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

Airways, seaways wide open

Eight overseas flight routes and weekend cruises

With social distancing regulations easing, air and sea travel resumes. Early this year, Air Busan began flights to Guam and Saipan. Additionally, flights to and from Fukuoka started last month. The fl...

Ahrang Kang 2022-05-31

Influential international endeavors amplify tourism

Festivities aid in the rediscovery of travel and everyday activities

As social distancing and the obligation to wear a mask outdoors are lifted, daily life routines are ameliorating. Busan, the international tourism city, is already bustling and preparing to greet dome...

Ahrang Kang 2022-05-31

Sustainable floating metropolis cruises ahead

City makes headway on climate change solution

The floating city will be able to provide 12,000 people with necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. The world's first floating city will be linked to Busan's mainland. Inhabitants will be sai...

Ahrang Kang 2022-05-31

Strides forward to strengthen nationwide enthusiasm

Key projects boost expo bid momentum

Busan's second World Expo presentation is scheduled for June. The new administration is working toward the expo as a large part of their political agenda. They are also working with private corporatio...

Ahrang Kang 2022-05-31

Download new dongbaekjeon application

On April 1, a new dongbaekjeon application was released and the Busan Bank consortium has become the local currency's final operating agency. Existing dongbaekjeon users can seamlessly transfer their ...

Ahrang Kang 2022-04-29

Additional expatriate resources increase comfort

Mobile application services improve for the city's innumerable visitors and approximately 73,000 expats. Through the "Life in Busan" app-lication, the city helps break local language barriers. Also, t...

Ahrang Kang 2022-04-29