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Busan Showcases ‘Busan-Style’ Design in 2025 Architecture Awards

Busan has named eight winners of its 2025 Architecture Awards, honoring designs that reflect the city’s coastal identity and community spirit.

August 8, 20253 min read

Busan’s DOMOHEON Cultural Space Surpasses 300,000 Visitors

Busan’s DOMOHEON, once a mayoral residence, has drawn over 300,000 visitors in under a year—now a thriving public space of gardens, culture, and history.

August 7, 20252 min read

Busan’s Old Core Faces New Future: Merger Talks Rekindled

Four historic districts at the heart of Busan are losing people, schools, and purpose. Now, the city faces a difficult question: can they find a future together?

August 7, 202511 min read

Suyeong Police Station Opens, Ending Split Jurisdiction Era

On August 5, 2025, Busan formally launched the Suyeong Police Station, completing a decades-long process to install dedicated law enforcement facilities in each of the city’s sixteen administrative districts.

August 6, 20254 min read

Busan Faces Growing Youth Exodus Despite City Efforts

Young people aren’t just leaving Busan—they’re not coming back. Even international students who study in the city are drawn to the capital for career prospects and support systems.

August 4, 20253 min read

Busan Begins Administrative AI Rollout Ahead of Legal Framework

Busan has announced the integration of AI into administrative operations, but no municipal framework exists to manage risks, ensure oversight, or involve citizens in the process.

August 4, 20253 min read

Busan’s Unsold Housing Hits 15-Year High as Market Weakness Persists

Busan’s unsold completed housing stock rose to 2,663 units in June 2025, marking the city’s highest level in nearly 15 years.

August 3, 20255 min read

Busan Taps Ddanggyo for Low-Fee Delivery, Ending Public App Era

Busan City has partnered with Shinhan Bank’s Ddanggyo delivery app to offer small businesses reduced 2% fees and 7% cashback incentives through the local currency Dongbaekjeon.

July 30, 20254 min read

Modular Housing Could Curb Speculation and Boost Livability in Busan’s Old Downtown

The MOF move to Busan must be matched by a housing policy that reclaims what’s already built—starting with the empty homes on the hillside.

July 30, 20255 min read

Busan’s Glocal University Plans Raise Doubts Over Execution and Impact

Kyungsung University and BUFS promise immersive learning and multilingual AI platforms, yet offer little evidence of actual educational reform.

July 30, 20253 min read

Busan Outlines Energy Transition Strategy Through 2030

The city of Busan will expand renewable power, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and limit energy demand growth under a newly adopted regional energy plan. Officials expect a 13.5% self-sufficiency rate and a 15% cut in energy use by the end of the decade.

July 28, 20254 min read

Busan to Hold 29th Sea Festival at Dadaepo Beach from August 1

The 29th Busan Sea Festival will take place August 1–3 at Dadaepo Beach, featuring fireworks, music programs, night markets, and enhanced crowd control measures to manage growing attendance.

July 28, 20252 min read

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