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Busan Metropolitan City has announced its operation plan for the Busan Big Data Innovation Center in 2023, aiming to turn Busan into a city that leads the digital economy. The center, which was opened in August 2022 in Haeundae-gu, Centum, will be fully equipped this year with various programs and expertise to support the revitalization of the region's data-related industries. The center is run by Busan Techno Park and is equipped with innovative technology incubation spaces, training and meeti

The Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Special Alliance, also known as the Mega City, has been officially abolished after the resolution passed in the plenary session of the Busan City Council. The vote took place on February 8th and resulted in 39 council members voting in favor of the resolution, with two members from the Democratic Party of Korea voting against and three members abstaining. The special alliance, formed in 2020, was intended to promote balanced development in the region. However, after th

Busan City is taking proactive steps to revitalize its tourism industry, inviting representatives and officials of the metropolitan tourism industry, including the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) to the 'Busan Tourism Industry Briefing Session' at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. The session, hosted by Busan Mayor Park Hyung-joon, is the first of its kind since the mayor's inauguration and is seen as a strong indicator of the city's commitment to making tourism a key industry for its future growth.

City branding is a crucial aspect of urban development as cities compete to attract investment, talent, and visitors. The process of creating and maintaining a city's brand involves developing a reputation, image, and identity that encompasses a set of perceptions and associations that people have with a city. This is influenced by various factors such as the city's history, cultural offerings, quality of life, and economic development. The Importance of a Strong City Brand A strong city bran

Busan City in South Korea has announced the sale of its last available real estate location in Haeundae Centum City to US real estate developer Hines. The 9900-square-meter site, which has been unused for the past 22 years, will now be the home of the Global Quantum Complex, a 74-story, 160,000-square-meter state-of-the-art facility that will host businesses and research dedicated to quantum computing. The complex will be built in collaboration with the Korea Quantum Computing Corporation (KQC)

Busan City is making a bold move towards the future of technology by launching its "Busan's Quantum Initiative " today. The city aims to create a state-of-the-art business and research complex, with a focus on quantum computing, on the site of BEXCO's facilities in Haeundae. The complex will serve as a hub for research, education, software development, and integration of related companies and startups, as well as provide corporate work and convenience facilities. Mayor Park Hyung-joon has been

Busan City in South Korea has made a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and practice carbon-neutral living in the public sector, with the aim of becoming a "2050 Carbon Neutral Leading City." The city has expanded its "Emissions Trading System and Greenhouse Gas and Energy Target Management System" to include invested and acting organizations, in addition to administrative agencies and public corporations. There are 19 invested and funded organizations in Busan, including the Busan R

Busan Metropolitan City announced a plan to become an English-friendly city in a bid to establish itself as a global hub. This effort dates back to the Lee Myung-bak Administration's Immersion English education plan, which aimed to increase the proficiency of English in South Korea. To bridge the language divide, the Korean Ministry of Education has been implementing English education regulations and providing equal opportunities for English language study. In 1997, English was incorporated int

South Korea has reported a decline in COVID-19 cases, with Friday's tally reaching the lowest in 31 weeks. The country recorded 14,961 new cases, including 28 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 30,228,889, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). This marks a significant decrease from the 31,711 infections seen a week earlier and is the lowest daily count for any Friday since July 1, 2020. In addition to the decline in cases, the number of critically ill p

Busan City is making moves to establish a free economic zone in the Gadeokdo Airport Complex. The city government has announced plans to launch the "Gadeokdo Airport Complex City Free Economic Zone Designation and Development Plan Establishment Service" next month, with an estimated cost of 26 billion won. The aim of the service is to create a comprehensive city with functions such as residential, commercial, tourism, international logistics, and renewable energy by 2030. The designation of a f

The Significance of Narrative in the Branding of Cities City branding has become an indispensable aspect of advertising a city's history, quality of life, cultural and natural resources, social amenities, attractions, lifestyle, and environment, with the aim of creating a favorable reputation, fortifying its position, or capitalizing on opportunities in an ever-evolving market. However, the escalating competition among cities, along with the changing tastes, resources, finances, and demographics

Busan City is taking a bold step forward in the tourist industry with the launch of its new "Visit Busan Pass". Aimed at individual foreign tourists, this innovative new card offers free admission to thirty popular tourist attractions in the city, as well as a rechargeable transportation card function. The Visit Busan Pass is available in two options: a 24-hour pass for 49,000 won and a 48-hour pass for 69,000 won. With these passes, tourists can enjoy up to 70% off the total admission price by