Busan News

As the manufacturing industry in Korea continues to decline, a number of old industrial complexes have been left outdated and polluting, impacting the growth and development of their respective cities. Busan is among these cities, with many of its old industrial complexes in a state of disrepair and having a negative impact on the city's aesthetics. However, by leveraging creative strategies and taking cues from successful revitalization projects in other cities worldwide, Busan can transform th

Korea's Sinpyeong-Jangnim Industrial Complex, located in the Saha-gu district in western Busan, has been a pillar of the country's manufacturing industry for over four decades. With over 600 companies employing more than 15,000 people, the complex has played a vital role in the local economy. However, with the changing demands of the modern workforce and the rise of knowledge-based industries, the complex has faced challenges adapting to the times. In response, the Ministry of Trade, Industry,

Busan City has announced that it has supported the domestic construction of two small and medium-sized ships over the past two years as part of the 'Small Ship Export Assistance Program.' The initiative, which aims to revitalize the small and medium-sized shipbuilding industry, has generated sales worth KRW 17.2 billion for ship design and equipment companies. The 'Small Ship Export Assistance Program' is a joint effort by the Korea Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Research Institute(KOMERI),

Busan City has completed the first year of the "Power Semiconductor Talent Sharing University," a joint project by 13 local universities and small and medium-sized businesses aimed at developing human resources for the semiconductor industry. This program, part of the Ministry of Education's LINC 3.0 project, offers specialized courses in semiconductor technology taught by top experts from each of the 11 participating universities. During the first year of the program, 304 out of 324 trainees c

GS Engineering and Construction (GS E&C) has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Sasang-Haeundae Expressway, a private investment project that aims to construct a 22.8-kilometer highway connecting the Namhae Expressway Branch 2 in western Busan to the Donghae Expressway in the east. The new expressway aims to ease congestion in downtown areas by providing an alternative route to the city center and expanding the road network in the Busan-Gyeongnam Area. The project will use the "Build

Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon, a presidential envoy representing a candidate city for the 2030 Busan World Expo, recently embarked on a diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Lesotho in a bid to drum up support for the event. During his visit, Mayor Park met with Lesotho's King, Letsie III and Prime Minister, Sam Matekane, to request their backing and to invite them to the Korea-Africa Special Summit in 2024. Mayor Park explored potential cooperation projects between the two countries in various fi

The coastal city of Busan is aiming to establish itself as the "City of Walking and Busking" with the installation of more than 100 locations for street performances. This ambitious project comes as Busan recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Busan City Children's Home Association to utilize the Galmat-gil Busking Performance Hall for children's daycare center events. Galmat-gil is a popular pedestrian street that spans the entire coast, riverside, forest, and city center of Bu

Busan Metropolitan City is set to host a public hearing today to gather feedback on the draft of the "2030 Busan Urban Industrial Area Basic Plan." The hearing, which will take place at 3 pm on the first floor of City Hall, aims to gather input from experts and citizens on the proposed plan, which aims to revitalize and manage urban industrial areas in Busan. The draft plan for the "2030 Busan Urban Industrial Area Basic Plan" was crafted based on the "Special Act on the Management and Revitali

Busan City has unveiled its plans to construct an eco-friendly wooden structure called the Forest Experience Education Center in Sasang Neighborhood Park, Sasang-gu, Busan. The project, worth KRW 13 billion, is expected to be completed by 2026. After winning the "2023 Domestic Wood Construction Demonstration Project" contest organized by the Forest Service, the city decided to undertake this project. The competition aims to promote the use of domestic wood, reduce carbon emissions, and revive wo

Busan Metropolitan City has collaborated with the Busan Eco-Delta City (EDC) Business Unit of Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) to expand filming locations for movies and other productions. The partnership will utilize an outdoor set site spanning approximately 253,000 square meters to cater to the increasing demand for domestic and foreign film, video, and web drama production. The Busan Film Commission (BFC) will play a crucial role in attracting and supporting film production and fi

The Busan Provisional Capital Memorial Museum Hall has recently partnered with Google Arts&Culture to launch an online project titled "Korea's Demilitarized Zone". The DMZ is a significant cultural and natural asset that spans across the center of the Korean Peninsula, representing Korea's past, present, and future. The online exhibition, which is now available on the Google Arts & Culture website and on IOS or Android devices, showcases over 5,000 materials and 60 online exhibits structured ar

Busan City is planning to spend KRW 10 billion this year to achieve its goal of becoming a leading carbon-neutral city by 2050 and create indoor gardens at two public facilities - Busan Bus Terminal and Gimhae International Airport. The indoor gardens, also known as living forests, are vertical gardens made with air-purifying plants. They are part of a project that has been funded by the Korea Forest Service since 2020 to improve the air quality of public spaces and reduce indoor fine dust. Bu