The appearance of the shark 'Bukan' has drawn large crowds to the North Port Water Park in Busan, leading a café owner to donate a portion of the profits.
On October 2, the Dong-gu district of Busan announced that Kang Gi-seong, the owner of the Ediya Coffee shop at the North Port Water Park, visited the district office to donate 1 million won to the Hometown Love Donation Fund.
Kang expressed his gratitude, stating, "I am happy that the North Port Water Park's 'Bukan' has gained national attention, and I appreciate the efforts of the agencies involved. I decided to donate a portion of the profits to give back to the community, especially in light of the warm support from visitors despite the service challenges caused by the sudden influx of people."
Previously, the North Port Water Park became a 'hot spot' following Bukan's appearance on September 18. As of September 30, the park had welcomed 674,800 visitors, benefiting nearby cafés and convenience stores from the 'shark boom.'
At that time, Kang shared on his social media that the unexpected shark sighting had overwhelmed his staff and even his family, who were called in to help prepare drinks. He clarified that rumors about him releasing the shark or blocking its path were false, adding, "I just wanted to buy a few boxes of mackerel to feed it."
Kang Cheol-ho, the head of Dong-gu district, expressed his deep appreciation for Kang Gi-seong's generous donation, stating, "The funds will be used transparently and meaningfully to enhance the welfare of Dong-gu residents."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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