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Busan Metropolitan City Publishes the 50th Issue of the Registered Academic Journal Hangdo Busan

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced the publication of the 50th issue of Hangdo Busan, a Korea Research Foundation-registered academic journal that has accumulated research outcomes on the history of Busan since its first issue in 1962.
○ In 2016, Hangdo Busan was selected as a “candidate for registration” in the journal evaluation by the Korea Research Foundation, establishing itself as a specialized journal on Busan history. In 2018, it was elevated to “registered journal,” and in the 2021 re-certification evaluation, it was approved to maintain its “registered journal” status, thereby securing its position as a leading academic journal in Busan studies.
○ To date, Hangdo Busan has published more than 500 papers, including special planning papers covering diverse subjects from prehistoric to modern times related to Busan, research papers highlighting the historic and cultural value of the city, and introductions to primary sources such as old documents and ancient maps.

The 50th issue of Hangdo Busan contains 16 papers in total, including 4 special planning papers, 11 research papers, and 1 resource introduction related to the history of everyday life in modern and contemporary Busan. This issue encompasses studies covering a wide range of periods and subjects, including history, archaeology, and art history.
○ [Special Planning Papers] Proceedings from the academic conference “Modern and Contemporary Busan and Its People as Seen Through Material Culture” (December 2024) include: Professor Cha Cheol-uk of Pusan National University, “Rubber Shoes During the Japanese Colonial Period and the People Whose Feet Were Taken Away”; Lecturer Kim Yun-mi of Gyeongin National University of Education, “The ‘National Fish’ Created by Korean Fisheries Policy and the Case of Mackerel”; Architect Yoon Il, CEO of Illi Architects, “A Study on the Development and Significance of Early Apartment Buildings in Busan”; and Professor Jeon Seong-hyun of Dong-A University, “The Beginnings of Automobile Traffic and the Internalization of Modern Bodily Perceptions and Systems.” A total of 4 papers were published.
○ [Research Papers] The section includes studies on the history and culture of Busan from prehistoric to modern times: Director Jang Yong-jun of the Jinju National Museum, “A Study on the Aspects of the Late Paleolithic Culture at the Cheongsapo Site in Busan”; Research Director Lee Soo-hong of the Ulsan Cultural Heritage Research Institute, “Bronze Age Burial Culture in the Busan Region”; Curator Lee Soo-hyun of Gijang County, “Fishing Culture of Busan During the Samhan and Three Kingdoms Periods as Seen Through the Dongnae Shell Mound”; Professor Ku San-woo of Changwon National University, “New Goryeo Roof Tile Inscriptions Excavated in Gijang, Busan (3)”; Professor Park Hwa-jin of Pukyong National University, “A Study on the 1691 Famine in Busan and Trends in Choryang Waegwan”; Researcher Yoon Yu-sook of the Northeast Asian History Foundation, “Equestrian Acrobatics (Masangjae) in Joseon as Reflected in Records of the Joseon Tongsinsa in Japan”; Professor Lee Yong-yoon of the Academy of Korean Studies, “The Large-Scale Buddhist Painting Project of Beomeosa Temple in 1905 and the Significance of the Beomeosa Hanging Scroll of Buddha”; Professor Kim Dong-cheol of Pusan National University, “The Establishment and Activities of the Busan Tourism Association in the 1930s and 1940s”; Professor Yoon Eun-seok of Dongshin University, “The Refugee Capital Busan and the Spread of Protestant Early Morning Prayer Meetings—The Daily Morning Prayer and the Easter Sunrise Service”; Researcher Kim Sun-mi of the Institute for Unification Studies at Pusan National University, “Perceptions of the Press by Participants in the Buma Democratic Uprising—Focusing on Protesters’ Attacks on the Media”; and Lecturer Kim Hyun-ra of Pusan National University, “Reflections and Prospects on the 50th Issue of Hangdo Busan.” A total of 11 papers were published.
○ [Resource Introduction] Chairman Park Tae-yeol of the Busan International Marketing Advertising Festival, Inc., “The 1906 Korea-Japan Products Exhibition and Busan Guide.” One paper was published.

The 50th issue of Hangdo Busan can be accessed at public libraries in the city as well as representative libraries nationwide. Individual papers can be viewed or downloaded from the city’s official website (busan.go.kr, Introduction to Busan > History of Busan > Busan Regional History Library > Hangdo Busan) and the website of the Busan History Compilation Committee (bssisa.com).

Cho Yu-jang, Director General of the Culture Bureau, stated, “Since 1962, our city has pursued the compilation of the academic journal Hangdo Busan to promote the historical and cultural values of Busan. Recognized for its expertise, the journal has secured its status as a registered journal by the Korea Research Foundation, establishing itself as a prestigious academic publication in the field of Busan history. We will continue to ensure that Hangdo Busan contributes to the revitalization of Busan history research and the dissemination of research achievements.”