RSS Feed
Twitter
오후 5:33
Unknown
Ulsan (Korean pronunciation: [ul.s͈an]), officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north and the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the east.
Ulsan is the industrial powerhouse of South Korea, forming the heart of the Ulsan Industrial District, which is home to the world's largest automobile assembly plant operated by the Hyundai Motor Company,[1] the world's largest shipyard operated by Hyundai Heavy Industries[2] and the world's largest[citation needed] oil refinery, owned by SK Energy.[3] In 2008, Ulsan had a GDP per capita of $63,817, the highest by far in South Korea.[4]
Administrative divisions
Economy
As the center of the Ulsan Industrial District, the city is the corporate base of the multinational Hyundai conglomerate. Up to 1962, Ulsan operated as a fishing port and market centre. As part of South Korea's first five-year economic plan, Ulsan became an open port. Additionally, major industrial plants and factories were developed, including in particular an oil refinery, fertiliser plants, automobile production and heavy industries. The shipbuilding port Bangeojin became part of the city in 1962.
Ulsan is currently the home of the world's largest automobile assembly plant operated by Hyundai Motor,[1] the world's largest shipyard, operated by Hyundai Heavy Industries[2] and the world's largest[citation needed] oil refinery owned by SK Energy.[3]
Ulsan is the industrial powerhouse of South Korea, forming the heart of the Ulsan Industrial District, which is home to the world's largest automobile assembly plant operated by the Hyundai Motor Company,[1] the world's largest shipyard operated by Hyundai Heavy Industries[2] and the world's largest[citation needed] oil refinery, owned by SK Energy.[3] In 2008, Ulsan had a GDP per capita of $63,817, the highest by far in South Korea.[4]
Administrative divisions
See also: Administrative divisions of South Korea
Ulsan is divided into 4 gu (districts) and 1 gun (county).| Map | Name | Hangul | Hanja | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gu (Districts) | |||||
| Buk-gu | 북구 | 北區 | |||
| Dong-gu | 동구 | 東區 | |||
| Jung-gu | 중구 | 中區 | |||
| Nam-gu | 남구 | 南區 | |||
| Gun (County) | |||||
| Ulju-gun | 울주군 | 蔚州郡 | |||
[edit] Geography
Ulsan is bounded on the east by the Sea of Japan. It is not far from Busan, at only 70 km to the south.[edit] Climate
Ulsan has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa/Cwa), with somewhat cold but dry winters, and hot, humid summers. Monthly means range from 2.0 °C (35.6 °F) in January to 25.9 °C (78.6 °F) in August, with diurnal temperature ranges generally low. Its location on the Korean peninsula results in a seasonal lag, with the warmest days being in August and averaging very near 30 °C (86 °F). Precipitation is relatively low in the winter months, but is made up by the high rainfall falling from April to SeptemberEconomy
Ulsan is currently the home of the world's largest automobile assembly plant operated by Hyundai Motor,[1] the world's largest shipyard, operated by Hyundai Heavy Industries[2] and the world's largest[citation needed] oil refinery owned by SK Energy.[3]
[edit] Transportation
The city transport department plans to build a light-rail line and the public transportation system is as good as any other major Korean city. The bus system shows a particular ETA at most bus stops.[6] Ulsan Airport, constructed in 1970 and expanded in 1997, has more than 20 flights per day to and from Seoul's Gimpo International Airport and 4 flights per week to and from Jeju International Airport. In November 2010, Korea's high speed train network, the KTX, was extended to Ulsan.[7] This provides a high speed link to Seoul, with a running time of just over 2 hours. The new KTX station (Ulsan Station) is in nearby Eonyang, with a series of express buses (5001-5004) as well as some city buses serving the new station.[8] The original city station has been renamed Taehwa River Station.[7][edit] Sport
The city hosts the K-League football club Ulsan Hyundai FC, who, after the 2002 FIFA World Cup, relocated from their former stadium in Jung-gu, which is now a municipal ground, to the Munsu Stadium, which hosted several matches during the 2002 World Cup. Ulsan is home to another soccer team, Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, which plays in the Korea National League. It is also home to the University of Ulsan.
Ulsan is a metropolitan city in the Southeast of Korea on the Sea of Japan. It is 70 kilometres north of Busan.
Those who come to Ulsan are predominantly here to work for the large conglomerates or heavy industries (Hyundai Motors being one of the most notable) and to teach English as a foreign language.
It is considered the industrial centre of the country with some guidebooks likening the city to Pittsburgh or Detroit in the USA. There is much truth in this view. Yet recently re-elected Mayor, Park-Maeng-woo, plans to establish an ‘Eco-polis’ based on the restoration of the Taewha river. In 2010 it will host World Environmental Day which should crown Ulsan's rebirth as an environmentally-friendly ecological city.
There are a small number of appealing districts.
Samsandong, home of the Lotte and Hyundai department stores, can be considered the up-market district. Western fashion brands are available along with a number of western chain restaurants. The neon lit back streets yield a vibrant bar and restaurant culture. The Lotte Ferris wheel is also in this area next to the Lotte Cinema.
Old down-town, Seongnamdong, is good for shopping at low, local prices (there are brand goods shops too however). It is the location of a small number of foreigner friendly/foreigner run bars.
Mugeodong, the home of Ulsan University, is the best place for the young, twenty-something’s wishing to eat, drink and party.
There are twelve touristic 'scenic sights' to see in and around city that range from the natural to man-made. However none are world class or notable sites within Korea itself.
Ilsan beach offers the best sand and sea in the city but is somewhat polluted and run down thanks to heavy industries becoming located close by. Although, there are several great beaches just outside of Ulsan including one that is renowned for windsurfing.
For a city of 1.2 million there is no metro system, but an extensive bus network. It takes time to negotiate the city streets on these buses.
Ulsan today then lives in a catch 22 situation – in some districts it is impossible to escape the industries and while these industrial sites are breathe-taking in scope, a testament to the achievement of man, they blight the landscape. On the other hand, the investment from these industries makes the city an undeniably better place to be.
Though people living there don’t wish to admit it, there is something likeable about Ulsan. Perhaps it’s the industrial grit and grime, though this is doubtful. It might be the constant surprises, of beauty and happiness that peak out between this grit and grime that make it not such a bad place to be after all.
Ulsan was a World Cup 2002 host city.
Those who come to Ulsan are predominantly here to work for the large conglomerates or heavy industries (Hyundai Motors being one of the most notable) and to teach English as a foreign language.
It is considered the industrial centre of the country with some guidebooks likening the city to Pittsburgh or Detroit in the USA. There is much truth in this view. Yet recently re-elected Mayor, Park-Maeng-woo, plans to establish an ‘Eco-polis’ based on the restoration of the Taewha river. In 2010 it will host World Environmental Day which should crown Ulsan's rebirth as an environmentally-friendly ecological city.
There are a small number of appealing districts.
Samsandong, home of the Lotte and Hyundai department stores, can be considered the up-market district. Western fashion brands are available along with a number of western chain restaurants. The neon lit back streets yield a vibrant bar and restaurant culture. The Lotte Ferris wheel is also in this area next to the Lotte Cinema.
Old down-town, Seongnamdong, is good for shopping at low, local prices (there are brand goods shops too however). It is the location of a small number of foreigner friendly/foreigner run bars.
Mugeodong, the home of Ulsan University, is the best place for the young, twenty-something’s wishing to eat, drink and party.
There are twelve touristic 'scenic sights' to see in and around city that range from the natural to man-made. However none are world class or notable sites within Korea itself.
Ilsan beach offers the best sand and sea in the city but is somewhat polluted and run down thanks to heavy industries becoming located close by. Although, there are several great beaches just outside of Ulsan including one that is renowned for windsurfing.
For a city of 1.2 million there is no metro system, but an extensive bus network. It takes time to negotiate the city streets on these buses.
Ulsan today then lives in a catch 22 situation – in some districts it is impossible to escape the industries and while these industrial sites are breathe-taking in scope, a testament to the achievement of man, they blight the landscape. On the other hand, the investment from these industries makes the city an undeniably better place to be.
Though people living there don’t wish to admit it, there is something likeable about Ulsan. Perhaps it’s the industrial grit and grime, though this is doubtful. It might be the constant surprises, of beauty and happiness that peak out between this grit and grime that make it not such a bad place to be after all.
Ulsan was a World Cup 2002 host city.
Me and my wife with her friends.
From Mongol, Russia, Mexico, Kazahstan, Ukrain
My wife and her friends in Winter
From Panama and Ghana
Me and my wife and friends after drinking Makgulee!
Come to Korea and have fun with Us:)
This is Janet and Shin experienced organiser for your trip to Korea.
This is Janet and Shin experienced organiser for your trip to Korea.
We will bring you to the places to experience real Korea life.
Me and My wife are the multi-cultural family
who can speak Malay, Indonesian, English, Cantonese, Mandarin.
Your tour can be arranged by us.
For more information and quotation
Send us email
0 개의 댓글:
댓글 쓰기