Busan News

After a tumultuous year due to the pandemic, fifteen universities in Busan have recently announced the results of their 2023 freshman class admissions. However, only one university out of the fifteen, Korea Maritime University, managed to fill all available spots, leaving the other fourteen with unfilled seats. The total number of students enrolled out of a total of 31,180 was 29,921, resulting in a 95.9% enrollment rate. This year's rate represents a 4.2% increase compared to last year's recor

The rapid urbanization of Korea has led to the construction of numerous new towns in recent decades. However, the development of these new towns has come at a cost, with many facing high vacancy rates and a lack of community engagement. This is particularly evident in the case of Myeongji International New Town in Busan, which has become a cautionary tale of the pitfalls of new city construction. As part of an investigation into the state of urban planning in Busan, this reporter recently visit

The Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum recently reopened its annex as a humanities complex cultural space that combines museums, libraries, and archives. The opening ceremony was held on March 2, 2023, and was attended by city and district councilors, humanities and cultural organizations, and the general public. The Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum Annex is a Western-style modern building built in 1929. It was previously the Busan branch of the Oriental Development Compan

Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon, who was on a tour of three African countries as a special envoy of President Yoon, visited the Republic of Angola on March 1 to seek backing for the 2030 Busan World Expo bid and to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. During his visit to the Republic of Angola, Mayor Park held a meeting with President João Lourenço to discuss ways of strengthening practical cooperation between the two countries and to request support for the 2030 Busan World Expo bid.

The digital age has transformed the way people interact with the world, but older adults are being left behind. The issue of digital marginalization among the elderly is prevalent in many countries worldwide, including Germany, Japan, and South Korea. This marginalization is characterized by factors such as age, gender, education, and income level. These factors contribute to an information gap, which can further isolate older adults from society. According to a report by the International Tele

The city of Busan has announced that it is offering drastically reduced sale prices and extended payment deadlines for the development of the Saha-gu's Dadae Incinerator site, which is one of the city's long-term development projects. The sale of the site, which was auctioned twice last year but was unsuccessful, will be closely watched. The Dadae Incinerator site has been appraised at 30.3 billion won in 2018, but it rose to 42.47 billion won in April last year. The appraised value has increas

Busan City has announced the implementation of a new certification system that calculates and certifies the amount of greenhouse gas reduction resulting from tree planting programs sponsored by companies and organizations. The “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Contribution Certification System,” which is the first of its kind in the country, aims to recognize and incentivize companies and organizations that voluntarily engage in tree planting programs to reduce their carbon footprint. Certificates will

Busan City has selected four residential areas as preliminary candidates for the second year of the "Happy Challenge" project. The selected areas are Dong-gu (Jwacheon-dong and Bumil-dong), Buk-gu (Mandeok-dong), Saha-gu (Sinpyeong-dong and Jangnim-dong), and Sasang-gu (Gwaebeop-dong and Gamjeon-dong). The Happy Challenge project is a city revitalization initiative launched by the Busan Metropolitan City government. The project aims to create a unique 15-minute city in Busan, where citizens can

Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon recently visited South Africa as a special envoy of President Yoon Suk-yeol to negotiate support for the 2030 Busan World Expo bid. During his visit, he met with South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, to request her support for the bid and to discuss ways to strengthen practical cooperation between the two countries. Mayor Park's delegation included representatives from Busan City, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 2030

The decision on which country will host the 2030 World Expo hinges on the opening of the Gadeokdo New Airport in Busan. In April, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) will conduct a due diligence visit to evaluate the transportation system, with the airport playing a pivotal role in Busan's bid to host the global event. The method and timeline of the airport's construction are the critical issues that the South Korean government needs to address to ensure that the Gadeokdo New Airport

Busan City has been chosen by the Ministry of Employment and Labor to participate in the 'Customized Job Creation Project for Regional Industries.' The city has secured KRW 9.6 billion in national funding for the initiative and pledged to invest KRW 12 billion, including municipal expenses, to create 2,215 jobs tailored to the local market. This significant investment in job creation offers a promising outlook for the region's economic growth and employment. The 'Customized Job Creation Project

Busan Metropolitan City has announced that it has been selected for the "Local Innovation Project Based on Local Government-University Cooperation," a public offering project by the Ministry of Education. The project aims to help local universities and promote innovation in the region. The "Busan Regional Innovation Platform Project" is a collaborative initiative comprising 81 local innovation institutions, including Busan City, 21 local universities, education offices, companies, and public in