Busan News

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

Busan City  is hosting a lecture on February 27th entitled "How to Use ChatGPT by Learning from Cases," inviting CEO Kim Jae-won of Ellis, an artificial intelligence company. The aim of the lecture is to promote the everyday use of artificial intelligence throughout the entire country and to improve understanding of the latest technology, including ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an interactive artificial intelligence model that allows users to communicate with a computer system using natural language. It h

Busan Metropolitan City has announced the opening of the Jangpyeong Underpass, a 2,000-meter-long underground road connecting Sinnpyeong-dong and Gupyeong-dong in the Saha-gu district. The underpass includes 1,410 meters of tunnels and 590 meters of underground roads and has a total project cost of KRW 252.6 billion (approximately USD 218 million). On February 20th, Busan City will hold an opening ceremony for the new Jangpyeong Underpass. Busan Mayor Park Hyung-joon, city council members, parl

As part of its plan to become a leading carbon-neutral City by 2050, Busan Metropolitan City is investing 100 billion won in the Wind Ventilation Forest Creation Project to improve the living environment of its citizens. The new project aims to improve air pollution and reduce urban heat islands by creating wind ventilation corridor forests, urban green spaces, and connected urban forests that promote air circulation. Recently, the promotion of urban forests as wind ventilation corridors (wind v

Busan, the second largest city in South Korea, is currently facing a critical situation due to several factors, including a persistent outflow of residents, a low birth rate, and an aging population. The current total fertility rate in Busan is 0.8, resulting in a population decline that is cause for concern. The Busan region is particularly vulnerable to this demographic trend, and its future is uncertain. In light of this, the city has acquired a new nickname: "The Old Man and the Sea." This n

During the "Busan Metropolitan University and Regional Talent Development Support Council" meeting held on March 16 at Busan City Hall, representatives from the Education Office, local universities, the business community, and innovation organizations attended as Busan Metropolitan City shared its intention to participate in the Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) program, a higher education innovation strategy initiated by the South Korean government. During the meeting, participants

Busan City has been selected for the "K-Digital Platform Project" by the Ministry of Employment and Labor. The project includes an investment of up to 3 billion won (about $2.5 million US dollars) over the next five years to create a Digital Convergence Training Center in the city. The goal is to foster digital talent and support the development of digital capabilities, including training professionals in new digital technologies and providing education for residents and employees to adapt to ch

On February 15th, the Busan City and the Busan Foundation for International Cooperation had their second regular meeting of the "G-Busan Roundtable" at the Busan Development Institute. The roundtable is a consultative body that acts as a communication channel and advisory role for major internationalization organizations in Busan. In the meeting, they discussed how to win the 2030 World Expo bid and coordinate efforts to pass the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) inspection in April. Th

Busan City and Gyeongnam-do Province in South Korea have taken a major stride towards administrative integration, with the inaugural meeting of the Busan-Gyeongnam Administrative Integration Working Committee on February 15th. This development follows formal discussions on administrative integration between the two local governments, which were initiated in October 2022. The committee is composed of eight officials, each director serving as a co-leader. Its objective is to supervise the overall

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the way people work and travel. As we move towards a post-pandemic world, it is evident that travelers are seeking more personalized, authentic, and diverse experiences. Here, we take a closer look at some of the latest Korea's travel trends. The Rise of Short-Term Stays and Staycations With remote work becoming more popular, people are opting for longer stays of up to a month or shorter stays of 5-6 days. This allows for more personalized

The Busan Metropolitan City has unveiled its ambitious plans to develop branding services for the Busan Opera House and Busan International Art Center, in preparation for the full-scale opening of the venues. The services, which include the development of institutional names, business strategies, images, slogans, and characters, mark a significant step forward in promoting the cultural landscape of Busan. Dubbed the "Busan Opera House and Busan International Arts Center Brand Development" servi

The historic Pier 1 of Busan Port in South Korea is at the center of a debate over whether it should be granted cultural heritage status. The pier has played a significant role in Busan's history, serving as a transportation hub for migration, trade, and Japan's invasion of Korea. During the Korean War, it was a crucial site for transporting refugees and war materials. The pier's cultural significance is intertwined with Busan's economy, labor, and migration, making it an integral part of the ci