Ulsan Holds Completion Ceremony for Youth Hope Housing in Shinjeong-dong

B1–5F, Total Area of 1,976 ㎡

Providing a Total of 38 Homes for Youth... Expected to Move in This Month

Planning Supply of 6 Additional Youth Hope Homes in Samsan-dong Next March.

Youth Hope Housing aimed at improving housing stability for young people will open in Shinjeong-dong, Nam-gu.

Ulsan Metropolitan Government announced that it will hold a completion ceremony for the Youth Hope Housing in Shinjeong-dong, Nam-gu at 3:00 PM on May 19

The event was attended by 150 people, including Mayor of Ulsan Kim Doo-gyeom, Ulsan Metropolitan Council Chairman Lee Seong-ryong, members of Ulsan Youth Policy Coordination Committee, and members of the Nam-gu Youth Policy Council.

The completion ceremony will be carried out in the order of progress report, signboard unveiling ceremony, and facility tour.

The Youth Hope Housing establishment project uses KRW 48 billion in funding to supply 224 public houses in 8 locations within Shinjeong-dong for the housing stability of economically vulnerable youth.

Especially, the “Youth Hope Housing” in Shinjeong-dong is a housing stability project by Ulsan to create a city where youth gathers and imaginations come true as a second-round project after the “Youth Hope Housing” in Seongan-dong.

This project was established with a total area of 1,976 ㎡ from B1 to 5F in 168-2 Shinjeong-dong, Nam-gu, where a total of 38 units will be supplied.

A total of KRW 7.7 billion in project funds were used to start construction last February until completion today. Also, tenant applications for the Youth Hope Housing opened this January, where winners were announced on May 9 for move-in later this month.

Specialized items within the unit includes a refrigerator, washing machine, electric induction, sink, and a wardrobe, etc.

A shared office and a seasonal warehouse to store out-of-season items is provided on the 2nd floor, and a shared living room and kitchen, etc. where youth can freely communicate and share information was installed on the 3rd floor.

Ulsan Mayor Kim Doo-gyeom stated, “For Ulsan to become a young city once again, young people must be able to freely pursue their dreams, study, and work without worrying about housing.” He added, “We plan to supply 150 units of Youth Hope Housing at six locations, including Samsan-dong, by March next year, providing young people with an opportunity to settle in the region and focus on economic activities based on housing stability.”

Meanwhile, the city is reviewing participation in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s public housing project contest during the first half of this year, with a total project budget of KRW 83.3 billion across five locations including Onsan-eup, Ulju-gun. The project aims to improve housing welfare by supplying customized public housing for target groups such as youth, SME employees, newlyweds, and elderly people without homes.

Additionally, the public housing project under new-build purchase agreement that supplies 120 units with a total budget of KRW 15 billion is also planned to swiftly supply housing to more youth.

 

Creating a Neighborly “Care-Sharing” Culture

Expanded Operation of Ulsan-style “Neighbor Love” Gap-Care Program for Elementary School Students

Additional Recruitment of Self-help Care Groups for Phase 2 Starting from the 19th

Activity Starts from July with KRW 300–450 Thousand in Activity Allowance Support

Ulsan Metropolitan Government announced that it will additionally recruit 10 groups for Phase 2 of the “Neighbor Love”, an Ulsan-style gap-care program for elementary school students, from May 19 to June 2.

The “Neighbor Love” gap-care program is composed of 2–5 households with children aged 3 to 12 where support for care according to various situations from emergency, holiday, and evening care directly provided by neighbors are provided.

While carrying out care programs such as cultural experiences participated by the whole community to strengthen gap-care, expanding the neighbor care environment that enhances cooperation and communication between neighbors will also be carried out.

The Ulsan Support Center for Childcare will undertake the project, carried out through funding from the designation as a special education development zone demonstration area.

In order to apply, download the application form from the Ulsan Support Center for Childcare (https://ulsan.childcare.go.kr/) and submit through e-mail (2664173@daum.net).

If there are many applicant groups, multi-child families, regions without childcare facilities, and groups that includes students in overcrowded schools will be selected with priority.

The 10 selected groups will start activity from July, where KRW 300 to 450 thousand in activity allowance will be supported according to the number of families.

For more details, contact the Ulsan Support Center for Childcare (☏266-4168).

A city official commented “This neighborly care-sharing program is an Ulsan-type care system model where neighbors fill the gaps of public care”, and “We hope the community care culture can spread farther through this project.”

On the other hand, 10 groups were selected last November for season 1 of the “Neighbor Care project”, and is continuing to exemplary operate gap care.

 

Ulsan

“Obtained Visible Results from Business Activities in Construction Sites During the First Half”

Subcontracting Rate in Q1 Increased 0.25% Points to 34.39% Compared to Q4.

Ulsan Metropolitan Government’s “construction site business activities,” conducted during the first half of this year to expand subcontracting participation of local specialized construction companies, have been successfully completed.

The city selected 60 public and private public housing construction sites with a low subcontracting rate to focus on business activities, and intensively carried out subcontracting ordering status investigation, local businesses engagement, and policy promotion, etc.

Visible achievements are being seen as a result such as contracting with local companies in various areas of framing, landscaping, painting, masonry, civil engineering, water and sewage, and mechanical equipment, etc.

As a key example, a local construction participated as a subcontractor in a KRW 10 billion project ordered by HDC I&CONS Co., Ltd., which is the constructor of the recent “public housing construction project” in Bangu-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan.

In particular, based on data from the first quarter of this year (127 businesses), Ulsan’s subcontracting rate rose by 0.25 percentage points to 34.39% compared to the fourth quarter of last year (121 businesses). Meanwhile, the local subcontracting amount increased from KRW 1.8478 trillion to KRW 2.1840 trillion, marking a meaningful achievement despite the recession in the regional construction market.

These achievements are largely attributed to Ulsan’s multilateral, field-oriented administrative support, including the promotion of local subcontracting activation policies, support for subcontract payment guarantee fees, requests for the prioritized use of local labor, materials, and equipment, visits to the headquarters of major construction companies, and the operation of 'Business Day' on the 7th of every month.

The city will continue to keep the enhancement of subcontracting rate as a core task, where opinions from the field will be delivered by directly visiting the headquarters of large construction companies this June. Additionally, precise analysis will be performed for the cause of low participation through a meeting during the second half.

However, there is still limited participation from local companies in areas that require construction ability such as earthwork and reinforced concrete, etc. Therefore, Ulsan is planning on accelerating the enhancement of technical capabilities of local companies and provision of support policies for strengthening competence.

A city official announced “This business activity will not stop at short-term contracting performances, where movement towards cooperating with local companies are showing in some sites due to improved perception towards local companies by large construction companies”, and “We will actively perform business activities in the construction site during the second half enhance subcontracting rate.”

Ulsan

Recruiting Students for the 3rd Term of the “Real Estate Lecture” Program

Carrying Out Real Estate Policy Lectures from June 23

Recruting 400 Participants in a First-come, First-serve Basis from May 19–Jun. 11

Ulsan Metropolitan Government announced it will recruit members for the 3rd Term of the “Real Estate Lecture” Program with Ulsan residents from May 19 to Jun. 11 in a first-come, first-serve basis.

This lecture will be held in the city hall auditorium from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on Jun. 23.

Starting with a real estate lecture by professor Seo Jin-hyeong from Kwangwoon University, lawyer Park Ji-hyeong’s “real estate trading accident prevention education” and tax accountant Lee Seung-ho’s “practical training on real estate taxation” will be carried out.

Any Ulsan citizen interested in real estate education can apply for free, where 400 people will be recruited in a first-come, first-serve basis.

You can download the application form from the Ulsan website (www.ulsan.go.kr) and submit it to the Ulsan Metropolitan Branch of the Korea Association of Realestators by fax (227-4819) or email (taxus@kar.or.kr) by June 11.

For other inquiries, contact the Ulsan Land Information Department (☏229-4452) or the Korea Association of Realestators Ulsan Metropolitan City Branch (☏227-2058~2059).

A city official commented “We are planning to aid citizens’ housing stability through sharing information that can prevent real estate accidents and promote various governmental real estate policies”, and “We wish for the active interest and participation by Ulsan residents.”

 

Ulsan & Korea Tourism Organization & Korea Railroad Corporation

“Visit Here for 3 Million Roses by KTX”

“Danbi Travel―Ulsan Rose Festival” Operated as a Railway Travel Product on the 22nd

Ulsan Metropolitan Government announced that it will release a one-day travel product “Danbi Travel―Ulsan Rose Festival” in cooperation with the Korea Tourism Organization and KORAIL by riding the Donghae Line and Jungang Line.

Following the greatly increased accessibility to Ulsan due to the completion of the Donghae line (Gangneung–Bujeon) and Jungang line (Cheongnyangni–Bujeon) KTX, the product was planned to expand tourist influx from the Gangwon region and use it as an opportunity to recover tourism in areas affected by the wildfires.

The travel product will be operated 1 time on May 22 (Thu).

The Donghae line product will depart on 5:28 AM from Gangneung, 6:10 AM from Donghae, 6:27 AM from Samcheok, 7:02 AM from Uljin, and 7:45 AM from Yeongdeok, set to arrive at 9:27 AM in Namchang station.

The fare will be KRW 75,000 from Gangneung, KRW 70,000 from Donghae and Samcheok, KRW 60,000 from Uljin, and KRW 55,000 from Yeongdeok.

The fare includes the round-trip ticket, experience costs, and lunch, and KRW 10,000 from the purchase price will be donated to the local community.

For the Jungang Line, it will depart on 6:26 AM from Cheongnyangni station to arrive at 9:40 AM in Taehwagang station, which was quickly sold out due to high popularity.

Key programs includes visiting the Ulju-gun Oegosan Onggi Village, Ulsan Grand Park Rose Festival, and the Seul-do Sound Walking (healing program where you experience the sounds of nature by walking along the Ulsan Dong-gu coastline).

You can find more details in the KorailTalk, LetsKorail website (www.korail.com/tour), and the Visit Korea website (korean.visitkorea.or.kr), etc.

A city official proclaimed “Ulsan’s railway tourism has entered a new paradigm due to the completion of the Jungang and Donghae KTX line”, and “We are planning to lay the foundations for vitalizing local regeneration and sustainable tourism through the development and operation of tourism products connected with local festivals and wildfire affected regions.”

On the other hand, the 17th Ulsan Grand Park Rose Festival will be held for 5 days in the rose garden and south gate plaza from May 21 (Wed) to 25 (Sun). Along with 3 million roses, various activities and programs including the rose valley concert and a large-scale parade, etc. will be carried out during this festival. End.

Ulsan Metropolitan Youth Philharmonic Orchestra

46th Regular Concert Featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”

Ulsan Culture & Arts Center Small Performance Hall at 5 PM, on May 24 (Sat.)

The Ulsan Metropolitan Youth Philharmonic Orchestra will hold its 46th regular concert, titled "Pastoral," at 5:00 PM, on May 24 (Saturday) in the Small Performance Hall of the Ulsan Culture & Arts Center.

Conducted by Geum Gil-dong, overtures and symphonies by master classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven will be showcased.

Especially, a special stage by Kim Na-hyeon (Violin) and Park Sung-jin (Trumpet) selected through an audition will be provided to provide an opportunity to showcase the skills of young performers.

Beethoven's Coriolan Overture will open the show. As a piece that contains the tragic story of general Coriolanus, it is a widely loved overture along with Egmont Overture among Beethoven’s 11 overtures.

It is then continued by Kim Na-hyeon’s special stage Violin Concerto No.5 In A Major, K.219 by Mozart.

As one of the most widely known classical concerto repertories, it is Mozart’s last violin concerto composed when he was 19 years old, also known as the Turkish Concerto.

The coexistence of extravagant technique and sensitivity boasts elegant yet clear melody, where Kim Na-hyeon (Keimyung University Faculty of Music year 4) will deliver the song through a calm but rich performance.

Hummel's Trumpet Concerto in E♭ Major, Op. 49 1st movement that boasts a bright and flashy trumpet solo also encloses a vibrant rhythm and classical elegance.

This song was composed for Anton Weidinger, a famous trumpet player at the time, and is still one of the most widely performed repertories to this day. Joint performer Park Sung-jin (Ulsan University Faculty of Music year 4) will captivate his audience with his vivid timbre and powerful performance.

After intermission, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastoral”—a work that conveys his deep reverence for nature—will conclude the concert. The piece which has been composed of 5 movements will vividly describe the various faces of nature from the flow of the river, cheerful dances, lightning and storms, and peaceful atmospheres. It is a rare classical symphony that shows harmony between lyricism and description.

An official from the Ulsan Metropolitan Arts Company commented “This performance was created by young members breaking their limits, where we expect it will go beyond a mere performance to deliver emotion”, and “I wish the audience can also feel the energy of consolation and youth from nature.”

The concert is for ages 5 and higher and has an admission fee of KRW 1,000 for all seats. For reservation and performance inquiries, visit the Ulsan Culture & Arts Center website (http://ucac.ulsan.go.kr) or call 052-275-9623–8. End.

 

Ulsan Carries Out Hygiene Inspection for Convenience Stores and Unmanned Stores

Strengthening Food Safety Management in 90 Stores Including Unmanned Cafes from the 19th to 23rd

Carrying Out Inspection and Collection Investigation for both Hygenic Handling of Foods and Meeting the Expiration Date

Ulsan Metropolitan Government announced that it will carry out intensive hygiene inspection from May 19 to 23 to strengthen hygiene and safety management for the rapidly growing unmanned sales businesses along with convenience stores that are frequented by visitors during outings.

The inspection will be carried out targeting about 90 locations with no inspection history in the last 3 years and stores with a history of administrative measures taken among unmanned coffee and dessert stores and convenience store franchises that are declared as a restaurant or automatic food sales business.

Key items of inspection broadly includes facility and owner compliance items such as the passing of expiration dates or usage or sales of unlabeled ingredients, hygiene management of the work area (Fryer, vending machine, etc.), storage temperature (Refrigerator 0–10℃, Freezer -18℃ or lower), and complying to cooking and management standards.

Also, about 10 items that are cooked and sold in convenience stores such as coffee, fried foods, and bread, etc. along with drinks from unmanned cafes are planned to be collected for food criteria and standard inspection.

A city official stated, “We will continue to strengthen the safety management of foods widely consumed by citizens, and conduct re-inspections within six months following administrative actions against violating businesses, in accordance with the Food Sanitation Act. We are committed to doing our best to create a safe food environment.” End.

Ulsan Agricultural Technology Center & Korean Rural Leaders’ Association Ulsan Metropolitan City Federation

Leading the Creation of Sustainable Agriculture and Safe Rural Environment

Agricultural and Household Waste Collection Activities on the 19th Around the Cheongokgyo Bridge Area in Buk-gu

The Ulsan Agricultural Technology Center announced that it will carry out environment cleaning activities near the Buk-gu Cheongokgyo bridge area on May 19 10AM with the Korean Rural Leaders Association Ulsan Metropolitan City Federation and contribute towards net zero emissions in the agricultural sector.

The activity was participated by about 100 officials from the Ulsan Agricultural Technology Center and Korean Rural Leaders Association Ulsan Metropolitan City Federation, performed with the goal of creating a sustainable agricultural environment responding to climate change and creating a clean and safe rural village.

Participants will collect agricultural and household waste near farmland and around town such as pesticide bottles and plastic bags, contributing to improving the agricultural environment.

Chairman Lee Sang-yeol of the Korean Rural Leaders Association Ulsan Metropolitan City Federation mentioned “Agricultural leaders will strive harder to make sure this environment cleaning activity carries on to enhance civil awareness towards achieving net zero and contribute to creating sustainable rural communities.”

An official from Ulsan Agricultural Technology Center also added “Agriculture is an area that receives the most damage from climate change, but it can also be an important solution towards achieving net zero”, and “We will continue to teach agricultural leaders to lead climate change response with the local community.”

On the other hand, the Korean Rural Leaders Association Ulsan Metropolitan City Federation is a learning group of farmers affiliated with the Ulsan Agricultural Technology Center composed of 950 members from 5 unions and 17 branches. As a leader and activist of local agriculture, it is continuing various activites to expand eco-friendly farming according to the climate crisis and creating a safe agricultural society. End.

 

Joongbu Fire Station-Jung-gu City Management Corporation

Signing of MOU for Expanding Safety Culture in the Local Community

Establishment of a Mutual Cooperation-based Professional Safety Management System, etc.

The Joongbu Fire Station and Jung-gu City Management Corporation announced it will sign the ‘MOU for establishing safety culture and expanding safety culture’ under the participation of 10 persons including firefighters and city management corporation officials at the Jungbu Fire Station chief office at 3:00 PM on May 19.

This MOU was provided to achieve the social value of establishing a safety culture through human and cooperation and material resource exchange from both organizations amidst the complexification and upscaling of disasters and safety accidents in recent times.

According to the agreement, the Joongbu Fire Station will perform consultation in the areas of operating firefighting facilities and the establishment of safety measures for facilities run by the city management corporation and cooperate with support for related training.

The Jung-gu City Management Corporation will provide active support so the Joongbu Fire Station can utilize facilities and management resources operated by the corporation for firefighting activities, training, and physical exercise following the occurrence of disaster situations.

Additionally, both institutions will carry out mutual cooperation to establish local safety culture through policy advice in each of their related fields, fire safety environment improvement projects, and promotional activities.

An official from the Joongbu Fire Station mentioned “Through the signing of this MOU, it is expected the two institutions will be able to establish a professional safety management system and provide more efficient responses through flexible cooperation during various disaster situations based on mutual cooperation”, and “We will strive to fulfill the rising safety standards of citizens.” End.