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Busan’s foreign tourism returns to pre-COVID levels

부산시 “2026년 외국인 관광객 300만 시대 연다”

The number of foreign tourists visiting Busan between January and June 2024 exceeded 1.38 million, surpassing the international visitor count during the same period in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pand...

Song Soomi  |  2024-09-12

North Port to anchor national startup ecosystem

Pier 1 to house a startup incubator and cultural complex

City officials will turn a warehouse at North Port Pier 1 into Global Startup Hub Busan.Busan North Port, the largest port redevelopment project in the nation, will feature a world-class startup incub...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-09-02

The former mayoral residence to become a public park

A bird's - eye view of the complex.The former mayoral residence will be transformed into a public park and cultural complex. It will open to the public in September, fulfilling Busan Mayor Park Heong-...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-09-02

Save more with K-Pass-Dongbaek

Commuting costs are now cheaper thanks to government programs

Busan residents can now enjoy greater financial benefits from two different transit fare reimbursement systems: Dongbaek Pass and K-Pass.Dongbaek Pass, the first integrated public transit discount sys...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-09-02

Capture Busan's charms in 60 seconds

Busan is seeking submissions for the latest new media contest. Roughly translated as "We are Looking for Real Busan" (마.이.부를 찾습니다), the contest asks residents to share video clips of life in the city....

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-09-02

아니(Ani), 근데(Geundae)

Everyday Korean ④

In Korean, certain words change meaning depending on how they are used in speech. Mastering how to deploy these words will increase your Korean fluency.① Ani (아니)　"Ani" (아니) is the casual form of "no....

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-09-02

들어가세요(Go inside)

Everyday Korean ③

What do you say when politely ending a phone call? "Goodbye"? "See you soon"?In Korean, there is no specific expression to signal the end of a phone call. This might be why non-native speakers find it...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-08-05

Future leaders take part in trilateral summit

The young leaders visited Busan and discussed a "sustainable future."The inaugural U.S.-R.O.K.-Japan Trilateral Global Leadership Youth Summit was held at the Nurimaru APEC House from July 11 to 13. T...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-08-05

Geoscientists set to tackle Earth's biggest challenges

Scientists will travel to Busan to discuss the future of our planet

The 37th International Geological Congress 2024, one of the biggest science events in the world, will take place from Aug. 25 to 31 at BEXCO in Haeundae-gu District.The IGC brings together geoscientis...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-08-05

Happiness is a government priority

Busan is good for children.During his mayoral campaign, Park Heong-joon's slogan was, "Busan, your home for today and beyond." His dream was "to create a city where every citizen is happy."Two years a...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-08-05