Time difference
KST (UTC+9)
Direct flight
KTX 2h 17m · Fukuoka 55m
Currency
KRW
Best season
Year-round (beach summers)
Internet
★★★★★
Visa
Visa-free 90 days (many passports)
Korea's official flagship workation city for 2026 (Korea Tourism Organization). The free base center by Busan Station runs 50 desks and 4 phone booths, and non-Busan workers staying 5+ nights get a ₩50,000-per-night lodging voucher. Seoul is 2h 17m away by KTX; Haeundae's ocean views and Jeonpo's café streets fill the evenings.
Busan Station area
The workation base on the 24th floor of Asti Hotel — 50 desks, 4 call booths, harbor views, free for registered non-Busan workers.
Haeundae · Songjeong
The beach line with seaside satellite offices (WAVE Songjeong & Cheongsapo) — morning desk by the water, afternoon in Jeonpo café street.