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Domestic and foreign investment bolster economy

City innovates its economic structure with an eye on future growth

Despite the global economic downturn, Busan is emerging as a desirable city for domestic and international investment.Busan is making an all-out effort to innovate and reinvigorate the local economy. ...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-05-06

Gimhae International Airport gets an upgrade

김해공항 국제선 확장터미널 본격 개장

After five years of construction, the Gimhae International Airport unveiled a second expansion of its international terminal on April 26.The first expansion was completed in 2016. However, the number ...

Song Soomi  |  2024-04-29

F-2-R visa application for international students is now open

부산시, '지역특화형 비자 사업' 지역우수인재 모집!

Busan is accepting applications from international students for its F-2-R regional specialized residency visa until May 10.The F-2-R visa, implemented by the Ministry of Justice, enables foreigners to...

Song Soomi  |  2024-04-23

Busan creates a 'village' to reverse low fertility rate

City Hall sees education reform as the way to save the population

On March 13, Mayor Park visited a local elementary school and met children participating in new afterschool programs.　Korea's total fertility rate－the average number of children born to a woman during...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-03-30

Busan is now a special education zone

On Jan. 23, Mayor Park announced the "Aeji-Jungji" project.　On Feb. 28, the Ministry of Education designated Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan and Jeju-do Island as special education zones. Under ...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-03-30

New Media Members begin work for 2024

The content creators are essential to bolstering Busan's global image

On March 5, Busan New Media Members held a launching ceremony and began full-scale activities.　On March 5, Busan Metropolitan City hosted a ceremony at City Hall to launch the 2024 campaign of the New...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-03-30

Emergency text alerts to provide more clarity for English speakers

외국인도 빨리 대비할 수 있게 재난문자 영문 병행 표기

When disaster strikes, being in a foreign country can be scary and panic-inducing, especially when you don’t fully understand what is happening.Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety is tackling ...

Song Soomi  |  2024-03-11

Busan Metropolitan City reinforces free insurance for all residents

올해부터 시민안전보험 지원금 확대

All individuals who reside in Busan, including foreign nationals with legal residency status, are automatically registered to receive benefits under the Busan Citizen Safety Insurance program. Individ...

Song Soomi  |  2024-03-11

English-Friendly City vision is becoming clearer

Investments in education, business and tourism aimed at increasing English fluency

On Feb. 6, city officials annㅆunced policies to make Busan an English-Friendly City during an event at Millac the Market in Suyeong-gu.　Busan Metropolitan City announced the policies, strategies and g...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-03-07

Dongbaek Pass expands benefits to foreigners, teens

　Dongbaek Pass, the first integrated public transit discount system in the nation, will launch a prepaid version on March 18. As a result, more public transit riders can take advantage of the program'...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2024-03-07