Busan

Shark ‘Bukang-i’ adapts to deeper waters near Busan Port

13 clusters · 79 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Busan North Port hosts wellness event and shark sightings

The 3.5-meter female dusky shark nicknamed ‘Bukang-i’ has transitioned from the shallow artificial waterway at Busan North Port Waterfront Park to deeper waters near the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal. Follo

Busan urban, maritime, and energy development initiatives

9 clusters · 25 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Busan hosts global summits on tourism and gastronomy

Busan is pursuing various urban development, industrial modernization, and cultural initiatives. The city is restructuring industrial complexes in the West Busan region and transforming production zones into ‘Culture-Lea

South Korean workplace fatality legal proceedings

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Busan painting company CEO sentenced after worker's fatal fall

Recent court rulings in South Korea have addressed legal accountability following fatal incidents involving employees. In Changwon, two business owners received suspended prison sentences of one year, suspended for two

Korea Heritage Service digital hospital tour

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Korea Heritage Service launches AI and VR cultural experience at Dong-A University Hospital

The Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency launched ‘National Heritage Digital Companion COMES 01’, a mobile digital cultural experience program designed to provide hospital patients, caregivers, and indivi

South Korea: President Lee faces record low approval

260 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating falls to 35.3%

President Lee Jae-myung’s administration is facing a deepening approval crisis, characterized by a prolonged downward trend in public support. Recent polling from Realmeter and the Korean Society Opinion Institute (KSOI)

Polestar lineup expansion and regional sales shifts

20 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Polestar plans 2027 redesign of Polestar 2 to rival BMW i3

Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar is expanding its product lineup and defining its long-term design direction. The company has launched the Polestar 4 SUV, produced in South Korea on the Geely Group SEA plat

Samsung semiconductor manufacturing expansion

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nvidia and Tesla invest in Samsung Electro-Mechanics amid AI infrastructure bottlenecks

Samsung is expanding its semiconductor footprint through various regional and industrial initiatives. In Central Texas, Samsung Austin Semiconductor announced a $22.84 million investment in community and workforce develo

South Korea Arctic shipping route trials

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Korean vessel completes Arctic shipping pilot voyage

South Korea has completed a government-led pilot round-trip voyage via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) using the container vessel PanStar Acro. The 49-day journey from Busan to Europe and back covered approximately 16,385 n

Busan International Film Festival 2026 record attendance

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Japanese Night in Busan promotes international film collaboration

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2026 achieved record attendance, drawing 277,027 participants. This figure represents an increase of approximately 40,000 people compared to the previous year, with film

South Korean semiconductor and AI infrastructure development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Samsung Electro-Mechanics to supply AI semiconductor substrates to NVIDIA

South Korea has initiated a large-scale industrial roadmap to bolster its semiconductor and AI capabilities. The government plan involves significant investments, including 800 trillion won for semiconductors and 550 tri

Box office performance and controversy of ‘The Assassin(s)’

20 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: The Assassin(s) opens Singapore Film Festival amid political controversy

The controversy surrounding Hur Jin-ho’s film ‘The Assassin(s)’ has expanded into international diplomatic and legal spheres. While the film remains a commercial success, it continues to face intense scrutiny over its de

South Korea extreme weather: Heat, floods, and cold waves

44 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korea to experience sharp temperature drops and strong winds

The extreme weather patterns of summer 2026 in South Korea were characterized by intense heatwaves, localized heavy rainfall, and regional droughts. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported a national average tem

Seoul St. Mary's Hospital hematology advancements

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Seoul St. Mary's Hospital wins multiple awards at ICBMT 2026

Seoul St. Mary's Hospital has made several advancements in hematology and medical management. The hospital implemented a self-developed automated software system designed to manage the Risk Management Program (RMP) for s

Shin Min Ah at Busan International Film Festival

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Shin Min Ah draws attention at Busan International Film Festival

South Korean actress Shin Min Ah attended the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 10. Appearing at an outdoor event at the Busan Cinema Center, she was joined by the cast of ‘The Remarried Empress,’ includi

South Korean medical sector initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Korean Intern Resident Association launches medical volunteer group

The Korean medical community is addressing regional healthcare challenges and social responsibility through various institutional and volunteer initiatives. The Korean Hospital Association (KHA) has focused on mitigatin

South Korean teacher child abuse legal ruling

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: South Korean Supreme Court upholds fine for teacher in child abuse case

The South Korean Supreme Court has finalized a ruling against an elementary school teacher in Busan for emotional child abuse. The court found the teacher guilty of repeatedly belittling a nine-year-old student with rema

South Korea adopts Arctic shipping as national policy

8 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: South Korea completes first commercial Arctic voyage to Europe

South Korea has formally adopted Arctic shipping development as a national policy under the Lee Jae-myung administration. To support this strategic pivot, the Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries has relocated to Busan to est

South Korean urban redevelopment construction trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: IPARK Hyundai Development Company wins 281.2 billion KRW Busan redevelopment contract

Major South Korean construction firms are securing significant urban redevelopment and housing renewal contracts across the country. In September, Hoban Construction surpassed 1 trillion won in cumulative urban redevelo

South Korean biohealth global market expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Incheon bio-healthcare startups conduct $90 million in US investment consultations

South Korean biohealth and healthcare companies are engaging in international trade and investment consultations to expand their global presence. In late September 2026, Busan Metropolitan City hosted a joint pavilion f

Shark sightings in Busan North Port

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Busan cafe owner donates profits following shark sighting surge

Large sharks, believed to be sand tiger sharks, blunthead catsharks, or potentially a bluntnose sixgill shark, have been spotted in the artificial waterways of Busan North Port Waterfront Park in South Korea. Experts fro

Anime-inspired travel trends in Asia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Agoda identifies rising anime-inspired travel trends across Asia

Agoda has identified a growing trend of anime-inspired tourism across Asia, where fans visit real-world locations that resemble settings from popular animated series. Key destinations include Hokuei in Tottori, Japan, w

South Korean autumn regional festivals

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Yeoncheon County announces diverse autumn festivals for October

South Korean cities and counties have announced various autumn festivals and community events scheduled for October to promote regional tourism and local engagement. Pohang City will host the ‘Pohang Nakhwa Night’ festi

South Korean Chuseok economic, safety, and political shifts

23 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: South Korean retailers see 20% sales boost during Chuseok holiday

The South Korean government and local authorities implemented economic and safety measures to stabilize prices during the Chuseok holiday. While increased supply lowered prices for seasonal goods, livestock costs rose du