Gamcheon
Busan es la segunda ciudad de Corea del Sur, caracterizada por su pujanza portuaria, logística y económica en el Lejano Oriente. Todo en Busan es apoteósico, incluidos sus puentes monumentales, autopistas y sus astilleros de clase mundial que compiten en tecnología y eficiencia contra los chinos y japoneses.
TL;DR
- Gamcheon, a neighborhood in Busan, South Korea, historically served as a refuge for North Korean refugees.
- It evolved into an informal settlement of precarious housing.
- Around 2009, a low-cost revitalization project involved painting houses with bright colors, supported by local authorities, residents, university students, and artists.
- The colorful transformation attracted tourists and led to the establishment of local businesses like cafes and art galleries.
- Gamcheon is now promoted as a "cultural village" and is a mandatory tourist stop in Busan.
- The author suggests this model could be replicated in Cartagena and in riparian populations along the Magdalena River.