Strengthening trade relations between sister cities

BUSAN, South Korea—The largest port and second biggest city of the Republic of Korea has the status of a metropolitan city under the central government’s direct control despite being situated 320 kilometers from the national capital, Seoul. In terms of distance, Busan is even closer to Japan with only 220 kilometers separating this coastal metropolis from the Japanese city of Fukuoka. Its sister city in the Philippines is Cebu City, which is also our second biggest metropolitan area.

North Korea leader’s sister says US is increasing threats with nuclear submarine

cde.news - 24/Sep 13:00

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, criticised the presence of a U.S. nuclear submarine in the South Korean port of...

Advocates launch ‘Save Tañon Strait’ campaign

journal.com.ph - 18/Sep 11:24

CEBU CITY — Advocates from Negros and Cebu on Tuesday launched the ‘Save Tañon Strait’ campaign, a network calling for the protection of the...

Veteran White activist takes the reins in Zimbabwe's second-biggest city

washingtontimes.com - 26/Sep 17:49

David Coltart is an anomaly: the White mayor of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, placed in office by an overwhelmingly Black electorate.

10 Short films you shouldn’t miss at the 29th Busan International Film Festival 2024

asianfilmfestivals.com - 29/Sep 03:07

These are our ten recommended short films from the Busan International Film Festival, which will take place from October 2 – 11, 2024 in Busan,...

10 Documentaries you shouldn’t miss at the 29th Busan International Film Festival 2024

asianfilmfestivals.com - 28/Sep 02:28

These are our ten recommended documentaries from the Busan International Film Festival, which will take place from October 2 – 11, 2024 in Busan,...

‘From K-pop to cuisine: Philippines-South Korea ties stronger’

philstar.com - 16/Sep 16:00

Seoul and Manila’s friendship is “now stronger than ever,” South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa said, as the two nations marked 75 years of...

City Council wants more days for Tabo

philstar.com - 29/Sep 16:00

The Cebu City Council is seeking for more days for the Tabo sa Plaza Sugbo Program after traders complained about the reduction of their selling days...

29th Busan International Film Festival – Opening Film 2024

asianfilmfestivals.com - 17/Sep 22:36

Uprising directed by KIM Sang-man will open the Busan International Film Festival which will take place from October 2 – 11, 2024 in Busan, South...

IShowSpeed takes livestream to popular Cebu spots

cebudailynews.inquirer.net - 26/Sep 12:18

American streamer IShowSpeed brings his Southeast Asian live stream tour to the Philippines for a second time. This time, he immersed himself with the...

BOC prepares for MV Duolos arrival

philstar.com - 21/Sep 16:00

The Bureau of Customs Cebu district is now preparing for the arrival of the much-awaited floating library–the MV Doulos Hope, scheduled to dock at...

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