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Festival Shiwol drove tourism and economic growth in Busan

2024 Shiwol Village at BEXCO　An official analysis by the Industry-Academy Cooperation Foundation at Youngsan University confirms that Festival Shiwol delivered a major economic and tourism boost to Bu...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-08-30

A celebration of culture, from Austin to Busan

City hopes to turn FSW into SXSW

Busan's Festival Shiwol exhibit at SXSW 2025　This September, Busan will once again transform into a citywide stage for creativity and celebration with the return of Festival Shiwol, running from Sept....

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-08-30

Domoheon marks first anniversary with 300,000 visitors

"Busan, Soaked in Jazz" is a monthly jazz concert held in Sosopung Garden on the last Saturday of each month through October.Domoheon, in Suyeong-gu District, receives 1,300 visitors a day.Educational...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-08-30

Busan partners with Uber to improve Festival Shiwol experience

부산시-우버 택시, '페스티벌 시월' 기간 외국인 관광객 편의성 높인다

source: gettyimageInternational visitors will be able to hail taxis in Busan as easily as they do at home, thanks to a new partnership between the city and Uber.Under a Memorandum of Understanding sig...

Song Soomi  |  2025-08-14

Busan named World Design Capital 2028

부산시, '2028 세계디자인수도' 선정

source: visitbusanBusan was named the World Design Capital 2028, a title awarded biennially to cities that utilize design as a tool to enhance economic, social, cultural and environmental quality of l...

Song Soomi  |  2025-08-04

Order confidently with Busan Allang

　Eager to explore local cuisine but can't read Korean? Look for a "Busan Allang" sticker and order with ease.　Busan Allang is part of the city's efforts to make Busan a more inclusive and accessible p...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-07-30

New music video shows love for Busan

　On July 14, Busan City released the music video for its second official theme song, "Let's Go to Busan," on its official YouTube channel, BusanTube.　With "tour" as its central theme, the song capture...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-07-30

Busan swings for the fences with Sajik Stadium revamp

An artist's rendering of the Sajik Stadium renovation proposal. The iconic venue is set for a total rebuild, with construction scheduled from 2028 to 2030.Sajik Stadium opened in 1985.For Busan citize...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-07-30

New contest spotlights Busan's transformation

　Busan is hosting the 2025 YouTube Video Competition, "Find Neul·Noh·Pul Busan!" to spotlight the city's progress and vision. Participants can create short videos based on three themes; "Expanded (늘리고...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-07-30

Busan marks three years of steady progress

Busan has achieved record-breaking growth and progress across multiple sectors, resulting in happy citizens, as seen here at the 2024 Busan Sea Marathon.Renault Korea Busan Plant.Children playing at a...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2025-07-30