The Future of West Busan: First Public Forum Held for Citizen Consensus on 'Global Hub City Busan'

Busan National Assembly Library to Host 'Busan Global Hub City Vision Citizen Forum, Western Busan Edition' at 3 PM on the 20th

Expecting Increased Public Engagement for Regional Future Sharing, Policy Consensus, and Prompt Special Law Enactment

On the 20th at 3 p.m., the city of Busan will hold the “Busan Global Hub City Vision Citizen Consensus Forum, Western Busan Session” at the National Assembly Busan Library.

Busan City Hall.

The forum will be attended by Mayor Park Heongjoon, National Assembly members Kim Doeup and Park Sunghoon, Buk-gu District Mayor Oh Taewon, Saha-gu District Mayor Lee Gapjun, Gangseo-gu District Mayor Kim Hyeongchan, Sasang-gu District Mayor Cho Byeonggil, Professors Choi Hyeongrim, Woo Jonggyun, Jeong Museop, Kim Gwangil, Kim Hani, and approximately 300 citizens.

This forum is being held in line with the proposal of the “Busan Global Hub City Special Act,” aiming to raise public enthusiasm for the swift passage of the bill in the National Assembly and to expand public consensus on the concept of a “Global Hub City” within the region.

In particular, Western Busan, with the foundation of the Gadeokdo New Airport and Busan New Port, has been selected as the first region for the “Citizen Consensus Forum” as it is expected to lead Busan’s transformation into a global logistics hub and drive innovation as the “Global Hub City Busan” through the enactment of the “Busan Global Hub City Special Act.”

Today’s forum will begin with Mayor Park’s presentation of the vision for “Global Hub City Western Busan,” followed by expert discussions. Experts from academia, national research institutes, and the city government will share their perspectives on the changes Western Busan will undergo as a “Global Hub City” and explore concrete implementation strategies.

During the expert discussion, Professor Woo Jonggyun of Tongmyong University will deliver a keynote presentation on “Strategies and Tasks for Busan as a Global Hub City.” The discussion will be chaired by Professor Choi Hyeongrim, with participation from Professor Jeong Museop of Dong-A University, Professor Kim Gwangil of Silla University, Professor Kim Hani of Pusan National University, Kim Geunseop, Director of the Korea Maritime Institute, and Cho Youngtae, Head of the New Airport Promotion Headquarters.

At the event, experts will also provide advice on the creation of an international logistics special zone based on the Triport concept, strengthening the competitiveness of aging industrial complexes, and fostering high-tech industries through comprehensive redevelopment. The forum will also include discussions on creating a “city environment suitable for global citizens,” addressing culture, tourism, global education, and living conditions to ensure Western Busan’s leap as a world-class hub.

The city plans to continue the “Citizen Consensus Forum” in the Central Busan, Eastern Busan, and Original Downtown regions between September and October to share the future vision of “Global Hub City Busan” with citizens in each area.

Additionally, the city will make every effort to express the united aspirations of its citizens by expanding public consensus and rallying citywide enthusiasm through various citizen participation events and targeted promotional activities, aiming for the swift passage of the “Busan Global Hub City Special Act” in the National Assembly.

Mayor Park Heongjoon stated, “The new center of ‘Global Hub City Busan’ is ‘Western Busan.’ I hope this forum will serve as a time to discuss and develop strategies for Western Busan to become a true global hub for logistics, tourism, and high-tech industries. Through this forum, I hope to communicate sincerely with citizens about why we need a ‘Global Hub City’ and what kind of ‘Global Hub City’ we desire, and that this will be an opportunity for Busan to take another step closer to becoming a ‘Global Hub City.’”

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