KCC head coach Lee Sang-min captures first championship after 12 years of perserverance

Lee Sang-min, long known as Korean basketball’s “eternal heartthrob,” has finally captured his first championship as head coach of the Busan KCC Egis — the culmination of years of perseverance despite enduring public ridicule as a “failed coach.”

2026-05-14

Roh Moo-hyun Foundation protests use of derogatory expression toward late president in Lotte Giants video

The Roh Moo-hyun Foundation on Wednesday expressed regret over a derogatory expression targeting the late president in a YouTube video posted by the professional baseball club Lotte Giants and urged the club to take firm measures.

2026-05-13

Over the coarse of history

People look at sand sculptures on Haeundae Beach in Busan on May 11, as part of the 2026 Haeundae Sand Festival, which is set to exhibit 17 works that depict the history, culture and major landmarks of Korea's southeastern port city.

2026-05-11

Busan Minbyun to represent 70 prison abuse program victims in gov't lawsuit

Some 70 victims Chun Doo Hwan military regime's (1980-1988) prison abuse program are set to file a lawsuit against the Korean government, according to judicial officials on Monday.

2026-05-11

HMM shareholders approve relocation of headquarters from Seoul to Busan

HMM, Korea's largest shipping company, said Friday its shareholders approved a plan to relocate the company's headquarters from Seoul to Busan, the nation's southeastern port city.

2026-05-08

Rolls-Royce dealer probed over $377,000 scam involving undelivered SUV

Police are investigating a Rolls-Royce dealership in Busan for fraud after failing to honor a payment for a luxury vehicle from a rental car company, according to authorities and people involved in the case.

2026-05-06

Public-run Busan accommodations for foreigners almost fully booked ahead of BTS concerts

Public-run accommodations for foreign visitors in Busan have almost been fully booked ahead of boy band BTS's concert in the southeastern port city next month.

2026-05-05

Unesco completes inspection for upcoming World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan

With two months left until the annual World Heritage Committee meeting in July, an inspection team from Unesco has completed the second round of pre-event observation from last Monday to Thursday.

2026-05-04

Busan police use fines to deter false emergency reports that waste resources, hamper operations

The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency plans to step up its response to false emergency reports, which drain police resources and disrupt operations.