Community radio station launches in Busan to support local underground scene

“Busan is a vibrant and energetic city, but compared to Seoul, it lacks the concentration of opportunities available to those involved in the underground music scene. In conversations with local promoters, club owners and dancers, many pointed to a similar issue: While there is growing interest in the underground scene, there is less infrastructure to support it. To address that gap, Radio Revolution's Reading Room was launched on April 4 by Hwang Doogie, a Busan-born DJ who goes by the moniker Radio Revolution. His work dates back to the 1990s, including a residency at the former club Livin’ and a role as music director for Korean electronic festival The Air House. The project is intended not only as a platform to broadcast music, but also as a networking space to circulate local talent and support new DJs through its academy program. In conversation, Radio Revolution described the station as a noncommercial space “where conversations can happen” and where “people can connect and be present.” The launch represents a significant addition to Busan’s cultural infrastructure, as

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