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Busan’s New Subway Mirrors a Troubled Past Project

Despite technical and financial setbacks in a previous underground line, Busan’s Hadan–Noksan subway repeats the same design assumptions.

July 27, 20255 min read

Busan's Aging Water Pipes Face Renewal Backlog

Busan maintains one of Korea’s largest water networks, but its aging underground pipes are exposing gaps in maintenance, monitoring, and funding.

July 25, 20253 min read

Busan Strengthens Climate Education with National Marine Youth Event

As climate impacts accelerate, Busan invests in next-gen marine stewardship with a national youth forum on ocean sustainability.

July 24, 20253 min read

Busan Opera House Faces Governance Void, Cost Overruns

The Busan Opera House was meant to anchor a waterfront cultural revival. Now, it stands half-built and over-budget, exposing the gap between vision and governance.

July 23, 202514 min read

Busan Selected as 2028 World Design Capital by WDO

Busan has been selected as the World Design Capital for 2028, joining a shortlist of global cities recognized for integrating design into urban policy.

July 22, 20252 min read

Global Scientists Unite in Busan for the Climate Fight

More than 1,500 researchers from 45 countries are meeting this week in Busan for BACO-25, a landmark assembly of Earth system scientists focused on the intensifying climate crisis.

July 21, 20253 min read

The Crisis Behind Busan’s Real Estate Hype

While developers tout “premium units” and local media cheer on the crowds, more than 5,000 unsold homes sit vacant—and thousands of residents are quietly leaving.

July 18, 20252 min read

Cyclists to Conquer Busan’s Bridges in First-Ever Seven Bridges Tour

On September 21, more than 3,000 riders will take part in the first Seven Bridges Tour: Riding in Busan—a non-competitive event.

July 17, 20253 min read

Busan Picks HJ Consortium to Modernize Nation’s Largest Fish Market

The City of Busan has selected a consortium led by HJ Heavy Industries as the preferred bidder for the modernization of the Busan Cooperative Fish Market.

July 16, 20252 min read

Busan to Host 2028 World Championship of Magic

Busan has been selected to host the 2028 World Championship of Magic, following a decisive vote by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM). The event will bring over 3,000 magicians and 200,000 visitors to the city in July 2028.

July 16, 20252 min read

Ministry Relocates to Busan’s Dong-gu, Reviving Historic Urban Core

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has confirmed its full relocation to Dong-gu, Busan, marking the return of central government presence to the city’s original administrative district.

July 11, 20253 min read

Busan–Yangsan–Ulsan Metropolitan Railway Clears Key Government Approval

South Korea has cleared a major hurdle for the Busan–Yangsan–Ulsan metropolitan railway, approving a 47.6 km light rail corridor that will link the country’s southeastern cities in under an hour.

July 10, 20253 min read

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