Honorary Citizenship
Based on
「 Enforcement Rules of Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance for the Conferment and Control of Honorary Citizenship Certificate (enacted on April 10, 2019) 」
「 Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Conferment and Control of Honorary Citizenship Certificate (enacted on Nov. 13, 2019) 」
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' lives better or promoted Busan's culture
- those who have contributed to local scientific·technological·economic development or city affairs
- those to whom the Mayor wishes to grant Honorary Citizenship to
Hon. Citizens 280 (153 Koreans, 127 foreigners)
| Total | ‘66～00 | ‘01～10 | ‘11～20 | ‘21 | ‘22 | ‘23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 280 | 79 | 102 | 80 | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| Korean | 153 | 9 | 81 | 53 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Foreigner | 127 | 70 | 21 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Click to see a "List some of the more notable honorary citizens" excel file
Procedure
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Submission of Recommendation
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Deliberation by Selection Committee
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Consent of Busan Metropolitan Council
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Deliver Results of Selection
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Hon. Citizenship Granted
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 an Honorary Citizen or if it is the expressed wish of the grantee.
