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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.
The upcoming World Smart City Expo in Busan raises key questions about how technology can shape more livable, equitable cities in an era of rapid digital transformation.
Glocal University 30 promised transformation, but for many institutions, it has become a race to survive — with proposals crafted faster than change can take root.
The 2025 edition of Ocean Week features discussions on Arctic shipping routes, marine innovation, and ocean education, reinforcing Busan’s efforts to become a well-rounded maritime city.
As a finalist for Korea’s first Distributed Energy Specialized Area, Busan’s Gangseo District is testing new energy models—including battery storage, virtual net metering, and UPS-as-a-Service—to build a resilient, decentralized urban power system.
The Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum’s new exhibition, “Jaecheop, Holding the Memory of Busan”, explores the cultural and ecological history of freshwater clams in the Nakdonggang River.
Busan’s 2025 BOF Park Concert will take place on June 14, 2025, at Hwamyung Eco Park, offering a relaxing outdoor concert experience with top K-pop artists.
Busan’s real estate crisis, marked by high unsold inventory and declining prices, is being met with short-term solutions like relaxed loan regulations, which fail to address deeper economic issues.
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