Major sports events put Busan on world stage

Table tennis, golf and soccer are all on the agenda in the coming months

Busan continues to grow as a global hub and as an international sports town.The city has a solid athletic infrastructure and a more-than-adequate marine environment needed to invite world-class athlet...

Ahrang Kang 2019-07-01

Busan medical tourism industry sees growth

Indonesian medical tourism grows by 210.1%

The number of foreign medical tourists visiting Busan is greatly increasing. A total of 15,282 medical tourists visited the city last year, a 12.7% increase from the year before. This completely outpa...

Hyunkyung Cho 2019-06-07

Kangkangee Sea Bus is Busan's latest nautical tour

Enjoy a brisk 20-minute tour of Yeongdo Island's waters

- 출처 및 제공 : Kookje NewspaperYeongdo Island has seen numerous changes and steady growth throughout the years, and its transformation into a tourist destination continues. Since May 17, visitors to Yeon...

Hyunkyung Cho 2019-06-07

Beach season's return already making waves

Between June 1 and Aug. 31, Busan is easily at its most dynamic

- 출처 및 제공 : Haeundae-gu OfficeThe sun is out and the weather is soon going to be too hot to bear. That means that beach season is here!June 1 marked the beginning of three glorious months of swimming ...

Hyunkyung Cho 2019-06-07

City Hall wants even more direct ASEAN flights

Could the ASEAN-ROK summit bring more direct flights to Southeast Asia?

In what could be exciting news for world travelers, there are hopes for additional flights and new air routes between Busan and countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).Busan pl...

Hyunkyung Cho 2019-06-07

Busan hopes it can host World Expo 2030

The city is confident it can secure hosting one of the world's biggest events

Busan has high hopes to host one of the biggest events on earth: World Expo 2030. More formally known as "International Registered" expo-sitions, world expos are exhibitions of culture and industry th...

Minje Jo 2019-06-07

BTS performing in Busan June 15 and 16

- 출처 및 제공 : Kookje NewspaperHold onto your seat and get ready to scream, because K-Pop outfit and global phenomenon BTS are scheduled to perform in Busan on June 15 and 16! The seven-piece act will be...

Hyunkyung Cho 2019-06-07

Yongdusan Park shows off some old and lots of new

Escalator leading to and from the park is a marvel to look at

The Yongdusan Park escalator has been totally renovated and is now a sight to behold.Yongdusan Park is one of Busan's most recognizable landmarks, as well as one of the city's most enjoyable. For deca...

Hyunkyung Cho 2019-05-02

Home-visit program will be Busan's own cultural exchange

Home-visit program will be Busan's own cultural exchangeusan will begin a home-visit project in order to create a community friendlier towards foreign cultures. The project is for Korean families and ...

Hyunkyung Cho 2019-05-02

Global locals gather at Global Gathering

APEC Naru Park will host annual festival to celebrate world culture

- The 14th Global Gathering will be held at APEC Naru Park on May 19 and will celebrate the diversity of Busan's citizens and residents. 출처 및 제공 : Busan Foundation for International CooperationAPEC Na...

Hyunkyung Cho 2019-05-02