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CNN Travel recently asked whether Busan is the world’s next great creative city.

I read the whole article as someone who has lived here for almost thirty years, and went through what they got right, what needs more context, and what the article leaves out.

In this video:

What CNN got right about Busan, from the Seoul comparison to the opera house

The Gimhae Airport milestone, which hit again on October 22

Where the article needs context: the weather, the KTX time, Lotte Tower and the second airport

Why “Busan is Los Angeles” doesn’t fit, and which city I think is a closer match

The part the article barely covers: Busan’s actual creative scene

THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO

Gimhae Airport passed 10 million international passengers on October 22, nearly three months earlier than in 2025, with a target of 12 million by the end of 2026

Busan Opera House (Snøhetta): scheduled to open in 2027 on the North Port waterfront

Busan Lotte Town Tower: construction paused in 2013, resumed in 2023, completion estimated around 2028

Gadeokdo Airport: opening pushed from 2029 to 2035

Which city would you compare Busan to? Leave it in the comments.

SOURCES

CNN Travel: https://www.cnn.com/travel/busan-south-korea-creative-city-intl-hnk

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What CNN Got Right and Wrong in its Travel Feature Article About Busan

Here are the top 5 events taking place around Busan, South Korea this week: October 26-November 1.

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Top 5 Events in Busan this Week: October 26-November1 #korea #busan #travel

This week in Korea, from Busan to Seoul and beyond.

In this episode:

Busan’s mayor meets the new U.S. ambassador

Busan is named one of Expedia’s destinations to watch in 2027

Seoul is set to pick its first Starlight nighttime attractions

Seoul’s Line 9 express upgrade and new express buses start November 16

Free Moonlight Gaya Walks in Gimhae every Friday and Saturday in November

Geochang’s chrysanthemum exhibition runs through November 1

Spotlight: UN Weeks in Busan, running through November 11

Plus the best events happening in Busan and Seoul this week

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This Week in Korea: News, Events & What’s Coming Up - October 25

Here are the top 5 events happening around Seoul this week for October 26-November 1.

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Top 5 Seoul Events This Week: October 26-November 1 #korea #seoul #travel

Busan’s Pink Muhly Fields Are Peaking Right Now at Daejeo Eco Park #korea #busan #autumn

Seoul is closing out its car-free bridge season in style — a 400-metre yellow dining table stretched across Jamsu Bridge, 2,000 seats, and 10 of Korea’s most famous fried chicken brands.

🍗 Jamsu Bridge Chicken Day:

Sunday October 25 · 2pm–10pm
Giant yellow Chicken Table — 400 metres across Jamsu Bridge
Two feast sessions: 4pm & 6pm · 1,000 seats per session · 2,000 total
10 fried chicken brands including BBQ, Puradak, Mom’s Touch, Mexicana, Mansuk Dakgangjeong, and Oneul Tongdak (serving since 1977)
100 tasters sampling chicken from all 25 Seoul districts
K-Chicken Belt exhibition by the Ministry of Agriculture
Banpo Bridge fountain glows yellow after dark

🎟️ Advance reservation required for the feast sessions — check the Seoul Metropolitan Government website to book.

⚠️ This is also the final event before Jamsu Bridge permanently closes to cars on October 26th and begins its transformation into a dedicated pedestrian park.

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