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Busan

Park Heong-joon
The Mayor of Busan Park Heong-joon
Career
  • Secretary General of National Assembly Secretariat
  • Member(Congressman), 17th National Assembly
  • https://www.busan.go.kr

Symbol

- Designated on May 17, 2023


The symbolic mark conceptualizes the vision and values of Busan Metropolitan City with its angles and colours. This mark was influenced by the B&S letters of BUSAN. The magenta and blue colours naturally blend together to embody the inclusiveness and harmony of Busan citizens. The stereoscopic shape of the mark delicately links the past, present, and future of the marine city.

Symbol of the Province

  • Camellia
    CAMELLIA
    TCity tree : Designated on July 1. 1978
    City flower : Designated on March 1. 1970
    The balance of dark green leaves and pink flowers conveys the spirit of the warm hearted citizens. The brilliant ,fresh and deep green foliage of the trees symbolizes the youth and ambition of the people of Busan
  • Seagull
    SEAGULL
    Designated on July 1. 1978
    The white wings of the seagull represent purity and peace, reflecting the traditional mind of Koreans.
  • mackerel
    Mackerel
    Designated on July 6, 2011
    「Dynamic, Powerful, Speedy」
    The pristine and strong energetic imagery of the Pacific Mackerel; with its blue upper side and silvery white belly perfectly represents Busan as a marine capital endlessly striving to achieve its goals.