Busan news

Busan, South Korea — Busan took another step forward in its mission to become a startup-friendly city today, as Mayor Park Heong-joon inaugurated the city’s third Startup Incubation center at Dong-eui University. The new center, part of the citywide “Startup Incubation” initiative, offers integrated work and living spaces designed to

Busan, South Korea - In a landmark step toward greater regional autonomy, the cities of Busan and the neighboring province of Gyeongsangnam-do (Gyeongnam) unveiled a preliminary blueprint on November 8 for a proposed administrative integration. This initiative aims to transform Busan and Gyeongnam into a cohesive “regional economic capital” with

Busan, South Korea – Busan’s small business sector is grappling with a critical downturn as restaurant closures surge and commercial vacancy rates climb across the city. More than 2,100 restaurants have closed their doors this year alone, representing a 75% increase compared to last year’s figures, leading to

Busan, South Korea - Busan is setting the stage for global recognition in the wellness and medical tourism industry with the 2024 Busan International Medical Tourism Convention, held at BEXCO from November 8 to November 9. This international convention, now in its 16th year, will welcome leaders and innovators from

Busan, South Korea — In a move poised to reshape the future of South Korea’s southeastern region, the city of Busan and Gyeongnam Province have formed a new Public Deliberation Committee to develop a roadmap for administrative integration centered on citizen input and collaborative governance. Launched with an official ceremony

Busan, South Korea — A recent survey reveals that Busan's "Dongbaek Pass" initiative has led to a significant increase in public transit use among residents, with 76.5% of pass users reporting more frequent use of public transportation. The survey, conducted from October 15 to October 22,