Ulsan
Ulsan is a metropolitan city in the southeast of South Korea, located on the coast facing the East Sea (Sea of Japan). It is widely regarded as the country’s industrial powerhouse, hosting large-scale shipbuilding, automotive, and petrochemical facilities. The city’s principal facilities include the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard, one of the largest in the world, Hyundai Motor’s Ulsan plant, and a major refinery operated by SK Energy. The Port of Ulsan handles substantial container and bulk traffic and supports the city’s export-oriented economy. The metropolitan area has a population around one million.
Historically part of Gyeongsangnam-do, Ulsan became a metropolitan city in 1997, separating from the province. It
Ulsan hosts several higher education institutions, including UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) and
Notable attractions include Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village, which features a whale museum and related cultural programs,
The climate is temperate and maritime, with hot, humid summers and cool to cold winters, and relatively
Ulsan is served by Ulsan Airport for domestic flights and is connected by road and rail to