Why Busan Can’t Wait: Maritime Strategy Demands Action, Not Rhetoric
Relocating the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan has long been promised but never delivered. What’s holding it back, and what would it take to finally make it happen?
Unsold Housing Rises in Busan Amid Construction Sector Strain
South Korea’s unsold housing inventory has reached a post-2013 high, with regional cities like Busan seeing rising vacancy rates. Experts warn that government interventions may prove insufficient without deeper demand recovery.
Aligning West Busan’s Digital Growth with Energy Infrastructure
Eco Delta City and a wave of digital infrastructure projects are redefining Busan’s west coast. But behind the “smart” label lies a complex energy puzzle: centralized power, minimal local generation, and limited renewable deployment.
How Busan’s BRT Is Redesigning the City From the Ground Up
Busan’s expanding BRT network has improved travel times, but its most lasting achievement may be how it redefines the role of streets. As the city grows and ages, ground-level, pedestrian-friendly mobility is no longer optional — it’s foundational.
Digital Twin: Mapping the Invisible City Beneath Busan
As Busan accelerates urban development, its underground remains unmapped, unmanaged, and dangerously opaque. A digital twin could transform that blind spot into a strategic asset for safety, planning, and public trust.
BOF 2025: Can a K-Pop Festival Redefine Busan’s Global Image?
As Busan prepares to host the 2025 One Asia Festival, the city is betting on music and spectacle to reinvent its post-industrial identity and stake its claim as a global cultural hub.
Busan’s Empty House Projects: A Real Solution or Symbolic Fix?
Busan City has launched a new initiative to convert vacant homes into micro-dorms and public parks. But as critics point out, meaningful urban change requires more than scattered projects — it demands a systemic approach to life, work, and community.