Busan News

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.

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 system is facing a crisis, compounded by the collapse of private universities.

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 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).

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.

Daewoo Pharm to invest ₩50B in Busan to expand eye drop production and boost local biotech capacity.

Can On-Demand Transit Solve Busan’s New Town Puzzle? Tabara Rolls Out in Gangseo and Gijang.

The South Korean government's decision to relocate the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan ignites a debate over the future of regional development.

Busan drivers face Korea’s highest toll rates. With two tunnels set to go toll-free, pressure mounts to reassess 30-year private road contracts.

Busan’s Myeongji Medical Town project, set to open in 2033, will include a 500-bed hospital, residential spaces, and a wellness center.

Busan’s roadmap to maritime leadership includes relocating key maritime institutions and advancing smart port technology, but real progress will depend on implementation.