving Busan—they’re not coming back. Even international students who study in the city are drawn to the capital for career prospects and support systems.
Busan Begins Administrative AI Rollout Ahead of Legal Framework
Busan has announced the integration of AI into administrative operations, but no municipal framework exists to manage risks, ensure oversight, or involve citizens in the process.
Busan’s Unsold Housing Hits 15-Year High as Market Weakness Persists
Busan’s unsold completed housing stock rose to 2,663 units in June 2025, marking the city’s highest level in nearly 15 years.
Busan Taps Ddanggyo for Low-Fee Delivery, Ending Public App Era
Busan City has partnered with Shinhan Bank’s Ddanggyo delivery app to offer small businesses reduced 2% fees and 7% cashback incentives through the local currency Dongbaekjeon.
Modular Housing Could Curb Speculation and Boost Livability in Busan’s Old Downtown
The MOF move to Busan must be matched by a housing policy that reclaims what’s already built—starting with the empty homes on the hillside.
Busan’s Glocal University Plans Raise Doubts Over Execution and Impact
Kyungsung University and BUFS promise immersive learning and multilingual AI platforms, yet offer little evidence of actual educational reform.
Busan Outlines Energy Transition Strategy Through 2030
The city of Busan will expand renewable power, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and limit energy demand growth under a newly adopted regional energy plan. Officials expect a 13.5% self-sufficiency rate and a 15% cut in energy use by the end of the decade.
Busan to Hold 29th Sea Festival at Dadaepo Beach from August 1
The 29th Busan Sea Festival will take place August 1–3 at Dadaepo Beach, featuring fireworks, music programs, night markets, and enhanced crowd control measures to manage growing attendance.
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