Building the digital pulse of Busan for the international community.
OurBusan.life is a community platform that helps foreigners living in or moving to Busan, South Korea discover local events, businesses, resources, jobs, and study-in-Busan guides, all in one place. Created by long-term foreign residents of the city, it curates and organizes trusted local information so newcomers and established expats can find what they need without piecing it together across scattered, mostly Korean-language sources.
OurBusan.life is a curated discovery hub, connecting foreigners to events, resources, businesses, and each other.
The Founders
Spencer Waters
Co-FounderCommunity Relations, Brand Mission & Data Curation
Dedicated to ensuring the most accurate and high-energy resources for Busan residents.
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Mark Balneger
Co-FounderMarketing, Sales & Technical Strategy
Focused on building the 'OurBusan.life' infrastructure and the influencer ecosystem.
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Sara Navarrete
Co-FounderCommunity Growth, Brand Voice & Social Engagement
Helping shape the voice of OurBusan.life by building meaningful connections, growing our community, and ensuring the stories of Busan reach people from around the world.
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Riemer Kramer
Education ConsultantEducation Resources, International Students & Community Partnerships
Supporting students and newcomers by helping expand trusted education resources and connections for Busan's international community.
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Robin
DevOps EngineerPlatform Infrastructure, Technical Architecture & Performance
Providing technical guidance behind the scenes to help keep OurBusan.life fast, reliable, and ready to grow.
WebsiteThe OurBusan.life Vision
Busan is just the beginning. The OurBusan.life model is designed to scale globally, replicating this community-driven discovery platform in cities worldwide. Each instance adapts to its local culture while sharing the same infrastructure, ensuring every international community gets the curated, high-quality resource hub they deserve.