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Busan Urban and Public Design Forum

Exploring the direction of urban and public design development for Happy City Busan and the importance of design roles in major policies of Busan City

Busan Urban and Public Design Forum
City for Coexistence, Evolution of Busan – Universal Design


    Busan recently announced a new city brand for the first time in 27 years.
    It is time for active promotion and continuous design management for citizens' empathy so that the meaning of the new brand can be settled.
    As the social function and role of design expands, design is emerging as an alternative to solving urban problems.
    The Busan Urban and Public Design Forum aims to explore the direction of urban and public design development for Busan, a happy city, and the importance of its design role in major policies in Busan.


  • DATE : 22nd June (Thu), 2023
  • VENUE : Meeting Rooms 121-124, Exhibition Center 2, BEXCO
  • TIME : 15:00 – 17:00 (2 hours)
  • ATTENDEE : 150 slots in total
  • 1. Busan City, District Government Employees
  • 2. Executives and employees of public corporations, public corporations and investment-funded
  • 3. Related agencies and design companies (South East of Korea Design Industry Association etc.)
  • 4. The Public etc.
Timetable Description Remark
15:00 – 15:20 Opening
15:20 – 16:00 The beginning of a journey for a city where citizens are the owners - Universal Design Including interpretation
16:00 – 16:20 The Future of Busan Preparing for the 2023 Busan World Expo The Role of Urban and Public Design
16:20 – 16:30 Universal Design for the Coexisting City of Busan
- Dialogue on user participation (Public design orientation and examples in Busan)
16:30 – 16:50 Panel Discussion