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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

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),