Honorary Citizenship
Based on
「 Busan Metropolitan City's Regulation on Honorary Citizenship and Its Management (enacted on June 7, 1966)」
「 Busan Metropolitan City's Enforcement Regulation on Granting Honorary Citizenship and Its Management (enacted on Dec. 31, 1998)」
「 Busan Metropolitan City's Enforcement Regulation on Granting Honorary Citizenship and Its Management (enacted on Dec. 31, 1998)」
Granted to
Non-Busan Citizens (foreigners·Koreans living abroad·Koreans living in other cities)
- those who have promoted Busan's standing in Korea or abroad
- those who have contributed to making citizens' life better or promoted Busan's culture
- those who have contributed to local scientific·technological·economic development or city affairs
- those to whom the Mayor recognizes Honorary Citizenship should be granted
Hon. Citizens
202 (103 Koreans, 99 foreigners) ※ As of January 10, 2013
Click to see a "List some of the more notable honorary citizens"
| Total | '66~70 | '71~80 | '81~90 | '91~2000 | 2001~2010 | 2011~2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 202 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 27 | 102 | 21 |
| Korean | 103 | - | - | - | 9 | 80 | 14 |
| Foreigner | 99 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 7 |
Click to see a "List some of the more notable honorary citizens" 
Procedure
Benefits
Administrative convenience, greeting cards, invitation cards to a variety of city events, etc.
Cancellation
Honorary Citizenship can be cancelled should the grantee's behavior be unbecoming of Honorary Citizen or if it is the expressed wish of the grantee.
Content Inquiries: Cho Hyun-woo (General Affairs Division 888-3427)
