BRT section improves bus travel time

Bus-only lanes accelerate public transportation travel

Late last year, the second section of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) op-ened 6.6 kilometers from Naeseong Intersection in Dongnae out to Gwangmugyo Bridge in Seomyeon. With the additional section, the BR...

Ahrang Kang 2020-02-05

Local Busan currency launched

Dongbaekjeon aims to bolster local economy

A new local currency has been released. The monetary unit, named dongbaekjeon after the official city flower (dongbaek) and the word for coin (jeon), has been issued for the purpose of stimulating the...

Ahrang Kang 2020-02-05

Busan selected as international tourist city

City aims to increase attractions and convenience for world travelers

As part of the government's tourism development strategy, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has designated Busan as an international tourist destination. Busan was given its status due to it...

Ahrang Kang 2020-02-05

IKEA display opens in Seomyeon

6,000 products showcased

△Hej Busan is a colorful idea of what IKEA offers.IKEA's pop-up display Hej Busan (pronounced "Hey Busan") is now open in Seomyeon and will run until Jan. 23.Famous for its Scandinavian design and DIY...

Ahrang Kang 2020-01-15

New dust control systems in place

City Hall aims to improve environment

City Hall implemented a dust control system in December to mitigate and reduce the intensity and frequency of fine dust. It will be ongoing until March.The system aims to control the base concentratio...

Ahrang Kang 2020-01-15

Busan ready to host big table tennis tourney

World Table Tennis Championships runs March 22 to 29

The World Table Tennis Cham-pionships, one of the world's largest sporting events, is being held in Busan for the first time.The 2020 World Table Tennis Championship will be held at BEXCO in Busan for...

Ahrang Kang 2020-01-15

Local Seollal events for culture and fun

Here's what's going on in the city from Jan. 24 to 27.

Many of Busan's museums, music halls and centers of culture and art plan to carry out normal operations and special events during the four-day holiday period of Seollal (Korean lunar New Year).The day...

Ahrang Kang 2020-01-15

Busan schedules 12 months of fests and fun

Walk among flowers, lie in the sun, marvel at fireworks and celebrate the holidays

A new year and a new decade have arrived in Busan, and the city of water, movies and tourism looks to become even more dynamic in 2020.A river cruise, which offers a beautiful night view of Haeundae v...

Ahrang Kang 2020-01-15

New policy hits brakes on city speed limit

Tests show little difference in traffic

▷Busan's new 5030 policy looks to make the city safer for drivers and pedestrians.City Hall has begun a pilot operation of Safety Speed 5030, a policy that lowers the city's speed limits to make both ...

Ahrang Kang 2019-12-04

City Hall gives citizens free Wi-Fi on the go

Underground shopping areas and buses

City Hall has installed public Wi-Fi in seven underground shopping areas and on all city buses.　Previously, only users of specific telecommunication companies had access to Wi-Fi in the underground sh...

Ahrang Kang 2019-12-04