Busan News

Can On-Demand Transit Solve Busan’s New Town Puzzle? Tabara Rolls Out in Gangseo and Gijang.

The South Korean government's decision to relocate the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan ignites a debate over the future of regional development.

Busan drivers face Korea’s highest toll rates. With two tunnels set to go toll-free, pressure mounts to reassess 30-year private road contracts.

Busan’s Myeongji Medical Town project, set to open in 2033, will include a 500-bed hospital, residential spaces, and a wellness center.

Busan’s roadmap to maritime leadership includes relocating key maritime institutions and advancing smart port technology, but real progress will depend on implementation.

The 2025 Global Demographic Strategy Forum in Busan on June 20 will gather global experts to discuss innovative strategies for urban revitalization and tackling population decline.

More than an architectural feat, the Busan Concert Hall signals the city’s most ambitious step yet toward cultural decentralization — but the real test will be whether it can fill its seats year after year.

Busan's college town revival plan, relying on "local creators" and subsidies, risks repeating past mistakes.

Busan has signed an agreement with IGIS Asset Management to develop two artificial intelligence data centers in the city’s western industrial zone.

As prices rise and portions shrink, South Koreans question the value of dining out. Skimpflation and franchise growth are eroding food's emotional value and reshaping the dining experience.

Busan welcomed over 1 million foreign tourists by April 2025, setting a new record. With a focus on gastronomy, cruise travel, and eco-friendly urban planning, the city is redefining what tourism success looks like.

Busan enters Startup Genome’s Top 100 ecosystems for the first time, but lags far behind cities like Seoul and Jakarta in funding, exits, and market reach.