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Crow contact causes back-to-back power outages in Busan amid heat wave

Nearly 2,000 households in Busan lost electricity in two weekend outages, with bird contact blamed as heat wave demand surged.

2026.8.10

Michelle Yeoh to visit Korea for first time in 15 years for Busan film festival

The Oscar winning actor will receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the opening ceremony of the 31st edition of the Busan International Film Festival, Korea's largest film festival.

2026.8.6

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Navy carries out first AI-led minesweeping trial using unmanned vessels

The test near Busan was conducted to practice combining AI-supported combat missions with manned and unmanned crew operations.

2026.8.3

Two men die while working outdoors during heat wave in Gyeonggi and Busan

A heat wave advisory in effect in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, was recently upgraded to a warning, issued when the daily maximum apparent temperature is expected to remain at or over 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit).

2026.8.3

Wide view of an empty baseball stadium with field, seating, and scoreboard at Changwon NC Park.

KBO cancels two games on Saturday as heat wave sends temperatures soaring

After canceling two Saturday matchups in extreme heat, the league said outdoor games may be pushed back by up to one hour to protect players and fans.

2026.8.1

Unesco World Heritage Committee draws to close with 25 new sites added

The first gathering in Korea ended after 10 days with an expanded Korean tidal flats listing and debate over endangered sites.

2026.7.29

Temperatures in Yangsan hit 40 degrees as 'life-threatening' heat hits southern regions

Warnings remained in effect across South Gyeongsang as record heat plagued the province, with punishing conditions expected to spread nationwide.

2026.7.29

Crowds flock to Unesco Korea Pavilion

More than 70,000 visitors packed the Korea Pavilion in Busan within six days, drawn by immersive exhibits, hands-on programs and traditional craft demonstrations.

2026.7.28

Turkey tapped to host 49th Unesco World Heritage Committee next year

The annual gathering will move to Istanbul, 11 years after the country last welcomed the gathering for a session that was disrupted by domestic politics.

2026.7.28

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto in Japan, with tremors felt in Busan

The quake struck at 4:27 p.m. south of the island of Kyushu, with reports in the southern parts of Korea that tremors could be felt.

2026.7.28

Tag: busan

busan

Latest News

Crow contact causes back-to-back power outages in Busan amid heat wave

Michelle Yeoh to visit Korea for first time in 15 years for Busan film festival

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Navy carries out first AI-led minesweeping trial using unmanned vessels

Two men die while working outdoors during heat wave in Gyeonggi and Busan

KBO cancels two games on Saturday as heat wave sends temperatures soaring

Unesco World Heritage Committee draws to close with 25 new sites added

Temperatures in Yangsan hit 40 degrees as 'life-threatening' heat hits southern regions

Crowds flock to Unesco Korea Pavilion

Turkey tapped to host 49th Unesco World Heritage Committee next year

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto in Japan, with tremors felt in Busan