Steps toward successful bid heat up competition

Dossier submission and conglomerate support

Nationwide governmental agencies are doing their due diligence to bring the World Expo 2030. Last month, an official delegation visited the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) headquarters in P...

Ahrang Kang 2022-10-11

BTS Yet to Come in BUSAN

Information on how to view the show, transport, streaming and more

A special concert in anticipation of Busan's successful bid, entitled "BTS 〈Yet To Come〉 in Busan," will be held on Oct. 15 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Busan Port International Passenger Terminal wil...

Ahrang Kang 2022-10-11

Awesome autumn attractions

In the fall, the city will be a buzz with festivities.BTS at their "Permission to Dance" concert.Even the dynamic BTS are on their way to the city this fall. "BTS Yet to Come in BUSAN," a free World E...

Ahrang Kang 2022-08-31

Ongoing positive diplomatic exposition endeavors

Domestic and international efforts toward hosting the mega-event

To win the bid for the World Expo 2030, Busan is fiercely competing with Rome, Odessa and the most competitive candidate, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The oil-rich city has begun to garner support from dev...

Ahrang Kang 2022-08-31

Country hopes for World Expo 2030 Busan

New ambassador, efforts and events with BIE visit on the horizon

As aspirations strengthen, World Expo 2030 Busan promotion is growing increasingly diverse. BTS, the world-renowned K-pop group, was appointed an honorary ambassador for the expo. President Yoon Suk-y...

Ahrang Kang 2022-07-29

Taxi app overcomes language barriers

Busan Metropolitan City commences Dongbaek Taxi Smart Service tailored to foreigners. Through the public taxi calling application "Dongbaek Taxi," foreigners can access interpretation, translation and...

Ahrang Kang 2022-07-01

City to host World Anti-Doping Conference

Board of directors grants Busan Asia's first venue

Busan was selected to host the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2025 World Conference, the world's largest doping-free event held every six years. On May 19, Busan won the bidding war at the 2022 WADA ...

Ahrang Kang 2022-07-01

Second presentation enhances World Expo candidature

Successful assembly and World Expo 2030 Busan progress

Busan Metropolitan City completed the second presentation for the World Expo 2030 at the 170th General Assembly of Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The second presentation occurred June 21 ...

Ahrang Kang 2022-07-01

Inaugurated incumbent mayor continues policy support

Park's second term begins with updated vision

Incumbent Mayor Park Heong-jun succeeds in reelection. Having won more than 60 percent of the votes Mayor Park's second term begins this month. He expresses his gratitude for the support of Busan citi...

Ahrang Kang 2022-07-01