Throughout its glorious history, Ulsan Metropolitan City has been serving as the center of the Korean economy. Now, Ulsan Metropolitan City is soaring up higher to lead the future.
Age of Three Hans
Belonged to Jinhan
Age of the Three Kingdoms
Gulahwahyeon established during the period of rule by King Pasa Isaguem, the fifth king of the Silla Kingdom
Goryeo Dynasty
Three "Hyeons" of Hagok, Dongjin and Wupung integrated and elevated to Heungryebu during the period of rule by King Taejo
Joseon Dynasty
- 13th Year of Rule by King Taejong (1413) : Renamed Ulju as Ulsan-gunn
- 31st Year of Rule by King Seonjo (1598) : Elevated Ulsan-guns to Ulsan Dohobu
- 32nd Year of Rule by King Gojong (1895) : Renamed Ulsan Dohobu as Ulsan-gun
Modern and Contemporary
- 1914 : Merged Eonyang-gun with Ulsan-gun
- 1931 : Elevated Ulsan-myeon to Ulsan-eup
- 1936 : Elevated Bangeojin-myeon to Bangeojin-eup
- January 27, 1962 : Ulsan Specific Industrial Zone designated
- June 1, 1962 : Elevated to Ulsan-si
- July 15, 1985 : Established Jung·Nam-gu
- January 1, 1988 : Elevated Bangeojin Office to Dong-gu
- January 1, 1995 : Integrated Ulsan-si and Ulsan-gun
- July 15, 1997 : Ulsan Metropolitan City Established
- January 27, 2012 : 50th anniversary of the designation of Ulsan Specific Industrial Zone
- July 15, 2017 : 20th anniversary of the establishment of Ulsan Metropolitan City
- July. 1, 2022 : Inauguration of the 8th popularly-elected official term
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