A 49-year-old former pilot was sentenced to life in prison in Busan for murdering an airline captain and plotting to kill several other former colleagues.
Iconic actress Michelle Yeoh has been honored as 'The Asian Filmmaker of the Year' at the Busan International Film Festival, marking her return to the event after 15 years.
Busan welcomed over 2.42 million foreign visitors from January to June, a 43.9% increase year-on-year, putting it on track for its 4 million annual target. Travellers from Taiwan and mainland China led the influx, significantly boosting the local economy.
Kore Meteoroloji İdaresi (KMA), Busan kentinde 38,8 derece sıcaklık ölçtüğünü bildirdi. Bu, 1904'ten bu yana kaydedilen en yüksek sıcaklık ve 2016'dan bu yana kentin en sıcak günü oldu.
A U.S. Forces Korea technical noncommissioned officer was fined 15 million won by the Busan District Court for driving intoxicated from Gwangju to Busan last year, with a 0.223% blood alcohol concentration and no mandatory insurance.
NSYO國家青年交響樂團將於8月1日及4日赴日本福岡及韓國釜山演出，由音樂總監準．馬寇爾率團，並邀請鋼琴家朱鉉基同台。韓國場將與UNPO和平管絃樂團合作，以音樂實踐跨越邊界的文化外交。
India faced a disappointing start at the China Masters badminton tournament as Devika Sihag and HS Prannoy were eliminated in the opening round on Tuesday. Sihag lost in three games, while Prannoy suffered a straight-game defeat. Attention now shifts to PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Ayush Shetty, who are scheduled to play on Wednesday.
South Korea is hosting its first UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan, featuring a large pavilion to showcase its cultural heritage and international preservation efforts. The "K-Heritage House" offers exhibitions, performances, and interactive programs, drawing positive feedback from visitors and international observers.
Top UNESCO officials, including Nayef Al-Fayez and Lazare Eloundou Assomo, called for urgent global action in Busan, South Korea, to protect cultural and natural heritage from escalating climate change and armed conflicts, emphasizing preventive measures and international cooperation, culminating in the adoption of the 'Busan Declaration'.
Thousands of delegates are gathering in Busan, South Korea, for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session, the first time the country has hosted. The 10-day meeting will review 33 proposals, including South Korea's tidal flats extension and a draft decision on Japan's Sado mine, urging better reflection of wartime Korean labor.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee opened its 48th annual session in Busan, South Korea, with President Lee Jae Myung and K-pop star G-Dragon attending. Delegates will review 33 proposals, including an extension for Korea's tidal flats and a draft decision on Japan's Sado mine history.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee commenced its annual session in Busan, South Korea, with President Lee Jae Myung emphasizing heritage as a symbol of unity. The 10-day meeting will review 33 proposals, including South Korea's Getbol extension and Japan's Sado mine historical representation.
Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, will attend a maritime exchange event in Busan, South Korea, this week. Her visit, alongside her husband Sir Tim Laurence, aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between South Korea and the UK in maritime sectors.
부산시와 정치인들이 만덕-센텀 도시고속화도로 만덕 진출입로의 극심한 정체 현장을 점검했다. 엇갈리는 차량 동선으로 인한 병목 현상이 심각하며, 시는 단기 대책으로 차로 확보와 도류화 시설 설치를, 중장기적으로는 광역도로망 구축을 추진할 계획이다.
A court has issued an arrest warrant for Jeong Yi-han, a former Busan mayoral candidate, for allegedly staging an assault on himself during the June local elections. He is accused of obstruction of official duties and violating election law. An acquaintance, Yoon, was also arrested.
A former Busan mayoral candidate, Jeong Yi-han, appeared in court facing arrest for allegedly staging an assault on himself to win votes in the recent local elections. Prosecutors seek charges of obstruction of official duties and election law violations.
Busan, South Korea, will host the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session from July 19-29. The event will include a "Korea Pavilion" with exhibitions, media installations, and film screenings to promote Korean heritage and traditional culture to an estimated 3,000 international participants.
Prosecutors are seeking an arrest warrant for former Busan mayoral candidate Jeong Yi-han, suspected of staging his own assault during a street campaign to gain voter sympathy ahead of local elections last month. The incident involved a beverage being sprayed on him, leading to a concussion diagnosis, but investigations revealed his alleged attacker was an acquaintance and the hospital was owned by his father.
부산시 전재수 시장은 민선 9기 시정의 핵심을 해양수도 인프라 구축으로 삼고, 장금상선 회장 면담, 해사전문법원 개청 준비, 북극항로 거점화 및 전문인력 양성 계획을 밝혔다.
Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo pledged to resolve the city's 30-year water supply issue by cooperating with Gyeongnam Province and highlighted the Bu-Ul-Gyeong region's competitiveness in 'physical AI' due to stable power and data infrastructure.
Hyundai, Busan Otomobil Fuarı'nda yeni Elantra'yı fütüristik tasarımı ve genişleyen boyutlarıyla tanıttı. Türkiye pazarına 2027'nin ilk çeyreğinde, yüksek vergi dilimleri nedeniyle 1.6 litrelik hibrit motor seçeneğiyle gelmesi bekleniyor.
Hyundai Motor debuted its eighth-generation Avante compact sedan at the Busan International Mobility Show, featuring a redesigned exterior, AI-powered infotainment, and enhanced safety. The event also showcased new models and concepts from Hyundai's affiliates, Kia and Genesis.
A 79-ton fishing boat sank off Busan, South Korea, after colliding with an LPG carrier, leaving its South Korean captain dead and two Indonesian crew members missing. Six crew members were rescued, and an investigation is underway.
South Korea's foreign ministry briefed diplomats on preparations for the UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan, July 19-29. The session, the first hosted by Korea since 1988, will discuss World Heritage site inscriptions and conservation, with a focus on the "Busan Declaration" for international cooperation.
