A website promoting the Busan citizen homestay program / Courtesy of Busan Metropolitan Government
Ahead of next week's BTS concerts, Busan launched a citizen homestay program as part of efforts to stabilize accommodation prices.
The Busan Metropolitan Government said Monday that the three-day program, running June 12-14 to coincide with the concerts, will offer stays at private residences of Busan citizens, with each booking covering two nights.
To participate, foreign tourists can apply through k-popstay.wehome.me or Visit Korea. The program is offered free of charge, with a 50,000-won ($33) security deposit required at the time of reservation to prevent ghost bookings and no-shows. The deposit will be fully refunded upon check-in in the form of a Busan tourism voucher of the same value, usable at traditional markets and other local venues.
The city will also cover liability insurance premiums for hosts, including personal injury and property damage, within the available budget, allowing them to open their homes without liability concerns.
