Mayor of Busan

The Mayor of Busan is the head of the local government of Busan who is elected to a four-year term.

Appointed mayors (before 1995)
From 1946 to 1995, the Mayor of Busan was appointed by the President of the Republic of Korea.

Directly elected mayors (1995–present)
Since 1995, under provisions of the revised Local Government Act, the Mayor of Busan is elected by direct election.

Elections
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