Busan news

Busan, August 14, 2024 — The City of Busan has announced a bold plan to transform itself into a global tourism hub, with the ambitious goal of attracting 3 million international tourists by 2026. This strategy, which was outlined during the 19th Busan Future Innovation Conference, envisions the city becoming a

Busan, South Korea – The 2024 Busan Biennale, a leading event in the international contemporary art world, is set to commence on August 17th, marking a bold departure from tradition by launching in the height of summer. This shift, the first in the Biennale's history, is designed to invigorate

Busan’s economy is showing alarming signs of strain, particularly in the retail sector, where the second quarter of this year saw a 2.7% decrease in retail sales compared to the same period last year. This drop represents the highest decline since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and

Busan, South Korea — This August, the vibrant city of Busan will once again open its doors to history enthusiasts and curious visitors alike as it hosts the 2024 Cultural Heritage Night, themed "Refuge Capital Busan." Scheduled for August 16th and 17th, the event will run from 5:00

Busan, South Korea – The coastal city of Busan is set to host the 12th Korea International Marine Leisure Week (KIMA WEEK 2024), a much-anticipated annual event dedicated to promoting marine leisure activities and raising awareness about the marine leisure industry. Scheduled to take place from August 10 to 18 at

Busan, South Korea – Starting August 5, the city of Busan is launching a voluntary pet registration campaign to address compliance challenges and promote responsible pet ownership. Running until September 30, this campaign offers pet owners a temporary reprieve from fines for non-compliance, aiming to significantly increase the number of registered