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Busan’s Real Estate ‘Crisis’? Maybe It’s Just Bad Journalism

Local headlines in Busan keep repeating the same alarm: too few apartments, not enough time. But this narrative often reflects developer data, not resident realities—raising questions about who frames urban issues, and why.

April 23, 20254 min read

Busan’s Labor Market: A Quantity-Quality Disconnect

Busan is creating thousands of jobs in tourism and events—but low wages and weak growth paths are pushing its youth toward civil service exams or outmigration to Seoul.

April 23, 20254 min read

Audit Reveals Deep Structural Failures Behind Busan Subway Sinkhole

A 2024 sinkhole in Busan’s subway project was caused by poor soil investigation, failed drainage, and a lack of real-time monitoring, a new audit finds.

April 22, 20254 min read

Maritime Institutions Alone Won’t Secure Busan’s Future — University Reform Will

The relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and a proposed maritime court won’t make Busan a global maritime hub unless paired with structural integration of its fragmented national universities.

April 22, 20255 min read

Uneven Ground: Busan, Incheon, and the Capital Bias

As South Korea continues to grapple with the challenges of balanced regional development, the cities of Busan and Incheon have emerged as symbolic competitors in a system still dominated by the gravitational pull of Seoul.

April 21, 20255 min read

Why Busan Can’t Wait: Maritime Strategy Demands Action, Not Rhetoric

Relocating the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan has long been promised but never delivered. What’s holding it back, and what would it take to finally make it happen?

April 21, 20254 min read

Unsold Housing Rises in Busan Amid Construction Sector Strain

South Korea’s unsold housing inventory has reached a post-2013 high, with regional cities like Busan seeing rising vacancy rates. Experts warn that government interventions may prove insufficient without deeper demand recovery.

April 20, 20253 min read

Aligning West Busan’s Digital Growth with Energy Infrastructure

Eco Delta City and a wave of digital infrastructure projects are redefining Busan’s west coast. But behind the “smart” label lies a complex energy puzzle: centralized power, minimal local generation, and limited renewable deployment.

April 18, 20254 min read

How Busan’s BRT Is Redesigning the City From the Ground Up

Busan’s expanding BRT network has improved travel times, but its most lasting achievement may be how it redefines the role of streets. As the city grows and ages, ground-level, pedestrian-friendly mobility is no longer optional — it’s foundational.

April 18, 20254 min read

Digital Twin: Mapping the Invisible City Beneath Busan

As Busan accelerates urban development, its underground remains unmapped, unmanaged, and dangerously opaque. A digital twin could transform that blind spot into a strategic asset for safety, planning, and public trust.

April 17, 20254 min read

BOF 2025: Can a K-Pop Festival Redefine Busan’s Global Image?

As Busan prepares to host the 2025 One Asia Festival, the city is betting on music and spectacle to reinvent its post-industrial identity and stake its claim as a global cultural hub.

April 17, 20254 min read

Busan’s Empty House Projects: A Real Solution or Symbolic Fix?

Busan City has launched a new initiative to convert vacant homes into micro-dorms and public parks. But as critics point out, meaningful urban change requires more than scattered projects — it demands a systemic approach to life, work, and community.

April 17, 20253 min read

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