Busan news

Busan, South Korea - Once a city bustling with thriving markets, vibrant commercial districts, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Busan’s economy is now facing a deep crisis. A vicious cycle of population decline, shrinking consumer spending, and rising commercial vacancies has gripped the city, draining its once-vibrant energy. With a

Busan, South Korea - To enhance global urban collaboration, Busan’s Mayor Park Heong-joon hosted Jordi Vaquer, Secretary-General of the World Association of the Major Metropolises (Metropolis), at Busan City Hall on January 24, 2025. The meeting, held in the city’s international protocol office, underscored Busan’s commitment to

Busan, South Korea -Busan is embarking on an ambitious journey to establish itself as a leading medical tourism hub. At the heart of this effort is the Global High Medi-hub Special Zone, an initiative launched in Seo-gu with the aim of leveraging the city’s advanced healthcare infrastructure to stimulate

Busan, South Korea - In a concerted effort to address regional disparities and foster sustainable growth, the leaders of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam—collectively known as BuUlGyeong—came together on January 22, 2025, at KBS Busan Headquarters. The 2025 BuUlGyeong New Year Forum served as a platform for the region’

Busan, South Korea -Busan has announced an initiative to prohibit the use of plastic flowers in public cemeteries starting in 2025. This measure is aimed at addressing environmental concerns related to plastic waste. As part of the initiative, the city recently conducted a cleanup effort, removing 7.1 tons of

Busan, South Korea - Hanwha Ocean has announced plans to establish the Busan Engineering Center (BEC) with a 10 billion KRW investment. The project is expected to create 500 new jobs in the ship design and marine engineering sectors by 2027. The announcement was made during a memorandum of understanding