Shark trapped in South Korea’s Busan canal remains stranded after second rescue attempt fails Rescuers now just jope hope the shark will swim out on its own to the sea The Independent UK · Oct 3
‘Bukang-i’ the shark has become an unlikely tourist attraction – here’s why IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 30
Shark trapped in Busan canal becomes South Korean tourist attraction The shark, nicknamed Bukang-i, was first spotted in the waters on 18 September The Independent UK · Sep 29
Large shark stuck in South Korean city canal draws 600,000 visitors Port city of Busan inundated with tourists keen to see the 3.5-metre animal close up The Guardian - AU · Sep 29
India left more exposed to Trump's 100% oil threat as China gets tariff breather India could find itself more exposed to US tariff pressure over Russian oil after Washington and Beijing extended their Busan trade truce until January 10, 2027, according to GTRI. The think tank's founder Ajay Srivastava argues that China's tariff breathing room leaves New Delhi facing greater risk from Trump's new… The Economic Times · Sep 25
'Busan Agreement' explained: What the US-China trade truce means for world trade US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension of the Busan Agreement until January 10, 2027. This extension allows both sides more time to negotiate without facing immediate tariff threats. The Busan Agreement was initially established to ease trade tensions between the US and China last year. Key areas of… The Economic Times · Sep 24
Shark sightings draw crowds to South Korea’s southeastern coast Authorities suspend efforts to move the shark after warning it could become aggressive if approached, as visitors gather to see it The Independent UK · Sep 20
South Korean lawmaker moves to block G-STAR relocation bids from rival regions A South Korean lawmaker is fighting to keep G-STAR in Busan after it emerged that other regions are actively bidding to take over hosting duties for the country's biggest game exhibition. Dot Esports · Sep 2
Train to Busan ten years on: zombie thriller that propelled the rise of Korean cinema Ten years ago, a divorced father and his young daughter boarded a high-speed train from Seoul to Busan. But before they reached their destination, most of South Korea had been overrun by zombies. The Conversation · Aug 24
All Overwatch World Cup 2026 group stage Twitch Drops and how to get them Earn the rewards by watching at home. Dot Esports · Aug 13
Newest Overwatch hero D.Mon’s design is deliberate to differentiate her from D.Va, devs say Don't worry about the "besties" being too similar. Destructoid · Aug 7
Overwatch’s newest hero D.Mon battles Wrecking Ball to save Busan in epic reveal trailer MEKA Squad, assemble. Destructoid · Aug 6
South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C The southeastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5C at 1:26 pm (0426 GMT), the Korea Meteorological Administration said on its website. Yangsan has been the epicentre of the ongoing heatwave, where temperatures exceeded 40C for a fifth consecutive day on Sunday, while many other cities including Daegu and… The Economic Times · Aug 2
Subscriber Allegedly Travels Across South Korea, Stabs Stock YouTuber Multiple Times After Investment Losses Authorities are investigating whether losses from stock recommendations led to the Busan attack as the victim remains in hospital. International Business Times UK · Jul 15
Inverse · Jul 9 66 Years Later, Netflix Just Quietly Rebooted An Underrated Japanese Sci-Fi Gem Netflix's newest series 'Human Vapor' is an inspired reimagining by the director of Train to Busan of a cult-classic from the mind behind the original Godzilla.
The Independent UK · Jun 18 South Korea to punish hotel price gouging after BTS fans face soaring room rates As BTS fans headed to Busan, rooms that typically cost £30 a night surged to £373 during the concerts
AAP · May 28 DeChambeau makes flying start to share LIV lead Bryson DeChambeau and Charles Howell III renewed their Korean rivalries to share the lead in Busan with Aussie hope Cameron Smith two shots behind.
Bangkok Post · May 26 Thai physics students shine at Olympiad in Korea Thailand’s high school physics Olympiad team has won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the Asian Physics Olympiad 2026 in Busan, South Korea, along with four honourable mentions.
The Independent UK · May 22 Buddhist temples open doors to BTS fans as concert dates see hotel prices surge Accommodation prices in Busan during concert weekend jump 2.4 times
International Business Times · Oct 30, 2025 APEC Unmasks A New Order: Trump And Xi Freeze The Fight, Not The Friction The summit's host, South Korea, had hoped to use APEC to showcase regional collaboration on issues like clean energy and supply chain resilience. Instead, the gathering became a theater for global diplomacy.
The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025 What will Trump’s deal with Xi mean for the US economy and relations with China? Expert Q&A It was 12 out of ten, said US president Donald Trump when reporting back on his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. The two men met in the South Korean city of Busan on October 30, the first time they have come together face to face since 2019.
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025 Donald Trump says he'll lower tariffs on China following 'amazing' meeting with Xi Jinping ‘I thought it was an amazing meeting,’ Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One shortly after he departed Busan, ranking the talks a ‘12 out of 10’
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 US and China seek to strike a deal over rare earths, tariffs, soybeans The United States and China are not going to resolve all the issues that divide them before presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet Thursday in Busan, South Korea
International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025 Inside President Trump's Explosive TikTok Deal with China — What Xi Jinping Agreed to in Korea President Trump and Xi Jinping to finalise TikTok's US-China sale in Korea, ending months of trade tension and reshaping global tech relations.
International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025 Decision Time As Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Begin Countries were to start the clock Tuesday on 10 days of talks aimed at hammering out a landmark global treaty on combating the scourge of plastic pollution.