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Busan Metropolitan City Publishes Volumes 8 through 10 of “The History of Busan,” Revised for the First Time in More Than 30 Years

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Busan Metropolitan City, led by Acting Mayor Kim Kyung-duk, announced that it has published Volumes 8 through 10 of “The History of Busan” (hereinafter referred to as “The History of Busan”), which document the historical development of Busan in the fields of education, media and communications, and external exchanges.

The “History of Busan” compilation project is an initiative to supplement and revise the original four-volume edition published between 1989 and 1991, reflecting the latest academic research findings in a newly updated historical record of Busan after more than 30 years. The project plans to publish three volumes annually through 2029, consisting of four general history volumes and 18 thematic history volumes.

Following the publication in 2024 of the four general history volumes summarizing the historical development of Busan up to the modern era, and the publication in 2025 of three thematic history volumes covering political history, economic history, and the history of social welfare and healthcare, the newly released volumes address the histories of education, media and communications, and external exchanges.

The newly published volumes were written by more than 30 experts in relevant fields, including history, education, journalism, and international relations, while 18 reviewers examined the manuscripts to ensure reliability and accuracy.

“The History of Busan” was written in a rational and objective manner that incorporates the latest accumulated research achievements in various academic disciplines, including history, education, journalism, and international relations, so that not only specialists but also the general public can easily read and understand the content.

Volume 8 focuses on the history of education in Busan, describing changes in pre-modern education, the introduction of modern education after the opening of the port, Japanese colonial education policies and student movements, and developments in early childhood, elementary, secondary, special, higher, and social education from liberation through the 2000s.

Volume 9 examines the history of media and communications in Busan, covering changes in pre-modern communication systems, the development of modern newspapers, magazines, broadcasting, and telecommunications, as well as transformations in contemporary newspapers, magazines, broadcasting, telecommunications, and internet media.

Volume 10 explores the history of Busan’s external exchanges, including patterns and transformations in exchanges with Japan from prehistoric times through the Joseon Dynasty, changes brought by the introduction of modern culture, and the city’s external exchanges following liberation.

“The History of Busan” is available for viewing at public libraries and university libraries nationwide. It can also be viewed or downloaded through the Busan Metropolitan City website (busan.go.kr, Busan Introduction > History of Busan > Busan Regional History Library) and the website of the Compilation Committee for the History of Busan (bssisa.com).

Cho Yu-jang, Director General of the Culture Bureau of Busan Metropolitan City, stated, “We are continuously promoting the Busan historical publication project in order to highlight the historical significance and cultural value of Busan as a city of history and culture,” adding, “This time, we have published ‘The History of Busan,’ which contains the historical development of Busan in the fields of education, media and communications, and external exchanges, and we ask for your continued interest.”