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Ulsan is an energetic city leading the economic growth of Korea

General Information of Ulsan
(As of : 2022)
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History of Ulsan
  • January 27,1962 Ulsan Specific Industrial Zone Designation (Elevated to Ulsan-si in June 1962)
  • January 1, 1995. Ulsan-si and Ulsan-gun integrated
  • July 15, 1997. Elevated to Ulsan Metropolitan Government
Locational Advantage of Ulsan
  • Strategic industrial hub of Northeast Asia
  • Easy access to sea and continent
  • Located with huge potential to be strategic base
Climate
(as of 2022)
Climate (2022) : Average temperature, January, August, Precipitation, January, August
classification Jan-Dec Jan Aug
Average Temperature 14.7℃ 2.6℃ 26.4℃
Precipitation 926.1㎜ 0.9mm 138.5mm
Ulsan’s share of the national economy
Please refer to the information below
Regional GDP: 4.4% - KRW 71,236,400 million / KRW 1,635,555,400 million Manufacturing output: 11.8% - KRW 167,605,700 million / 1,419,070,100 million Exports: 11.6% - USD 6,663,800 million / USD 57,371,700 million Imports: 6.3% - USD 3,021,500 million / USD 47,841,400 million Port cargo volume: 12.9% - 202.346,000 thousand tons / 1,574.343,000 thousand tons
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The Largest Industrial Cluster in Korea

Ulsan is home to the largest industrial cluster of petrochemical, shipbuilding & marine, and automobile industries. All industries closely cooperate to create a dynamic and innovative synergy with the connection of industries such as steel, machinery and port service in neighboring cities like Pohang, Changwon and Busan.

Ulsan is the representative industrial cluster in Asia, offering an attractive investment environment and various business opportunities for investors.

Key industries in Ulsan
Please refer to the information below
Automobile: 2nd in Korea - Ulsan: 28.5% / Others: 71.5% - Ulsan: KRW 39.5304 trillion, Shipbuilding: 2nd in Korea - Ulsan: 28.5% / Others: 71.5% - Ulsan: KRW 19.2974 trillion, Petrochemical: 1st in Korea - Ulsan: 26.8% / Others: 73.2% - Ulsan: KRW 77.9510 trillion
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Ecopolis, Ulsan

Beautiful natural environment

Ulsan is surrounded by the Yeongnam Alps, which includes seven mountains standing higher than 1,000 m, such as Gajisan, Shinbulsan and Ganwolsan. Every year, salmon, sweetfish and dace return to the clean and clear Taehwagang River that flows through the city. The city hosts many different festivals and events. It is a beautiful city next to the blue East Sea with stunning beaches including Jujeon, Jeongja and Jinha beaches.

Beautiful nature scenery

Taehwa River National Garden, Culture and sports facilities like Ulsan Culture and Arts Center, Ulsan Museum, Munsu World Cup Stadium, and Ulsan Grand Park, and other convenient facilities like department stores, mega stores, luxury hotels and general hospitals form a pleasant city along with a beautiful natural environment.

  • Sunrise at Ganjeolgot Point
    Sunrise at Ganjeolgot Point
  • Bangudae
    Bangudae
  • Night view of Ulsan industrial complex from MT. Muryong
    Night view of Ulsan industrial complex from MT. Muryong
  • Reed plain of Mt. Shinbul
    Reed plain of Mt. Shinbul
  • 태화강 국가정원
    Taehwa River National Garden
  • 울산 전시컨벤션센터
    Ulsan Exhibition & Convention Center