Busan Opens 'Mulmeong Lounge' at Korea Maritime University
Busan opens the ‘Mulmeong Lounge’ at Korea Maritime and Ocean University, a key part of its workation center initiative.
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Busan Finalizes Design for Royal Russell’s First Overseas Campus
The British private school Royal Russell is set to open its first international campus in Busan’s Myeongji International City by August 2028.
Busan Picked as Korea’s UNESCO 2026 Nominee
Busan has been selected as South Korea’s exclusive nominee to host the 2026 UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting, following a final round of evaluation that saw the port city narrowly surpass Jeju.
Can Better Urban Design Solve South Korea’s Youth Loneliness Crisis?
In Busan and beyond, apartment towers rise—but so do youth suicide and isolation. What if the cure lies not in therapy, but in the street?
Eco-Delta City Connectivity Boosted by Eomgungdaegyo Construction
The new Eomgungdaegyo bridge, set for completion by 2030, will ease congestion and connect key growth areas, including Eco-Delta City, to the rest of Busan, addressing long-standing traffic issues in the region.
Busan Hosts 2025 Architecture Workshop Focused on Bujeon Station
Participants at the 2025 Busan Architecture Workshop will explore transit-oriented development and urban connectivity in the Bujeon Station area.
Busan Eyes Maritime Revival via Arctic Trade
The Northern Sea Route is giving Busan a rare second chance—to reinvent itself as a global maritime and financial hub amid shifting Arctic trade dynamics.
Busan’s Marine Data Platform Falls Short of Expectations
Despite a budget of 3.7 billion KRW, the Smart Ocean Village project in Busan has struggled with low citizen engagement and technological limitations, leading to concerns over its effectiveness in addressing marine pollution.
Busan’s Arts Education Crisis and the Collapse of Private Universities
Busan’s arts education system is facing a crisis, compounded by the collapse of private universities.
Busan’s Youth Focus: Startups or Sustainable Careers?
With high failure rates in youth-led startups and limited opportunities in traditional industries, Busan’s youth need more than just a chance to open a business.
Cowellmedi’s New Smart Factory Opens in Busan’s Eco Delta City
Cowellmedi has opened a new 6,917㎡ smart factory in Busan's Eco Delta City, marking a key step in the city's biohealth expansion and aligning with its bid to host the National Dental Research Institute (NDRI).
Busan's ChatGPT Rollout Highlights Korea’s Governance Gap
Gangseo District became Korea’s first local government to deploy ChatGPT across all departments. But without audit logs, domestic servers, or enforceable oversight, its bold digital leap reveals a deep governance gap.
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