Hello, I am Heong-joon PARK, the Mayor of Busan, and I am honored to serve the Co-President of the Organizing Committee for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals Busan 2024. I am extremely delighted that the first-ever World Table Tennis Championships to be held in Korea will take place in Busan in 2024.

Busan is not only a charming coastal city with plenty of attractions, food, and sights to enjoy, but also a city that hosts international sports events such as national team matches and A-matches every year. In June, Busan ranked 6th in the "World's Most Livable Cities Index" published by the renowned British economic analysis institution, EIU. Furthermore, BEXCO, whe