Busan’s Haeundae named Korea’s first global tourism zone

Busan’s Haeundae district has been selected as South Korea’s first “global tourism zone,” as the city looks to capitalize on a surge in foreign visitors by turning the beach destination into a year-round place to stay, work and travel. The designation comes as international tourism to Busan continues to rise sharply. More than 2.42 million foreign travelers visited the city in the first half of this year, up 43.9 percent from a year earlier. Under the government-backed project, 6 billion won ($4