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Despite World Expo setback, Busan is ready for greatness

　Busan's pursuit to host World Expo 2030 is over. While the disappointment lingers, the number of tangible and intangible benefits gained from the bidding process is significant. The 10-year endeavor ...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-12-06

It's the right time to rock the night away in Busan

​The view from Uam-dong Urban Forest gives off `La La Land' vibes　When Mayor Park Heong-joon gave his inaugural address, he vowed to make Busan a top-10 Asian city. In 2023, Mayor Park made good on hi...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-12-06

Bah, humbug! Bedbug anxiety grips Korea

　Bedbugs were largely eradicated in Korea thanks to a national extermination drive in the 1980s. In fact, only nine infestations were reported to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency in the...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-12-06

All dogs go to Busan

　VisitBusan.net, the city's official tourism information hub, has launched a new travel guide for pet owners.　"Travel to Busan With Your Pooch" introduces Busan as a pet-friendly city. The guide provi...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-12-06

The best is yet to come

10년동안 부산이 달려온 '엑스포 유치' 대장정

Busan’s pursuit to host World Expo 2030 has come to an end. Although the city will not host the global event, the 10-year endeavor has transformed the city and established a profound legacy that citiz...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-11-29

Bistro Busan set to attract BIE voters

프랑스 파리 현지에서 2030부산세계박람회 유치 위한 막바지 홍보 나서

Representatives from each member state of the Bureau International des Expositions will gather in Paris on Nov. 28 to select the host city of World Expo 2030. Before voting begins, Busan will continue...

Song Soomi  |  2023-11-24

Number of TOPIK test dates to double in 2024

2024년부터 한국어능력시험 국외 응시 기회 2배 확대

With global interest in Korea and the Korean language surging, the Ministry of Education will increase the number of TOPIK exams conducted overseas.TOPIK, or Test of Proficiency in Korean, evaluates t...

Song Soomi  |  2023-11-22

Let’s cheer on the World Expo 2030 together!

2030 세계박람회 개최지 발표 코 앞! 대규모 범시민 응원전 개최

The Big Day is almost here. On Nov. 28, the Bureau International des Expositions will select the host city for World Expo 2030. In the lead up to the vote, Busan and Paris will be filled with people c...

Song Soomi  |  2023-11-17

Busan is the nation’s no. 1 nighttime destination

야간관광 1위 부산, '대한민국 밤밤곡곡 100' 광역시 중 최다 선정!

source: visitbusan.netBusan Metropolitan City proudly announced that eight locations across the city have been selected for the “Top 100 Nighttime Attractions in Korea” (대한민국 밤밤곡곡 100선), a list of mus...

Song Soomi  |  2023-11-15

Busan City expands support for multi-child families

부산시, 다자녀가정 지원 확대(3→2자녀) 시행

Busan strives to be a city where raising children is a joyful experience. To that end, the city is issuing an updated “Family Love Card,” which provides financial support to multi-child families.The g...

Song Soomi  |  2023-11-10