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Sustainability

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Paths to a Green and Smart Future for Korean Cities

Paths to a Green and Smart Future for Korean Cities

As the world's population continues to grow and urbanize, cities face increasing pressure to become more sustainable, efficient, and livable. Two concepts that have emerged in response to this challenge are smart cities and green cities. A smart city is a city that uses technology, data, and information

South Korea's 2023 Energy Diagnosis Subsidy Program

South Korea's 2023 Energy Diagnosis Subsidy Program

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy has unveiled the "2023 Energy Diagnosis Subsidy Program" to alleviate the financial burden on businesses and households from increased energy costs. The initiative will subsidize the diagnostic costs of small and medium-sized companies and older buildings, utilizing the

Sustainable Building Certification for Apartments in Busan

Sustainable Building Certification for Apartments in Busan

Busan City, South Korea is following the trend of sustainable building certification for apartments by selecting seven "2022 Green Apartments" to promote carbon-neutral living. The Green Apartment Certification System has been implemented since 2011 for apartment buildings with more than 150 units to reduce greenhouse gases in the

Time for Korea to Embrace Vertical Farming on Agricultural Land

Time for Korea to Embrace Vertical Farming on Agricultural Land

As the world's population grows, the issue of food security becomes more pressing. With limited arable land available for farming, new methods of food production are necessary to ensure that people have access to fresh and healthy food. One promising solution is vertical farming, which involves growing crops

Busan Introduces New Certification System for Carbon Reduction through Tree Planting Program

Busan Introduces New Certification System for Carbon Reduction through Tree Planting Program

Busan City has announced the implementation of a new certification system that calculates and certifies the amount of greenhouse gas reduction resulting from tree planting programs sponsored by companies and organizations. The “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Contribution Certification System,” which is the first of its kind in the country, aims to

Creating a unique 15-minute city: Busan announces preliminary candidate sites for the "Happy Challenge" project

Creating a unique 15-minute city: Busan announces preliminary candidate sites for the "Happy Challenge" project

Busan City has selected four residential areas as preliminary candidates for the second year of the "Happy Challenge" project. The selected areas are Dong-gu (Jwacheon-dong and Bumil-dong), Buk-gu (Mandeok-dong), Saha-gu (Sinpyeong-dong and Jangnim-dong), and Sasang-gu (Gwaebeop-dong and Gamjeon-dong). The Happy Challenge project is a city revitalization initiative launched

The Sinpyeong-Jangnim Industrial Complex Transformation

The Sinpyeong-Jangnim Industrial Complex Transformation

Korea's Sinpyeong-Jangnim Industrial Complex, located in the Saha-gu district in western Busan, has been a pillar of the country's manufacturing industry for over four decades. With over 600 companies employing more than 15,000 people, the complex has played a vital role in the local economy.