Table of Contents
- Busan: A City Where You Don't Miss Work or Rest!
- 2025 Global Workation Event, Held 4 Times from August to October
- Global 24-Hour Workspace, Lavalse Hotel Lounge
- Achieving Work-Life Balance with Part-Time Childcare and Pet Care
- Hosting 'Visiting Briefings' for Companies in the Capital Region
- Two Types of Busan Workation Applications
- Summary of Base and Satellite Workation Center Locations
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Busan: A City Where You Don't Miss Work or Rest!
The 2025 Busan Workation program has returned with even more diversity. Busan is growing into a representative workation city in South Korea where you can enjoy both the city and the sea, and this year we are ready to welcome domestic and international workationers with various interactive content and customized services.
Especially, this program will operate a total of six satellite centers in Yeongdo, Nampo-dong, and Songdo, using the Asti Hotel at Busan Station as a base. This will strengthen the support program that combines accommodation and workspaces, providing a practical remote work environment. Workationing in Busan is set to become even more enriching.
2025 Global Workation Event, Held 4 Times from August to October
From August to October this year, more than 150 overseas digital nomads will visit Busan over a total of 4 events. They will stay for two weeks and participate in various programs.
| Round | Theme | Main Programs |
| 1 | Summer Time | Marine Activities, Networking |
| 2 | Asia Excursion | Cultural Exchange in Asia, International Community |
| 3 | Startup & Film | Experience BIFF, Startup IR Events |
| 4 | Korean Language | K-pop Dance, Cooking Class, Language Exchange |
Participants will have various experiences. They will have the opportunity to build valuable networks through networking with local young entrepreneurs.
Additionally, they will be provided with opportunities to deeply understand local culture by experiencing Busan's tourist attractions.
Lastly, they will also have the chance to gain practical experience by supporting the operations of the global satellite centers.
Global 24-Hour Workspace, Lavalse Hotel Lounge
Located on the 2nd floor of Yeongdo Lavalse Hotel, the lounge operates as a 'global satellite center' open 24 hours, making it a highly suitable space for digital nomads who need to collaborate with overseas team members. The view of the port through the floor-to-ceiling windows adds to Busan's unique charm.
In addition, various satellite centers offer different atmospheres conducive to work, including the book café style CC With Book on Heonyeoul-gil, Grab the Ocean Songdo boasting sea views, and Pathfinder Nampo located at the heart of the city. Each location has its own unique charm, allowing for more efficient work through diverse options.
Achieving Work-Life Balance with Part-Time Childcare and Pet Care
This year, the city of Busan implemented a part-time childcare program for infants and toddlers between 6 months to 36 months for the first time. The part-time childcare facility located in Yeongdo provides a maximum of 60 hours of care services per month, and part of the childcare and meal costs is supported by the city.
Additionally, in the Jung-gu area, a pet care service has been established in collaboration with a dog playroom, making long-term stays with family and pets more convenient.
Hosting 'Visiting Briefings' for Companies in the Capital Region
We conduct workation briefings for companies outside of Busan. Companies interested in workation can apply on the official Busan Workation website and receive support for customized model proposals and program linkages.
Two Types of Busan Workation Applications
① ‘Stay + Workspace’ Package
The ‘Stay + Workspace’ program provides accommodation subsidies ranging from 3 to 10 nights and offers free use of the base and satellite centers. After applying, you must share your ID through the KakaoTalk channel.
To receive the support benefits, you must achieve a QR check-in rate of over 60% during your stay; if this condition is not met, refunds may be limited.
Therefore, you can utilize this opportunity to create a more efficient work environment along with accommodation subsidies.
② ‘Workspace’ Only Application
On the other hand, the ‘Workspace’ only option is suitable for those who wish to utilize the center for up to 11 days.
You can use the space for a maximum of 11 days, making it ideal for those seeking a workation experience.
👉 For detailed application methods, you can check on the official KakaoTalk channel or the Busan Workation website.
Operating Hours and QR Check-In Tips
The operating hours of the base center are from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM on weekdays, while satellite centers operate from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Lavalse is available 24 hours.
It is safer to check in at the center than at the accommodation. This reduces the possibility of forgetting. Additionally, refunds for accommodation costs are not given if the check-in rate falls below 60%, so it is recommended to check in twice a day: before starting work in the morning and when leaving work in the evening.
Summary of Base and Satellite Workation Center Locations
■ Base Center (1 location)
The Asti Hotel located at Busan Station boasts a spacious area of 708.5㎡ on the 24th floor. Equipped with various facilities such as meeting rooms, phone booths, and lounges, it offers convenience. Its accessibility to the city center and stunning views make it an excellent place.
■ Satellite Centers (6 locations)
The Hue Day Workation Center
46 Daegyo-ro, Yeongdo
Office space with ocean view
CC With Book
Heonyeoul-gil, Yeongdo
Independent book café-style workspace
Pathfinder Nampo
Gwangbokjungang-ro, Jung-gu
Adjacent to tourist attractions, urban center
Lavalse Hotel Lounge
Honglaenaru-ro, Yeongdo
Open 24 hours, harbor view
Grab the Ocean Songdo
Songdo Beach-ro, Seo-gu
Coastal view, pleasant environment
Korea Maritime University Water-Mung Lounge
Haemyeong-ro, Yeongdo, public campus-linked space
Conclusion
The 2025 Busan Workation goes beyond just supporting remote work and is preparing to position itself as the center of the global trend of finding harmony between work and life. Enjoy a special workation experience in Busan, where the sea and city come together.
More detailed information can be easily found on the official Busan Workation website or through the KakaoTalk channel.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Where are the base center and satellite centers of Busan Workation located?
The base center is at Asti Hotel Busan, and the satellite centers are located in Yeongdo, Nampo-dong, Songdo, etc.
The 2025 Busan Workation program operates the Asti Hotel in Busan Station as the base center, along with a total of 6 satellite centers located at 46 Daegyo-ro, Yeongdo; Heonyeoul-gil, Yeongdo; Gwangbokjungang-ro, Jung-gu; Bonlaena-ro, Yeongdo; and Beach-ro, Songdo. The base center boasts 708.5㎡ on the 24th floor and features meeting rooms and lounges. Each satellite center offers different charms and environments such as ocean view offices, independent book café-style workspaces, and urban centers.
Q. What are the main application types for the Busan Workation program?
There are two types: ① Stay + Workspace Package ② Workspace Only Application.
The first is the 'Stay + Workspace' package which includes accommodation subsidies and workspace access for a maximum of 10 nights. After applying, ID sharing via KakaoTalk channel is required, and check-ins at the accommodation and center must exceed 60% for a refund to be feasible. The second type is solely for workspace use, allowing access to satellite centers for up to 11 days. More details on application methods can be found on the official Busan Workation website or the KakaoTalk channel.
Q. What are the operating hours and check-in methods for Busan Workation centers?
The base center operates from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM on weekdays, and the satellite centers from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM while Lavalse Hotel operates 24 hours.
The base center, Asti Hotel, operates from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM on weekdays, while most satellite centers operate from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Lavalse Hotel lounge operates 24 hours, making it an ideal space for digital nomads collaborating with overseas teams. It is recommended to check in at the center and to check in twice a day, before starting and after finishing work, to prevent issues with fewer than 60% check-in rates affecting accommodation refunds.
Q. What childcare and pet care services are provided by the Busan Workation program?
The program provides part-time childcare for infants and collaborative pet care services with a dog playroom in Jung-gu.
Starting in 2025, the city of Busan is implementing a part-time childcare program for infants and toddlers (6 months to 36 months) that allows for up to 60 hours of use per month, with part of the childcare and meal costs supported by the city. Additionally, in the Jung-gu area, collaborative pet care services have been established with a dog playroom, creating a convenient workation environment for families and pets.
Q. What experiences can global workation participants expect?
Participants can expect networking with young entrepreneurs, experiences of Busan's tourism, and opportunities to support operations of the global satellite center.
Between August and October 2025, more than 150 overseas digital nomads will visit Busan and stay for two weeks to participate in various programs. The programs include networking with local young entrepreneurs to build valuable connections and exploring major tourist attractions in Busan to gain a deep understanding of local culture. Furthermore, participants will have opportunities to gain practical experience by supporting the operations of the global satellite centers.