There is a synergy in urban developments, events and tourism between Singapore and Hanam City, Korea according to the outspoken Hanam Mayor Lee Hyeon-jaeHanam City has been on a fast track to become a future entertainment and tourism hub for Korea, based on being the K-pop capital of the world. Hanem Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae visited Singapore from September 15 to 18, 2025, to learn about Singapore’s successful benchmarking in complex city development. Hanam City Enspired by SingaporeHanam Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae followed the suggestion of Vice President Choi Chang-gyu of the Korea Planning Association. The Hanam Mayor visited Sentosa Island and learned about Singapore’s tourism development strategy that leverages its natural environment. ”Meanwhile, key executives and staff members promoting major development projects in Hanam City, including Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae, Director of Urban Development Seo Gyeong-ho, and Director of Economic and Cultural Affairs Lee Young-soo, participated in this benchmarking.