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Summer swells: Busan’s beaches post record visitor numbers

부산시 2026년 8개 해수욕장 폐장, 역대 최다방문 기록 경신

source: Busan Tourism ArchiveBusan’s beach season has officially ended, closing on a high note. Haeundae Beach, the last to close, ended its season Sept. 15, capping a summer that saw record-breaking ...

Song Soomi  |  2026-09-24

Busan sets tourism records in consecutive months

부산 방문 외국인 292만 명… 300만 돌파, 지난해보다 두 달 빠를 전망

source: Busan Tourism ArchiveBusan welcomed 2,927,674 international visitors from January to July, putting the city on track to reach its goal of 4 million international visitors for the year. The fig...

Song Soomi  |  2026-09-14

The route to the Arctic starts in Busan

PanStar Acro　Busan is heading north.　The first Korean container ship to travel the Arctic shipping route departed from Busan New Port on Aug. 22. The pilot voyage is being undertaken by the 2,800-TEU ...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-09-08

Busan on track to welcome 4 million foreign visitors

Foreign tourists take a commemorative photo at Haeundae Beach.Foreigners try on hanbok at Gamcheon Culture Village.　Busan welcomed 2,420,629 international visitors in the first half of 2026, already a...

Song Soomi  |  2026-09-08

Tourists love Busan. They'd just like more trash bins

부산시, 외국인 관광객 생생한 현장 목소리 듣고 관광객 만족도 높인다!

source: getty imageBusan City interviewed 34 international tourists at major attractions last month to better understand visitor experiences and respond more quickly to problems.The one-on-one intervi...

Song Soomi  |  2026-09-03

Busan on track to welcome 4 million international visitors

2026년 상반기 부산 방문 외국인 242만 명 돌파!

source: Busan Tourism ArchiveBusan welcomed 2,420,629 international visitors in the first half of 2026, already achieving 60.5% of its annual target of 4 million international visitors. Compared with ...

Song Soomi  |  2026-08-05

In the age of AI, the world's librarians convene in Busan

　The 90th World Library and Information Congress will take place from Aug. 10 to 13 at BEXCO. This world's largest gathering of library and information professionals returns to Korea for the first tim...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-08-03

All hands on deck in Korea's maritime capital

Busan New Port in Gangseo-gu District is poised to become a global shipping and logistics hub for the emerging era of Arctic shipping, with plans to supply carbon-free and low-carbon fuels.　Busan is s...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-08-03

Busan welcomes the World Heritage Committee

　The 48th session of the World Heritage Committee will take place from July 19 to 29 at BEXCO. This marks the first time Korea has hosted the committee since joining the World Heritage Convention in 1...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-07-08

Full steam ahead: Jae-soo Chun takes the helm

Busan Mayor Jae-soo Chun expressed his determination to establish Busan as a new growth hub for Korea.　On July 1, Jae-soo Chun took office as Busan's 40th mayor. His administration has two priorities:...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2026-07-08