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Going the extra mile to understand Busan

Orangdae (Route 1-2)Dongbaekseom Island (Route 2-1)Yeongdo Sky Observatory (Route 3-3)Dudo Observatory (Route 4-1)Yeondae Peak (Route 5-2)Samnak Ecological Park Lotus Complex (Route 6-1)Seongjigok Res...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-01-06

Nine Busan restaurants added to Michelin Guide for 2026

　Ahead of the official release of this year's guidebook, the Michelin Guide has unveiled nine newly selected restaurants in Busan on its website. These latest Michelin selections offer a range of dive...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-01-06

[INTERVIEW] "I chose Busan because it is a big city with a vibrant food culture"

Kamal Oli, from Nepal, is a student at Youngsan University.　"If I Were Reborn, I Would Live in Busan Too" is a web series on BusanTube, the city's official YouTube channel, featuring people from diver...

Song Soomi  |  2026-01-06

For a winter escape, head east

　While Busan is the nation's most popular summer vacation destination, winter in the city is quietly captivating. As the crowds thin and the air turns crisp, the city reveals a calmer, more intimate s...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-01-06

Why I Live in Busan

　Are you a foreign resident in Busan? Tell us why this city feels like home. Share a short personal story about a place, a moment or a small reason you stayed. Selected stories receive a small writer'...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-01-06

Website revamp makes Life in Busan better

The new site is packed with information for international students.　Busan's international residents will have easier access to information with the launch of newly upgraded services on Life in Busan, ...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-01-06

Busan to provide free childcare for kids aged 3 to 5

Foreign children to receive financial support

Newly allocated funding will allow more children to participate in cultural experiences for free. Busan Ilbo　Starting in 2026, Busan will introduce free childcare for children ages 3 to 5. To prepare,...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-01-06

'Fun City Busan' targets 5M foreign tourists

New nighttime events have attracted foreign tourists.　Busan is emerging as a premier destination for fun and engaging travel experiences, attracting travelers from around the globe with its diverse an...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-01-06

Busan continues its rise as a global innovation hub, ranking 8th worldwide

Centum City in Haeundae-gu District is revolutionizing Busan's smart industries.　In the 12th edition of the Smart Centres Index, published in December by British consultancy Z/YEN, Busan ranked 8th am...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-01-06

What do international tourists do in Busan?

외국인 관광객은 부산에서 뭐할까?

source: visit busanAccording to an analysis by the Busan Tourism Organization, international tourists visiting Busan in 2024 stayed an average of 6.2 days and spent $ 828 per person on culinary experi...

Song Soomi  |  2026-01-06