New COVID-19 testing requirements

Negative test result must be within 72 hours

▲Travellers will have to pack more than clothes to visit Korea. A COVID-19 test is now required. (Source: Image Today)Health officials have introduced safety measures to keep out new variants of COVID...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-02-04

Free Korean classes begin in March

Level testing and registration start February 15

The Busan Foundation for International Cooperation's spring 2021 semester will begin in early March. Classes are free, open to foreign residents on long-term visas and will be filled on a first come, ...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-02-04

Dongbaekjeon cashback has returned!

Local digital currency offering 10 percent cashback

▲ Busan residents can load the digital currency onto a stylish new vertical card accepted by local merchants and restaurants. (Source: Kookje Newspaper)Dongbaekjeon, a popular blockchain-based local c...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-02-04

Busan sites considered for Global Geopark status

Nakdong estuary, Geumjeong mountain, Taejongdae among chosen sites

▲Busan rocks! Oryukdo rises from the East Sea.▲Busan Air Cruise in Songdo offers a bird's eye view.Busan is gaining global recognition for its dynamic geology. The Ministry of Environment announced th...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-02-04

Busan launches bid for 2030 World Expo

Proposal gathers support, faces competition from Moscow

▲Various colors of rice are planted to create a unique image celebrating Busan's 2030 World Expo campaign.■ Official declaration of intent to host　The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy officially...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-02-04

Full speed ahead for Haeundae cruise

▲The Haeundae River Cruise aims to become fully operational in 2021. (Source: Haeundae-gu Office)After a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Haeundae River Cruise gives Busanites the chance to tak...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-01-14

Corporations begin 2021 business

▲The Busan International Finance Center is the new home for many new businesses.Financial companies from South Korea and around the world will begin operations in Busan. Six businesses from four count...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-01-14

City Hall forms influential panel for tourism

Committee of 14 members from 10 countries meets twice a year

▲As South Korea's first International Tourism City, Busan is ready to improve, upgrade and promote its tourist attractions through City Hall's new tourism advisory group.To become the best internation...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-01-14

City Hall keeping Busanites safe from COVID-19

Case numbers remain at manageable levels

City Hall has adapted and strengthened its prevention regulation to better adapt to the pandemic in the winter months. As a result of multiple days of over 50 cases, City Hall raised its social distan...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-01-14

Busan sets sights on grand plans for 2021

New year key for Busan becoming Northeast Asian maritime capital

Busanites are looking to 2021 as a springboard into becoming the Northeast Asian maritime capital. The brand new year will be when Busan breaks ground on the Gadeok International Airport, which is an ...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-01-14