{
  "id": 13551683,
  "title": "Digital goodies give travelers permanent piece of Korea's coastal hub",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/digital-goodies-give-travelers-permanent-piece-of-koreas-coastal-hub",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T22:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20261011/digital-goodies-give-travelers-permanent-piece-of-koreas-coastal-hub"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For domestic travelers in Korea, a popular post-vacation lament is dubbed \"Busan fever.\" This term encapsulates the enduring fondness for the southern port city's coastal vistas, lively night bazaars and relaxed ambiance that persists even after journeys conclude. Commencing this week, the Busan Metropolitan Government is providing a digital solution to that homesickness. City officials have inaugurated Busan Kku, an exclusive online portal delivering complimentary downloadable digital assets, spanning smartphone backdrops to tablet stickers, intended to enable both domestic and foreign visitors to incorporate a slice of Busan into their everyday routines. The endeavor capitalizes on a prevalent Korean youth trend known as ponkku (adorn smartphones) and keomkku (customize computers and tablets). Departing from conventional, text-centric public relations, municipal planners partnered with local Busan artists to create high-caliber digital products catering to Gen Z and tech-savvy users. The available downloads comprise picturesque illustrations of the city's emblematic attractions.",
  "summary": "Among domestic travelers in Korea, a popular catchphrase has taken root to describe the post-vacation blues: Busan fever. The term captures the lingering nostalgia visitors feel for the southern port city's coastal views, vibrant night markets and laid-back atmosphere long after their trips have ended. Starting this week, the Busan Metropolitan Government is offering a digital remedy for that…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Digital goodies give travelers permanent piece of Korea's coastal hub",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/digital-goodies-give-travelers-permanent-piece-of-koreas-coastal-hub-13561458",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:37:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}