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Busan Expands Maritime Vision Through 2025 Ocean Week

The 2025 edition of Ocean Week features discussions on Arctic shipping routes, marine innovation, and ocean education, reinforcing Busan’s efforts to become a well-rounded maritime city.

May 26, 20253 min read

How Busan Is Using Distributed Energy to Power a New Industrial Era in Gangseo

As a finalist for Korea’s first Distributed Energy Specialized Area, Busan’s Gangseo District is testing new energy models—including battery storage, virtual net metering, and UPS-as-a-Service—to build a resilient, decentralized urban power system.

May 23, 20257 min read

Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum Opens Special Exhibition on Jaecheop Culture

The Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum’s new exhibition, “Jaecheop, Holding the Memory of Busan”, explores the cultural and ecological history of freshwater clams in the Nakdonggang River.

May 22, 20252 min read

2025 Busan One Asia Festival to Feature Free Park Concert with Popular K-pop Artists

Busan’s 2025 BOF Park Concert will take place on June 14, 2025, at Hwamyung Eco Park, offering a relaxing outdoor concert experience with top K-pop artists.

May 21, 20254 min read

Relaxing Loan Regulations Won’t Save Busan’s Real Estate Market

Busan’s real estate crisis, marked by high unsold inventory and declining prices, is being met with short-term solutions like relaxed loan regulations, which fail to address deeper economic issues.

May 20, 20255 min read

The 15-Minute City in Busan: Global Urban Ideal Meets Local Urban Limits

Busan has embraced the 15-minute city concept, but does the city’s fragmented geography, vertical density, and uneven service access support the model?

May 19, 202512 min read

Busan to Host 22nd International Performing Arts Festival from May 23 to June 1

The 22nd Busan International Performing Arts Festival runs from May 23 to June 1, presenting 58 productions from 14 countries. With the theme "Regeneration & Balance," the festival blends classic reinterpretation with new artistic voices across venues citywide.

May 19, 20253 min read

Busan Implements Korea’s First Real-Time Groundwater Monitoring System

Busan has become the first city in South Korea to introduce a real-time monitoring system for groundwater levels and quality across 245 locations.

May 18, 20252 min read

Park Golf in Busan: Urban Aging, Land Use, and Intergenerational Design

As aging accelerates, Busan is building dozens of park golf courses. But are they designed for the future — or just the elderly?

May 16, 20256 min read

The Empty Promises of Digital Hub Politics: Why Busan Deserves Better

Politicians have long promised to make Busan a global digital or financial hub. Yet these visions, often crafted from a distance, rarely account for the city’s structural, legal, and infrastructural realities—and more often than not, they dissolve into campaign slogans.

May 16, 202510 min read

2025 Busan Rock Festival Unveils First Wave of Artists: Tickets Selling Fast

South Korea’s longest-running rock festival is back with global headliners, rising Asian bands, and a record-breaking ticket sellout. The Busan Rock Festival continues to grow its international presence.

May 14, 20252 min read

Busan's Ambitious Global Startup Hub Project: Architectural Design Unveiled

Busan has selected the architectural design for its "Global Startup Hub," a major project to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the city.

May 13, 20253 min read

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