Honorary Busan citizenship

TypeHonorary citizenship

CountrySouth Korea

First induction1966

Total inductees282

Honorary Busan citizenship
Awarded by Busan
Type	Honorary citizenship
Country	South Korea
Statistics
First induction	1966
Total inductees	282

Honorary Busan citizenship has been granted to a mixture of South Koreans and foreign nationals since 1966. As of July 2025, 282 individuals have received the honor.^[1] To qualify, a nominee must have raised the status of Busan, contributed to resident's lives or cultural development, or contributed to science and technology or city administration, and either be a citizen of South Korea not residing in the city or a foreign national legally residing in the city. Individuals may be nominated by certain government officials or 30 or more residents of the city.^[2]