Home > About Ulsan > Ulsan Metropolitan city Ulsan is a major port city on the eastern edge of Korea Since remote prehistoric times our city 'Ulsan' has succeeded in becoming a wealthy city. It has developed and nurtured itself with its roots in the ancient Shilla Kingdom. It is situated in the center of modern industry. We has the manly spirit of Mt.Gaji and Sinbul along with the affectionate moral character of the Taehwa and Hoiya Rivers.Ulsan is the symbol of industrial and economic growth in Korea. Ulsan Metropolitan city is located in the middle of East Asia and outheast edge of the Korean Peninsula. And it is a representative port city with mild climate, which is a gift of nature. Taehwa river flows across Ulsan city and consecutive ports such as Ulsan, Onsan and Bangeojin ports are arrangeed along Gulf of Ulsan. Utilizing these ports, And recently broadening it's relationship with several other countries for cooperation. Ulsan Metropolitan city is one of the 7 representative cities in Korea that shows 1,056 ㎢ of the gross area, population of over one million, and 74.6% of independence level of financial status. Fertile soil around Taehwa river and Ulsan, Onsan, and Bangeojin ports that are located in the Culf of Ulsan consecutively including the land for industirial use of 19 million pyeongs in the hill area within these ports are the foundation of developing Ulsan as the industirial city. Green belt divides Ulsan Metropolitan city to downtown area and area of farming and fishing villages.Downtown is divided into new and old town and the surrounding town. Especially, East coast area around Ulsan and inland area are industirial cities surrounded by natural beauty so it's quite good to inhabit there.