What does it take to be a host destination for international organizations? - A case of Busan, South Korea

What does it take to be a host destination for international organizations? - A case of Busan, South Korea

Since international organizations choose the host city based on several factors, the need for understanding what influences their decision-making on the host city is arising. Nevertheless, there has been little research on :significant factors that affect the host city choice for international organizations. Therefore, this study aims to investigate what determines the host city of international organizations. The findings offered the criteria for hosting international organizations. Afterward, the potential of the case city - Busan, South Korea is analyzed based on the criteria to suggest practical implications for Busan to host more international organizations.