Busan news

Busan, South Korea - Busan has taken a step forward in its urban development by appointing a new Chief Architect to oversee the city’s architectural and urban design strategies. The appointment ceremony took place on November 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the Protocol Room of Busan City

Busan, South Korea – In the shadows of Busan’s shimmering skyscrapers lie its older districts—Jung-gu, Dong-gu, Seo-gu, and Yeongdo-gu—areas that once formed the heartbeat of the city. Today, these neighborhoods are grappling with a surge in vacant homes, crumbling infrastructure, and dwindling populations. Set against the steep backdrop

Busan, South Korea — A city built on the strength of its manufacturing prowess now faces an industrial reckoning. Once a titan of shipbuilding and heavy machinery, Busan’s manufacturing sector now struggles against the tide of global innovation and an aging industrial base. Yet, amidst these challenges lies an opportunity

Busan, South Korea – In a pivotal move to combat the escalating crisis of plastic pollution, representatives from over 170 nations are gathering in Busan for the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5). This meeting aims to finalize a legally binding international treaty addressing plastic pollution, with a particular

Busan, South Korea - Faced with a growing number of vacant houses scattered across its neighborhoods, Busan City has unveiled a comprehensive plan to tackle this pressing urban challenge. The "Busan-style Vacant House Redevelopment Strategy," announced during the 47th Emergency Economic Meeting on November 21, outlines a bold

Busan, South Korea - Two ground subsidence incidents in Busan have highlighted significant challenges in the city’s urban infrastructure, prompting safety concerns and urgent responses from local authorities. The accidents, which occurred on August 20 and 21, involved sinkholes forming in two key areas, disrupting daily life and exposing