This is Busan's coolest new observatory

See the city like never before at Busan X the Sky

New observatory Busan X the Sky opened on July 17 on the 98th, 99th and 100th floors of the Haeundae LCT. At more than 410 meters high, the skyscraper is the second-tallest building in Korea, followin...

Ahrang Kang 2020-08-04

Busan now renovating Galmaetgil trail

City repairing, upgrading signs and stamp boxes

The Galmaetgil trail is in need of renovations, and Busan is going through with plans to improve signs and other facilities spread throughout the trail, including 39 certification stands and 61 stamp ...

Ahrang Kang 2020-08-04

Busan honors victims of forced labor

Busanites can pay respects on Liberation Day

Saturday, Aug. 15 is National Liberation Day and the first day of a long weekend. To honor those who lost their lives in the name of freedom, the city opened Place of Memory, a space to honor those wh...

Ahrang Kang 2020-08-04

Marine leisure takes charge of Busan's summer

Free, discount activities ongoing

Korea International Marine Leisure Week (KIMA Week) is an annual summer event that aims to promote local sea-based leisure, industry and culture. The festival officially begins on Aug. 21, but KIMA-re...

Ahrang Kang 2020-08-04

Summer prevention guidelines make summer safe

Alert systems, beach and restaurant procedures take shape

◆ Levels of social distancingThe government is implementing a three-level social distancing plan that will vary depending on the severity of COVID-19 and the intensity of quarantine measures. The Cent...

Ahrang Kang 2020-08-04

New Gadeok airport necessary to regional welfare

City Hall against expanding Gimhae International

City Hall is hard at work planning for Busan's new airport, which aims to better connect Busan to the rest of the world. The city has drawn up a road map for the construction of Gadeok International A...

Ahrang Kang 2020-08-04

City Hall streamlines tourism information

Visit Busan more conveniently

City Hall has begun operation of a smart tourism platform to provide local and foreign visitors with online tips tailored to the latest travel trends. The website of the new service (visitbusan.net) h...

Ahrang Kang 2020-07-06

Summer fun in Busan North Port

Take in the sea on a relaxing weekend getaway

The Busan Port Authority has reopened half its sites of the North Port campground. The partial reopening comes after the campground's full shutdown due to COVID-19. The camp's multi-use facilities, ho...

Ahrang Kang 2020-07-06

Busan good home for pets, owners

Daycare, behavior classes and more

Busan ranks fourth in Korea for the number of people with pets. With so many Koreans now owning companion animals, City Hall is implementing a comprehensive five-year animal protection and welfare pla...

Ahrang Kang 2020-07-06

K-Sale aims to revitalize national consumption

Sales in fashion, food, travel and more

The K-Sale is being held until July 12 to increase consumption and lessen the economic burden being caused by COVID-19. Department stores and discount retailers, as well as 23 giants in the manufactur...

Ahrang Kang 2020-07-06