A study on ways to revitalize complex cultural spaces in the North Port area of Busan

This study examines the policy of redevelopment of the North Port and analyzes overseas cases of complex cultural spaces to find ways to activate it, and aims to derive development plans and implications for activation of the complex cultural space for the regeneration of the downtown area of Busan North Port. Busan North Port has the common goal of revitalizing the downtown area and the regional economy, and is creating a complex downtown area by regenerating the underdeveloped downtown area and revitalizing the regional boundary through mutual development as its basic direction. The regional cultural resources of the Busan North Port area are based on the regional characteristics of a long history of diverse cultures gathering, and are a center of modern and contemporary culture and a space where cultural arts containing arts from various regions gather, telling the story of the region. In line with the increasing need for complex cultural spaces in the Busan region, the redevelopment of the North Port should be composed of complex functions for improving the quality of life of the region, residents, and visitors, based on the premise of creating a complex cultural space. The North Port should pursue sustainable development by utilizing regional cultural resources and being environmentally friendly and in harmony with the local community. Therefore, based on these basic directions, the complex cultural space should be created in harmony with marine leisure and culture in accordance with the current situation where the area is being used for sales and business, and it should be a space for both visitors and local residents. Through this activation plan, the complex cultural space of Busan Bukhang will improve the quality of life of local residents by providing multiple services, provide convenience to visitors, and give a positive image, and become a clue for revitalizing the local economy. In addition, by applying nature-friendly cultural elements to the Busan Bukhang complex cultural space, a brand image unique to Busan and Bukhang can be established. By utilizing the regional characteristics of Busan Bukhang, where various cultures gather, the image of Busan Bukhang can be raised to an international city through the on-site festival. To this end, professional cultural and arts planners need to reside in each field and continuously develop differentiated content and programs.