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Tourists love Busan. They'd just like more trash bins

source: getty imageBusan City interviewed 34 international tourists at major attractions last month to better understand visitor experiences and respond more quickly to problems.The one-on-one interviews took place from Aug. 22 to 24 at sites including Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Yongdusan Park, with each session running about 30 minutes. Of the 34 participants, 21 came from China, Taiwan and Japan, and 13 from Europe and North America, including Germany, France, Italy and Canada.Participants across all nationalities praised Busan's natural setting where mountains meet the sea, its lively urban atmosphere and its food scene. Many singled out the friendliness of Busan residents as a key reason they would return.Visitors also pointed to areas for improvement, most often a shortage of public trash bins and difficulty paying by card at some businesses, particularly in traditional markets. Feedback also varied by nationality, which the city said points to a need for more tailored approaches.Busan City plans to share the results with relevant departments and district offices, including those responsible for transportation, the environment, and the local economy. The city said it will pursue improvements visitors can notice directly, while reviewing longer-term issues with the departments involved.<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>attraction: 관광 명소 praise: 칭찬하다 friendliness: 친근함 improvement: 개선 tailored: 맞춤형의 approach: 접근Editor: Song SoomiCopy Editors: Ryu Hyoseung, Anton J. Mapoy

Bujeon–Masan Double-Track Railway to Partially Open on April 1, 2027: Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do Within 30 Minutes

□ In accordance with the implementation plan for the Bujeon–Masan Double-Track Railway Project outlined by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) on August 25, 2026, part of the railway will start operating on April 1, 2027.○ The initial opening will exclude the Sasang Station–Gangseo Geumho Station section, which is undergoing a review by MOLIT’s Accident Investigation Board. As a result, the finished sections will be put into service to alleviate travel inconveniences as early as possible.□ The 32.7-kilometer Bujeon–Masan Double-Track Railway stretches from Bujeon Station in Busanjin-gu, Busan, to Jillye Signal Box in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do. It is under a Build-Transfer-Lease scheme, under which a private developer constructs the facility and hands it over to the government upon completion.○ Once fully operational, the railway will provide a direct link between Bujeon and Masan, significantly reducing the journey time from 90 to 30 minutes compared with the existing Bujeon–Samnangjin–Masan route. It is anticipated to become a key rail network along the southern coastal corridor between Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do.□ The sections scheduled to open in phases on April 1, 2027, are Bujeon Station–Sasang Station and Gangseo Geumho Station–Jillye Signal Box.○ The Bujeon Station–Sasang Station section will integrate with the Jungang Line and the Donghae Line, extending access to Cheongnyangni and Dongdaegu. The Gangseo Geumho Station–Jillye Signal Box section will join the Gyeongjeon Line, with through trains continuing toward Changwon and Masan.□ For the unopened Sasang Station–Gangseo Geumho Station section, the city will coordinate with MOLIT and relevant agencies to run a shuttle bus connecting Gangseo Geumho Station, Seobusan Yutongjigu Station, and Sasang Station, thereby improving passenger transfers and mobility.□ Operation of the entire line is targeted for the end of 2028, with securing the safety of the

How to Use the Busan Foreign Integrated Call Center (1600-0051)

Busan Foreign Integrated Call Center (1600-0051)Call 1600-0051 → Choose an institution → Choose a language → Connect with a counselorSource: My Busan my life website