Busan News

Busan, South Korea - The city of Busan has announced plans to establish "Busan Content Biztown" (Content Business Support Center) to foster a content ecosystem and create jobs for young people. In March, the city and Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency secured KRW 4.2 billion in government funding after being selected for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's regional content support center project. Under this initiative, Busan plans to lease and remodel a building in Yangjeong-dong, Bu

Busan, South Korea - Local citizen groups have voiced concerns that Busan's newly unveiled city emblem, which has an $11 million promotional budget, may have plagiarized the logo of a foreign cryptocurrency company. On May 2, various local citizen groups held a press conference to express their disapproval of the new city emblem and criticize the city council. They alleged that the new emblem plagiarized a foreign cryptocurrency company's logo and called for its immediate removal. In March, Bu

Busan, South Korea – In a bid to secure the 2030 World Expo and engage the public in climate change awareness, the city of Busan is launching an "Expo Aquarium" at the Lotte World Aquarium in Seoul. The exhibit will run from May 1st through November and is part of a nationwide campaign with the theme "Stop Climate Change with EXPO." The campaign began in April with a "Green Challenge" event held at Gwanghwamun Square and Busan Station, emphasizing the importance of carbon emission reduction and

Busan City has announced that it will hold the "1st Busan-South Gyeongsang Province Administrative Integration Debate" at the South Gyeongsang Provincial Office's main auditorium on May 27 at 2 p.m. The event aims to promote understanding and gather public opinion on the potential integration of the administrative systems of Busan and South Gyeongsang Province. The integration of administrative systems involves the combination of administrative services and resources of neighboring regions, aim

Busan Metropolitan City has revealed plans to commence the Gwangandaegyo Bridge Landscape Lighting Improvement Project this May. The initiative is a crucial component of the "Tourism Hub City Development Project" and the broader "Seven Bridge Landmark Project." In an effort to establish Busan as a top international tourism destination in South Korea's southern region, the city has been implementing various projects since its selection for the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism's "Tourism

The recruitment market for cafeteria staff in Busan schools has come to a standstill due to concerns over the high rate of lung cancer among workers. If this trend continues and staff shortages persist, it will inevitably result in an increased workload for existing employees, leading to a vicious cycle of staff attrition. On the 25th, the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education revealed that they were unable to achieve a 1.2-to-1 applicant ratio during the first half of this year's open recruit

Busan City is moving forward with plans to develop a comprehensive sports complex designed exclusively for seniors on Eulsukdo Island in the Saha-gu District. If the facility demonstrates a positive impact on senior health, the city intends to expand the project throughout the region. On the 24th, Busan City reported completing a feasibility study and basic plan for the construction of the Healing Park, a sports facility catering specifically to the elderly population on Eulsukdo Island. The ob

Busan, South Korea - The city of Busan announced that the 40th Busan International Short Film Festival will take place from April 24 to May 1 at the Busan Cinema Center, BNK Busan Bank Art Cinema Corner Theater. The festival marks the beginning of the film festival season for the UNESCO Creative City of Film in Busan. Sponsored by the city of Busan and organized by the Busan International Short Film Festival Association, this year's festival celebrates its 40th anniversary since its inception i

Busan, South Korea - Busan Metropolitan City has announced that the Sinpyeong-Jangnim Industrial Complex has been selected as a candidate for the "2024 Smart Green Industrial Complex" initiative, a joint project led by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, and the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. On April 18, the two ministries held a meeting of the Old Industrial Complex Competitiveness Enhancement Promotion Committee and selected three regions as candidates for the "Old

Busan City has unveiled its new city branding slogan and symbol for the first time in over two decades as the city prepares for the 2030 Busan Expo. However, the decision has sparked controversy, especially regarding the proposed changes to the city's flag. While Busan officials assert that they have adequately gathered public input, local organizations claim that the process was unilateral and inconsistent with the city's identity. On the 21st of last month, Busan City disclosed the new city b

Busan City announced that it will celebrate the 53rd Earth Day on April 22nd by hosting the 15th Climate Change Week from April 21st to 27th, featuring various commemorative events. Earth Day, observed annually on April 22nd, was established in response to a 1969 oil spill off the coast of California to promote environmental conservation. A variety of worldwide commemorative events have been held, primarily led by private organizations. In South Korea, Climate Change Week has been observed sinc

In collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Busan is set to hold the 2023 Busan International Boat Show at BEXCO and APEC Naru Park, taking place from April 21st to 23rd. This year's event marks the ninth installment since the boat show's launch in 2014. The Busan International Boat Show is set to feature a diverse array of yachts and boats from the country's leading manufacturers. This year's event will showcase 906 booths from 107 companies, presenting eco-friendly yachts, boa