Busan News

Busan, South Korea – In a significant development for global marine conservation efforts, Busan has been announced as the host city for the 10th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) in 2025. This decision was confirmed at the 27th Cabinet Meeting, with the conference scheduled to take place from April 28 to April 30, 2025, at the BEXCO convention center. Since its inception in 2014, the Our Ocean Conference has emerged as a pivotal high-level international event focusing on marine issues. It brings toget

Busan, South Korea - In an effort to honor the vital contributions of seafarers, Busan is in the midst of celebrating the inaugural Seafarers' Day on June 21, 2024. This new national day, established by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, aims to raise public awareness about the essential role seafarers play in the global economy while boosting their pride and recognition. The festivities began on June 15 and will continue until June 21, featuring a series of events and activities designed to

Busan, South Korea - June 17, 2024 – The City of Busan announces the upcoming 2024 Busan Food Film Festa (BFFF), a unique event blending the art of cinema with the culinary delights of food. Scheduled from June 28 to June 30 at the Busan Cinema Center, this year's festa promises an immersive experience under the theme "Rice: Ordinary and Extraordinary." The festival will showcase a variety of films and programs designed to engage audiences with the cultural and culinary significance of rice. At

The Gadeokdo New Airport project is poised to transform Busan into a major global aviation hub. This ambitious infrastructure initiative involves constructing an airport with a 3,500-meter runway, designed to operate 24 hours a day and handle large cargo aircraft. The airport's strategic location and state-of-the-art facilities aim to enhance the region's logistics capabilities by integrating air and sea transport, thereby creating a comprehensive transportation hub. The idea of establishing a

Busan, South Korea- Busan is set to host the 25th annual Debian Developer Conference, DebConf24, from July 21 to August 4, 2024. This event will take place at Pukyong National University and is expected to attract over 1,000 participants from around the world. The conference will feature a comprehensive program including development workshops, technical sessions, and a job fair aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation within the open-source software community. The DebConf24 conference, o

Busan, South Korea - Busan is set to host the second event of the Seven Beach Earthing Challenge at Gwangalli Beach on June 16 at 6:00 PM. This event, aimed at promoting health and wellness through barefoot walking, is part of the city's initiative to foster a deeper connection between urban life and nature. The event is jointly organized by the City of Busan, Busan Ilbo, the Busan Metropolitan Council, the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and BNK Financial Group, with the Busan Earthing

Busan, South Korea – To honor and preserve the city’s rich history, the city of Busan and the Korea Customs Service have announced an agreement to restore the old Busan Customs Building. This historic building, which was demolished in 1979, will be revitalized as a cultural and educational hub. On June 7, 2024, at 10:30 AM, an official ceremony was held at the Busan City Hall to sign the agreement for the restoration project. Attendees included Busan Mayor Park Hyung-jun and Korea Customs Servi

Busan, June 5, 2024 – In a move to position itself as a global hub, the city of Busan actively participated in the 9th World Cities Summit (WCS) held in Singapore from June 2 to June 4, 2024. Deputy Mayor Lee Jun-seung led the delegation, joining over 70 city mayors, policymakers, and senior officials from around the world. The World Cities Summit, inaugurated in 2008, is a biennial event designed to foster dialogue and share solutions among cities worldwide. This year, the summit took place at

Busan, South Korea - The city of Busan is set to host the largest K-Pop festival in Asia, the 2024 Busan One Asia Festival (BOF), from June 8 to June 9. The festival, now in its eighth year, will take place at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium and Hwamyeong Eco Park, promising a blend of K-Pop performances and cultural experiences. The festival kicks off on June 8 at 7 PM with the "BOF Big Concert" at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Fans can look forward to performances from nine K-Pop groups spanning

The Busan Modern History Museum is preparing to transport visitors back in time with its upcoming exhibition, "Memories of Busan: City Sketches," which will be on display from June 11 to August 11, 2024. This remarkable exhibition is set to take place in the second-floor special exhibition hall of the museum’s main building, offering a poignant and immersive journey into Busan’s past. For over three decades, renowned photographer Moon Jin-woo roamed the streets of Busan, capturing the essence o

Busan, May 30, 2024 - The highly anticipated launch of the Gadeokdo New Airport Construction Corporation took place on May 31 at 10:00 AM at Shilla Stay in West Busan. This significant event saw the presence of prominent figures including Busan's Mayor Park Heong-joon, government officials from Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Park Sang-woo, and the corporation's chairman, along with over 130 guests from various sectors. The Gadeokdo New Airport Const

Busan, South Korea – May 27, 2024 – The city of Busan achieved a milestone by becoming the first Korean city to join the prestigious Biophilic Cities Network. This global network promotes sustainable urban models where diverse life forms and people coexist harmoniously. The Biophilic Cities Network, initiated by the University of Virginia in 2011, comprises cities committed to integrating biophilic principles—derived from the concept of biophilia, meaning the love of life and nature—into urban