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Behind Busan’s 15-Minute City Branding

Busan’s 15-minute city branding contrasts with reality: elderly downtowns, empty homes, and car-dependent Eco-Delta leave proximity as a slogan only.

Sep 11, 20254 min read

By Local News Team

Busan’s AI Complaint Agent: Dialect Conversion or Just Repackaged Tech?

The city hails a four-month pilot as a national model for AI in administration. Yet the project’s dialect-to-standard feature is hardly novel, while governance and accountability frameworks remain incomplete.

Sep 8, 20253 min read

By Local News Team

How Busan’s ‘Busan Is Good’ Branding and Design Agenda Shaped City Policy

Mayor Park Heong-joon’s administration has leaned heavily on the language of design and global recognition. From Busan is Good to World Design Capital 2028, the city has promoted its image abroad while struggling to deliver measurable improvements in transport, housing, or jobs.

Sep 4, 20256 min read

By Local News Team

Western Busan’s Tourism Push Faces Barriers of Access, Image, and Strategy

New cultural festivals are boosting Dadaepo’s profile, yet industrial backdrops, incomplete environmental fixes, and the absence of year-round programming limit its ability to rival Busan’s eastern icons.

Sep 4, 20253 min read

By Local News Team

Busan Tourism Hits Record 2 Million Visitors in 2025, On Track for 3 Million by Year’s End

Busan welcomed over 2M foreign visitors by July 2025, a 23% rise YoY. The city is on course to exceed 3M arrivals for the first time.

Sep 3, 20254 min read

By Local News Team

Busan Bets on Classical Music as New Halls Rise Across the City

Busan is expanding its cultural capacity with three major classical music venues, aiming to transform performance access, audience growth, and the city’s long-term cultural landscape.

Sep 3, 20253 min read

By Local News Team