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When AI Writes for the Government, Who Takes Responsibility?

When AI Writes for the Government, Who Takes Responsibility?

Busan’s attempt to lead AI innovation in local government offers a glimpse into the future of intelligent administration. But its newly issued AI ethics guideline, though well-intentioned, exposes a deeper problem.

Busan’s Ocean Film Festival Makes Waves at Global Marine Summit

Busan’s Ocean Film Festival Makes Waves at Global Marine Summit

As the world’s top policymakers prepare to tackle urgent marine issues at the 10th Our Ocean Conference, Busan offers a cinematic perspective on ocean protection.

Why AI-Generated Beauty Leaves Us Cold

Why AI-Generated Beauty Leaves Us Cold

Generative AI can now produce images, messages, and moods designed to feel deeply human. But increasingly, audiences report a strange detachment—even unease. This isn’t about bad design. It’s about what happens to human psychology when emotional signals no longer come from real people.

Busan’s AI-Enhanced PR Push Faces Backlash Over Substance and Strategy

Busan’s AI-Enhanced PR Push Faces Backlash Over Substance and Strategy

Busan’s district offices have embraced AI-generated 'Ghibli-style' visuals to promote local attractions, yet critics argue the move prioritizes virality over values.

Busan Bets on Bold Architecture to Redefine Urban Identity

Busan Bets on Bold Architecture to Redefine Urban Identity

Busan is making a calculated leap toward design innovation, relaxing height, setback, and landscaping restrictions in exchange for architectural creativity and civic utility.

No One Above the Constitution: South Korea’s Next Chapter

No One Above the Constitution: South Korea’s Next Chapter

South Korea’s democracy passed the test—barely. To avoid the next constitutional crisis, the nation must rethink how power is distributed, monitored, and restrained.

The Ethics of Control: Can CBDCs Uphold Freedom in a Digital Age?

The Ethics of Control: Can CBDCs Uphold Freedom in a Digital Age?

CBDCs promise greater efficiency and transparency—but also raise a deeper question: what happens when your money is no longer just yours, but encoded with rules from above? The debate is no longer just about technology, but trust—and the future of citizenship.