Busan news

Busan, South Korea - Beneath Busan’s vibrant urban landscape lies a housing market grappling with mounting pressures. Once regarded as a relatively stable and accessible sector, the city’s rental market is now defined by stark inequalities, rising fraud cases, and systemic vulnerabilities. From the widening gap in housing

Busan, South Korea - Busan Metropolitan City is launching an ambitious initiative to transform Dadaepo into a major marine tourism hub, with an investment of approximately 1 trillion KRW. This collaborative project between Busan City, Saha District, and private developer Eltn Construction is poised to create a "complex marine

Busan, South Korea - As part of its commitment to inclusive and accessible public services, the city of Busan has announced the rollout of barrier-free self-service tax payment kiosks, starting January 7, 2025. These state-of-the-art kiosks aim to enhance the convenience of tax payments for all citizens, including the elderly,

Busan, South Korea - When Mayor Park Heong-joon introduced the 15-Minute City policy in 2021, it was lauded as a bold step toward creating accessible, sustainable neighborhoods. The promise was clear: to design urban spaces where healthcare, education, work, and recreation would be reachable within a 15-minute walk or bike

Busan, South Korea – In response to the tragic Jeju Air crash that claimed 179 lives on December 29, Busan City has established a public memorial at City Hall to honor the victims. The crash, one of the deadliest aviation disasters in South Korea’s history, has led to a nationwide

Busan, South Korea - Busan City has announced the completion of a major infrastructure project aimed at transforming urban living standards. After more than three years of construction and a total investment of 1,087 billion KRW, the modernization of the city’s sewage treatment facilities has been finalized. Operations