Lack of flights could stop Busan’s global tourism push from taking off

Busan seeks to capitalize on its growing tourism industry amid a surge in international visitors, but connections to the city continue to hinder its goal of attracting 5 million overseas tourists annually. With the city’s foreign tourist base increasingly diversifying beyond its traditional Northeast Asian markets, experts say Busan needs more airlines operating direct routes and expanded access from the sea, alongside the long-delayed construction of a new international airport. According to Bu