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Busan’s Empty House Projects: A Real Solution or Symbolic Fix?
Busan City has launched a new initiative to convert vacant homes into micro-dorms and public parks. But as critics point out, meaningful urban change requires more than scattered projects — it demands a systemic approach to life, work, and community.
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Why Busan’s Ballpark Belongs on the Waterfront
As the Sajik Baseball Stadium redevelopment stalls, a bold alternative is reemerging: a world-class waterfront stadium in North Port. But this isn’t just about baseball — it’s about reimagining Busan’s urban identity, economy, and global image.
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Designed to Be Seen: How Busan’s Urban Identity Became a Campaign
Busan has rebranded itself as a global, good-looking city—complete with AI-generated images, sleek slogans, and media-friendly urban design. But behind the aesthetics lies a growing silence. In its pursuit of visibility, is the city losing its voice?
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New Sinkhole Disrupts Busan Subway Project, Raising Safety Concerns
A growing number of sinkholes near the Hadan–Sasang subway construction site are raising concerns about Busan’s broader underground transit strategy. As new projects like the Hadan–Noksan line and BuTX move forward, questions mount.
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Busan Isn’t Balancing Its Growth. It’s Avoiding Its History.
In its rush to modernize, Busan has developed a habit of building not toward its past, but around it. From Haeundae in the 1990s to Gangseo today, the city has preferred expansion over reinvestment—choosing new land over old neighborhoods, and visibility over inclusion.
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Busan’s Broken Blocks: Why Alley Commerce Alone Won’t Save the City’s Urban Core
Despite millions in revitalization funds, Busan’s neighborhood markets continue to empty out. A deeper structural crisis—marked by aging districts, hollow high-rises, and disconnected urban planning—demands a shift from short-term fixes to long-term ecosystem design.
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