International Business Hub
Busan, the Heart of Korea’s Prestige
The Republic of Korea is embarking on a new leap forward. At the core of this growth is Busan, the hub of the southern region and the nation's second-largest city.
Busan’s Dynamic Potential
Busan is a global container hub, ranked as the world’s second-largest transshipment port, as well as a leading global MICE hub in Asia and the center of Korea’s maritime finance industry.
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A panoramic view of Busan Port
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Busan Tower & Jung-gu, Yeongdo-gu
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Haeundae Beach & Moontan Road
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BIFC(Busan International Finance Center)
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Centum 2 District Urban High-Tech Industrial Complex
The City of Boundless Creativity
Top-tier educational institutions, large-scale marine R&D projects, and a strong pool of local talent form Busan’s core infrastructure.
Shaping the City of Tomorrow
The construction of Busan New Airport(Gadeokdo) is moving forward in earnest, positioning Busan at the center of Korea’s balanced national development and future growth engines. Emerging as both the starting and ending point of the Northern Sea Route era, Busan occupies an optimal location connected to the Eurasian logistics network, offering limitless potential as a global investment destination.
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Busan Port & Busanhang Bridge
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Busan new port
Busan·Ulsan·Gyeongnam Mega City
Linking Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam into a single economic community will create synergies by combining strengths in shipbuilding, automobiles, ports, and advanced industries.
Northern Sea Route
Known as the “route of dreams,” the Northern Sea Route is the shortest maritime logistics corridor connecting Asia and Europe via the Arctic Ocean.
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KTX (Korea Train eXpress)
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Busan New Airport(Gadeokdo)
Rail-port
A mega-scale overland logistics network connecting Asia and Europe
Airport
A 24-hour sea–air integrated logistics hub completing a seamless land–sea–air tri-port system, driving Busan’s transformation into a leading logistics center in Northeast Asia as the southern gateway airport
International Recognition
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2025
Global Smart Centres Index (SCI) World No. 12, Asia No. 2, Korea No. 1
(Z/Yen)
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2025
Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) World No. 24
(Z/Yen)
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2024
Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking First entry into Asia’s Top 20
(Startup Genome)
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2024
Global Liveability Index Asia No. 6
(Economist Intelligence Unit, EIU)
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2023
Selected as one of 25 Breath- taking Places and Experiences
(National Geographic)
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2024
Top 100 Global Destinations (Trip.com)
2025
Best City Destination (TripZilla)
National Recognition
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2023
Citizen Happiness Index No. 1 among Special and Metropolitan Cities
(National Assembly Futures Institute)
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2022
Korea City Brand Reputation No. 1 Nationwide
(BRIKOREA)
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2024
Regional Work–Life Balance Index No. 2 Nationwide
(Ministry of Employment and Labor)
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Q3 2024
Youth Employment Rate Record high of 46.7%
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June 2025
Employment Rate Record high of 68.5%
