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Despite its branding, Busan’s flagship project prioritizes land sales over data systems, exposing a deeper governance void.
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Coverage of Busan's politics, economy, civic institutions, and urban change, with local developments placed in their wider context.

Despite its branding, Busan’s flagship project prioritizes land sales over data systems, exposing a deeper governance void.

Busan has launched its first Urban Uncluttering project near Busan Station, aiming to remove or redesign over 300 public fixtures to improve pedestrian safety and city aesthetics.

Busan hosts a forum connecting 180 SMEs with 50 global buyers, in partnership with the Overseas Koreans Agency, to boost exports through diaspora ties.

For years, media reports have highlighted the growing property gap between Seoul and Busan. But behind the familiar statistics lies a deeper story — one of urban inequality, symbolic hierarchy, and a national imagination centered on the capital.

A critical look at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' move to Busan and why media narratives around Sejong are distorting national policy goals.

Busan’s new towns were meant to solve housing shortages. Instead, they’re creating generational and spatial divides across the city.

President Lee pushes HMM and MOF to Busan, reshaping South Korea’s shipping sector, port governance, and green energy strategy.

Busan has introduced the nation’s largest hydrogen refuse fleet in a bold move to decarbonize city services. With 65 zero-emission vehicles planned by 2028, the city aims to redefine urban sustainability through clean waste management.

With a consistent rise across four years, Busan is now seen as a model for mid-sized cities aiming to scale their digital and smart infrastructure globally.

Gadeokdo New Airport faces major delays, as the 2029 opening target becomes unrealistic after Hyundai’s withdrawal. The project’s structure and timeline need urgent review.

Hyundai Department Store has announced plans to develop ‘The Hyundai Busan,’ a new retail complex in Eco Delta City, Busan. With a site covering 111,000 square meters and a total floor area of 200,000 square meters, the development is set to open in the first half of 2027.

The 21st Busan International Dance Festival (BIDF) will be held from June 4 to June 8, 2025, across various venues in Busan.
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