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Free Transfers Across Busan–Gimhae–Yangsan Transit Networks Start Sept. 19

Starting Sept. 19, intercity transfer fees across Busan, Gimhae, and Yangsan will be abolished, saving commuters over ₩5.5B annually.

September 1, 20254 min read

Busan’s 2026 Infrastructure Plans Face Setbacks Despite Record Budgets

Despite significant allocations for airports, metro lines, bridges, and innovation hubs, Busan’s 2026 megaprojects face delays, failed tenders, and engineering risks.

August 30, 20259 min read

The Stakes Behind Korea’s Ministry Relocation Plan

Busan’s campaign to host the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has become a test of political will, economic strategy, and Korea’s decades-long push for decentralization.

August 28, 20259 min read

Behind Busan’s Birth Rate Rise: Demographics, Not Policy

One month’s birth data in Busan hides the bigger picture: nationwide marriage waves, aging cohorts, and timing effects drove the increase, not local programs.

August 27, 20254 min read

Busan’s Digital Training Ambitions Risk Falling Short Without Measurable Outcomes

Busan has launched major training and startup programs with Microsoft and Google to fuel its digital economy. Yet without outcome tracking for employment, wages, or startup survival, the city risks turning ambitious initiatives into little more than publicity events.

August 27, 20254 min read

Busan Hosts Global Energy Super Week Amid Rising Power Demands

Busan’s Energy Super Week brings together global ministers, the IEA, and the World Bank to discuss how rising digital power demand, renewable integration, and hydrogen innovation will shape South Korea’s energy transition.

August 25, 20255 min read

Busan Children’s Hospital Targets 2028 Opening Amid Pediatric Care Shortages

Busan plans to open a 50-bed children’s hospital by 2028 to address mounting pediatric care gaps. But questions over staffing, funding, and emergency system integration could determine whether the project meets its ambitious promise.

August 24, 20253 min read

Empty Halls and Rising Costs: Busan’s SOC Dilemma

A closer look at Busan’s SOC projects reveals a cycle of fast construction, underuse, and financial strain—pointing to systemic planning failures.

August 22, 20254 min read

ICSCRM 2025 in Busan to Spotlight Next-Gen Power Semiconductor Technologies

South Korea welcomes the International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials this September, uniting scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers as silicon carbide moves into large-scale production.

August 21, 20253 min read

Busan Hosts Third International Streaming Festival Amid OTT Industry Shift

Busan will host the third International Streaming Festival from August 22–25, uniting global OTT platforms, creators and investors to debate the future of digital media.

August 20, 20252 min read

Korea’s Housing Divide: Single-Person Growth and Middle-Class Erosion

The rise of single-person households, coupled with stagnant wages and uneven demand, is reshaping Korea’s housing market. Seoul absorbs youth while Busan ages in place, exposing structural risks and policy blind spots.

August 18, 20256 min read

Busan Expands Support for Small Businesses and Young Residents Amid Economic Strains

Busan is rolling out new subsidies to ease financial burdens for shop owners facing closure and young workers struggling with moving costs. Critics say the small scale of the programs raises doubts about their long-term impact.

August 18, 20253 min read

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