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  The upcoming BTS concert in Busan, scheduled for the 12th and 13th, is expected to attract hundreds of fans from Korea and abroad, raising hopes for a significant boost to the local economy. However, as the event approaches, controversies surrounding soaring accommodation prices, reservation cancellations, and the mobilization of public officials have intesified, putting Busan's tourism and event-hosting capacity under close scrutiny. According to tourism data released by the Korea Tourism Organization on the 10th, Busan recorded 185 tourism-related complaints in May, accounting for more than half of all such complaints nationwide. Accommodation-related grievances overwhelmingly dominated the reports, with reservation cancellations, excessive cancellation fees, and price hikes ccited as the most common issues. Notably, foreign visitors accounted for more than 80% of the complaints, raising concerns about the city's international image ahead of a major global event. Following ...

  Businesses demand additional payments after confirmed reservations Authorities to strengthen monitoring of unfair trade practices The Korea Consumer Agency, the Fair Trade Commission, and the Busan Consumer Organizations Council have issued a consumer alert regarding accommodation-related fraud and overcharging ahead of BTS's "Arirang in Busan" world tour concerts, scheduled to take place in Busan on June 12-13. Under Article 7 of the Enforcement Rules of the Public Health Control Act, accommodation providers are required to honor the rates they publicly advertise. Even if a business demands additional payment after a reservation has been confirmed, consumers are under no obligation to pay. However, a number of unfair practices have recently been reported. One accommodation provider in Busan's Haeundae District demanded an additional 500,000 won (approximately US$ 332) from a customer who had already booked a two-night stay during the concert period, claiming that t...

  Joint inspections of accomodations and intensified special investigations Government to implement consumer protection measures and conduct focused inspections As controversy grows over alleged hotel price gouging in Busan ahead of BTS's Busan World Tour concert, the Busan Metropolitan Government and the police are escalating their response to conducting inspection and launching special investigations. The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 29th that it will participate in three joint inspections with relevant government agencies on October 8-9, focusing on illegal practices at accomodation businesses near the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.  In addition, School Police Officers (SPOs) will be deployed around the concert venue to carry out guidance and protection activities for young people. Reports indicate that some accommodation providers in Busan demanded additional payments from customers whose reservations had already been confirmed for the BTS concert period, w...

Digital media design company d'strict   is expanding the scope of its collaboration with entertainment company HYBE. Moving beyond exhibition partnership utilizing BTS IP, d'strict is now participate as a key partner in HYBE's city-linked project "THE CITY," further strengthening its presence as a space-based content operator. Industry observers believe d'strict is leveraging it's media art technology and offline venue management capabilities to deepen collaboration has increased financial pressure, analysts say its partnership with HYBE is a strategic more aimed at simultaneously boosting global visitor traffic and improving profitability. HYBE's "THE CITY" Project... Bringing the BTS Universe to Life According to industry sources on the 23rd, the immersive media art exhibition hall "Arte Museum," operated by d'strict is being used as a major venue for "THE CITY," a project tied to BTS's comeback and world tour....

  Busan transform into a Citywide Cultural Festival with the "THE CITY : ARIRANG" project "Crystal Snow" Tops Japanese Charts... Global momentum continues with North American Tour BTS has once again proven their immense popularity, as all seats for their upcoming ARIRANG world tour concerts —set to take place on June 12-13 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium —sold out during the fan club presale. Previously, their opening concerts in Goyang also sold out across all three nights. Tickets for their Japan, North America, and Europe tour stops have been rapidly snapped up as well, reaffirming the global power of their fandom. The Busan concerts hold special significance, marking their return to the same venue approximately three years and eight months after the 2022 concert in support of "2030 Busan World Expo Bid." It is also the place where they last performed together as a full group. In particular, June 13 —the group's debut anniversary —is expected to make th...