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High Labor Productivity
Ulsan has higher value-added per person than any other city or province in Korea. Ulsan’s value-added per capita is KRW 851.9 million, much higher than the national average of KRW 494.8 million, as well as above Chungnam's KRW 677.6 million and Seoul's KRW 612.2 million while other cities fall far behind these figures.
Labor Productivity Comparison
(Unit : KRW 10,000, Labor Productivity : GDP/Economically active population, as of 2024)
| Ulsan | Seoul | Busan | Daegu | Incheon | Gwangju | Daejeon | Sejong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,519 | 6,122 | 3,708 | 3,137 | 4,119 | 3,768 | 3,822 | 4,461 |
Stable Employment Environment
Ulsan has been striving to lay the groundwork for business-friendly environment and provide opportunities for workers to have better jobs. Both labor and management have endeavored to improve regional competitive power by establishing a harmonious labor-management culture.