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Overview of Ulsan Region (Ulsan)
Ulsan Region (Ulsan) is located in the Ulsan region of South Korea, with its prefectural capital at Ulsan. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Historic cultural district, Traditional market (Sijang), Mountain & river parks, Local museum & heritage trail.
How to get to Ulsan Region
Connected via KORAIL KTX / SRT high-speed rail, Express Bus terminals, and T-money nationwide transit card. Use our KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Ulsan
When visiting cities across Ulsan, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Korean BBQ (Samgyeopsal & Hanwoo)
- Bibimbap
- Kimchi jjigae
- Tteokbokki & street food
- Local makgeolli
Best time to visit Ulsan
Best time to visit Ulsan: Apr–May, Sep–Nov.
All 20 cities & municipalities in Ulsan Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulsan 울산 | Administrative City / District | 1,098,728 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Nam-gu 남구 | Administrative City / District | 314,301 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ulju-gun 울주군 | Administrative City / District | 219,174 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Buk-gu 북구 | Administrative City / District | 216,561 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jung-gu 중구 | Administrative City / District | 208,568 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dong-gu 동구 | Administrative City / District | 151,067 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Samsan-dong 삼산동 | Administrative City / District | 50,542 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Mugeo-dong 무거동 | Administrative City / District | 38,225 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Daehyeon-dong 대현동 | Administrative City / District | 31,552 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dal-dong 달동 | Administrative City / District | 30,666 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ok-dong 옥동 | Administrative City / District | 29,320 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Samho-dong 삼호동 | Administrative City / District | 24,147 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seonam-dong 선암동 | Administrative City / District | 17,264 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sinjeong-dong 신정1동 | Administrative City / District | 13,109 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangeo-dong 방어동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangu-dong 반구2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangu-dong 반구1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beomseo-eup 범서읍 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Boksan-dong 복산2동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Boksan-dong 복산1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |