[Ordinance No. 1428. Apr. 8, 2014][Partially Amended by Ordinance No. 1758, Sep. 28, 2017]

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe matters necessary to choose and manage the symbols of Ulsan Metropolitan City.

<Amended by Ordiniace No. 1758. Sep. 28, 2017>

Article 2 (Definition)

For the purpose of this Ordinance, the term "symbol" means each of the following as provided in Article 3, which symbolizes the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City").

Article 3 (Types of Symbols)

The Types of symbols that symbolize the City are as follows:

• 1 City Symbol Mark: Attached Table 1;
• 2 City Brand Slogan: Attached Table 2;
• 3 City Character: Attached Table 3;
• 4 City Tree: Bamboo;
• 5 City Flower: Rose;
• 6 City Bird: White Heron.

Article 4 (Symbol Designation, etc.)

The Mayor of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall solicit public opinion from the city residents through public hearing, etc. if he/she wishes to designate or change the symbols.

Article 5 (Symbol Management, etc.)

• 1 The Mayor shall manage the symbols to be used appropriately for their purpose and to protect the integrity of the symbol identity.
• 2 The Mayor shall establish and carry out comprehensive, systematic strategies and policies to increase the value of the symbols.
• 3 In using the symbols specified in subparagraphs 1 through 3 of Article 3, the Ulsan Metropolitan City Image Formation Plan Manual, the Ulsan Metropolitan City Slogan Manual, and the Ulsan Metropolitan City Character Manual shall be followed.

Article 6 (Symbol Use in Projects, etc.)

• 1 The Mayor may utilize the symbols for the following:
  • 1 Development or manufacturing projects for products that bear the symbols;
  • 2 Revenue-generating projects that utilize the symbols;
  • 3 The City's main projects, events, etc.;
  • 4 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor.
• 2 When deemed necessary by the Mayor, the projects under paragraph (1) may be entrusted to the private sector.

Article 7 (Approval of Symbol Use, etc.)

• 1 A person who wishes to use the symbols in manufacturing articles, etc. or for events (hereinafter referred to as the "User") shall submit the attached Form 1, which is the application for symbol use, to the Mayor and obtain approval.
• 2 If the User wishes to change or cancel the terms of the approved use in accordance with paragraph (1), he/she shall submit the attached Form 2, which is the application for changing and canceling the symbol use, seven days prior to the changed date and obtain the Mayor's approval for change.
• 3 The User who obtains the approval for the symbol use, he/she shall use the symbols according to Article 5 (3).

Article 8 (Revocation of Approval for Use)

The Mayor may revoke approval for use of the symbols if it falls under any of the following cases:

• 1 In case the User obtains approval for use by fraud or other wrongful means;
• 2 In case the city symbols are used for purposes other than the approved purpose;
• 3 In case the image of the symbols is damaged;
• 4 In case the usage fee is not paid by the due date;
• 5 In other cases deemed necessary for management of the symbols.

Article 9 (Usage Fees, etc.)

• 1 The person who has obtained approval for use of the symbols shall pay the usage fee by the date set by the Mayor.
• 2 The usage fee for the symbols are as follows:
  • 1 Revenue-generating projects that use the symbols: within 10% of the total revenue of the projects;
  • 2 Usage for events other than revenue-generating projects: 100,000 won per event/case.
• 3 For a User who wants to run a revenue-generating project that utilizes the symbols, matters regarding the usage fee, time of payment, method of payment, etc. shall be determined by mutual agreement.
• 4 The Mayor may waive the usage fee under the following circumstances:
  • 1 In case the City is the sponsor;
  • 2 In case a government agency or an educational institution is the User;
  • 3 In case a public institution or a civil organization uses the symbols for the public good;
  • 4 In other cases deemed necessary by the Mayor.

Article 10 (Refund of Usage Fee)

The Mayor shall not return the paid usage fee unless:

• 1 The User has made an overpayment;
• 2 The use is cancelled seven days prior to the scheduled date of use;
• 3 A return of payment is deemed necessary for other justifiable reasons.

Article 11 (Actions against Violators)

The Mayor shall take appropriate actions pursuant to the Trademark Act, other related Acts, and subordinate statutes in case a person uses the symbols specified in subparagraphs 1 through 3 of Article 3 without obtaining approval for use as prescribed in Article 7.

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

<Amended by Ordinance No. 1758, Sep. 28, 2017>

(Enacted) Jan. 5, 2006, Ordinance No. 769

(Partially revised) Dec. 28, 2017, Ordinance No. 1794. Partial revision of the Ordinance for change of department names, etc. in accordance with the revision of Government Organization Act.

(Partial revised) Dec. 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 2646. Ordinance on partial revision of 199 ordinances for making ordinances more easily understood.

Article 1 (Objective)

The ordinance aims at stipulating the procedures to push forward Ulsan Metropolitan City’s projects and the mandates for the establishment and operation of the Private Investment Project Deliberation Committee, pursuant to the “Private Investment Act for Social Infrastructure.”

Article 2 (Definition)

The terms used in the ordinance shall be defined pursuant to the “Private Investment Act for Social Infrastructure” (hereafter “Act”) Article 2.

Article 3 (Mayoral Duty)

The mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereafter “Mayor”) shall work to secure financial soundness and efficiency for any private capital attraction to improve and operate social infrastructures.

Article 4 (Scope of Application)

Ulsan Metropolitan City shall apply the ordinance to private-proposed projects, pursuant to Article 9 and Article 10 of the Act, and private investment projects for social infrastructure pushed ahead under the Private Investment Facility Project Master Plan.

Article 5 (Private Investment Project Deliberation Committee)

• 1 he Mayor shall have in place the Ulsan Metropolitan City Private Investment Project Deliberation Committee (hereafter “Committee”) to deliberate for each of the followings related to private investment projects, pursuant to Paragraph 4, Article 6 of the Act; < Revised on Dec. 1, 2022>
  • 1 Establishing principal policies related to private investment for social infrastructure
  • 2 Designating and cancelling target projects in accordance with Article 8-2 and Article 50 of the Act
  • 3 Projects proposed by private sector in accordance with Article 9 of the Act and Article 7, “Enforcement Decree of the Act on Public-Private Partnership in Infrastructure”
  • 4Establishing and announcing the Private Investment Facility Project Master Plan under Article 10 of the Act
  • 5 Designating project contractors under Article 13 of the Act
  • 6 Enforcing a disposition for public interests under Article 47 of the Act
  • 7 Other projects submitted by the Mayor for smooth progress of private investment projects
• 2 The Committee shall deliberate on a project with a total budget of KRW 10 billion or more.
• 3 The Committee shall deliberate first on any matters which are to be subjected to deliberation by the Private Investment Project Deliberation Committee belonging to the Minister of Economy and Finance.
• 4 The Ulsan Metropolitan City’s Local Financial Plan Deliberation Committee shall act on behalf of the Committee, pursuant to the Article 2-1, the “Ordinance for the Ulsan Metropolitan City Financial Plan Deliberation Committee”.

Article 6 (Consent from City Council)

• 1 The Mayor shall obtain consent from the City Council of Ulsan Metropolitan City for private-proposed projects after the Committee delivers deliberation, and for projects, which are pushed with the creation of the Private Investment Facility Project Master Plan for social infrastucture projects, before the projects are publicly announced.
• 2 The Mayor shall report to the City Council in advance if there is a change of plan for private investment projects consented pursuant to Article 1 and if there reaches an agreement to start a private investment project, except for any minor changes pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 Paragraph 2 of the Act.

Article 7 (Confidentiality)

The Mayor shall ensure that any proposals for private-proposed project by an original proposer are kept confidential against any third party proposers

Article 8 (Consultation from External Experts)

• 1 The Mayor may seek, if deemed necessary, a counseling from external special institutions or external experts, such as the Ulsan Public Investment Center, for opinions on special and technical areas.
• 2 External special institutions or external experts, who provide counseling pursuant to Paragraph 1, may be paid for allowance, travel expense, and any other necessary expense within the budget.

Article 9 (Negotiation Group)

• 1 The Mayor may form and operate a group of negotiators to discuss total budget, period of use, and terms and conditions for project implementation with a negotiation party designated pursuant to Article 13 Paragraph 2 of the Act.
• 2 The negotiation group shall be headed by an in-charge officer or director general, and shall not exceed 15 persons of relevant experts and officials.
• 3Negotiation-participating relevant experts may be paid for allowance and travel expense within the budget scope.

ADDENDUM

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinance)

The Ordinance for the Ulsan Metropolitan City Local Financial Planning Deliberation Committee shall be revised in part as follows: Article 2 Paragraph 1 Sub-paragraph 4 shall make into Sub-paragraph 5, and Sub-paragraph 4 shall be newly added to the same paragraph as follows: 4. Matters for deliberation pursuant to the “Ordinance for the Ulsan Metropolitan City’s Private Investment Project” Article 5 Paragraph 1

Addendum (Ordinance on partial revisionment of 199 ordinances for making ordinances more easily understood) < Revised on Dec. 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 2646 >

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

[Ordinance No. 1386, Oct. 2, 2013] [Partially Amended by Ordinance No. 1942, Apr. 25, 2019]

(Partially revised) March 18, 2021 Ordinance No. 2347 Partially Revised Ordinance for the Ordinance for the Ulsan Metroplitan City Work Consignment

(Partially revised) Dec. 1, 2022 Ordinance No. 2646 Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances More Easily Understood.

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe matters necessary for job creation and employment promotion, thereby providing unemployed persons with opportunities to earn income from labor and contributing to the vitalization of the regional economy.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The definitions of terms used in this Ordinance are as follows:

• 1 The term"job creation"means developing various jobs suitable for aptitudes and abilities of unemployed persons and supporting their employment;
• 2 The term"vulnerable social group"means a group of people under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Social Enterprise Promotion Act;
• 3 The term"business owner"means a person who employs workers and runs a business;
• 4 The term"participating institution"means a corporation, organization or institution invested in or funded by the Ulsan Metropolitan City, which participates in a job creation support project or an employment support project under Articles 6 and 7 (hereinafter referred to as"job creation support project, etc.");
• 5 The term"participant"means a person who participates in a job creation support project, etc.;
• 6 The term"training institution"means an establishment under subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Act on the Development of Vocational Skills of Workers.

Article 3 (Responsibilities of the Mayor)

• 1 The Mayor of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the"Mayor") shall strive to develop a social and economic environment for effective job creation.
• 2 The Mayor shall strive to formulate and implement measures, such as expanding employment opportunities for citizens, providing job placement services and executing vocational training, by formulating job creation policies in consideration of characteristics of the regional labor market.

Article 4 (Relationship to Other Ordinances)

Except as otherwise expressly provided in other ordinances, the provisions in this Ordinance shall apply to support for job creation.< Revised on Dec. 1, 2022 >

Title Revised on Dec. 1, 2022

Article 5 (Formulation of Plans)

• 1 The Mayor shall annually formulate and implement a job creation plan (hereinafter refereed to as the"plan") to develop a social and economic environment for the promotion of employment.
• 2 In formulating the plan pursuant to paragraph (1), the following shall be included:
  • 1 Goals and direction of basic measures for job creation;
  • 2 Matters concerning development, provision, and management of jobs;
  • 3 Matters concerning support and promotion for job creation;
  • 4 Matters concerning education and training related to job creation;
  • 5 Other matters necessary for support for job creation.

Article 6 (Job Creation Support Project)

The Mayor may promote or support the following projects for job creation:

• 1 Project for job creation through nurturing of regional industries and attraction of businesses;
• 2 Project for job creation through support for business start-ups, promotion of venture businesses, etc.;
• 3 Various projects of financing businesses which participate in job creation projects;
• 4 Other projects necessary for job creation.

Article 7 (Employment Support Project)

The Mayor may promote or support the following projects for unemployed persons:

• 1 Projects for providing employment services such as job-seeking and job-offering services;
• 2 Projects for nurturing talented experts tailored for corporate demands through industry-academia-research cooperation;
• 3 Projects for supporting employment through provision of information on small- and medium-sized businesses and organization of site visits to businesses, etc.;
• 4 Projects for supporting employment for vulnerable social groups;
• 5 Other projects necessary for employment support.

Article 8 (Cooperation with Institutions)

To provide employment support services, the Mayor may conduct business affairs in cooperation with central administrative agencies, other local governments, institutions or organizations related to job creation, etc.

Article 9 (Entrustment of Business Affairs)

• 1 The Mayor may entrust the part of business affairs pursuant to this Ordinance to a corporation, organization or institution invested in or funded by the Ulsan Metropolitan City which conducts business affairs related to job creation, in order to efficiently promote projects for employment support.
• 2 In entrusting business affairs pursuant to paragraph (1), matters not prescribed in this Ordinance shall be governed by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Business Affairs.

Article 10 (Financial Support)

• 1 Where the Mayor entrusts business affairs related to job creation pursuant to Article 9, he/she may support all or some of incurred expenses within the budget.
• 2 The Mayor may financially support businesses which have contributed to job creation with some of expenses necessary for the welfare of workers.
• 3 For smooth promotion of projects such as job creation support projects, the Mayor may support business owners, participating institutions, participants and training institutions with the following, within the budget:
  • 1 Employment promotion(support) subsidy;
  • 2 Training promotion subsidy;
  • 3 Job-seeking support subsidy;
  • 4 Settlement and accommodation support subsidy;
  • 5 Subsidy for labor improvement and workers' welfare;
  • 6 Other matters the Mayor deems necessary with regard to job creation.
• 4 Methods, procedures, etc. for subsidization of expenses pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (3) shall be governed by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Management of Subsidies.

Article 11(Establishment of Employment Support Center)

• 1 The Mayor may establish an employment support center to perform the following business affairs:
  • 1 Employment counselling and job referral;
  • 2 Support and promotion of employment support services;
  • 3 Support, etc. for holding a fair or presentation for employment support.
• 2 Matters necessary for the establishment and operation of an employment support center shall be separately determined by the Mayor.

Article 12 (Rewards)

The Mayor may select corporations, institutions, organizations, etc. which have contributed to job creation and may grant rewards to them in accordance with the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Rewards.

Article 13 Deleted on < Dec. 1, 2022 >

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM <Revised on Apr. 25, 2019, Ordinance No. 1942>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Ordinance for the Ulsan Metropolitan City Work Consignment) <Revised on March 18, 2021, Ordinance No. 2347>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect three months after promulgation.

Article 2 Omitted

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinance)

• 1 ~ (32) Omitted
• 33The Ordinance for the Ulsan Metropolitan City Job Creation Support shall be revised in part as follows: The “Ordinance for the Ulsan Metropolitan City Work Consignment under Article Paragraph 2 shall make into the ”Ordinance for the Ulsan Metropolitan City’s Work Consignment to Private Sector.“.
• 34 ~ (49) Omitted

Addendum (Ordinance on partial revision of 199 ordinances for making ordinances more easily understood)<Revised on Dec. 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 2646>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 763, Nov. 17, 2005

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 889, June 14, 2007

(Wholly revised) Ordinance No. 1043 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Ulsan Metropolitan City Residents」), Apr. 2, 2009

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1190 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Framework Ordinance on Municipal Taxes」), Dec. 31, 2010

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1586, Dec. 31, 2015

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1901, (「Partial Revision including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Formation of Clean Areas Suffering from Adverse Function of Informatization for Teenagers in Ulsan Metropolitan City Reflecting Revised Provisions of Upper Law」), Dec. 27, 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2607, June 23, 2022

CHAPTER I : GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to create an enterprise-friendly atmosphere, support enterprise activities, and provide for matters necessary for the honorable treatment of enterprises or their employees contributing to the vitalization of the regional economy of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City") in order to build a city in which enterprises can carry out business with ease.

<Revised on June 23, 2022>

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows:

<Revised on Dec. 31, 2015; June 23, 2022>

• 1 The term "enterprise" means a business entity which is operated for profit with the head office, branch offices, offices, or other workplace such as factories, etc. in the Ulsan Metropolitan City(the “City”);
• 2 The term "entrepreneur" means the head or an officer of an enterprise which carries out activities in the region; and
• 3 The term "employee" means a person who is employed at a business under Paragraph 1 of this Article;
• 4 Deleted. <Dec. 31, 2015>

Article 3 (Responsibilities)

The Mayor of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall endeavor to create enterprise and employee-friendly workplace atmosphere through publicity, education, etc. on the importance of enterprises so that enterprises may focus on their proper activities.

CHAPTER II : ENTERPRISE FRIENDLINESS PROMOTION COUNCIL

Article 4 (Enterprise Friendliness Promotion Council)

• 1 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Enterprise Friendliness Promotion Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Council") may be established to promote the enterprise friendliness campaign efficiently and systematically and to resolve difficulties and regulatory matters faced by enterprises.
• 2 The Council shall consist of not more than 30 members including one chairperson, and the chairperson and the vice chairperson shall be elected from among the members.
• 3 The Mayor appoints or commissions those who fall under any of the followings

  <Revised on June 23, 2022>

  • 1 Entrepreneurs or officers of enterprise-related institutions and organizations;
  • 2 Persons with ample special knowledge and experience regarding enterprises;
  • 3 Persons recommended by the press, civic organizations, and labor unions;
  • 4 City council members;
  • 5 Public officials belonging to the City and the Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education; and
  • 6 Other persons who are deemed necessary by the Mayor.
• 4 The Council shall have one executive secretary, and the director in charge of relevant affairs shall take the position.<Revised on June 23, 2022>

Article 5 (Duties of Chairperson, etc.)

• 1 The chairperson shall represent the Council and exercise the overall control of the affairs thereof.

  <Revised on June 23, 2022>

• 2 The vice chairperson shall assist the chairperson, and if the chairperson is unable to perform his/her duties, the vice chairperson shall act as agent.

Article 6 (Term of Office of Members)

• 1 The term of office of the members shall be two years.

  <Revised on June 23, 2022>

• 2 The term of office of a member commissioned to fill a vacancy due to a discharge prescribed in Article 7 shall be the remainder of his/her predecessor's term of office.

Article 7 ((Discharge of Members)

The Mayor may discharge members from office in case any of the followings occurs even during his/her term of office:

<Revised on June 23, 2022>

• 1 If a member wishes to resign; or
• 2 If a member is deemed incapable of performing his/her duties due to any reasons including diseases.

Article 8 (Functions of the Council)

The Council shall deliberate and consult on the following matters:

<Revised on June 14, 2007; Apr. 2, 2009; June 23, 2022>

• 1 Setting the direction of enterprise friendliness campaign and development of new policies;
• 2 Consultation on difficulties faced by enterprises that need coordination from relevant organizations; and
• 3 Deleted.

  <Apr. 2, 2009>

• 4 Other matters deemed necessary and presented to a meeting by the Mayor.

Article 9 (Meeting)

• 1 The chairperson shall, if deemed necessary, convene a meeting.
• 2 A majority of the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of at least a majority of those present.

Article 10 Deleted

<Revised on June 23, 2022>

CHAPTER III : SUPPORT FOR ENTERPRISE ACTIVITY

Article 11 (Startup Assistance)

• 1 The Mayor shall implement various policies to facilitate business startup and provide administrative support necessary for starting a business.
• 2 The Mayor may provide entrepreneurs' organizations for commercializing new technologies, business incubators, etc. with part of the operating costs within the budget.

Article 12 (Assistance in Market and Export)

• 1 The Mayor shall assist enterprises in finding a domestic or foreign market and may provide them part of the operating costs within the budget.
• 2 The Mayor shall endeavor to strengthen competitiveness of enterprises and to increase exports by promoting various policies to identify and promote outstanding products and to assist exports.

Article 13 (Technical Assistance)

• 1 In order to improve the technical competence of enterprises, the Mayor shall carry out industry-university-research technology development programs and may provide enterprises, etc. participating therein with part of the operating costs within the budget.
• 2 The Mayor shall endeavor to assist joint technology research, technology transfer, etc. between large enterprises and small and medium enterprises.

Article 14 (Assistance for Development of Human Resources)

The Mayor shall promote various human resources development programs considering the enterprises' needs for human resources and may provide enterprises and educational institutions participating in the programs with part of the necessary expenses within the budget.

Article 15 (Assistance for Sites)

In order to attract domestic and foreign enterprises and regional enterprises' investment to expand facilities, the Mayor may sell industrial sites in lots or lease them below the development cost within the budget.

Article 16 (Assistance for Labor-Management Harmony)

The Mayor shall endeavor to create an atmosphere of labor-management harmony and may formulate policies to foster harmonious labor-management relations.

Article 17 (Assistance for Local Economy Vitalization Project)

The Mayor may provide costs, within the budget, for any of the following projects carried out by individuals, juristic persons, or organizations for vitalizing the local economy through enterprise friendliness campaign and support:

• 1 Survey research for establishing economic and corporate support policies;
• 2 Educational and promotional projects and production of documentaries for vitalizing the local economy;
• 3 Commemorative and side events for Core Industries Day, Industry Week, and Industrial Culture Day;
• 4 Projects for labor-management harmony, collaborative cooperation between large enterprises and small and medium enterprises, and welfare of workers;
• 5 Assistance for shared growth of large enterprises and small and medium enterprises;
• 6 Management education for small and medium enterprises, small commercial and industrial businessmen, businesswomen, and disabled persons' enterprises;
• 7 New future industry development and campaigns for attracting enterprises;
• 8 Promotion of social economy and marketing projects;
• 9 Projects for supporting skills competitions and promoting skilled crafts;
• 10 Energy efficiency improvement and new renewable energy distribution projects;
• 11 Cooperative local economy vitalization projects jointly carried out with other local governments;
• 12 Projects needed for enterprise friendliness campaign and corporate support.

<This Article wholly revised on Dec. 31, 2015>

Article 18 (Establishment and Operation of Enterprise Grievance Settlement Center)

• 1 The Mayor may establish and operate the Ulsan Metropolitan City Enterprise Grievance Settlement Center in order to settle enterprises' grievance promptly.
• 2 The Mayor shall assign a person who has abilities and qualities to settle enterprises' grievances received pursuant to Paragraph (1) promptly and kindly and may, if necessary, commission a lawyer, a certified public accountant, a certified tax accountant, etc. as an advisor for enterprise grievance settlement.

  <Revised on June 23, 2022>

• 3 The Mayor may set up and operate the Ulsan Metropolitan Enterprise Difficulty Settlement Council composed of the relevant director, etc. in order to settle enterprises' grievance promptly through consultation.

CHAPTER IV : ASSISTANCE AND HONORABLE TREATMENT

Article 19 (Eligibility for Assistance and Honorable Treatment)

• 1 The Mayor may provide assistance and honorable treatment for enterprises or entrepreneurs (hereinafter referred to as the "excellent entrepreneurs") who fall under any of the following subparagraphs:

  <Revised on June 23, 2022>

  • 1 Good entrepreneurs or employees who receive the Ulsan Metropolitan City Award for Citizens in Industry and Economy Fields, the Exemplary Long-lived Enterprises, the Quality Master Award, etc. awarded by the City;
  • 2 Excellent entrepreneurs or employees who have won official commendation of a Minister or higher awarded by the central government on the Trade Day or the Commerce and Industry Day; and
  • 3 Excellent entrepreneurs or employees who have won official commendation of the Mayor, a minister or higher among enterprise-related commendations organized and awarded by economy-related organizations.
• 2 The term of assistance and honorable treatment under Clause 1 shall be 3 years and the relevant list shall be managed. However, the term of assistance and honorable treatment for enterprises subject to Paragraph 1, Clause 1 shall be the term of designation or the temr of certification, respectively.

  <Revised on June 23, 2022>

Article 20 (Types of Assistance and Honorable Treatment)

The Mayor may provide the following assistance and honorable treatment for excellent entrepreneurs and employees:

• 1 Special assistance in the provision of small and medium enterprise promotion funds of the City as well as in credit guarantee;
• 2 Assistance in the dispatch of overseas market exploitation groups and the participation in overseas exhibitions on a priority basis;
• 3 Suspension of any inquiry and inspection of tax officials under Article 140 of the Framework Act on Local Taxes;
• 4 Exemption or reduction of usage fees for the City public facilities (culture, arts, sports, parks, etc.);
• 5 Invitations to major events held by the City and honorable treatment of providing reserved seats; and
• 6 Other administrative or financial assistance deemed necessary by the Mayor.

Article 21 (Exclusion from Application)

In any case where an excellent entrepreneur or an employee falls under any of the followings, the Mayor shall discontinue the assistance and honorable treatment:

<Revised on June 23, 2022>

• 1 In case an excellent entrepreneur or an employee causes social scandal such as frequent industrial accidents or occupational diseases;
• 2 In case an excellent entrepreneur or an employee suspends or discontinues his/her business for three or more months or is considered an untrustworthy client by a financial institution due to dishonor, etc.;
• 3 In case an excellent entrepreneur or an employee fails to maintain the type of business assigned at the time of designation by making a change in the type of business, etc.; and
• 4 Other gross conducts by an excellent entrepreneur or an employe infringing business ethics.

CHAPTER 4-2 Deleted.

<Apr. 2, 2009>

Article 22 Deleted.

<Apr. 2, 2009>

Article 22-2 Deleted.

Article 22-3 Deleted.

Article 22-4 Deleted.

Article 22-5 Deleted.

<Apr. 2, 2009>

CHAPTER V : SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Article 23 (Dispatch Service from Private Institutions)

The Mayor may request dispatch service of experts working for private enterprises or enterprises-related institutions and organizations in order to effectively settle corporate grievances, etc.

Article 24 Deleted.

<Apr. 2, 2009>

Article 25 Deleted

<June 23, 2022>

ADDENDA

• 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
• 2 (Transitional Measures) The Ulsan Metropolitan Enterprise Grievance Settlement Center and the Ulsan Metropolitan Enterprise Friendliness Promotion Committee established and formed before this Ordinance goes into force shall be deemed to have been formed under this Ordinance.

ADDENDA

<Revised Ordinance No. 889, Jun. 14, 2007>

• 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
• 2 (Repeal of Other Ordinances) The Ulsan Metropolitan Ordinance on Industrial Peace Award and the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Exemplary Small and Medium Enterprises shall be repealed.

ADDENDA (「Wholly Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Ulsan Metropolitan City Residents」) <Revised Ordinance No. 1043, Apr. 2, 2009>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 Omitted.
• 2 Sections of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Enterprise Friendliness, Enterprise Support, etc. shall be amended as follows: Paragraph 3, Article 8 shall be deleted.
• 3 Omitted.

CHAPTER IV-2 (From Article 22 to Article 22-5) deleted. Article 24 deleted.

ADDENDA (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Framework Ordinance on Municipal Taxes」)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1190, Dec. 31, 2010>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on Jan. 1, 2011.

Article 2 and Article 3

Omitted.

Article 4 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 Omitted.
• 2 Sections of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Enterprise Friendliness, Enterprise Support, etc. shall be revised as follows:
  "Article 64 of the Local Tax Act" in subparagraph 3, Article 20 shall be replaced by "Article 136 of the Framework Act on Local Taxes."
• 3 through (5) Omitted.

ADDENDUM

<Revised Ordinance No. 1586, Dec. 31, 2015>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (「Partial Revision including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Formation of Clean Areas Suffering from Adverse Function of Informatization for Teenagers in Ulsan Metropolitan City Reflecting Revised Provisions of Upper Law」)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1901, Dec. 27, 2018>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM

<Revised Ordinance No. 2608, June 23, 2022>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 996, Oct. 16, 2008

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1484 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Installation of Administrative Organization」

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1759 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Installation of Administrative Organization」

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1897, wholly revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Installation of Administrative Organization, Dec. 27, 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2165, May 28, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2632 wholly revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Installation of Administrative Organization, July 15, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2662 partially revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Installation of Administrative Organization, Dec. 29, 2022.

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2735 partially revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Installation of Administrative Organization, Jun. 30, 2023

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the establishment of enterprise by women and economic activities of women and to contribute on developing local economy by progressively supporting the activities of female-owned businesses.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The definitions of terms used in this Ordinance are as follows:

• 1 The term "female-owned business" means a business under subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Act on Support for Female-Owned Businesses;
• 2 The term "investment agency" means a public enterprise that is established under the Local Public Enterprises Act and to which the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City") invested over 50% of the capital.

Article 3 (Subject of Application)

This Ordinance shall apply to female-owned businesses whose factories or workplaces are located in the jurisdiction of the City.

Article 4 (Limit of Support)

• 1 Among female-owned businesses, a female-owned business which has monopoly or oligopoly status or which is over a certain size, shall be excluded from application under this Ordinance.
• 2 The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall separately prescribe the criteria and methods of the limit of support, etc. under paragraph (1).

Article 5 (Establishment of Female-Owned Business Support Committee)

• 1 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Female-Owned Enterprise Support Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Support Committee") shall be established to deliberate on the matters necessary for the support of female-owned businesses.
• 2 The Support Committee shall deliberate on the following matters:
  • 1 Basic objectives and directions for the promotion of the activities of female-owned businesses;
  • 2 Progress of various support measures for the female-owned businesses;
  • 3 Matters that are necessary to promote the activities of female-owned businesses and so submitted to a meeting by the Mayor

Article 6 (Composition and Operation of Support Committee)

• 1 The Support Committee shall consist of at least 15 and not more than 20 members including one chairperson.
• 2 The Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs shall be appointed as the chairperson, and the vice chairperson shall be elected among the members. <May 28, 2020>
• 3 The Director of Economy and Industry, the director in the department in charge of female-owned business support affairs and the director in the department in charge of procurement shall be ex officio members of the Committee. <revised on Dec. 27, 2018, May 28, 2020, July 15, 2022, Dec. 29, 2022, Jun. 30, 2023 >
• 4 The commissioned members shall be commissioned by the Mayor from among the persons who fall under any of the following paragraphs:
  • 1 A City Council member;
  • 2 One person who is recommended by the Korean Women Entrepreneurs Association under Article 13 of the Act on Support for Female-Owned Businesses;
  • 3 A representative of women entrepreneurs;
  • 4 An executive officer or an employee of an economy-related organization;
  • 5 A person who has ample knowledge and experience in the relevant fields.
• 5 The term of office of an ex officio member shall be his/her term of the corresponding position; the term of office of the commissioned members shall be two years and consecutive appointment may be permitted; and the term of office of a member who fills a vacancy shall be the remainder of the predecessor's term of office.
• 6 When the members who are not public officials attend the Committee or travel on official business of the Committee, the allowances and travel expenses may be paid to them within budget under the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Allowances and Travel Expenses for Various Committees.

Article 7 (Matters of Support)

• 1 The Mayor and the head of an investment agency may support or give preferential treatment to female-owned businesses on the following matters:

  <Amended on May 28, 2020>

  • 1 Preferential treatment given when establishing the target ratio and amount of purchase for the products of female-managed businesses which are to be included in the purchase plan and the purchase performance record under Article 5 of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Facilitation of Purchase of Small and Medium Enterprise-Manufactured Products and Support for Development of Their Markets;
  • 2 Preferential treatment given when selecting the person for financial support under Article 9 and 10 of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Support Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises;
  • 3 Credit guarantee and management support from the Ulsan Credit Guarantee Foundation established pursuant to Article 9 of the Regional Credit Guarantee Foundation Act;
  • 4 Other preferential treatment for female-owned businesses in case of finance-related measures for businesses enforced by the City or an investment agency.
• 2 Matters for administrative and financial support to female-owned businesses shall be as follows: < Amended on May 28, 2020 >
  • 1 Support necessary for organizations created by women entrepreneurs;
  • 2 Support for sales promotion such as an exhibition of women entrepreneurs' products, etc.;
  • 3 Support for searching new industries to create jobs for women;
  • 4 Support for overseas marketing of female-owned businesses;
  • 5 Support for training for businesswomen under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act on Support for Female-Owned Businesses and operation of educational programs for starting a business by women;
  • 6 Support for other matters that are deemed necessary for female-owned businesses by the Mayor.
• 3 The Mayor shall establish a comprehensive plan for the support of female-owned businesses every year, including the contents in paragraph (1).

Article 8 (Promotion of Activities of Female-Owned Businesses)

• 1 The Mayor may provide support regarding new products, introduction of new technologies, management guidance, etc. if necessary for the growth of female-owned businesses.
• 2 Female-owned businesses and organizations which wish to receive support under paragraph (1) shall submit a business plan in advance and shall obtain approval from the Mayor.

Article 9 (Making Registry of Female-Owned Businesses and Publicity and Guidance)

• 1 The Mayor may, for the support of female-owned businesses, make a registry of female-owned businesses and make it available for contract businesses.
• 2 When the representatives of female-owned businesses or female-owned business-related organizations request registration to the registry under paragraph (1), prepared with evidential documents as provided by the Mayor, the Mayor shall register them on the registry.
• 3 The Mayor may publicize female-owned businesses and may guide Gu/Gun of the Ulsan Metropolitan City, investment agencies, etc. in order to increase the support to female-owned businesses.

Article 10 (Enforcement Regulations)

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by regulations.

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force three months after its promulgation.

ADDENDA

<Ordinance No. 1484, Dec. 31, 2014>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 through (8) omitted
• 9 Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for Female-owned Businesses is partially revised as follows:
  "Executive Director of Economy and Trade, and Chief of Investment Support Team" of Clause 3, Article 6, the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support For Female-Owned Businesses are replaced by "Director General of Economy and Trade, and the Director of Investment Attraction"
• 10 through (24) omitted

ADDENDA

<Ordinance No. 1759, Sep. 28, 2017>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on September 30, 2017.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 Omitted.
• 9 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for Female-Owned Businesses shall be partially amended as follows:
  “Director General of Economy and Industry” under Clause 3, Article 6 shall be replaced by “Director General of Employment and Economy.”
• 3 through (26) omitted

ADDENDA

<Ordinance No. 1897, Dec. 27, 2018>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on January 1, 2019.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances) Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship to Other Ordinances or Rules of the City)

Where other ordinances or rules (including ordinances or rules which were promulgated before this Ordinance enters into force but whose enforcement dates have not yet arrived) cite a subsidiary body, an assisting body, an affiliated body, a representative administrative agency or public officials belonging thereto as at the time this Ordinance enters into force, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed cited, respectively.

ADDENDUM

<Ordinance No. 2165, May 28, 2020>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (wholly revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)

<revised Ordinance No. 2632, July 15, 2022>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall be in effect from July 21,2022. However, the provisions related to Public Administration & Self-Governing Committee in Clause 1, Article 3 of the Addenda shall take effect from Sep. 10, 2022.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures related to e-People Committee) omitted.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 ~ (18) omitted
• 19 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for Female-Owned Businesses shall be partially amended as follows:
  “Director General of Job and Economy” in Clause 3, Article 6 is replaced by “Director General of Economy and Investment Attraction.”
• 20 ~ (48) omitted.

Article 4 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) omitted

Addenda (Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Installation of Administrative Organization)<Revised on Dec. 29, 2022, Ordinance No. 2622 >

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall enter into force from Jan. 1, 2023.

Article 2(Revision of Other Ordinances) ① ~ ⑬ omitted.

• 14 The Ordinance on Support for Female-Owned Businesses is partially revised as described below: “Director of Economy and Investment Attraction” is changed to “Director of Economy” in Paragraph 3, Article 6.
• 15 ~ ㊷ omitted.

Article 3 (Relationshp with Other Ordinance) Omitted.

Addenda (Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Installation of Administrative Organization)<Revised on Jun. 30, 2023, Ordinance No. 2735 >

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force from July 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Duration of Temporal Organization) Omitted.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinance ① ~ ⑯ Omitted.

• 17The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Support for Female-Owned Businesses is partially revised as specified below:“Director of Economy” is changed to “Director of Economy and Industry” in Paragraph 3, Article 6.
• 18 ~ ㊱ Omitted.

[Ordinance No. 979. May. 8, 2008]

[Partially Amended by Ordinance No. 1759, Sep. 28, 2017]

[Partially Amended by Ordinance No. 2887, Ordnance on Partial Amendment of 52

Ordinances to Reflect Legislation Evaluation Results, Mar. 7, 2024

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe matters necessary for the support of the Ulsan Credit Guarantee Foundation established under Article 9 of the Regional Credit Guarantee Foundation Act.

<Amended on Mar. 7, 2024>

Article 2 (Contributions, etc.)

• 1The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") may contribute out of the following financial resources if he/she recognizes the necessity for the expansion of the credit guarantee capacity of the Ulsan Credit Guarantee Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the “Foundation”):

  <Amended on Mar. 7, 2024>

  • 1 Contribution from the Ulsan Metropolitan City;
  • 2 Government subsidy;
  • 3 Contributions from financial institutions and enterprises;
  • 4 Contributions or subsidies from persons not specified in subparagraph 1 through 3.

Article 3 (Use of Contributions, etc.)

• 1The contributions, etc. accrued pursuant to Article 2 shall be used for the following:
  • 1Debt guarantee for small enterprises and micro enterprises determined by the Foundation's articles of incorporation, operations manual, etc.;
  • 2Other projects related to guarantee affairs, necessary for the fulfillment of the purpose of the Foundation.
• 2In case the Foundation has used the contributions for purposes other than the ones prescribed in paragraph (1), the Mayor shall recover the amount of the contributions used for such other purposes.

Article 4 (Project Evaluation, etc.)

• 1If deemed necessary, the Mayor may evaluate the results of projects that use contributions and subsidies provided to the Foundation.
• 2The Mayor may entrust the evaluation pursuant to paragraph (1) to a relevant institution, organization or professional and provide necessary expenses.

Article 5 (Budget Formulation and Settlement of Account)

• 1One month before the start of each fiscal year, the Foundation shall have formulated a yearly budget and submitted it to the Mayor before submitting to the Minister of SMEs and Startups for approval. In case a change is intended, it shall be submitted to the Mayor in advance.

  <Amended on Sep. 28, 2017, Mar. 7, 2024>

• 2 The Foundation shall submit a statement of accounts, balance sheet, income statement, and account of an endowment to the Mayor every year within two months of the end of the fiscal year.

<Amended on Sep. 28, 2017>

• 3The Mayor and the executive director of the Foundation shall report the current status of the management, execution, and supervision of contributions, etc. to the Ulsan Metropolitan Council during the first half of each year.

<Amended on Mar. 7, 2024>

Article 6 (Instruction and Supervision)

The Mayor may have a relevant public official check matters related to the execution of contributions and subsidies provided to the Foundation.

Article 7 Deleted <Mar. 7, 2024>.

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

<Amended by Ordinance No. 979, May 8, 2008>

ADDENDUM

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on September 30, 2017.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 through (24) Omitted.
• 25The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for the Ulsan Credit Guarantee Foundation Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Fund shall be partially amended as follows: “Administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration” in Article 5 (1) shall be replaced by “Minister of SMEs and Startups.”
• 26 Omitted.

<Amended by Ordinance No. 1759, Sep. 28, 2017>

ADDENDUM <Amended by Ordinance No. 2887, Mar. 7, 2024>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 1084, Oct. 8, 2009

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1195, Jan. 6, 2011

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1484 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」, Dec. 31, 2014

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1641, partially revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Business Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand (changing using Korean words)」, Sep. 29, 2016

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1759, partially revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」, Sep. 28, 2017

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1829, Mar. 2, 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2248, Oct. 29, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No.2 632 wholly revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」, July 15, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2646, partially revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Business Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand, Dec. 1, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No.2662 partially revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」, Dec. 29, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No.2735 partially revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」, Jun. 30, 2023

Article 1 (Purpose)

<Revised on Sep.2 9, 2016>

The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the protection of micro enterprises and the balanced development of the local distribution industry and to contribute to the development of the local economy by reinforcing collaborative cooperation between large distribution enterprises and quasi-superstores; and small and medium distribution enterprises and micro enterprises.

<Revised on Jan. 6, 2011; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 2 (Definitions) The terms used in this Ordinance are defined as follows: <Rrevised on Jan. 6, 2011; Mar. 2, 2018, Dec. 1, 2022>

The definitions of terms used in this Ordinance are as follows:

<Revised on Jan. 6, 2011; Sep. 29, 2016>

• 1 The "distribution industry" means an industry under Paragraph 1, Article 2 of the Distribution Industry Development Act;
• 2 The "large distribution enterprise" means a discount store, a specialty store, a department store, and a shopping center under the Attached Table of the Distribution Industry Development Act;
• 3 The "quasi-superstore" means a store under Sub-paragraph 4, Article 2 of the Distribution Industry Development Act.
• 4 The term "small and medium distribution enterprise" means a distribution enterprise that falls under the category of small and medium enterprises under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises;
• 5 The term "micro enterprise" means a distribution enterprise that falls under the category of small and medium enterprises under Article 2 of the Act on the Protection of and Support for Micro Enterprises;
• 6 The "mutually beneficial cooperation" means a joint project or activity undertaken to increase mutual benefit in the areas of human resources, funding, purchasing, new markets, publicity, etc. among large distribution enterprises, quasi-superstores, small and medium distribution enterprises and micro enterprises.

Article 3 (Establishment and Implementation of Collaborative Cooperation Plan)

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 1 The Mayor of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall establish and implement the Ulsan Metropolitan City Distribution Industry Collaborative Cooperation Plan (hereinafter referred to as the "Collaborative Cooperation Plan") in order to facilitate collaborative cooperation and to promote shared growth between large distribution enterprises and quasi-superstores; and small and medium distribution enterprises and micro enterprises.

  <Revised on Jan. 6, 2011; Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Collaborative Cooperation Plan shall include the following matters: <Revised on Jan. 6, 2011; Sep. 29, 2016>
  • 1 The basic direction and strategy of policies concerning collaborative cooperation;
  • 2 Matters concerning the promotion of policy measures for the protection and support of micro enterprises;
  • 3 Matters concerning the promotion and support of collaborative cooperation projects;
  • 4 Matters concerning finding and fostering enterprises with outstanding performance in collaborative cooperation;
  • 5 Matters concerning large distribution enterprises and quasi-superstores' contribution to and cooperation with the local community;
  • 6 Matters concerning finding and publicizing best practices of collaborative cooperation.

Article 4 (Distribution Industry Collaborative Development Council)

<Revised on Sep.2 8, 2017>

• 1 The Mayor shall establish the Ulsan Metropolitan City Distribution Industry Collaborative Development Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Council") to deliberate on the following matters for collaborative cooperation between large distribution enterprises and quasi-superstores; and small and medium distribution enterprises and micro enterprises:

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

  • 1 Matters concerning the establishment of the Collaborative Cooperation Plan under Article 3;
  • 2 Matters concerning support for raising the competitiveness of micro enterprises under Article 7;
  • 3 Matters concerning large distribution enterprises and quasi-superstores' contribution to and cooperation with the local community under Article 8;
  • 4 Matters concerning the support of business expenses under Article 9;
  • 5 Matters concerning the investigation and research for the balanced development of the distribution industry;
  • 6 Matters concerning cooperation related to purchasing and finding new markets for merchandise and agricultural, fishery, and livestock products that are locally produced;
  • 7 Other matters concerning institutional improvement, etc. for advancement of distribution industry.
• 2 The Council shall consist of not more than 15 members including one chairperson and one vice chairperson.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 3 The Director of Economy and Investment Attraction shall be the chairperson of the Council, the vice chairperson shall be elected among the members, and the other members shall be appointed or commissioned by the Mayor from among the persons who fall under any of the followings:

  <revised on Jan. 6, 2011, Dec. 31, 2014, Sep. 29, 2016, Sep. 28, 2017, July 15, 2022, Dec. 29, 2022, Jun. 30, 202>

  • 1 A head of divisions in charge of the support for the distribution industry and micro enterprises;
  • 2 A person who is recommended by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Council;
  • 3 A representative of large distribution enterprises or quasi-superstores;
  • 4 A representative of small and medium distribution enterprises;
  • 5 A representative of micro enterprises and a representative of micro enterprises cooperative;
  • 6 A representative of traditional markets;
  • 7 A representative of consumer organizations and nonprofit organizations;
  • 8 A person with ample knowledge and experience in the distribution industry.
• 4 Commissioned Council members shall serve a two-year term and may be recommissioned consecutively only once. The term of office for a person appointed to fill a vacancy shall be the remaining period of his/her predecessor's term.

  <revised on Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

• 5 The chairperson shall represent and exercise overall control of the affairs of the Council, and if the chairperson is not able to perform his/her duties due to an unavoidable cause, the vice chairperson shall act on his/her behalf.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 6 A Council meeting shall open with the attendance of the majority of the incumbent members, and adopt resolutions by an affirmative vote of the majority of the members present.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 7 There shall be an executive secretary to handle the affairs of the Council, and the deputy director in charge of support for the distribution industry shall hold the office.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 8 Allowances and travel expenses may be provided to the commissioned members within budget. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016 >
• 9 Except as provided for by this Ordinance, matters necessary for the operation of the Council shall be determined by the chairperson after adoption of a resolution by the Council.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 5 (Advance Notice of Tenancy)

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

The Mayor may request an advance notice of tenancy of an enterprise that has its main business located in the region regarding its tenancy location, date, size, etc. according to subparagraph 2 of Article 8 to promote collaborative cooperation between large distribution enterprises and quasi-superstores; and small and medium distribution enterprises and micro enterprises.

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

[This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 6, 2011]

Article 6 (Survey of Business District and Recommendation of Change of Tenancy Location, etc.)

• 1 The Mayor may conduct a survey of a business district where a tenancy is notified in advance in case a decision is made by the Council or a planned tenancy of a large distribution enterprise or a quasi-superstore is believed to affect small and medium distribution enterprise or a micro enterprise.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Mayor may recommend change of tenancy location, date, etc. if tenancy of a large distribution enterprise or a quasi-superstore is believed to affect small and medium distribution enterprises and micro enterprises according to the business district survey results.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>[This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 6, 2011]

Article 7 (Support for Raising Competitiveness of Micro Enterprise<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

The Mayor shall devise support measures on the following matters in order to raise the competitiveness of micro enterprises: <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 1 Matters concerning support for management improvement funds;
• 2 Matters concerning support for small facility improvement funds;
• 3 Matters concerning support for management consulting;
• 4 Matters concerning support for advanced distribution technique training;
• 5 Matters concerning support for issuing gift certificates for traditional markets, etc.;
• 6 Other matters necessary for improving the competitiveness of micro enterprises.[Previous Article 5 moved to this Paragraph on Jan. 6, 2011]

Article 7-2 (Support for Mutual Aid Projects for Small Businesses)

The Mayor may provide support within the budget for mutual aid projects by small businesses in accordance with the “Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises” and the “Small and Medium Enterprise Cooperatives Act,” <revised on October 29, 2020, Dec. 1, 2022>

This Article was established on Mar. 2, 2018

Article 8 (Large Distribution Enterprise's Contribution to and Cooperation with Local Community)

The Mayor may request a large distribution enterprise's cooperation regarding the following matters to seek the balanced development of the local distribution industry and the revitalization of the local economy:

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 1 Matters concerning the promotion of employment of local residents;
• 2 Matters concerning the tenancy of an enterprise that has its main business located in the region;
• 3 Matters concerning the expansion of supply of goods produced by local enterprises;
• 4 Matters concerning the promotion of utilization of a financial institution that has its headquarters located in the region;
• 5 Matters concerning the participation of local enterprises when placing orders for services and construction works;
• 6 Matters concerning contribution to the local community through public works;
• 7 Other matters that are resolved by the Council.[Previous Article 6 moved to this Paragraph on Jan. 6, 2011]

Article 9 (Subsidization for Collaborative Cooperation Project)

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

The Mayor may subsidize necessary expenses for a person who wishes to begin a project or an activity for collaborative cooperation within budget after deliberation by the Council. [Previous Article 7 moved to this Article on Jan. 6, 2011]

Article 10 (Enforcement Rule)

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by Rules. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

[Previous Article 8 moved to this Article on Jan. 6, 2011]

ADDENDA

This Ordinance shall enter into force one month after its promulgation.

ADDENDA

<Revised Ordinance No. 1195, Jan. 6, 2011>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1484, Dec. 31, 2014>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 through (10) Omitted.
• 11 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Collaborative Cooperation in Distribution Industry and Support for Micro Enterprises shall be partially revised as follows;
  "Executive Director of Economy and Trade" in Clause 3, Article 4 shall be replaced by "Director General of Economy and Industry."
• 12 through (24) Omitted.

ADDENDA (Partial revision of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Enterprise Support Facilities for making ordinances easier to understand (making ordinances in Korean words))

<Revised Ordinance No. 1641, Sep. 29, 2016>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)

<Amended Ordinance No. 1759, Sep. 28, 2017>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on September 30, 2017.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 through (9) Omitted.
• 10 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Collaborative Cooperation in Distribution Industry and Support for Micro Enterprises shall be partially revised as follows:
  "Director General of Economy and Industry" in Clause 3, Article 4 shall be replaced by "Director General of Job and Economy."
• 11 through (26) Omitted.

ADDENDA (revised Ordinance No. 1829, March 2, 2018)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The Ordinance shall be in effect upon its promulgation.

Article 2 (Expiry) Deleted <October 29, 2020>

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinance) Omitted

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 2248, October 29, 2020)

The Ordinance shall be in effect upon its promulgation.

ADDENDA (wholly revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)

<revised Ordinance No. 2632, July 15, 2022>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall be in effect from July 21,2022. However, the provisions related to Public Administration & Self-Governing Committee in Paragraph 1, Article 3 of the Addenda shall take effect from Sep. 10, 2022.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures related to e-People Committee) omitted.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinances) ① ~ ⑲ omitted.

• 20The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Collaborative Cooperation in Distribution Industry and Support for Micro Enterprises is partially revised as follows: “Director General for Job and Economy” in Paragraph 3, Article 4 is replaced by “Director General for Economy and Investment Attraction.”
• 21 ~ ㊽ omitted.

Article 4 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) omitted

Addenda (Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Revisions for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand)<Revised on Dec. 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 2646>

This Ordinance shall be in effect from the promulgation date.

Addenda (Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<revised on Dec. 29, 2022, Ordinance No. 2662>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date). This Ordinance shall be in effect from Jan. 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinance) ① ~ ⑭ omitted.

• 15TUlsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Mutually Beneficial Cooperation in Distribution industry and Support for Micro Enterprises is partially revised as specified below: “Director of Economy and Investment Attraction” is changed to “Head of Economy” in Paragraph 3, Article 4.
• 16 ~ ㊷ omitted

Addenda (Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Revised on Jun. 30, 2023, Ordinance No. 2735>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date). This Ordinance shall be in effect from July 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Duration of Temporal Organization) Omitted.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinance)① ~ ⑱ omitted.

• 19Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Mutually Beneficial Cooperation in Distribution industry and Support for Micro Enterprises is partially revised as specified below: “Director of Economy” is changed to “Director of Economy and Industry“ in Paragraph 3, Article 4.
• 20~ ㊱ omitted.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 71, July 15, 1997

(Wholly revised) Ordinance No. 208, Dec. 29, 1997

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 229, May 27, 1998

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 243 (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization), Sep. 29, 1998

(Partially revised) Ordinance No.257, Oct. 1, 1998

(Partially revised) Ordinance No.303, May 21, 1999

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 386, Apr. 3, 2000

(Wholly revised) Ordinance No. 554, May 23, 2002

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 921 (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Integrated Management Fund), Dec. 17, 2007

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 986 (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization), June 30, 2008

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1337 (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Ulsan Economy Promotion Institute), March 14, 2013

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1395, collectively revised Ordinance including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Local Informatization reflecting the revised provisions of Government Organization Act of Ulsan Metropolitan City

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1484, Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Dec. 31, 2014

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1490, (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Revenue Stamp), Dec. 31, 2014

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1535, “Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Integrated Management Fund”, July 30, 2015

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1641, partially revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Business Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand (changing using Korean words)」, Sep. 29, 2016

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1649, Nov. 3, 2016

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1752, Aug. 3, 2017

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1759 “Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization”, Sep. 28, 2017

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2247, Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Integrated Financial Stabilization Fund, Oct. 29, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2316, Dec. 29, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2632, wholly revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, July 15, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2646, Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand, Dec. 1, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2662, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Dec. 29, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2735, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Jun. 30, 2023

Chapter I : General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

he purpose of this Ordinance is to establish the Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Fund for sound promotion of small and medium enterprises that are based in the Ulsan Metropolitan City pursuant to Article 8 of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Innovation Promotion Act and prescribe matters necessary to effectively manage and operate it.

<Revised on Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016; Aug. 3, 2017, Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows:

<Revised on Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

• 1 The term "Management Stabilization Fund" means fund used to support management stabilization of small and medium enterprises, spent on operating businesses other than for facility investment;
• 2 The term "Facility Fund" means fund provided for projects dedicated to enhancing start-up and competitiveness, traditional market redevelopment, regionally specific industry support, etc.;
• 3 The term "start-up and competitiveness enhancement project" means a project carried out to encourage starting up of small and medium enterprises and advance their corporate structures or a project carried out to improve the distribution structure of small and medium enterprises;
• 4 The term "traditional market redevelopment project" means a project for redeveloping, reconstructing, extending, rebuilding, or relocating a traditional market or a project for newly constructing a small and medium department store or reconstructing, extending, or rebuilding a shopping center;
• 5 The term "regionally specialized industry" means an industry that the Mayor selects and promotes on the basis of which small and medium enterprises have an actual competitive advantage in terms of resources, technology, manpower, etc. in the local economy;
• 6 The term "start-up" means start-up under subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Support for Small and Medium Enterprise Establishment Act;
• 7 The term "venture business" means a business confirmed as a venture business pursuant to Article 25 of the Act on Special Measures for the Promotion of Venture Businesses, among businesses falling under Article 2 (1) of the same Act.;
• 8 The term "installation project for factories and places of business" means a project that builds a factory or purchases a site; purchases a factory; leases a factory or a place of business pursuant to the Industrial Cluster Development and Factory Establishment Act and the Act on the Protection of and Support for Micro Enterprises.

Chapter II : Establishment and Operation of Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Fund

Article 3 (Establishment of Fund)

• 1 The Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Fund (hereinafter referred to as the "Fund") shall be established in the Ulsan Metropolitan City in order to secure and provide funds needed for promotion and development of small and medium enterprises.

  <Amended, Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Fund shall be managed separately from revenue and expenditure budget as prescribed in Article 34 (3) of the Local Finance Act.

  <Revised on Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 4 (Composition of Fund)

• 1 The Fund shall consist of funds from the following financial resources:

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

  • 1 Contributions from Si/Gun/Gu;
  • 2 Interest income generated from operation of the Fund;
  • 3 Borrowed fund from the Fund for the Establishment and Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises under Article 63 of the Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Fund for the Establishment and Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises”);
  • 4 Other contributions, subsidies, loan payments, etc.
• 2 The Mayor, a head of a Gu, or a head of a Gun may make contributions prescribed in paragraph (1), Clause 1 every fiscal year by appropriating them in the annual expenditure budget.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 3 The Fund shall remain in place until Dec. 31, 2025.

  <Newly Inserted on Jul. 30, 2015, revised on Dec. 29, 2020>

Article 5 (Use of Fund)

• 1 The Fund shall be used for the following uses:

  <Revised on Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016>

  • 1 Loans for small and medium enterprises and institutions related to small and medium enterprises;
  • 2 Interest subsidy for financial institutions for providing low-interest loans;
  • 3 Repayment of the principal and interest on borrowed funds from the Fund for the Establishment and Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises;
  • 4 Installation costs and operation expenses for small and medium enterprise support facilities;
  • 5 All expenses needed for managing and operating the Fund;
  • 6 Loans and subsidies for projects deemed necessary by the Mayor for promoting regional small and medium enterprises;
  • 7 Investment to the Cooperatives in accordance with each item in Clause 4, Article 71, the Venture Investment Promotion Act.
• 2 The Fund shall not be used for purposes other than to promote small and medium enterprises.

  <Amended, Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 6 (Management and Operation of Fund)

• 1 The Fund shall be managed and operated by the Mayor, be categorized into a management stabilization fund and a facility fund, and the facility fund shall be categorized into "a start-up and competitiveness reinforcement project fund, a market redevelopment project fund, and a regionally specialized industry fund."

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Mayor shall formulate a fund operation plan and submit it to the Ulsan Metropolitan City Council (hereinafter referred to as the “City Council”) for deliberation and resolution after the deliberation by the Ulsan Metropolitan City’s Integrated Finance Stabilization Fund Management Deliberation Committee 50 days prior to the beginning of a fiscal year.

  <Revised on Dec. 17, 2007; Sep. 29, 2016, Oct. 29, 2020>

• 3 The Mayor may manage the Fund by depositing it in an account with high interest at a financial institution for projects under Article 5.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 4 The Mayor may entrust part of affairs related to operation of the Fund to a financial institution if deemed necessary, and affairs related to the recommendation decision for loans may be entrusted to and managed by the Ulsan Economic Promotion Agency (incorporated foundation) (hereinafter referred to as the "Economic Promotion Agency").

  <Revised on Mar. 14, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016>

• 5 Matters necessary for determining the criteria for the entrustment fees, etc. pursuant to paragraph (4) shall be determined by Rules.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 7 (Public Official in Charge of Managing Fund)

• 1 The following public officials in charge of managing the Fund shall be in place for managing and accounting of the Fund:

  <Revised on Jun. 30, 2008; Nov. 12, 2013; Dec. 31, 2014; Sep. 29, 2016; Sep. 28, 2017, July 15, 2022, Dec. 29, 2022, Jun. 30, 2023>

  • 1 Fund Operation Officer: Director General for Economy and Investment Attraction
  • 2 Officer partially in charge of the Fund: Director in charge of corporate support affairs;
  • 3 Fund Accounting Official: Deputy Director in charge of corporate support affairs.
• 2 Among provisions concerning the responsibilities of accounting-related officials under the Local Accounting Act, provisions concerning responsibilities for financiers and collection officials shall apply to the Fund Operation Officer, provisions concerning responsibilities of financiers and collection officials commissioned with some of the duties to the officer partially in charge of the Fund, and responsibilities of the public officials in charge of disbursement and an official in charge of treasures to the Fund Accounting Official.

  <Revised on Nov. 12, 2013; Dec. 31, 2014; Sep. 29, 2016; Aug. 3, 2017>

• 3 Any matters not specified in this Ordinance related to income and expenditure of the Fund shall comply with the “Ulsan Metropolitan City Regulations on Accounting Management“.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016 and December 29, 2020, Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 8 (Settlement of Fund)

• 1 The Mayor shall draw up a statement of settlement of accounts for the Fund within 80 days of closing of receipt and disbursement.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The statement of settlement of accounts for the Fund written pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the City Council by June 30 of the next fiscal year to be deliberated and passed.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Chapter III : Management Stabilization Fund and Facility Fund

Article 9 (Eligible Recipients of Management Stabilization Fund)

Eligible recipients of the Management Stabilization Fund shall be any entity that falls under the following small and medium enterprises that have places of business in the City:

<Revised on Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016>

• 1 A manufacturer that has completed registration of a factory;
• 2 A business operator in a service industry related to manufacturing or in a knowledge-based service industry;
• 3 A micro enterprise prescribed in Article 2 of the Act on the Protection of and Support for Micro Enterprises;
• 4 A business that the Mayor deems to be in need of support from the Fund.

Article 10 (Eligible Recipients of Facility Fund)

Eligible recipients of the Facility Fund shall be any small and medium enterprises that have places of business in the City and fall under any of the following subparagraphs:

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 1 A business that undertakes projects associated with automatization, business conversion, or technical guidance;
• 2 A business that undertakes a cooperative project with a large enterprise;
• 3 A business that undertakes projects in research and development, informatization, and promotion of micro enterprises;
• 4 A business that plans to start a company in manufacturing or knowledge-based industry;
• 5 A business that undertakes installation projects for factories or places of business;
• 6 A business whose apartment-type factory construction project is approved;
• 7 A business that undertakes a traditional market redevelopment project (temporary market establishment project included);
• 8 A business that undertakes projects in improvement of market facilities, installation of communal storages, and improvement of store facilities;
• 9 A small or medium enterprise that is designated to be in a regionally specialized industry.

Article 11 (Loan Amount, etc.)

Matters necessary for determining the scope of eligible recipients per project; and the conditions of, the period of, and the interest rate for the loan shall be determined by Rules.

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Chapter IV : Announcement, etc. of Loan Plans

Article 12 (Announcement of Loan Plans)

The Mayor shall formulate a loan plan on eligible projects, loan limits, conditions of the loan, application process, loan-administering bank, ect. every year before the loan is executed and publicly announce the content of such plan.

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 13 (Application for Loan)

A person who wishes to be granted a loan from the Management Stabilization Fund or the Facility Fund shall apply for it to the Mayor or an institution designated by him as prescribed by Rules.

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 14 (Loan Recommendation)

When a loan application prescribed in Article 13 is submitted, the Mayor shall review the eligibility of the applicant, determine the loan-receiving business and the loan amount, and make recommendations to a financial institution.

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 15 (Repayment of Loan)

• 1 The Management Stabilization Fund and the Facility Fund may be repaid on the basis of a lump-sum repayment or repayment by installments, and necessary matters such as detailed methods for repayment in making a repayment by installments and standards for measures for delay of repayment shall be prescribed by Rules.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016; Nov. 3, 2016>

• 2 In case a business that received a loan makes a repayment after the due date, an overdue interest shall be paid according to the delinquency rate of the loan provider.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Chapter V : Supplementary Provisions

Article 16 (Co-financing)

• 1 The Mayor may partner with a financial institution for it to provide a loan with its funds in case needed for promotion and development of small and medium enterprises based in the City and stabilization of management thereof.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Mayor may provide interest subsidy regarding the Management Stabilization Fund provided by financial institutions, and the payment method shall be determined by a Rule.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 17 (Inspection, etc. of Entrusted Affairs)

• 1 Financial institutions entrusted with loan-related affairs pursuant to Article 6 (4) and the Economic Promotion Agency entrusted with the Fund-related affairs shall report monthly to the Mayor on matters prescribed by Rules, such as the execution of the Fund and evaluation of such execution.

  <Revised on Mar. 14, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Mayor may have a financial institution or the Economic Promotion Agency submit necessary documents for the project to be carried out and for the Fund to be managed smoothly and have a relevant public official to inspect related matters.

  <Revised on Mar. 14, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 18 (Ex Post Facto Management)

• 1 The Mayor may inspect how the loan is being managed at enterprises that received loans or request them to submit relevant documents for management of the Fund.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Mayor or the financial institution entrusted with loan-related affairs may take necessary measures, such as restitution of the provided loan, as prescribed by Rules if businesses wrongfully received the support or used it for purposes other than the purpose of the project.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 19 (Borrowing from and Repaying the Fund for the Establishment and Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises)

• 1 The Mayor may borrow funds prescribed in Sub-paragraph 3, Paragraph 1, Article 4 by executing an agreement with the president of the Small and Medium Business Corporation.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

• 2 The Mayor shall follow procedures prescribed in the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises and Encouragement of Purchase of their Products Act when borrowing funds or repaying the principal and interest.

  <Revised the heading Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 20 (Enforcement Rule)

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by Rules.

<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Addenda

<Wholly revised Ordinance No. 554, May 23, 2002>

• 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
• 2 (Transitional Measures) The funds operated under the existing provisions before the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be subject to the previous provisions.

Addenda

<Revised Ordinance No. 921, Dec. 17, 2007>

(Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Integrated Management Fund)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on Jan. 1, 2008.

Article 2 (General Transitional Measures)

• 1 Deposits and loans made according to previous provisions when this Ordinance enters into force shall be deemed to have made under this Ordinance.
• 2 Matters deliberated by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Conciliation Committee before this Ordinance enters into force shall be deemed to have been deliberated by the Committee.
• 3 Interest on the deposits made to the integrated fund and loans before this Ordinance enters into force shall be paid at the interest rates determined at the time when the deposit and the loan were made.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 Omitted.
• 2 Sections of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Fund shall be amended as follows: "Ulsan Metropolitan City Conciliation Committee" in Clause 2, Article 6 shall be replaced by "Ulsan Metropolitan City Deliberation Committee on Integrated Management Fund Operation."
• 3 through (8) Omitted.

Addenda

<Revised Ordinance No. 986, Jun. 30, 2008>

(Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

Once the Ordinance is in force, the terms specified in other Ordinances shall be changed from "Local Administration Bureau" to "Administrative Management Support Bureau," from "Director General for Local Administration" to "Director General for Administrative Management Support," from "Economy and Trade Bureau" to "Economy and Trade Bureau," from "Director General for Economy and Trade to "Executive Director for Economy and Trade," from "Environment Bureau" to "Environment and Greenery Bureau," from "Director General for Environment to "Director General for Environment and Greenery," from "Construction and Transportation Bureau" to "Transportation and Construction Bureau," and from "Director General for Construction and Transportation" to "Director General for Transportation and Construction."

Addenda

(Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Ulsan Economy Promotion Institute)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1337, Mar. 14, 2013>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 and (2) Omitted.
• 3 "Ulsan Metropolitan City Support Center for Small and Medium Enterprises (hereinafter referred to as the "Support Center")" in Article 6 (4) of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Fund shall be replaced by "Ulsan Economic Promotion Agency (hereinafter referred to as the "Economic Promotion Agency")"; "Support Center" in Article 17 (1) by "Economic Promotion"; and "Support Center" in Article 17 (2) by "Economic Promotion Agency."

Addendum

Collectively revised Ordinance including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Local Informatization reflecting the revised provisions of Government Organization Act of Ulsan Metropolitan City

<Revised Ordinance No. 1395, Nov. 12, 2013>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Addenda

(Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1484, Dec. 31, 2014>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 through (12) Omitted.
• 13 Sections of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Fund shall be amended as follows: "Executive Director for Economy and Trade" in Paragraph 1, Clause 1, Article 7 shall be replaced by "Director General for Economy and Industry.
• 14 through (24) Omitted.

Addenda

(Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Revenue Stamps)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1490, Dec. 31, 2014>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures for Sellers)

Persons having been designated as sellers of revenue stamps under the previous provisions at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall be deemed to have signed contracts regarding the sale of revenue stamps pursuant to revised provisions of Article 10.

Article 3 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 through (6) omitted.
• 7 Sections of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Fund shall be amended as follows: "Accounting clerk" and "a clerk partially in charge of accounting" in Article 7 (2) shall be replaced by "financial commissioner" and "commissioner partially in charge of finance," respectively

Addenda

(Ulsan Metropolitan CIty Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Integrated Management Fund)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1535, Jul. 30, 2015>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures for Sellers)

• 1 Omitted.
• 2 Sections of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Fund shall be amended as follows: Article 4 (3) shall be newly inserted as follows:
• 3 The fund shall remain in place until Dec. 31, 2020.

Addendum

(Partially revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Business Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand (changing using Korean words)」)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1641, Sep. 29, 2016>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Addendum

<Revised Ordinance No. 1752, Aug. 3, 2017>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Addendum

<Ordinance No. 1752, Aug. 3, 2017>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Addenda

(Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1759, Sep. 28, 2017>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on September 30, 2017.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 through (10) Omitted.
• 11 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Fund shall be partially amended as follows: "Director General for Economy and Industry" in Article 7 (1) 1 shall be replaced by "Director General for Job and Economy."
• 12 through (26) Omitted.

Addendum

(Ordinance for the Setup and Management of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Integrated Finance Stabilization Fund)

<Enacted on October 29, 2020, Ordinance No. 2247>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

The ordinance shall be in effect on and after January 1, 2021.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

The respective ordinace for the following sub-paragraphs shall be abrogated:

• 1 Ordinance for Setup and Management of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Integrated Management Fund
• 2 Ordinance for Setup and Management of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Municipal Bond Repayment Fund

Article 3 (General Transitional Disposition)

• 1 Any act of deposit and loan, executed pursuant to the previous regulation prior to the ordinance enforcement, shall be deemed executed in compliance with the ordinance.
• 2 (3) Omitted

Article 4 (Fund Transfer) Omitted

Article 5 (Succession) Omitted

Article 6 (Amendment of Other Ordinance)

• 1 ~ (8)
• 9 The ordinance for the Ulsan Metropolitan City Small and Medium Enterprise Cultivation Fund shall be amended in part as follows: The “Ulsan Metropolitan City Integrated Mangement Fund Operation Deliberation Committee” shall make into the “Ulsan Metropolitan City Integrated Finance Stabilization Fund Management Deliberation Committee.”

Addendum

<Revised Ordinance No. 2316, December 29, 2020>

The ordinance shall be in effect upon its promulgation.

Addenda

(Wholly revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)

<Revised Ordinance No. 2632, July 15, 2022>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect on and after July 21, 2022. However, the matters related to Public Administration and Self-Governing Committee in Clause 1, Article 3 of Addenda shall be in effect on and after Sep. 10, 2022.

Article 2 (Transitional measures on e-People Committee) omitted.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 ~ (21) omitted.
• 22 Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises shall be partially revised as follows: “Director General for Job and Economy” in Paragraph 1, Clause 1, Article 7 is replaced by “Director General for Economy and Investment Attraction”.
• 23 ~ (48) omitted.

Article 4 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) omitted.

ADDENDUM (Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand)<Ordinance No. 2646 revised on Dec. 1, 2022>

This Ordinance shall be in effect on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2662 revised on Dec. 29, 2022>

This Ordinance shall be in effect on the date of its promulgation.

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall be in effect from Jan. 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances) ① ~ ⑯ Omitted.

• 17 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Fund is revised as follows: “Director of Economy and Investment Attraction” is changed to “Director of Economy” in Sub-paragraph 1, Paragraph 1, Article 7.
• 18 ~ ㊷ Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) Omitted.

ADDENDUM (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2735 revised on Jun. 30, 2023>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall be in effect from July 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Duration of Temporal Organization) Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) ① ~ ⑳ Omitted.

• 21Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Fund is revised as follows: “Director General of Economy” is changed to “Director of Economy and Industry” in Sub-paragraph 1, Paragraph 1, Article 7.
• 22 ~ ㊱ Omitted.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 1949, June 13, 2019

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2472, Oct. 28, 2021

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2646, Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand, Dec. 1, 2022

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to enhance competitiveness and stabilize business management of small and medium enterprises and to contribute to the development of the local economy by prescribing matters necessary for facilitating the purchase of products manufactured by small and medium enterprises located in Ulsan Metropolitan City and assisting with developing markets for such products.

Article 2 (Definition)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be as specified in the Act on Facilitation of Purchase of Small and Medium Enterprise-Manufactured Products and Support for Development of Their Markets (hereinafter referred to as the "Act").

Article 3 (Responsibilities of Mayor)

• 1 In formulating a purchase plan of products manufactured by small and medium enterprises under Article 5 of the Act, the Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall endeavor to purchase small and medium enterprise-manufactured products at a ratio not lower than the target ratio prescribed by statutes and regulations.
• 2 Where the Mayor intends to enter into a procurement contract of goods, services, consumable materials, construction works and others manufactured or conducted by small and medium enterprises (hereinafter referred to as "small and medium enterprise-manufactured products"), he/she shall endeavor to give more contract-winning opportunities for small and medium enterprises located in Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City").
• 3 The Mayor may encourage institutions or local public institutions established by investment or fund of the City under the Act on the Operation of Local Government-Invested or –Funded Institutions to facilitate the purchase of small and medium enterprise-manufactured products and to support the development of markets for such products.<RRevised on Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 4 (Projects)

The Mayor may implement the following projects to facilitate the purchase small and medium enterprise-manufactured products, and to develop markets for such products.

• 1 A project to support small and medium enterprises to hold or participate in exhibitions or fairs;
• 2 A project to assist small and medium enterprises with enhancing their marketing capabilities;
• 3 A project to support small and medium enterprises to make inroad into the global market and to secure bridgeheads to do so;
• 4 A project to implement domestic distribution network for small and medium enterprise-manufactured goods, and to support publicity, sales or after sales management thereof;
• 5 A project to support online markets for small and medium enterprise-manufactured goods;
• 6 Other projects necessary to facilitate the purchase of small and medium enterprise-manufactured products, and to develop markets for such products.

Article 4-2 (Purchase of Competitors’ Products)

The Mayor shall endeavor to execute the contracts with local small and medium enterprises on a preferential basis using applicable methods including limit of areas in accordance with Paragraph 6, Clause 1, Article 20, Enforcement Decree of the Act on Contracts to Which a Local Government is a Party when purchasing competitive products of small and medium enterprises under Clause 1, Article 6 of the Act.

<The Article newly added on Oct. 28, 2021>

Article 4-3 (Preferential Purchase of Technology Development Products)

• 1 The mayor may purchase technology development products developed by small and medium enterprises in the jurisdiction on a preferential basis.
• 2 The Mayor may promote the technology development products which are developed by small and medium enterprises in the jurisdiction and subject to preferential purchase in Clause 1, Article 14 of the Act on the publicity measures including Ulsan Metropolitan City website.

<The Article newly added on Oct. 28, 2021>

Article 4-4 (Purchase Status Survey, etc.)

• 1 The Mayor may conduct the survey on the purchase status of goods manufactured by small and medium enterprises for promoting purchase of small and medium enterprises-manufactrued products and supporting market development thereof.
• 2 The Mayor may collect and manage the information on products manufactured by local enterprises and orders thereof for promoting purchase of local products.

<The Article newly added on Oct. 28, 2021>

Article 5 (Entrustment)

Where deemed necessary, the Mayor may entrust part of projects referred to in Article 4 to relevant specialized institutions or institutions invested or funded by the City.

Article 6 (Designation of Public Procurement Assistance Managers)

The Mayor may designate public procurement assistance managers from among public officials of the City engaged in affairs related to small and medium enterprises or to accounting and audit for purposes of facilitating the purchase of small and medium enterprise-manufactured products, and supporting the efficient purchase of those products.

Article 7 (Award)

• 1 The Mayor may award persons who have made a contribution to facilitating the purchase of small and medium enterprise-manufactured products and developing markets for such products.
• 2 Types of awards and award procedures under paragraph (1) shall be governed by the Ulsan Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Award.<Revised on 1, 2022>

Article 8 (Cooperation Network)

The Mayor may implement close cooperation network among Ulsan Metropolitan City, borough/counties, organizations or groups related to small and medium enterprises for systematically promoting purchase of small and medium enterprises-manufactured products in the jurisdiction and supporting market development thereof.

<The Article newly added on Oct. 28, 2021>

Article 9 Deleted <Dec. 1, 2022>

Addendum

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Addendum

<Revised Ordinance No. 2473, Oct. 28, 2021>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand) <Ordinance No. 2646 revised on Dec. 1, 2022>

This Ordinance shall be in effect on its promulgation.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 731, May 4, 2005

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 801, May 18, 2006

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 851, Jan. 11, 2007

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1641, Sep. 29, 2016, 「Partially Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Enterprise Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand(using Korean words)」

(Partially revised) Ordinance 1797, Dec. 28, 2017

(Partially revised) Ordinance 2029, Nov. 7, 2019

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2201, Aug. 6, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2347, Mar. 18, 2021, Partially Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2511, Dec. 29, 2021, partially revised 31 Ordinances including 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Organization and Operation of Committees」 for amending the provisions cited in accordance with the whole revision of 「Local Autonomy Act」

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2610, Jun. 23, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2646, Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand, Dec. 1, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2952, Jul. 1, 2024

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe the matters necessary to establish and operate the Ulsan Metropolitan City Business Support Organization in order to contribute on supporting and promoting startup and development of enterprises located in Ulsan and moreover, activating local economy of Ulsan in accordance with Paragraph 2, Article 3 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises, Paragraph 3, Article 18 of the Act on Special Measures for the Promotion of Venture Businesses, and Sub-paragraph 3, Paragraph 2, Article 13 of the Local Autonomy Act. <Revised Ordinance No. 1641, Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 29, 2021, Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 2 (Name and Location)

The name and location of the enterprise support facilities of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as "Support Facilities") are as follows: <Revised on May. 18, 2006; Jan. 11, 2007; Sep. 29, 2016; Dec. 28, 2017; Nov. 7, 2019, Aug. 6, 2020, Jun. 23, 2022, Jul. 1, 2024>

• 1 Automobile and Marine Technology Center: 21, Maegoksaneop-ro, Maegok-dong, Buk-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City;
• 2 Ulsan Venture Building: 129, Okhyeon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City;
• 3 Research Center for Enterprises in the Ulsan Industry-University Convergence District: 14, Techno saneop-ro 55 beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City;
• 4 Ulsan General Business Center: 38, Hoehak 3-gil, Onsan-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan Metropolitan City;
• 5 Ulsan Green Car Technology Center: 362-11, Jongga-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City;
• 6 Ulsan Science and Technology Promotion Center: 362-11, Jongga-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City;
• 7 Shipbuilding and Offshore High-Tech Town: 16, Techno saneop-ro 55beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City.
• 8 Ulsan VR/AR Production Hub Center: 73, Boseong-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City
• 9 3D Printing Venture Knowledge Industry Center: 79-10, 55 Beon-gil, Technosaneop-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City
• 10 3D Printing Quality Evaluation Center: 37-32, 55 Beon-gil, Technosaneop-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City
• 11 Integrated Ship Data Center: 108-1, Goneul-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City

Article 3 (Management and Operation)

The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall manage and operate the Support Facilities in a manner suitable for their founding purposes. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 4 (Entrustment of Management and Operation, etc.)

• 1 When deemed necessary for efficient operation of the Support Facilities, the Mayor may entrust the Support Facilities, in part or full, to a local public enterprise prescribed by the Local Public Enterprises Act or a juristic person established according to Article 32 of the Civil Act. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 When deemed necessary by the Mayor in entrusting and operating the Support Facilities in accordance with paragraph (1), part or all of the expenses required for their operation, etc. may be provided to the trustee within budget. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 3 Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Affairs shall apply mutatis mutandis with regard to the procedures and methods, etc. necessary for entrusting management and operation of the Support Facilities prescribed in paragraph (1). <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016, Mar. 18, 2021>.

Article 5 (Permission of Use, etc.)

• 1 A person who intends to partially or fully use the Support Facilities shall obtain use permission from the Mayor (referring to a person entrusted with the management and operation of Support Facilities where the management and operation thereof has been entrusted in accordance with Article 4 (1)). <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 A person who has obtained permission to use the Support Facilities under paragraph (1) shall pay the usage fees according to the former part of Article 22 (3) of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Public Property Management. <Revised on Jan. 11, 2007; Sep. 29, 2016; Nov. 7, 2019>
• 3 When the trustee entrusted with the Support Facilities in accordance with Article 4 subleases, the rental fee shall be determined upon the approval of the Mayor. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 6 (Internal Operational Rules)

The trustee shall set its own internal operational rules on the matters necessary for the operation of the Support Facilities. In such case, the internal operational rules shall obtain prior approval of the Mayor. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 7 (Application Mutatis Mutandis of Relevant Provisions)

The provisions of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Public Property Management shall apply mutatis mutandis with regard to management and operation, etc. of the Support Facilities not stipulated by this Ordinance. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 8 (Enforcement Rule)

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by Regulations. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM <Revised Ordinance No. 801, May 18, 2006>

• 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
• 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinance) Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Affairs shall be partially amended as follows: "Ulsan Automobile Technology Center" as contained in Paragraph 42 of the Entrusted Affairs to the Private Sector on the attached Table shall be changed to "Automotive and Shipbuilding Technology Center."

ADDENDUM <Revised Ordinance No. 851, Jan. 11, 2007>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (「Partially Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Enterprise Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand(using Korean words)」) <Revised Ordinance No. 1641, Sep. 29, 2016>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA <Revised Ordinance No. 1798, Dec. 28, 2017>

(Enforcement Date)This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA <Revised Ordinance No. 2029, Nov. 7, 2019>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Affairs shall be partially revised as follows: Paragraph 83 shall be newly inserted in the attached Table as follows:

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 2201, Aug. 6, 2020)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Affairs shall be partially revised as follows: Paragraphs 92 and 93 shall be newly inserted in the attached Table as follows:

ADDENDUM (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses) <Revised Ordinance No. 2347, Mar. 18, 2021>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on and after the date 3 months from the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 omitted.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• ① ~ ⑦ omitted.
• ⑧ he Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Enterprise Support Facilities is partially revised as follows: “「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses」” in Paragraph 3, Article 4 is replaced by “「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses to a Private Sector」”.
• (9) ~ (49) omitted.

ADDENDA (partially revised 31 Ordinances including 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Organization and Operation of Committees」 for amending the provisions cited in accordance with the whole revision of 「Local Autonomy Act」) <Revised Ordinance No. 2511, Dec. 29, 2021>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on and after Jan. 13, 2022.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 2610, June 23, 2022)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Affairs to a Private Sector shall be partially revised as follows: Paragraph 118 shall be newly inserted in the attached Table as follows:

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand)<Ordinance No. 2646 revised on Dec. 1, 2022>

This Ordinance shall be in effect on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA<Revised Ordinance No. 2952, Jul. 1, 2024>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 732, May 4, 2005

((Partially revised) Ordinance No. 828 (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization), Oct. 12, 2006

(Partially revised) Ordinance 986 (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization), Jun. 30, 2008

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1043, (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Citizens Award), Apr. 2, 2009

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1177 (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization), Dec. 31, 2010

(Wholly revised) Ordinance No. 1484, (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization), Dec. 31, 2014

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1527 (Ordinance on Partial Revision including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Preliminary Disaster Impact Examination Committee for Activation of the Committee), Jun. 30, 2015.

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1641, Partially Revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Business Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand (changing using Korean words)」, Sep. 29, 2016

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1798, Dec. 28, 2017

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1897, Wholly Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization”, Dec. 27, 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2319, Dec. 29, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2646, Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand, Dec. 1, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2662, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Dec. 29, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2735, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Jun. 30, 2023

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to the development of the local industry by prescribing the matters concerning establishing, implementing, and supporting basic policies and the science and technology promotion plan of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City").

Article 2 (Responsibilities of Mayor)

The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate policies for promoting science and technology promotion, taking into account national policies and regional characteristics; and actively implement policies for fostering human resources in the field of science and technology, establishing science and technology information networks, and reinforcing the foundation of science and technology; and the projects for innovating science and technology, including scientific and technological research and development and distributing and supporting new technologies, etc.

Article 3 (Formulating and Implementing Master Plans)

The Types of symbols that symbolize the City are as follows:

• 1The Mayor shall establish the science and technology promotion plans pursuant to Paragraph 2, Article 4 of the Framework Act on Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") and establish and implement the implementation plan for the next year every year pursuant to Paragraph 4, Article 7 of the Act and Paragraph 3, Act 5 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>
• 2 Deleted. <by Ordinance No. 1641, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 4 (Science and Technology Promotion Committee)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as "City") Science and Technology Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established to deliberate matters related to implementation planning based on the City's science and technology promotion master plan and to provide advice as requested by the Mayor.<bRevised on Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 5 (Function of the Committee)

The Committee shall deliberate and advise on the following matters:

• 1 Formulating a comprehensive plan on promotion of science and technology;
• 2 Developing regionally specialized technologies through cooperation among industry, academia, research institutes, and government;
• 3 City projects that support science and technological innovation and research and development;
• 4 Deleted;
• 5 Promoting and supporting science and technology informatization;
• 6 Matters concerning the evaluation and management of projects referred to in subparagraphs 2, 3 and 5;
• 7 Projects targeting citizens for enhancing their understanding of science and technology and for promoting the scientification of everyday life;
• 8 Selection of scientist and engineer award recipients
• 9 Other matters presented by the chairman of the committee(hereafter “Chairperson”) as the agenda in the meeting

Article 6 (Composition, etc.)

• 1 The Committee shall consist of not more than 15 members, including one chairperson and one vice chairperson.
• 2 The Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs shall be the chairperson of the committee; and the vice chairperson shall be elected from among and by its members.
• 3 The Committee members shall be classified into public official members and commissioned members; the Director of Future Strategy Headquarters shall be a public official member; and the commissioned members shall be appointed by the Mayor among persons with ample knowledge and experience in science and technology. <Revised on Dec. 27, 2018, Dec. 29, 2022, Jun. 30,2023>

Article 7 (Term of Office of Committee Members)

The term of office of Committee members shall be two years and may be consecutively renewed once: Provided, That the term of office of a successor in case of the member's vacancy shall be the remainder of the predecessor's term of office and that the term of office of a public official member shall be the period of his/her corresponding position.

Article 8 (Duties of Chairperson, etc.)

• 1 The chairperson of the Committee shall represent the Committee and exercise the overall control of the affairs concerning meetings.
• 2 If the chairperson is not able to perform the his/her duties for any inevitable reason, the vice chairperson shall act on his/her behalf, and if both the chairperson and the vice chairperson are not able to perform their duties for any inevitable reason, the most senior member present shall act on behalf of the chairperson.

Article 9 (Meetings)

• 1 The chairperson shall convene and preside over Committee meetings.
• 2 A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any decision therof shall require the concurring vote of at least a majority of those present.

Article 10 (Working Committee)

• 1 A working committee may be established under the Committee to operate the Committee effectively.
• 2 Matters necessary for the composition and operation of a working committee shall be prescribed by Rules.

Article 11 (Discharge of Committee Members)

The Mayor may discharge a Committee member from office before his/her term of office is terminated if a Committee member falls under any of the following subparagraphs:

• 1 Where it is difficult for a Committee member to perform his/her duties due to disease or other reasons;
• 2 Where a Committee member is deemed unsuitable for performing his/her duties due to injury to dignity, etc.

Article 12 (Executive Secretary and Clerk)

For administering its affairs, the Committee shall have an executive secretary and a clerk; the head of the department in charge of science and technology promotion shall be the executive secretary, and a Grade-V public official in charge of science and technology promotion shall be the clerk.

Article 13 (Science and Technology Promotion Projects)

• 1 The Mayor may implement the following projects in cooperation with the national government, local governments, research institutes, universities, and industries for regional science and technology innovation:
  • 1 Projects that promote research and development of science and technology;
  • 2 Projects that support the development of human resources in science and technology;
  • 3 Science and technology informatization projects;
  • 4 Science and technology cooperation and exchanges (including international cooperation and exchanges).
• 2 The Mayor may, if it is deemed necessary to promote the projects referred to in paragraph (1), support the project cost within budget.

Article 13-2 (Evaluation, Management, etc. of Science and Technology Promotion Projects)

• 1 For the efficient evaluation and management of science and technology promotion projects prescribed in Sub-paragraph 1, Paragraph 1, Article 13 through Paragraph 3, the Mayor may implement the following projects. <Revised on Dec. 1, 2022>
  • 1 Examination, analysis, and evaluation of regional research and development projects, and establishing a feedback system;
  • 2 Examination and analysis of outcomes of research and development projects involving municipal finance;
  • 3 Other matters resolved by the Committee to promote science and technology.
• 2 The Mayor may require an institution invested or contributed by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Government to perform all or part of projects prescribed in subparagraphs of paragraph (1) on his/her behalf.

  [This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 1798, Dec. 28, 2017]

Article 14 (Projects for Scaling Scientific and Technological Culture)

• 1 The Mayor shall carry out the projects specified in the following subparagraphs to increase citizens' understanding of science and technology and to expand the area where science is applied to everyday life; He/she may promote projects for scaling scientific and technological culture in cooperation with the related agencies or organizations to enhance the efficiency of the projects:
  • 1 Hosting of science and technology competitions;
  • 2 Attracting and hosting outstanding expositions and exhibitions;
  • 3 Supporting projects for popularizing science and technology for the City residents;
  • 4 Hosting lectures and conferences regarding science and technology;
  • 5 Other events related to science and technology.
• 2 The Mayor may, if it is deemed necessary for promoting the projects under paragraph (1), provide the operating cost to related agencies or organizations within budget.

Articles 15

through 17 Deleted.

<by Ordinance No. 1043, Apr. 2, 2009>

Article 18 Delected <Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 19 (Award for Scientist and Engineer)

The Mayor may present awards to scientists and engineers(the “scientists and engineers” pursuant to Sub-paragraph 1, Article 2, “Act for Recognition and Supports for Scientists and Engineers of Merit”) with remarkable achievements contributing to the development of local science and technology. <Revised on Dec. 1, 2022>

<The Article newly added on December 29, 2020>

Article 20 Delected <Dec. 1, 2022>

ADDENDA

• 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
• 2 (Transitional Measures) Comprehensive plans and yearly implementation plans on science and technology in place at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall be deemed established under this Ordinance.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

(1) Omitted.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

Once the Ordinance is in force, the terms specified in other ordinances shall be changed from "Local Administration Bureau" to "Administrative Management Support Bureau," from "Director General for Local Administration Bureau" to "Director General for Administrative Management Support Bureau," from "Economy and Industry Division" to "Economy and Industry Bureau," from "Director General for Economy and Industry Division" to "Executive Director for Economy and Industry Bureau," from "Environment Bureau" to "Environment and Greenery Bureau," from "Director General for Environment Bureau" to "Director General for Environment and Greenery Bureau," from "Construction and Transportation Bureau" to "Transportation and Construction Bureau," and from "Director General for Construction and Transportation Bureau" to "Director General for Transportation and Construction Bureau."

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 Omitted.
• 2 Part of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion of Science and Technology shall be amended as follows: "Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs" in Article 6 (2) shall be replaced by "Deputy Mayor for Political Affairs." (3) through (13) Omitted. (2) Omitted.
• 3 Part of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion of Science and Technology shall be amended as follows: "and presentation of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Award for Scientists and Engineers (hereinafter referred to as "Award for Scientists and Engineers")" shall be deleted.Subparagraph 4 of Article 5 shall be deleted.Articles 15 through 17 shall be deleted.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 Omitted.
• 2 Part of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion of Science and Technology shall be amended as follows: "Deputy Mayor for Political Affairs" in Article 6 (2) shall be replaced by "Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs."
• 3 through (17) Omitted.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 and (2) Omitted.
• 3 Part of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion of Science and Technology shall be amended as follows: "Executive Director of Economy and Trade" in Article 6 (3) shall be replaced by "Chief Director for Creative Economy."
• 4 through (24) Omitted.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Applicable Example of Consecutive Appointment of Committee Members)

When applying the amended provisions to the Committee members who were in office at the time of enforcement, the term of office at the time of enforcement shall be considered his/her first term.

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on January 1, 2019.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship to Other Ordinances or Rules)

Where other ordinances or rules (including ordinances or rules which were promulgated before this Ordinance enters into force but whose enforcement dates have not yet arrived) cite a subsidiary body, an assisting body, an affiliated body, a representative administrative agency or public officials belonging thereto as at the time this Ordinance enters into force, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed cited, respectively.

ADDENDA (Amended on December 29, 2020, Ordinance No. 2319)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand) <Ordinance No. 2646 revised on Dec. 1, 2022>

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2662 revised on Dec. 29, 2022>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall be in effect from Jan. 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances) ① ~ ㉔ Omitted.

• 25 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Science and Technology Promotion is revised as follows: “Director General of Innovation and Industry” is changed to “Director General of Industry” in Paragraph 3, Article 6.
• 26 ~ ㊷ Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) Omitted.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Ordinance No. 2735 revised on Jun. 30, 2023>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall be in effect from July 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Duration of Temporal Organization)

The duration of Future Strategy Headquarters newly established by this Ordinance shall be in effect until Jun. 30, 2023 in accordance with Article 8 “Establishment and Operation of Temporal Organization”, “Regulations on Administrative Organization of a Local Authority and Fixed Number of Employees thereof, etc.”

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) ① ~ ㉖ Omitted.

• 27 Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Science and Technology Promotion is revised as follows: “Director General of Industry” is changed to “Director of Future Strategy Headquarters” in Paragraph 3, Article 6.
• 28 ~ ㊱ Omitted.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 1049, May 7, 2009(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1177 (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization), Dec. 31, 2010

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1527 (Ordinance on Partial Revision including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Preliminary Disaster Impact Examination Committee for Activation of the Committee), Jun. 30, 2015

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1641, Partially Revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Business Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand (changing using Korean words)」, Sep. 29, 2016

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2646, Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand, Dec. 1, 2022

Chapter I : General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to development of the regional economy through promotion of regional intellectual property by establishing comprehensive policy measures for creation, protection and utilization of intellectual property of the Ulsan Metropolitan City and by prescribing systematic support thereof.

<Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 2 (Definitions)

The definitions of terms used in this Ordinance are as follows:<Amended by Ordinance No. 1641, Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

• 1 The term "intellectual property" means an invention under the Patent Act, a device under the Utility Model Act, a new variety of plant under the Seed Industry Act, a design under the Design Protection Act, a work and a computer program work under the Copyright Act, a trademark under the Trademark Act, a trade secret and a trade name under the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act, etc.
• 2 The term "intellectual property rights" means patent rights, utility model rights, variety protection rights, design rights, copyrights, trademark rights, and other rights protected pursuant to any Act related to intellectual property or other rights related to the profits protected by such an Act.
• 3 The term "university, etc." means any of the following subparagraphs:
  • a A school under Article 2 of the Higher Education Act;
  • b A local government-financed research institute under Article 2 of the Act on the Establishment and Operation of Local Government-Invested Research Institutes;
  • c Other domestic and foreign research institutes, organizations, or juristic persons who have legal grounds for establishment, including researchers, facilities, etc.
• 4 The term "business operator" means any person, juristic person, organization, or association who perform the business of creation, protection, or utilization of intellectual property or fostering of talents thereof.

<Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 3 (Basic Idea)

The basic idea of this Ordinance is lay the foundation for development of intellectual property through facilitation of creation and utilization; and proper protection of regional intellectual property.

<Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 4 (Responsibilities)

• 1 The Mayor of the Ulsan Metropolitan City(hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall establish and implement comprehensive policy measures to promote intellectual property in consideration of national policy measures and regional characteristics.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Mayor shall endeavor that the citizens receive equal, systematic support on creation, protection, and utilization of intellectual property regardless of their age, gender, disability, social status, economic condition, physical condition, etc.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Chapter II : Establishment and Implementation System of Promotion Plan for Intellectual Property

Article 5 (Establishment of Promotion Plan)

The Committee shall deliberate and advise on the following matters:

• 1 To accomplish the purpose of this Ordinance efficiently, the Mayor shall establish the promotion plan for intellectual property of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Promotion Plan") every five years and also establish and implement an annual implementation plan for the next year.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Promotion Plan shall include the following matters:
  • 1 Basic objectives and direction of policies concerning promotion of intellectual property;
  • 2 Matters related to implementation method of policies concerning promotion of intellectual property;
  • 3 Matters related to support on creation of intellectual property and expansion of participation of local residents;
  • 4 Matters related to cooperation with related institutions and expansion of base for promotion of intellectual property;
  • 5 Matters related to regional specialization of intellectual property;
  • 6 Matters related to fostering of intellectual property-related specialists;
  • 7 Other matters necessary for promotion of intellectual property.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 3 If it is deemed necessary to establish the Promotion Plan, related institutions and organizations may be requested for assistance such as submission of material.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 4 The Mayor may establish a Promotion Plan that covers more than two regions in cooperation with other Si/Do.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 6 (Establishment of Department in Charge)

The Mayor may establish a department in charge of intellectual property if it is deemed necessary in establishing and implementing promotion plan.

Article 7 (Provision of Financial Resources)

The Mayor may provide total or partial amount of financial resources necessary for implementation of the Promotion Plan within budget.

Chapter III : Facilitation of Creation, Protection, and Utilization of Intellectual Property

Article 8 (Support for Creation of Intellectual Property)

• 1 The Mayor may conduct the following support programs in order to raise awareness of intellectual property among local residents and facilitate the creation of intellectual property:
  • 1 Regularly-held education programs on intellectual property for elementary, middle, and high school students;
  • 2 Exhibitions or competitions on intellectual property;
  • 3 Support for utilization of information on intellectual property of related institutions concerning intellectual property;
  • 4 Presentation of awards to men of merit or excellence in intellectual property;
  • 5 Programs for promoting employee's invention under the Invention Promotion Act;
  • 6 Publicity activities under the Promotion Plan to raise public awareness of intellectual property;
  • 7 Programs to promote expansion of intellectual property of corporations;
  • 8 Other programs that the Mayor deems necessary to support creation of intellectual property.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Mayor may support business entities, persons who perform research on intellectual property at a university, etc. or any other persons who are engaged in creation of intellectual property.

Article 9 (Facilitation of Commercialization of Intellectual Property)

• 1 The Mayor shall devise policy measures to reinforce cooperation with related institutions for undisturbed commercialization of intellectual property.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 In order to actively utilize intellectual property created at the universities, enterprises, etc., the Mayor shall devise support measures for promoting the trade of intellectual property, including the promotion of commercialization of outstanding inventions, and for establishing intellectual property management systems at universities, enterprises, or other entities.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 3 The Mayor shall endeavor to facilitate transfer of technology to enterprises through frequent public announcement of the following matters concerning current status of the intellectual property of the Ulsan Metropolitan City:
  • 1 Matters regarding the title, content, applicant, etc. of intellectual property in possession;
  • 2 Matters regarding utilization of intellectual property;
  • 3 Matters regarding disposition and expiration of intellectual property.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 4 The announcement under paragraph (3) shall be posted in the Official Gazette, the official website for the Ulsan Metropolitan City, or other places deemed necessary by the Mayor.

  <Revised on Sep.2 9, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 10 (Implementation of Projects on Regional Specialization)

• 1 The Mayor may implement or support projects for utilizing intellectual property that is regionally specialized.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Mayor may cooperate with related local institutions to carry out projects under paragraph (1).

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 11 (Fostering of Intellectual Property-Related Specialists)

• 1 The Mayor shall endeavor to devise policy measures for fostering and securing talents, who possess the expertise in intellectual property, and improving their skills.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Mayor may support management of curriculum related to intellectual property at universities, etc.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 12 (Cooperation with Related Institutions)

The Mayor may jointly carry out or cooperate on intellectual property-related projects by facilitating partnership, including but not limited to business agreements with intellectual property-related institutions, etc. in the region in order to efficiently implement the Promotion Plan and projects in line with regional characteristics.

<Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 13 (Support for Securing of Rights to Intellectual Property)

The Mayor shall support prompt securing of rights to intellectual property and make efforts toward convenient utilization of intellectual property by business operators according to Articles 3 and 4 (2).

Article 14 (Measures for Prevention of Disputes over Violation of Rights)

The Mayor shall build cooperation frameworks with business operators or related organizations and devise measures necessary for setting up reporting and consulting channels, etc. in order to prevent disputes related to the violation of intellectual property rights.

<Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Chapter IV : Committee on Intellectual Property

ArticleArticle 15 (Establishment of Committee on Intellectual Property)

• 1 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Committee on Intellectual Property (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established to deliberate on matters related to the Promotion Plan.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Committee shall deliberate on the following matters:
  • 1 Matters concerning establishment, and implementation plans of the Promotion Plan;
  • 2 Matters concerning the systems related to regional intellectual property;
  • 3 Other matters the Mayor deems necessary to promote intellectual property.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 16 (Composition of Committee)

• 1 The Committee shall be composed of not more than 15 members, including one chairperson and one vice chairperson.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs shall be the chairperson, and the vice chairperson shall be elected from among and by its commissioned members.

  <Amended, Dec. 31, 2010; Sep. 29, 2016>

• 3 The Director General of the bureau in charge of intellectual property shall be the public official member, and the commissioned members shall be commissioned by the Mayor from among the persons who fall under any of the following subparagraphs:
  • 1 A person recommended by the City Council;
  • 2 A person who is or was an assistant professor or higher at a university, etc. and has research experience in the field of intellectual property;
  • 3 A person who has been on the teaching staff at an elementary, middle, or high school for more than five years and has experience in related fields;
  • 4 A person who works at an institution or an association related to regional intellectual property or has similar intellectual property-related experience;
  • 5 A person recommended by a civil organization or an intellectual property-related organization;
  • 6 A person who is qualified as a lawyer or a patent attorney;
  • 7 A representative of an enterprise that owns an intellectual property right.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 4 For administering its affairs, the Committee shall have an executive secretary and a clerk; the director in charge of intellectual property shall be the executive secretary, and the deputy director in charge of intellectual property shall be the clerk.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 17 (Term of Office of Members)

• 1 The term of office of a public official member shall be the period of his/her corresponding position; and the term of office of a commissioned member shall be two years and may be consecutively renewed once.

  <Amended, Jun. 30, 2015; Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The term of office of a substitute member commissioned due to resignation, etc. of a commissioned member shall be the remainder of his or her predecessor's term of office.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 18 (Duties of Chairperson, etc.)

• 1 The chairperson shall represent the Committee and exercise the overall control of the affairs thereof.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 The vice chairperson shall assist the chairperson, and in case that the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties for an unavoidable cause, the vice chairperson shall act on behalf of him/her.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 19 (Meeting)

• 1 The chairperson shall convene and preside over the Committee meetings.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 2 A Committee meeting shall be convened in cases falling under any of the following subparagraphs:
  • 1 In case the chairperson requests convocation;
  • 2 In case more than one third of its incumbent members request convocation;
  • 3 In other cases deemed necessary by the chairperson.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

• 3 A Committee meeting shall open by the attendance of a majority of all incumbent members, and its resolution shall require the concurring vote of a majority of those present.

  <Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 20 (Allowances, etc.)

• 1 Allowances and travel expenses can be paid for advice, deliberation and evaluation by relevant experts for implementing knowledge property projects within the scope of budget in accordance with the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Payment of Allowances and Travel Expenses for Various Committees.

  <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016, Dec. 1, 2022>

• 2Deleted <Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 21 (Request for Cooperation to Relevant Institutions, etc.)

The Committee, if it is deemed necessary to perform its affairs, may request submission of documents, statement of opinion, and other necessary matters to relevant central administrative agencies, local public organizations, schools, business operators, etc.

<Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 22 (Protection of Secret)

No Committee member shall reveal secret which he/she has acquired in the course of performing Committee activities.

<Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Chapter V : Supplementary Provisions

Article 23 (Delegation of Authorities, etc.)

The Mayor may delegate or entrust his/her authorities prescribed in this Ordinance to related juristic persons or organizations.

<Amended, Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 24 (Enforcement Rule) Deleted <Dec. 1, 2022>

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force six months after its promulgation.

<Ordinance No. 1527, Jun. 30, 2015>

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 through (10) Omitted.
• 11 Part of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion of Intellectual Property shall be amended as follows: "Deputy Mayor for Political Affairs" in Article 16 (2) shall be replaced by "Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs."
• 12 Omitted.

<Ordinance No. 1177, Dec. 31, 2010>

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Applicability to Consecutive Appointment of Committee Members)

When applying the amended provisions to the Committee members who were in office at the time of enforcement shall be considered his/her first term.1

<Ordinance No.1527, Jun. 30, 2015>

ADDENDUM (Partial amendment of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Enterprise Support Facilities for making ordinances easy to understand (making ordinances in Hangeul))

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

<Amended by Ordinance No. 1641, Sep. 29, 2016>

ADDENDUM (Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand)<Ordinance No. 2646 revised on Dec. 1, 2022>

This Ordinance shall be in effect on the date of its promulgation.

[Ordinance No. 1587. Dec. 31, 2015][Partially Amended by Ordinance No. 1858, Jul. 12, 2018]

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to revitalizing the local economy by systematically developing local industries and enhancing competitiveness thereof to promote industry development and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The term "Fourth Industrial Revolution" in this Ordinance means industrial changes that bring about the fundamental changes in economic and social structures through application of technologies, such as artificial intelligence and data technology, across all industries.

[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 1858. Jul. 12, 2018]

Article 3 (Basic Directions)

• 1 The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall strive to promote local industries so that Ulsan can continuously develop itself into a world-class industrial city.
• 2 The Mayor shall formulate policies for promoting local industries and take necessary measures such as providing financial assistance.

Article 4 (Direction of Promotion of Local Industries)

The Mayor may select an industry supported by the Government or one whose development into one of the leading local industries is deemed necessary by the Government based on overseas industry trends, and may reflect such results in local industry promotion plans formulated by Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City") every year:

Article 5 (Implementation of Local Industry Promotion Projects)

• 1 The Mayor may encourage one of the following to implement local industry promotion projects to efficiently promote the development of local industries.
  • 1 A research institute defined in subparagraph 6 of Article 2 of the Industrial Technology Innovation Promotion Act;
  • 2 A research institute or corporation established through contribution or investment from the Government or the City;
  • 3 A university or college established under the Higher Education Act;
  • 4 Other business entities or organizations the Mayor deems necessary to promote local industries.
• 2 The Mayor may provide necessary support after collecting opinions on business plans or receiving business plans from those prescribed in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1).

Article 6 (Support for Local Industry Promotion Projects)

• 1 The Mayor may provide the following support, or other support equivalent to guarantee to those performing projects related to local industries:
  • 1 Support for enterprise activity under Chapter 3 of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Enterprise Friendliness, Enterprise Support, Etc.;
  • 2 Debt guarantee under Article 3 of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for the Ulsan Credit Guarantee Foundation;
  • 3 Support for science and technology promotion projects under Article 13 of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion of Science and Technology;
  • 4 Investment support for domestic enterprises under Chapter 4 of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Inducement of Enterprises and Investment;
  • 5 Projects to support the promotion of the service industry;
  • 6 Projects to support exporting enterprises' patent registration and marketing efforts.
• 2 Where the Mayor deems it necessary to conduct a survey of demand among enterprises for projects for which business plans are received by him/her under Article 5 (2), he/she may entrust said survey to a specialized institution and may bear expenses incurred in entrusting the survey.

Article 7 (Projects Eligible for Support)

• 1 The Mayor may subsidize the following projects conducted by research institutes, universities, colleges, and industrial enterprises within the budget where said projects are necessary to promote the development of local industries:
  • 1 Research and development projects and technical support projects to improve technological capabilities;
  • 2 Projects to develop specialized technical personnel to meet the demand;
  • 3 Projects to build infrastructure for research and development and talent development;
  • 4 Projects to explore and commercialize ideas to promote industry development;
  • 5 Projects to support the promotion of the service industry;
  • 6 Projects to support exporting enterprises' patent registration and marketing efforts;
  • 7 Incubator projects and technical support projects relating to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
• 2 A main institution responsible for projects shall have prior consultation with the City on matters regarding the establishment, disposal, management, operation, etc. of rights with regard to projects subsidized by the City, and upon receipt of a request for submission of materials from the City, shall comply therewith.
• 3 If otherwise provided in other Ordinances, the provisions thereof shall apply to the collection of royalties.

Article 8 (Collection of Royalties and Management of Research Outcomes)

• 1 The Mayor may collect royalties for research and development projects subsidized by the City.
• 2 Research outcomes shall be systematically managed through the research outcomes management system.
• 3 If otherwise provided in other Ordinances, the provisions thereof shall apply to the collection of royalties.

Article 9 (Application Mutatis Mutandis)

Except as provided in this Ordinance, matters necessary for financial assistance for projects shall be governed by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Management of Subsidies.

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force six months after its promulgation.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Management of Subsidies shall be amended as follows. Item number 61 and the title of this Ordinance shall be newly inserted in Ordinance on Projects Eligible for Subsidies in attached Table 1 as follows.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 1948, Jun. 13, 2019

(Partially Revised) Ordinance No. 2167, May 28, 2020

(Partially Revised) Ordinance No. 2662, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Dec. 29, 2022

(Partially Revised) Ordinance No. 2701, Apr. 6, 2023

(Partially Revised) Ordinance No. 2735, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Jun. 30, 2023

Chapter I : General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to help the manufacturing business of the Ulsan Metropolitan City to make a successful entry into the fourth industry via energy hub, to encourage its transition from the carbon economy to the hydrogen economy by completing the paradigm for the new growth industries, and to contribute to the development of the local economy, by prescribing the matters regarding systematic promotion of the hydrogen industry of the Ulsan Metropolitan City and support therefor.<Revised on Apr. 6, 2023>

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows. <Revised on May 28, 2020, Apr. 6, 2023>

• 1 The term "hydrogen industry" means the industry relating to hydrogen such as producing, storing, transporting, refueling, and selling of hydrogen and manufacture fuel cells and products, components, materials, and equipment used therefor.
• 2 The term "hydrogen business" means activities conducted to manufacture products or equipment relating to the hydrogen industry for profit-making purposes.
• 3 The term "hydrogen business entity" means a person engaged in the hydrogen business.
• 4 The term "fuel cell" means facilities generating electricity or heat through the chemical reaction of hydrogen, oxygen, etc. under subparagraph (b) 1 of Article 2 of the Act on the Promotion of the Development, Use, and Diffusion of New and Renewable Energy and facilities incidental thereto.
• 5 The term "hydrogen electric vehicle" means a motor vehicle powered by electric energy generated by using hydrogen.
• 6 The term "hydrogen fuel supply facility" means a facility that supplies hydrogen to transportation means including a fuel cell-equipped vehicle, aircraft, ship, train, construction equipment, and special-purpose vehicles.
• 7The term "hydrogen specialized complex" means a zone designated in accordance with Article 22, “Hydrogen Economy Promotion and Hydrogen Safety Management Act”.
• 8The term "hydrogen economy" means the economy and industry structure which hydrogen production and application leads the fundamental change of overall live of the public, society and a country and promotes new economic growth and uses hydrogen as major energy source.
• 9 The term “hydrogen safety management” means preventive activities, safety inspection, and maintenance, intended to protect people’s lives, bodies, and property from hydrogen-related accidents.

Article 3 (Responsibilities of Mayor)

• 1 The Mayor of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate and implement policies for promoting hydrogen industry and managing hydrogen safety of the Ulsan Metropolitan City.
• 2 The Mayor shall prepare measures for supporting hydrogen business entities in the development of the hydrogen industry, relevant technology and infrastructure necessary therefor.
• 3 The Mayor shall prepare measures for stabilizing hydrogen supply prices.
• 4 The hydrogen business entity shall strive to develop technologies necessary for the development of the hydrogen industry, to promote commercialization, to establish a system for hydrogen safety management, and to produce, store, transport and use hydrogen in an environmentally friendly manner.

Title Amended by Ordinance No. 2167, May 28, 2020

Article 4 (Relationship to Other Ordinances)

Except as otherwise provided in other ordinances, the promotion and development of the hydrogen industry shall be governed by this Ordinance.

Article 5 (Formulation of Plans to Promote Hydrogen Industry)

• 1 The Mayor shall formulate a promotion plan for the hydrogen industry (hereinafter referred to as "promotion plan") every five years in order to ensure systematic promotion of the industry.
• 2 A promotion plan shall include the following.
  • 1 Basic direction and mid- to long-term goals for promoting the hydrogen industry.
  • 2 Analysis of the industrial environment of the Ulsan Metropolitan City and that of the domestic and global markets, and analysis of the current status of and growth forecast for the hydrogen industry.
  • 3 Matters regarding measures for promoting the industries relating to hydrogen production, capture, refining, storage, transportation, refueling, and fuel cell development and regarding support for relevant companies.
  • 4 Plans to encourage the use of hydrogen mobility such as hydrogen electric vehicles and to build facilities for supplying hydrogen fuel.
  • 5 Matters regarding measures for stabilizing hydrogen fuel supply prices.
  • 6 Matters regarding hydrogen safety management.
  • 7 Financing and financial support required for promotion and support of hydrogen industry.
  • 8 Methods to promote professional workers rleated to hydrogen industry
  • 9 Matters related to designation and operation of special hydrogen complex
  • 10 Other matters necessary for implementing hydrogen industry promotion plans.
• 3 The Mayor may request related agencies to submit necessary materials and specialized institutions to conduct a survey or research in order to formulate a promotion plan.
• 4The Mayor can collect and reflect the opinions from citizens or related parties when establishing the promotion plans<Newly established on Apr. 6, 2023>

Article 6 (Promotion of and Support for Hydrogen Industry)

• 1 The Mayor may conduct the following projects on his or her own or jointly with a third person where necessary to promote and support the hydrogen industry.<Revised on May 28, 2020, Apr. 6, 2023>
  • 1 Project for purchasing hydrogen mobility such as hydrogen electric vehicles, providing support for the purchase thereof, and building hydrogen fuel supply facilities and hydrogen pipelines.
  • 2 Project for building infrastructure for hydrogen production, capture, refining, storage, transportation, refueling, and fuel cell development.
  • 3 Project for utilizing natural gas, new and renewable energy, and CO2 and for building hydrogen production facilities through catalytic process.
  • 4 Project for education and training of human resources for the hydrogen industry.
  • 5 Project for creating, selling, and leasing a hydrogen specialized complex and for providing necessary support.
  • 6 Project for forming and supporting hydrogen model cities;
  • 7 Project for supporting technology development related to hydrogen industry;
  • 8 A variety of public services of the state government for hydrogen industry;
  • 9 Project for establishing a safety management system for hydrogen industry;
• 2 The Mayor may provide a subsidy, within budgetary limits, to help a business entity which intends to conduct a project under any subparagraph of paragraph (1) to cover operating expenses where necessary.
• 3 The Mayor may preferentially provide or lease public property to the extent it does not run counter to the intended use or purpose of the public property where necessary to conduct a project under any subparagraph of paragraph (1). In such cases, Article 24-2 of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Framework Ordinance on Energy shall apply mutatis mutandis.

Article 7 (Facilitation of and Support for Technology Development)

The Mayor may conduct the following projects in order to facilitate the development of the technology relating to the hydrogen industry.

• 1 Providing support for research on and development of the technology relating to the hydrogen industry.
• 2 Conducting survey on the trends of and demand for the technology relating to the hydrogen industry.
• 3 Securing rights to the developed technology and providing support for the commercialization thereof.
• 4 Exchanging information for the development of the technology relating to the hydrogen industry.
• 5 Distributing the technology for safety management for hydrogen industry.
• 6 Other projects necessary for developing the technology relating to the hydrogen industry.

Article 8 (Attraction of Companies)

The Mayor shall strive to attract the headquarters, factories, branches, or research laboratories of domestic and international companies, research institutes, public institutions, or educational institutions related to the hydrogen industry.

Article 9 (Financial Support for Expenses)

The Mayor may provide a financial support, within budgetary limits, to help universities, research institutes, City-invested or City-funded institutions, companies, organizations, or start-up entrepreneurs to cover all or some of the operating expenses where deemed necessary to conduct the following projects.

• 1 Promotion of and support for the hydrogen industry under the subparagraphs of Article 6 (1).
• 2 Development of the technology relating to the hydrogen industry under the subparagraphs of Article 7 and support therefor.

Article 10 (Establishment of Hydrogen Industry Committee of Ulsan Metropolitan City and Its Functions)

• 1 The Mayor may establish the Hydrogen Industry Committee of the Ulsan Metropolitan City to deliberate on the matters regarding support for and promotion of the hydrogen industry (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee").
• 2 The Committee shall deliberate on the following.
  • 1 Matters regarding formulation and amendment of a promotion plan.
  • 2 Matters regarding formulation of policies relating to the hydrogen industry of the Ulsan Metropolitan City and support therefor.
  • 3 regarding pending issues of the hydrogen industry of the Ulsan Metropolitan City.
  • 4 Other matters deemed by the Mayor to be necessary for promoting the hydrogen industry.

Article 11 (Organization and Operation of Committee)

• 1 The Committee shall consist of 15 members, including one chairperson and one vice chairperson: It shall be chaired by the Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs and the vice chairperson shall be elected from among its members.
• 2 TThe Director of Economy and Industry shall serve as an ex officio member and any of the following persons shall be commissioned or appointed by the Mayor: <Revised on May 28, 2020, Dec. 29, 2022, Apr. 6, 2023, Jun. 30, 2023>
  • 1 City Council members recommended by each standing committee of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Council.
  • 2 Public officials relating to the hydrogen industry.
  • 3 Representatives and directors of businesses relating to the hydrogen industry;
  • 4 Experts from the academic circle and organizations relating to the hydrogen industry.
  • 5 Experts on hydrogen safety management.
  • 6 Others deemed by the Mayor to have extensive knowledge of and experience in the hydrogen industry.
• 3 The term of office for a commissioned member shall be two years, which may be renewed only once: Provided, That the term of office for a member who is a public official shall be the period of service in the position and that of a member newly commissioned to replace a resigned member shall be the remainder of the term of office for the predecessor.
• 4 A Committee meeting shall be convened by the chairperson where deemed necessary by the chairperson or where at least 1/3 of the incumbent members make a request therefor.
• 5 A Committee meeting shall be convened with the attendance of a majority of all incumbent members, and a resolution shall be adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of those present: Provided, That, in any of the following cases, deliberation and resolution may be conducted and adopted in writing, but a resolution shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the incumbent members.
  • 1 Where an agenda item is insignificant.
  • 2 Where a meeting attended by members is not available due to time constraints during an emergency.
  • 3 Where it is difficult to meet a quorum for deliberation due to force majeure or other events beyond its control.
• 6 An executive secretary shall be appointed to conduct business affairs of the Committee, and the head of a division in charge of the hydrogen industry shall serve as such executive secretary.
• 7 The Committee may pay allowances, within budgetary limits, to civilian members and relevant experts for their participation.

Article 12 (Status Survey)

• 1 The Mayor shall conduct a status survey on the formulation of policies for the promotion of hydrogen industry and the hydrogen safety management, technology trends, product development, and establishment of infrastructure therefor.
• 2 Matters regarding the subject of and method for the status survey under paragraph (1) shall be determined by the Mayor, and they may be outsourced where necessary.

Article 13 (Cooperation System Involving Industry, Academia and Research)

The Mayor may build a system for cooperation among the industry, academia and research communities and conduct the following projects based thereon in order to facilitate the development of the hydrogen industry.

• 1 Fostering human resources in response to the demand of the industry.
• 2 Conducting research and technology development for creating and sharing new knowledge and technology.
• 3 Transferring technology to companies and rendering advice.
• 4 Holding, attracting, and participating in conferences and workshops at home and abroad for promoting the hydrogen industry.
• 5 Providing support for the organization of a research group of the hydrogen industry and exchange between different industries.

Article 14 (Education and PR)

The Mayor may conduct the following projects to improve the citizens' awareness and understanding of the promotion of the hydrogen industry and hydrogen safety management of the Ulsan Metropolitan City.

• 1 Improving general awareness and understanding of the hydrogen industry and hydrogen safety management and achieving a wider consensus thereon.
• 2 Conducting educational and PR activities targeting the citizens to promote and develop the hydrogen industry.
• 3 Developing and distributing educational contents relating to the promotion and development of the hydrogen industry.
• 4 Producing and sponsoring media materials on the promotion and safety of the hydrogen industry.
• 5 Other projects deemed necessary by the Mayor.

Article 15 (Request for Cooperation for Preferential Purchase)

TThe Mayor can request the project contractors to cooperate for preferential purchase related to the products manufactured in the jurisdiction when implementing the projects by the state government. <Newly Established on Apr. 6, 2023>

Article 16 (Entrustment of Business Affairs)

The Mayor may entrust the following business affairs to City-invested or City-funded institutions, universities, or research institutes for the smooth conduct of a project.

• 1 Business affairs regarding the promotion of and support for the hydrogen industry under the subparagraphs of Article 6 (1).
• 2 Business affairs regarding the hydrogen industry-related technology development and support under the subparagraphs of Article 7.

Article 17(Rule)

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by rule of Ulsan Metropolitan City.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Management of Subsidies shall be partially amended as follows: Subparagraph 69 shall be newly inserted in attached Table 1.
ULSAN METROPOLITAN CITY ORDINANCE ON PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING HYDROGEN INDUSTRY

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2662 revised on Dec. 29, 2022>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall be in effect from Jan. 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances) ① ~ ㉕ Omitted.

• 26 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion and Support for hydrogen Industry is revised as follows: “Director General of Innovation and Industry” is changed to “Director General of Industry” in Paragraph 2, Article 11.
• 27~ ㊷ Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) Omitted.

ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 2701 revised on Apr. 6, 2023>

This Ordinance shall be in effect from the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Ordinance No. 2735 revised on Jun. 30, 2023>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall be in effect from July 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Duration of Temporal Organization) Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) ① ~ ㉘ Omitted.

• 29Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion and Support for Hydrogen Industry is revised as follows: “Director General of Industry” is changed to “Director of Economy and Industry” in Paragraph 2, Article 11.
• 30~ ㊱ Omitted.

[Ordinance No. 2075. Dec. 26, 2019]

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of the nuclear plant decommissioning industry and boosting the local economy by prescribing matters regarding the promotion and support of the nuclear plant decommissioning industry in Ulsan Metropolitan City.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows:

• 1 The term "nuclear plant decommissioning industry" means any and all activities falling under subparagraph 24 of Article 2 of the Nuclear Safety Act;
• 2 The term "nurturing human resources" means nurturing tailored human resources by relevant high schools, universities, graduate schools, specialized educational institutions, and the like located in Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City") to meet the demands for human resources in the nuclear plant decommissioning industry.
• 3 The term "relevant enterprise" means an enterprise in the nuclear plant decommissioning industry, which has a business place within the jurisdiction of the City, from among small and medium enterprises under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises.

Article 3 (Responsibilities of Mayor)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City mayor (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate and implement policies necessary for promoting and supporting the nuclear plant decommissioning industry.

Article 4 (Formulating Plans for Promoting Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Industry)

For the purpose of promoting the nuclear plant decommissioning industry, the Mayor shall formulate and implement plans for promoting the nuclear plant decommissioning industry including the following:

• 1 Setting the basic directions and goals for promoting the nuclear plant decommissioning industry;
• 2 Supporting the relevant enterprises in the nuclear plant decommissioning industry to develop technologies, expand into overseas markets, start up business, and perform other activities;
• 3 Nurturing human resources and creating jobs in relation to the nuclear plant decommissioning industry;
• 4 Revitalizing the nuclear plant decommissioning industry in connection with relevant industries within the City's jurisdiction;
• 5 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor for promoting the nuclear plant decommissioning industry.

Article 5 (Support for Developing Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Technologies)

• 1 The Mayor may implement the following projects for purposes of developing nuclear plant decommissioning technologies and enhancing the capabilities of relevant enterprises:
  • 1 Projects supporting technological development in the nuclear plant decommissioning industry and enhancing capabilities of relevant enterprises, in areas such as decontamination, dismantlement, and demolition work; the transportation, storage, and disposal of waste generated from dismantlement; restoration of the sites and environments; radiation measurement and analysis; and dismantlement engineering;
  • 2 Projects supporting technological development in areas related to the nuclear plant decommissioning industry and enhancing capabilities of relevant enterprises, in areas such as Industry 4.0, robots, steel, construction materials and the environment.
• 2 The Mayor may entrust the projects referred to in paragraph (1) to institutions invested or funded by the City, groups, specialized institutions, and the like in order to facilitate such projects; and may support the projects within the budget.

Article 6 (Nurturing Human Resources Specialized in Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Industry)

• 1 The Mayor shall provide support for nurturing human resources to foster the nuclear plant decommissioning industry and to enhance its competitiveness.
• 2 Where necessary for nurturing human resources under paragraph (1), the Mayor may entrust relevant affairs to high schools, universities, graduate schools, specialized educational institutions, and the like; and may provide funds within the budget.

Article 7 (Supporting Expansion into Overseas Markets)

• 1 The Mayor may implement the following projects for purposes of supporting relevant enterprises in the nuclear plant decommissioning industry to expand into overseas markets and to enhance competitiveness:
  • 1 Projects conducting surveys for the international cooperation and overseas expansion of the nuclear plant decommissioning industry;
  • 2 Projects supporting overseas exchange and cooperation, exhibitions, and marketing involvement in relation to the nuclear plant decommissioning industry;
  • 3 Projects providing information, advisory, and education necessary for relevant enterprises in the nuclear plant decommissioning industry to expand into overseas markets;
  • 4 Other projects deemed necessary by the Mayor for supporting relevant enterprises in expanding into overseas markets.
• 2 The Mayor may provide funds to individuals, institutions, groups, and others with respect to expenses necessary for performing the projects referred to in paragraph (1) within the budget.

Article 8 (Establishment and Functions of Ulsan Metropolitan City Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Industry Promotion Committee)

• 1 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Industry Promotion Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be formed in order to deliberate on matters relating to, among other things, promoting and supporting the nuclear plant decommissioning industry and to give advice thereon.
• 2 The Committee shall deliberate and advise on the following:
  • 1 Promoting and supporting relevant enterprises in the nuclear plant decommissioning industry;
  • 2 Nurturing human resources, creating jobs, and providing support in relation to the nuclear plant decommissioning industry;
  • 3 Formulating promotion plans;
  • 4 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor in connection with promoting the nuclear plant decommissioning industry.

Article 9 (Composition of Committee)

• 1 The Committee shall be composed of up to 15 members, including one chairperson.
• 2 Chief officers and directors-general in charge of affairs relating to the nuclear plant decommissioning industry shall serve as ex officio members; and commissioned members shall be commissioned by the Mayor from among any of the following persons:
  • 1 Persons recommended by the Ulsan Metropolitan Council;
  • 2 University professors, attorneys-at-law, patent attorneys, certified public accountants, previous and incumbent executive officers of enterprises, institutions, and groups, and others having expertise in the area of nuclear plant decommissioning;
  • 3 Other persons deemed necessary by the Mayor.
• 3 The chairperson shall be a chief officer or director-general in charge of affairs relating to the nuclear plant decommissioning industry, and the vice chairperson shall be elected from among the members.
• 4 The term of office for commissioned members shall be two years, and it may be renewed only once.
• 5 A secretary shall be appointed to handle the affairs of the Committee, and he or she shall be in charge of affairs relating to the nuclear plant decommissioning industry.

Article 10 (Operation of Committee)

• 1 The chairperson shall call a meeting of the Committee and preside over the meeting.
• 2 A majority of all incumbent members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any resolution thereby shall require the concurring vote of at least a majority of those present.
• 3 The Committee may invite relevant experts to appear before it to present their opinions, and request them to submit data, where necessary.

Article 11 (Support Center for Promoting Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Industry)

• 1 The Mayor may establish a Ulsan Metropolitan City support center for promoting the nuclear plant decommissioning industry (hereinafter referred to as "support center") to revitalize the nuclear plant decommissioning industry and facilitate technological development therein.
• 2 The Mayor may provide funds necessary for projects implemented by the support center within the budget.

Article 12(Projects of Support Center)

• 1 The support center may implement the following projects:
  • 1 Projects assisting relevant enterprises in enhancing their capabilities for such purposes as promoting the nuclear plant decommissioning industry;
  • 2 Projects conducting surveys and researches and developing and disseminating programs to promote the nuclear plant decommissioning industry;
  • 3 Projects nurturing human resources, and delivering education and consulting services in relation to the nuclear plant decommissioning industry;
  • 4 Projects based on collaboration among industry, academia, research, and government sectors in relation to the nuclear plant decommissioning industry.
• 2 Other than those provided in paragraph (1), matters necessary for operating the support center shall be prescribed by the Mayor.

Article 13 (Awards)

The Mayor may present awards to individuals, groups, enterprises, and public officials who are deemed to have made a distinguished contribution to promoting and supporting the nuclear plant decommissioning industry within the City's jurisdiction.

Article 14 (Enforcement Rules)

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by rule of the City.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Management of Subsidies shall be amended as follows: Subparagraph 83 shall be inserted in attached Table 83 as follows: ULSAN METROPOLITAN CITY ORDINANCE ON PROMOTION OF NUCLEAR PLANT DECOMMISSIONING INDUSTRY

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 688, June 10, 2004

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 802, May 18, 2006

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 828 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Oct. 12, 2006

(Partially revised)Ordinance No. 978, May 8, 2008

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 986 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), June 30, 2008

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1072, Aug. 10, 2009

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1177 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Dec. 31, 2010

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1182(「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Municipal Tax Reduction」), Dec. 31, 2010

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1221, July 7, 2011

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1227 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), July 25, 2011

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1395 (Collectively revised Ordinance including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Local Informatization reflecting the revised provisions of Government Organization Act of Ulsan Metropolitan City), Nov. 12, 2013

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1457 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Aug. 7, 2014

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1484 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Dec. 31, 2014

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1579 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Dec. 31, 2015

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1641 (Partially Revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Business Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand (changing using Korean words)」), Sep. 29, 2016

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1663 (「Partially Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Dec. 29, 2016

(Partially revised)Ordinance No. 1759 (「Partially Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Sep. 28, 2017

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1897 (「Wholly Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Dec. 27, 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1954, June 13, 2019

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2434, Aug. 5, 2021

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2632 (「Wholly Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), July 15, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2662, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Dec. 29, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2735, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Jun. 30, 2023

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2947, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Jul. 1, 2024

CHAPTER I : GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1 (Purpose<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to specify the matters necessary for efficiently inducing and supporting investment by foreign and domestic enterprises and capital in order to advance the local industrial structure of the Ulsan Metropolitan City and invigorate its economy. <Revised on Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 2 (Definitions<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows: <Revised on May 8, 2008; Aug. 10, 2009; Sep. 29, 2016; Jun. 13, 2019, Aug. 5, 2021>

• 1 The term "foreigner" means an individual, corporation or organization under in Article 2 (1) 1 of the Foreign Investment Promotion Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act");
• 2 The term "foreign investment" means investment under Article 2 (1) 4 of the Act;
• 3 The term "foreign investor" means a foreigner under Article 2 (1) 5 of the Act;
• 4 The term "foreign-invested enterprise" or "foreigner-contributed nonprofit corporation" respectively means an enterprise or a non-profit corporation under Article 2 (1) 6 of the Act;
• 5 The term "operator of establishments built to improve the foreign-investment environment" means a person under Article 2 (1) 7 of the Act;
• 6 The term "foreign investment zone" means a zone under Article 18 of the Act;
• 7 The term "civil petition" means administrative affairs under Article 17 of the Act.
• 8 The term "headquarters" means a place of business located at the seat of its head office or principal office recorded in the corporate registry;
• 9 The term "factory" means a factory referred to in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Industrial Cluster Development and Factory Establishment Act;
• 10 The term "construction of a factory" means the construction of a factory under subparagraph 21 of Article 2 of the Industrial Cluster Development and Factory Establishment Act;
• 11 The term "enlargement of a factory" means the enlargement of a factory under subparagraph 22 of Article 2 of the Industrial Cluster Development and Factory Establishment Act;
• 12 The term "relocating company" means a company which relocates its headquarters, factory, R&D center to another location within the jurisdiction (including jurisdiction-to-jurisdiction relocation), of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as "within the jurisdiction");
• 13 The term "startup company" means a small or medium enterprise for which three years have not passed since its establishment within the jurisdiction;
• 14 The term "investment companies" means any of the following companies:
  • a Companies whose factories within the jurisdiction have been constructed or enlarged;
  • b Relocating companies;
  • c Other companies deemed by the Mayor to require support in accordance with this Ordinance to achieve the purpose under Article 1.

CHAPTER II : SUPPORT FOR INVESTMENT INDUCEMENT

Article 3 (Establishment of Investment Inducement Committee)

• 1 The Investment Inducement Committee of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established to promote investment inducement activities efficiently and systematically.<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 The Committee shall be comprised of not more than 20 members, including the Chairperson. The Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs acts as the chairperson and the Director General of Future Strategy Bureau acts as the deputy chairperson.<Revised on Jul. 1, 2024>
• 3 The member of the Committee shall be a person appointed or commissioned by the Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") among those who fall under any of the following subparagraphs. In such cases, the number of commissioned members shall constitute a majority of the total number of members, and members of a particular gender shall not exceed 6/10 of the total number of the commissioned members:<Revised on Dec. 27, 2018; Jun. 13, 2019>
  • 1 A Member of the Ulsan Metropolitan Council;
  • 2 An attorney, a certified public accountant, or a university professor in the field related to investment inducement;
  • 3 An officer of an agency or organization related to investment inducement;
  • 4 A public official of at least Grade III of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City");
  • 5 Other persons with expert knowledge of and experience in attracting companies.
• 4 The term of office of a commissioned member shall be two years, but may be renewed consecutively only once.<Amended by Ordinance No. 1641, Sep. 29, 2016; Ordinance No. 1954, Jun. 13, 2019>
• 5 The Committee shall assign one executive secretary, and the head of the department in charge of investment inducement shall be the executive secretary. <Revised on, May 8, 2008; Sep. 29, 2016>
• 6 In case it is necessary to efficiently execute the activities of the Committee, a working committee may be established and operated.<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 4 (Functions of the Committee<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

The Committee shall deliberate on, and answer requests for advice on, the following matters:<Revised on May 18, 2006; May 8, 2008; Aug. 10, 2009; Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016; Jun. 13, 2019>

• 1 Important policies and comprehensive plans on investment inducement;
• 2 Matters concerning inducement and publicity of and support for domestic and foreign invested enterprises;
• 3 Deleted; <Jun. 13, 2019>
• 4 Settlement of and consultation on grievances experienced by foreign investors or foreign invested enterprises;
• 5 Matters concerning consultation on handling civil petitions pursuant to Article 17 of the Act;
• 6 Matters concerning the selection of enterprises eligible for subsidies;
• 7 Interpretation of the criteria for granting subsidies, such as areas requiring clarification in application;
• 8 Other consultation concerning investment inducement the Mayor adds to the agenda.

Article 5 (Meetings<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

• 1 The meetings of the Committee shall convene when deemed necessary by the Chairperson. <Revised on May 18, 2006; Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 A Committee meeting shall open by the attendance of a majority of all incumbent members, and its resolution shall require the concurring vote of a majority of those present.<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 6 (Allowances, etc.<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

Allowances and travel expenses may be paid to the members, who are not public officials, within the budget under the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Payment of Allowances and Travel Expenses for Various Committees. <Revised on Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 7 (Establishment and Operation of Investment Support Unit<Revised on May 18, 2006; Sep. 29, 2016>)

The Mayor may devise comprehensive plans regarding investment inducement and establish and operate an investment support unit to stimulate the local economy. <Revised on May 18, 2006>

Article8

Deleted.<Revised on May 18, 2006>

CHAPTER III : SUPPORT FOR FOREIGN INVESTED ENTERPRISES

Article 9 (Special Cases concerning Civil Petitions on Foreign Investment)

Civil petitions concerning inducement of foreign investment shall be processed in bulk and given priority over other civil petitions.

Article 10 (Reduction and Exemption of Local Taxes<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

Local taxes on foreign investments may be reduced or exempted, as prescribed by Article 9 of the Act and the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Reduction and Exemption of City Tax. <Revised on Dec. 31, 2010; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 11 (Financial Support<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

A foreign invested enterprise may receive financial support equivalent to a domestic company as prescribed by Article 3 (2) of the Act and the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Fund. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 12 (Location Support, etc.<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

• 1 The Mayor may purchase all or part of a specific industrial complex, within budgetary limits, and lease it to a foreign invested enterprise in order to promote the inducement of foreign invested enterprises. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 The Mayor may partially subsidize within budgetary limits the lot price of foreign investment zones to foreign invested enterprises located therein pursuant to Article 14 (1) of the Act. <Revised on May 8, 2008; Sep. 29, 2016>
• 3 The Mayor may sell public properties within national industrial complexes, general industrial complexes, and agro-industrial complexes at a price lower than the development costs in order to promote inducement of foreign invested enterprises. <Revised on Aug. 10, 2009; Sep. 29, 2016>
• 4 When an industrial complex developed and owned by a private enterprise is subdivided at a price lower than the development costs to a foreign invested enterprise in accordance with Article 14 of the Act and Article 16 (1) of the Industrial Sites and Development Act, the Mayor may subsidize the difference between the lot price and development costs, within budgetary limits. <Revised on May 8, 2008; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 13 (Employment Subsidy<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

The Mayor may provide employment subsidy within the budget in order to create employment in foreign invested enterprises pursuant to Article 14 (4) of the Act. <Revised on May 8, 2008; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 14 (Education and Training Subsidy<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

When a foreign invested enterprise conducts external education and training in order to employ more Korean nationals than determined by the Mayor, the Mayor may support education and training subsidy within the budget. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 15 (Facilities Subsidy<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

When a foreign invested enterprise that invests in the new growth engine industry under Article 116-2 (1) and (2) of the Enforcement Decree of the Restriction of Special Taxation Act newly establishes or expands plant facilities, the Mayor may provide facilities subsidy within the budget. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016; June 13, 2019>

Article 15-2 (Cash Grants for Foreign Investment<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

When cash grants are provided for foreign investment pursuant to Article 14-2 of the Act, the subsidies prescribed in Articles 12 through Article 15 shall not be provided in addition. <Revised on May 8, 2008; Sep. 29, 2016>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 802, May 18, 2006]

Article 16 (Support for Improvement of Living Environment of Foreigners<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

• 1 In a case falling under any of the following subparagraphs, the Mayor may partially provide project and operation costs within the budget in order to assist improvement of living environment of foreigners: <Revised on May 8, 2008; Sep. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Establishment of schools exclusively for foreigners (residential facilities for foreign teachers included);
  • 2 Development projects of residential areas exclusively for foreigners; and
  • 3 Establishment of service facilities needed in residential areas exclusively for foreigners, such as medical facilities, nurseries, etc.
• 2 When leasing public properties pursuant to paragraph 1, the provisions of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Management of Public Property shall be applied mutatis mutandis to the annual rent or rental fee rate. <Revised on May 8, 2008; Aug. 10, 2009; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 17 (Lease and Sale of Public Property<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

• 1 Regarding payment, installments, etc. for land, etc. sold to a foreign invested enterprise or an operator of an establishment built to improve foreign-investment environment, prescribed in Article 13 (5) of the Act and Article 19 (2) of the Enforcement Decree of the Act, the provisions of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Management of Public Property shall apply mutatis mutandis. <Revised on May 8, 2008; Aug. 10, 2009; Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 Where reducing or exempting rents on land, etc. for foreign invested enterprises pursuant to Article 13 (9) of the Act and Article 19 (8) of the Enforcement Decree thereof, the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Management of Public Property shall apply mutatis mutandis. <Revised on May 8, 2008; Aug. 10, 2009; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 18 (Scope of Eligibility for Support for Foreign Investment<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

• 1 Investment eligible for support pursuant to provisions of Article 12 through Article 15 shall be any one of the following subparagraphs: <Revised on May 8, 2008; Aug. 10, 2009; July 7, 2011; Sep. 29, 2016; June 13, 2019>
  • 1 Foreign investment under Article 25 (2) of the Enforcement Decree of the Foreign Investment Promotion Act;
  • 2 Foreign investment made in businesses accompanying the new growth engine industry prescribed in Article 116-2 (1) and (2) of the Enforcement Decree of the Restriction of Special Taxation Act;
  • 3 Other foreign investment of larger than a prescribed scale, made in industries deemed necessary by the Mayor for promoting the local economy and fostering regionally specialized industry.
• 2 With regard to the foreign investment supported pursuant to paragraph (1), the proportion of foreign investment in the enterprise concerned shall be not less than 30% or the largest shareholder shall be a foreigner. <Revised on May 8, 2008; Sep. 29, 2016>
• 3 When a Korean national or a domestic corporation directly or indirectly owns shares with voting rights pertaining to a foreign corporation or a foreign invested enterprise which performs foreign investment, the corresponding proportion of shareholding shall not be regarded as the proportion of foreign investment prescribed in paragraph (1). <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 4 The total amount of support to a foreign invested enterprise shall not exceed the investment amount of the foreign invested enterprise. <Revised on May 8, 2008; Sep. 29, 2016>
• 5 Various subsidies, etc. to a foreign invested enterprise shall be limited to situations where the foreign investment is confirmed through conclusion of tenancy contracts, sales contracts, etc. by the foreign invested enterprise concerned. <Revised on May 8, 2008; Sep. 29, 2016>

CHAPTER IV : INVESTMENT SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC ENTERPRISES<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Articles 19

through 21 Deleted.<Jun. 13, 2019>

Article 21-2 (Support for Relocating Enterprises Located in Seoul Metropolitan Area and Constructing or Enlarging Plants in City<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

Where an enterprise located in the Seoul Metropolitan Area which relocates to the Ulsan City pursuant to Articles 11 and 19 of the Special Act on Balanced National Development or which constructs or enlarges a plant in any district of the Ulsan City meets the National Financial Support Standard for Local Governments concerning Inducement of Investment for Local Enterprises publically notified by the Minister of Trade, Industry & Energy, such enterprise may be subsidized within Ulsan City budgetary limits, for promoting local investment. [Wholly revised on July 7, 2011] <Revised on Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016> [Title of Article revised on Nov. 12, 2013]

Article 21-3

Deleted.<Jul. 7, 2011>

Article 21-4 (Location Subsidy)

Where an investment company prescribed by rule purchases or acquires land through parcelling-out sale, the Mayor may provide a location subsidy to assist with part of the expenses within budgetary limits.

[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 1954, Jun. 13, 2019]

Article 21-5 (Facility Subsidy)

The Mayor may provide a facility subsidy to assist with the expenses incurred when an investment company prescribed by rule constructs or enlarges a factory, etc. (referring to the costs for construction and installation), within budgetary limits.

[[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 13, 2019]

Article 21-6 (Employment Subsidy)

The Mayor may provide an employment subsidy to encourage an investment company prescribed by rule to create more jobs, within budgetary limits.

[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 13, 2019]

Article 21-7 (Education and Training Subsidy)

The Mayor may provide an education and training subsidy to an investment company prescribed by rule which newly employs more than a certain number of people on a regular basis, within budgetary limits.

[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 13, 2019]

Article 21-8 (Immigration Settlement Subsidy)

Workers from the investment companies may be provided the immigration settlement subsidy for relocating their resident registration into jurisdiction within the budget scope.

[The Article newly added on August 5, 2021]

CHAPTER V : SPECIAL SUPPORT

Article 22 (Special Support for Investment Companies)

The Mayor may provide special support to companies prescribed by rule among large-scale domestic and foreign investment companies (companies located in the City area included), relocating companies and start-up companies deemed to exercise extensive influence on the local economy. <Revised on May 18, 2006; Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016; June 13, 2019> [Title of Article revised on June 13, 2019]

CHAPTER VI : SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Article 23 (Dispatched Service from Private Agencies<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

• 1 The Mayor may request private enterprises or organizations and institutions related to investment inducement to dispatch their experts for efficient investment inducement. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 The Mayor may support expenses for using the City properties (including accommodation facilities) and conducting investment inducement activities within the budget to dispatched workers from private agencies. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 24 (Provision of Monetary Rewards<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

The Mayor may grant monetary rewards within the budget to persons deemed to have made substantial contribution to inducing domestic and foreign investment and enterprises. <Revised on Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 25 (Cancellation and Refund, etc. of Support, etc.<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

• 1 The Mayor shall cancel the support and order to refund the amount in part or full when a person having been provided with various subsidies in accordance with this Ordinance falls under any one of the following paragraphs: <Revised on May 8, 2008; Sep. 29, 2016; June 13, 2019; Aug. 5, 2021>
  • 1 In case a company, after it has begun operation of its plant or started the business, suspends or closes its business before the period determined by the Rules without good reason;
  • 2 In case a person is deemed to have received support through false or other unlawful means;
  • 3 In case a recipient of subsidies abandons or reduces the business eligible for support within the period prescribed by rule without good cause prescribed by rule;
  • 4 In case a company, etc. which received subsidies for employment, education and training fails to maintain the number of employees it had when the subsidies were granted, within the period prescribed by rule without good cause prescribed by rule;
  • 5 In case a company, etc. which has received subsidies under this Ordinance moves to another Special Metropolitan City, Metropolitan City, Special Self-Governing City, Do, or Special Self-Governing Province, within the period prescribed by rule from the date of the granting of subsidies without good cause prescribed by rule;
  • 6 In case construction of a plant, etc. does not commence within 2 years after the conclusion of the lease or sales contract;
  • 7 In case a plant is not operated within 2 years after its construction is completed without justifiable reasons;
  • 8 In case the construction of plant facilities, etc. considerably falls short of the estimated progress or its completion is deemed impossible; and
  • 9 In case the objective of providing subsidies is deemed unattainable.
  • 10 In case the workers, who were supported the immigration settlement subsidy, no more work for the company within two years or relocate their resident registration to other city or province.
• 2 With regard to the subsidy required to be refunded pursuant to paragraph (1), the Mayor may collect it compulsorily in accordance with the practices of local tax collection. <Revised on May 8, 2008; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 26 (Enforcement Regulations <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by regulations <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>.

ADDENDA

• 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
• 2 (Repeal of Other Ordinances) Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for Foreign Investors shall be repealed.
• 3 (Transitional Measures concerning Support for Capital-Invested Companies, etc.) Matters regarding support for capital-invested companies under the previous provisions before this Ordinance enter into force shall follow the previous provisions.
• 4 (Amendment of Other Ordinance) The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Management of Public Property shall be amended as follows: "Article 29 of the Industrial Placement and Factory Construction Act" in Articles 18-3 (3) and 21 (3) 4 shall be replaced by "Article 28-2 of the Industrial Cluster Development and Factory Establishment Act"; "Article 13 (7) of the Foreign Investment Promotion Act" in Article 23-2 shall be replaced by "Article 13 (8) of the Foreign Investment Promotion Act"; and the "Industrial Placement and Factory Construction Act" in subparagrphs 1 (g) and 2 (f) of the same Article shall be replaced by the "Industrial Cluster Development and Factory Establishment Act."

ADDENDUM <Revised Ordinance No. 802, May 18, 2006>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA <Revised Ordinance No. 828, Oct. 12, 2006>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

(1) and (2) Omitted.

ADDENDUM <Revised Ordinance No. 978, May 8, 2008>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 986, Jun. 30, 2008>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

Once the Ordinance is in force, the terms specified in other Ordinances shall be changed from "Local Administration Bureau" to "Administrative Management Support Bureau," from "Director General of Local Administration" to "Director General of Administrative Management Support," from "Economy and Trade Division" to "Economy and Trade Bureau," from "Director General of Economy and Trade to "Executive Director of Economy and Trade," from "Environment Bureau" to "Environment and Greenery Bureau," from "Director General of Environment to "Director General of Environment and Greenery," from "Construction and Transportation Bureau" to "Transportation and Construction Bureau," and from "Director General of Construction and Transportation" to "Director General of Transportation and Construction."

ADDENDUM <Revised Ordinance No. 1072, Aug. 10, 2009>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

• 3 Part of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Inducement of Enterprises and Investment shall be amended as follows: "Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs" in Article 3 (2) shall be replaced by "Deputy Mayor for Political Affairs."
• 4 through (13) Omitted.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Ordinance No. 1177, Dec. 31, 2010>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 and (2) omitted.
• 3 Part of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Inducement of Enterprises and Investment shall be amended as follows: "Deputy Mayor for Political Affairs" in Article 3 (2) shall be replaced by "Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs.
• 4 through (17) omitted.

ADDENDUM (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Municipal Tax Reduction) <Revised Ordinance No. 1182, Dec. 31, 2010>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on Jan. 1, 2011.

Article 2 (Applicability)

The provisions of Article 5 (Reduction and Exemption for Unsold Houses) shall apply to unsold houses that are acquired by Apr. 30, 2011.

Article 3 (Effective Period)

This Ordinance shall remain effective until Dec. 31, 2011: Provided, That the provisions of Article 5 (Reduction and Exemption for Unsold Houses) shall remain effective until Apr. 30, 2011.

Article 4 (General Transitional Measures)

City taxes levied, reduced, exempted, and taxes that should have been levied, reduced, or exempted under the previous provisions at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall follow the previous provisions.

Article 5 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 Omitted.
• 2 Part of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Inducement of Enterprises and Investment shall be amended as follows: "Acquisition tax and registration tax" and "Ordinance on Reduction and Exemption of Ulsan Metropolitan City Tax" in Article 10 shall be replaced by "acquisition tax" and "Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Reduction and Exemption of City Tax," respectively.

ADDENDA <Revised Ordinance No. 1221, Jul. 7, 2011>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Ordinance No. 1227, Jul. 25, 2011>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That amended provisions in Articles 15 (2), 18 (2), 25 (2), 34 (2), 37 (2), 46 (2), 49 (2), 52 (2), 55 (2), and Tables 1 and 2 enter into force on Jan. 1, 2012.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 Omitted.
• 2 art of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Inducement of Enterprises and Investment shall be amended as follows: "Director General of Culture and Sports" in Article 3 (3) 4 shall be replaced by "Director General of Culture, Sports and Tourism."
• 3 through (11) Omitted.

ADDENDUM (Collectively revised Ordinance including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Local Informatization reflecting the revised provisions of Government Organization Act of Ulsan Metropolitan City)<Revised Ordinance No. 1395, Nov. 12, 2013>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 1457, Aug. 7, 2014>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 Omitted.
• 2 Part of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Inducement of Enterprises and Investment shall be amended as follows: "Executive Director of Planning and Management" shall be replaced by "Executive Director of Planning and Coordination."
• 3 through (25) Omitted.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 1484, Dec. 31, 2014>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 through (3) Omitted.
• 4 Part of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Inducement of Enterprises and Investment shall be amended as follows: "Executive Director of Economy and Trade" and ""Director General of City" under Article 3 (3) 4 shall be replaced by "Director General of Economy and Industry, Chief Director of Creative Economy" and "Director General of Urban Creation," respectively
• 5 - (24) Omitted.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 1579, Dec. 31, 2015>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 through (4) Omitted.
• 5 Part of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Inducement of Enterprises and Investment shall be amended as follows: "Director General of Economy and Industry, Chief Director of Creative Economy" in Article 3 (3) 4 is replaced by "Chief Director of Creative Economy, Director General of Economy and Industry."
• 6 through (10) Omitted.

ADDENDUM ((Partially Revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Business Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand (changing using Korean words)」),<Revised Ordinance No. 1641, Sep. 29, 2016>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 1663, Dec. 29, 2016>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on Dec. 31, 2016.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 and (2) Omitted
• 3 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Inducement of Enterprises and Investment shall be partially amended as follows:"Director Genera of Culture, Sports and Tourism" referred to in Article 3 (3) 4 shall be replaced by "Director Genera of Culture, Tourism and Sports."
• 4 through (6) Omitted.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 1759, Sep. 28, 2017>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on Sep. 30, 2017.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 and (2) Omitted
• 3 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Inducement of Enterprises and Investment shall be partially amended as follows:"Director Genera of Economy and Industry" referred to in Article 3 (3) 4 shall be replaced by "Director Genera of Job and Economy"
• 4 through (26) Omitted.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 1897, Dec. 27, 2018>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on Jan. 1, 2019.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances) Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship to Other Ordinances or Regulations)

Where other ordinances or rules (including ordinances or rules which were promulgated before this Ordinance enters into force but whose enforcement dates have not yet arrived) cite a subsidiary body, an assisting body, an affiliated body, a representative administrative agency or public officials belonging thereto as at the time this Ordinance enters into force, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed cited, respectively.

ADDENDUM <Revised Ordinance No. 1954, Jun. 13, 2019>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 2434, August 5, 2021)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Wholly Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 2632, July 15, 2022>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect on and after July 21, 2022. However, the matters related to Public Administration and Self-Governing Committee in Paragraph 1, Article 3 of Addenda shall be in effect on and after Sep. 10, 2022.

Article 2 (Transitional measures on e-People Committee) omitted.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinances) (1) ~ (27) omitted.

• 28 Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Attraction of Enterprises and Investment shall be partially revised as follows:“Director General of Basis for Future Growth” in Paragraph 2, Article 3 is replaced by “Director General of Economy and Investment Attraction”.
• 29 ~ (48) omitted

Article 4 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) omitted.

ADDENDUM (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2662 revised on Dec. 29, 2022>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall be in effect from Jan. 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances) ① ~ ③ Omitted.

• 4 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Enterprises and Investment Attraction is revised as follows: “Director General of Economy and Investment Attraction” is changed to “Director General of Economy” in Paragraph 2, Article 3.
• 5 ~ ㊷ Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) Omitted.

ADDENDUM (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Ordinance No. 2735 revised on Jun. 30, 2023>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall be in effect from July 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Duration of Temporal Organization)

The duration of Future Strategy Headquarters newly established by this Ordinance shall be in effect until Jun. 30, 2023 in accordance with Article 8 “Establishment and Operation of Temporal Organization”, “Regulations on Administrative Organization of a Local Authority and Fixed Number of Employees thereof, etc.”

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) ① ~ ③ Omitted.

• 4Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Enterprises and Investment Attraction is revised as follows: “Director General of Economy” is changed to “Director of Future Strategy Headquarters” in Paragraph 2, Article 3.
• 5 ~ ㊱ Omitted.

ADDENDUM (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Ordinance No. 2947 revised on Jul. 1, 2024>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall be in effect from Jul. 1, 2024.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances) ① Omitted.

• 2The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Enterprises and Investment Attraction is revised as follows: “Director General of Future Strategy Headquarters” is changed to “Director General of Future Strategy Bureau” in Paragraph 2, Article 3.
• 3 ~ ⑭ Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances)

Where other ordinances (including ordinances which were promulgated before this Ordinance enters into force but whose enforcement dates have not yet arrived) cite a the former titles of a department and a bureau and the administrative affairs thereof as at the time this Ordinance enters into force, the relevant provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed cited, respectively.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 1198, Jan. 6, 2011

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1641 (Partially Revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Business Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand (changing using Korean words)」), Sep. 29, 2016

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2347, Partially Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses, Mar. 18, 2021

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2475 Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion on International Development Cooperation, Oct. 28, 2021

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2511, Dec. 29, 2021, partially revised 31 Ordinances including 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Organization and Operation of Committees」 for amending the provisions cited in accordance with the whole revision of 「Local Autonomy Act」

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS '<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016'>

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe matters necessary for promoting international exchanges and cooperation, and Transformation into an International City so that Ulsan Metropolitan City can proactively exchange with foreign cities and grow into a top-class city with international competitiveness. '<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016'>

Article 2 (Definitions)

The definitions of terms used in this Ordinance shall be as follows:

• 1 The term "international exchanges and cooperation" means all processes of enhancing mutual understanding and exchanging culture, institutions, policies, and various types of knowledge and information, as well as human and material resources, aimed at promoting friendship, cooperation, understanding, etc. in equal cooperative relations, transcending national boundaries;
• 2 The term "Transformation into an International City" means creating a physical environment which the citizens of the world can easily approach and be located in; and transforming into a cosmopolitan city in which both Koreans and foreigners are treated equally without discrimination, respecting diversity and creativity.

Article 3 (Scope of Application<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

Except as otherwise expressly provided for in other Acts and subordinate statutes, etc., matters concerning international exchanges and cooperation and Transformation into an International City shall be governed by this Ordinance. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 4 (Mayor's Responsibility<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Mayor (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall proactively promote relevant policies and projects so that Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City") can strengthen its international competitiveness through active exchanges and cooperation with foreign cities and Transformation into an International City. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

CHAPTER II PROMOTION OF INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE AND COOPERATION

Article 5 (Establishment of International Exchange and Cooperation Network)

• 1 The Mayor may promote projects and exchanges in various fields such as culture, sports, scholarship, economy and trade, to promote global common prosperity through exchanges and cooperation such as sisterhood relationships with foreign cities. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>;
• 2 The Mayor may join international cooperation organizations or lead in creating new organizations if necessary for strengthening cooperation and solidarity projects with foreign cities. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 3 The Mayor may provide necessary administrative support such as providing information for private organizations to join international private organizations.<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 6 (Establishment and Operation of Overseas Offices)

• 1 The City Government may establish and operate overseas offices of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as "overseas offices") in major foreign cities to promote international exchanges and cooperation efficiently. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 Overseas offices shall perform the following functions: <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Exchanging and cooperating with foreign cities;
  • 2 Collecting and providing information on the latest foreign industrial technologies, etc.;
  • 3 Market research and consultation and support activities to expand exports of small and medium enterprises, etc. within their areas of jurisdiction;
  • 4 Activities for inducing foreign companies;
  • 5 Overseas publicity about administrative policies, culture and tourism of the City;
  • 6 Establishing cooperative systems with overseas Koreans;
  • 7 Other matters the Mayor deems necessary.
• 3 Where deemed necessary to efficiently operate overseas offices, the Mayor may outsource all or part of his/her duties to corporations, organizations, private individuals, etc. as prescribed by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Administrative Affairs. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 4 Detailed matters concerning outsourcing under paragraph (3) shall be separately determined by agreements between the Mayor and persons outsourced for relevant duties. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 5 Where necessary for establishing and operating overseas offices, the Mayor may dispatch public officials under his/her jurisdiction to work therein. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 7 (Operation of Overseas Honorary Advisors)

• 1 The Mayor shall appoint overseas honorary advisors of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as "advisors") from among overseas Koreans or foreigners residing in overseas sister cities, friendly and cooperative cities, or regions requiring exchanges in order to promote international exchange and cooperation and international trade. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 The advisors shall be commissioned by the Mayor from among the following persons, and their term of office shall be three years: <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
  • 1 A person who can proactively cooperate in international exchange projects of the City Government;
  • 2 An influential person in the relevant overseas city;
  • 3 A businessman, such as an executive officer of a global enterprise;
  • 4 Any other person with social and moral influence and locally respected.
• 3 Advisers shall perform the following roles and sincerely provide advice and suggestions as requested by the City Government: <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Facilitating overseas publicity about the City;
  • 2 Collecting and providing important information, such as overseas advanced administrative cases and trends of trade and overseas markets;
  • 3 Facilitating cooperation projects between cities, such as projects with foreign agencies, enterprises, private organizations, etc.;
  • 4 Facilitating inducement of various international events and international organizations;
  • 5 Facilitating trade, such as connecting overseas buyers;
  • 6 Other cooperation on ways to invigorate exchanges in such fields as economy, culture, education, and technology.
• 4 Advisors shall maintain dignity as civic diplomats of the City when performing their duties related to the City, and shall not engage in any conduct against the interest of the City or undermine the reputation of the City, or pursue private interest by abusing their positions. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 5 In any of the following cases, the Mayor may dismiss the relevant advisor from office: <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Where it is difficult for an advisor to perform his/her duties due to physical or mental disability, etc.;
  • 2 Where the advisor disrupts the administration of the City Government by neglecting his/her duties prescribed in paragraphs (3) and (4);
  • 3 Where the advisor himself/herself wishes to be dismissed;
  • 4 Where there is any other particular reason for the dismissal.
• 6 If an adviser’s activities of collecting data, providing information, overseas publicity, etc. are recognized, the Mayor may pay compensation to him/her within budgetary limits. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 7 When inviting an advisor to Korea for business cooperation, international events, etc., the Mayor may subsidize his/her airfare and living expenses, etc. during his/her stay within budgetary limits.

Article 8 (Support for Private International Exchange Projects)

When any private-level international exchange project is promoted, such as the one for youths, culture and arts, or sports, the Mayor may fully or partially subsidize necessary expenses within budgetary limits. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

CHAPTER III : SELECTION AND OPERATION OF SISTER CITIES AND FRIENDLY AND COOPERATIVE CITIES

Article 9 (Sister Cities, etc.)

• 1 To promote international exchanges and cooperation, the Mayor may establish sisterhood relationships with foreign cities or conduct exchanges with foreign cities by entering into agreements on friendship and cooperation.
• 2 Cities with which it is possible to continuously exchange and promote mutual understanding shall be selected as sister cities and friendly and cooperative cities.

Article 10 (Proposal for Establishing Relations, etc.)

• 1 Upon receiving a proposal for establishing a sisterhood relationship and others from a foreign city, the Mayor shall determine the same after receiving various basic materials concerning the relevant region and examining the scale of administration, regional conditions, propriety of exchanges, etc. of both cities. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 If the Mayor intends to propose a foreign city to enter into an agreement for establishing sisterhood relationship and others, he/she shall collect and analyze various materials concerning the relevant city, and shall fully examine the conditions for the exchange. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 3 When examining conditions for the exchange for establishing sisterhood relationship and others, attention shall be paid to the following matters: <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Similarity of local conditions, such as land area, population, administrative and financial standing;
  • 2 Common features and mutual complementarities of industries, regional particularities, etc.;
  • 3 Prospects of cooperation and promoting friendship on mutually equal terms;
  • 4 Practical benefits anticipated from the exchange;
  • 5 Necessity of the exchange considering historical and cultural background and special geographical conditions, etc.;
  • 6 Other conditions, such as sustainability of the exchange.

Article 11 (Resolutions on Establishing Sisterhood Relationship)

Where the Mayor intends to enter into an agreement for establishing a sisterhood relationship with a foreign city, he/she shall obtain a resolution from the Ulsan Metropolitan City Council (hereinafter referred to as "City Council") under Article 47 of the Local Autonomy Act. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 12 (Enriching the substance of Exchange Projects)

The mayor shall strive to engage in exchanges with sister cities and friendly and cooperative cities which contribute substantially to the overall fields such as facilitation of internationalization of the City and regional economy and culture.

Article 13 (Preservation and Management of Records)

The Mayor shall continuously organize, maintain and manage various records, etc. related to the promotion of establishment of sisterhood relationship and others <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

CHAPTER IV : PROJECTS FOR TRANSFORMATION INTO AN INTERNATIONAL CITY

Article 14 (Formulation of Plans)

• 1 To promote projects to transform into an international city in a systematic manner, the Mayor shall formulate mid- and long-term plans and formulate and implement an annual implementation plan.
• 2Mid- and long-term plans under paragraph (1) shall include the following matters: <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Mid- and long-term objectives for strategies for Transformation into an International City, basic-direction setting, and tasks to be implemented;
  • 2 Strategies for exchanging with overseas sister cities and friendly and cooperative cities;
  • 3 A plan to establish a support system for promoting international exchanges and cooperation and Transformation into an International City;
  • 4 Fund-raising plans for promoting projects;
  • 5 Other matters necessary for international exchanges and cooperation and realization of a global city.
• 3 Mid- and long-term plans under paragraph (1) shall be reviewed every five years and measures for development shall be devised accordingly.

Article 15 (Reflection of Policies<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>)

The Mayor shall proactively search and reflect various policy projects for Transformation into an International City of the City when examining investment and compiling budgets. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 16 (Establishment of Committee)

• 1 To deliberate on and coordinate various policies concerning projects for transformation into an international city referred to in Article 14, the Committee on Transformation into an International City (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established under the Metropolitan Government. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 The Committee shall deliberate on and coordinate the following: <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016; Oct. 28, 2021>
  • 1 Matters concerning formulation of plans under Article 14;
  • 2 Matters concerning searching for tasks to transform into an international city in each field;
  • 3 Matters concerning selecting and promoting international exchanges and cooperation projects;
  • 4 Other matters the Mayor deems necessary regarding Transformation into an International City and international exchanges and cooperation and refers to a meeting of the Committee.

Article 17 (Composition)

• 1 The Committee shall be comprised of not more than 20 members, including one Chairperson and one Vice-chairperson. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 The Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs shall be the Chairperson and the Vice-chairperson shall be elected by and from among members.
• 3 Members shall be commissioned or appointed by the Mayor from among the following: <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Persons recommended by the City Council;
  • 2 Public officials belonging to the City Government;
  • 3 Persons recommended by the Metropolitan Office of Education, the Ulsan Immigration Office of the Ministry of Justice, etc.;
  • 4 Journalists, cultural artists, university or college professors, representatives of tourism industry, foreigners residing in Korea, etc., with extensive knowledge of and experience in international relations.
• 4 The term of office of commissioned members shall be two years. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 18 (Dismissal of Members)

Where any member falls under any of the following grounds, the Mayor may dismiss him/her from his/her office even before the expiration of his/her term of office: <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

• 1 Deleted; <Sep. 29, 2016>
• 1 Where it is difficult for him/her to perform his/her duties due to illness requiring long-term treatment or any other reason;
• 2 Where the Chairperson deems him/her unsuitable as a member due to loss of dignity, or for any other reason.

Article 19 (Chairperson, etc.)

• 1 The Chairperson shall represent the Committee and exercise overall control of Committee meetings.
• 2 The Vice-chairperson shall assist the Chairperson, and shall perform the duties of the Chairperson on his/her behalf if the Chairperson is unable to perform his/her duties due to extenuating circumstances.

Article 20 (Meetings)

• 1 The Chairperson shall convoke and preside over meetings.
• 2 Regular meetings shall be held semi-annually and special meetings shall be convoked when the chairperson deems them necessary. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 3 A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of at least a majority of those present.

Article 21 (Subcommittees)

• 1 Subcommittees may be established under the Committee to efficiently perform the activities of the Committee.
• 2 The chairperson of a subcommittee shall be appointed by the Chairperson after deliberation by the Committee.
• 3 Matters necessary for operating subcommittees, such as their composition and duties, shall be determined by the Chairperson after deliberation by the Committee.
• 4 Matters deliberated on by a subcommittee shall be deemed deliberated upon by the Committee.

Article 22 (Submission of Data, etc.)

Where deemed necessary to perform the duties of the Committee, the Committee may request relevant agencies to submit data, provide information, present opinions, and provide cooperation, etc. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 23 (Allowances)

Members who have attended a Committee meeting may be paid an allowance, etc. in accordance with the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Payment of Allowances and Travel Expenses for Its Committees within budget. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 24 (Detailed Rule)

Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Ordinance, matters necessary for operating the Committee shall be determined by the Chairperson after deliberation by the Committee. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 25 (Enforcement Rule)

Matters necessary for enforcing this Ordinance shall be prescribed by a rule.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Repeal of other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Establishment and Operation of Overseas Offices and the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Establishment of Sisterhood Relationships with International Cities shall be hereby repealed.

Article 3 (Applicability to Sister Cities, etc.)

Sister Cities with which sisterhood relationship and others have been established as at the time this Ordinance enters into force, shall be deemed sister cities under this Ordinance.

ADDENDUM (Partial amendment of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Enterprise Support Facilities for making ordinances easier to understand (using Korean words) <Revised Ordinance No, 1641, Sep. 29, 2016>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses) <Revised Ordinance No. 2347, Mar. 18, 2021>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect in three months after its promulgation.

Article 2 Omitted Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinance)

• 1 ~ (5) Omitted.
• 6 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on International Exchange and Cooperation and Transformation into an International City shall be partially amended as follows: “「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses」” in Clause 3, Article 6 is replaced by “「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses to a Private Sector」”.
• 7 ~ (49) Omitted.

ADDENDUM (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion of International Development Cooperation) <Enacted Ordinance No. 2475, Oct. 28, 2021>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on International Exchange and Cooperation and Transformation into an International City shall be partially amended as follows: Paragraph 4, Clause 2, Article 16 is numbered to Paragraph 5, and new Paragraph 4 is specified in the same Clause. 4. Matters to deliberate and coordinate in accordance with Clause 1, Article 8, Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotino of International Development Cooperation.
• 2 Omitted.

ADDENDUM (partially revised 31 Ordinances including 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Organization and Operation of Committees」 for amending the provisions cited in accordance with the whole revision of 「Local Autonomy Act」) <Revised Ordinance No. 2511, Dec. 29, 2021>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on and after Jan. 13, 2022.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 2202, Aug. 6, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance 2632, Wholly revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, July 15, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2662, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Dec. 29, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2735, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Jun. 30, 2023

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2947, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Jul. 1, 2024

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to strengthen connections with countries participating in the Northern Economic Cooperation, to lay a foundation for unification, and to create future growth engine of the Ulsan Metropolitan City, by prescribing matters necessary for the promotion of policies of the Northern Economic Cooperation.

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to strengthen connections with countries participating in the Northern Economic Cooperation, to lay a foundation for unification, and to create future growth engine of the Ulsan Metropolitan City, by prescribing matters necessary for the promotion of policies of the Northern Economic Cooperation.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance are defined as follows:

• 1 The term "Northern Economic Cooperation" means the Government's New Northern Policy and cooperations with other countries participating in the Northern Economic Cooperation in various fields including economy and culture;
• 2 The term "countries participating in the Northern Economic Cooperation" means countries in the Eurasian region including those in Northeast Asia;
• 3 The term "international conference" means a conference held by representatives of a number of countries to discuss and determine on international issues;
• 4 The term "international organization" means an organization composed of a number of member countries (including nonprofit private organizations) for international purposes or activities.

Article 3 (Promotion of Northern Economic Cooperation Policies)

• 1The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City(hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall promote the Northern Economic Cooperation policies including the following matters:
  • 1 Strategies and basic direction setting for the Northern Economic Cooperation;
  • 2 Planning, discovery, and promotion of detailed projects for the Northern Economic Cooperation policies;
  • 3 Promotion of exchanges and cooperative relationship with the major cities of countries participating in the Northern Economic Cooperation;
  • 4 Cooperation and support with the Ulsan Metropolitan City, public institutions, private organizations and research institutes on the Northern Economic Cooperation policies;
  • 5 Raising funds necessary to implement the Northern Economic Cooperation policies;
  • 6 Other matters deemed by the Mayor necessary for facilitating the Northern Economic Cooperation.
• 2 The Mayor may jointly promote or support projects with private enterprises and relevant institutions for the efficient promotion of the Northern Economic Cooperation policies.

Article 4 (Entrustment of Affairs)

The Mayor may partially entrust a specialized institution or organization with the affairs concerning the promotion of the Northern Economic Cooperation policies.

Article 5 (Northern Economic Cooperation Committee)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Northern Economic Cooperation Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "the Committee") shall be established to deliberate on and coordinate matters regarding the Northern Economic Cooperation and to provide advice and suggestion as requested by the Mayor.

Article 6 (Composition of the Committee)

• 1 The Committee shall be comprised of up to 25 members, including one chairperson.
• 2 The Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs shall be the chairperson and members shall be appointed or commissioned by the Mayor from among the following persons: <Revised on Jul. 1, 2024>
  • 1 Persons who are recommended by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Council;
  • 2 Persons who belong to research institutes or universities related to Northern Economic Cooperation projects;
  • 3 Persons who belong to companies, organizations, or institutions related to Northern Economic Cooperation projects;
  • 4The Director-General of Future Strategy Bureau
  • 5 Public officials of director-general-level or higher in bureaus related to the Northern Economic Cooperation projects;
  • 6 Persons who have abundant knowledge and experience in the fields related to the Northern Economic Cooperation.
• 3 The terms of office of members shall be two years and maybe renewed consecutively only twice.

Article 7 (Dismissal of Committee Members)

The Mayor may dismiss a member under any of the following circumstances:

• 1 Where the member becomes unable to perform duties due to mental or physical disorder;
• 2 Where the member engages in any misconduct in connection with duties;
• 3 Where the member is deemed unfit to serve as a member due to neglect of duty, loss of dignity, or any other cause;
• 4 Where the member voluntarily declares that it is difficult for him or her to perform the duties.

Article 8 (Duties of Chairperson)

• 1 The chairperson shall represent the Committee and exercise general control over its affairs.
• 2 Where the chairperson is unable to perform duties due to any unavoidable reason, a member of the Committee designated by the chairperson in advance shall act on his or her behalf.

Article 9 (Meetings)

• 1 The chairperson shall convene and preside over committee meetings.
• 2 The chairperson shall notify committee members of meeting schedule, agenda, etc. no later than seven days before the commencement of a meeting: Provided, That this shall not apply where agenda items are minor or where there is insufficient time to hold a meeting attended by members due to urgent circumstances.
• 3 A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of a majority of those present.

Article 10 (Request for Cooperation)

The chairperson may request relevant public officials or experts to attend committee meetings to hear their opinions, or require relevant institutions, organizations, etc. to provide necessary cooperation, such as submitting materials and presenting opinions.

Article 11 (Executive Secretary and Clerk)

The Committee shall have one executive secretary and one clerk as necessary; the executive secretary shall be the head of department/division in charge of affairs the Northern Economic Cooperation while the clerk shall be a person in charge of affairs related to the Northern Economic Cooperation.

Article 12 (Allowances)

Allowances and travel expenses may be paid to relevant experts, etc. who have attended committee meetings within the budget.

Article 13 (Invitation or Establishment of Permanent Office for International Conferences)

• 1 The Mayor may invite or establish the permanent office for international conferences and international organizations related to the Northern Economic Cooperation (hereinafter referred to as the "office") for the efficient promotion of the Northern Economic Cooperation.
• 2 The Mayor may provide financial support for the invitation, establishment, etc. of the office.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Northern Economic Cooperation Committee)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Northern Economic Cooperation Committee organized before this Ordinance enters into force shall be deemed to have been organized under this Ordinance.

Article 3 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Affairs shall be partially amended as follows: Subparagraph 94 shall be newly inserted in the attached Table.

ADDENDUM (Wholly Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 2632, July 15, 2022>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect on and after July 21, 2022. However, the matters related to Public Administration and Self-Governing Committee in Clause 1, Article 3 of Addenda shall be in effect on and after Sep. 10, 2022.

Article 2 (Transitional measures on e-People Committee) omitted.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinances)① ~ ㉘ omitted.

• 29 Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Northern Economic Cooperation shall be partially revised as follows: “Director General of Basis for Future Growth” in Sub-paragraph 4, Paragraph 2, Article 6 is replaced by “Director General of Economy and Investment Attraction”.
• 30 ~ ㊽ omitted

Article 4 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) omitted.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2662 revised on Dec. 29, 2022>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall be in effect from Jan. 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances) ① ~ ⑩ Omitted.

• 11The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Northern Economy Cooperation is revised as follows: “Director General of Economy and Investment Attraction” is changed to “Director General of Economy” in Sub-paragraph 4, Paragraph 2, Article 6.
• 12 ~ ㊷ Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) Omitted.

(Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2735 revised on Jun. 30, 2023>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall be in effect from July 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Duration of Temporal Organization)

The duration of Future Strategy Headquarters newly established by this Ordinance shall be in effect until Jun. 30, 2023 in accordance with Article 8 “Establishment and Operation of Temporal Organization”, “Regulations on Administrative Organization of a Local AUthority and Fixed Number of Employees thereof, etc.”

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) ① ~ ⑪ Omitted.

• 12Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Northern Economy Cooperation is revised as follows: “Director General of Economy” is changed to “Director of Future Strategy Headquarters” in Sub-paragraph 4, Paragraph 2, Article 6.
• 13 ~ ㊱ Omitted.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2947 revised on Jul. 1, 2024>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall be in effect from Jul. 1, 2024.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances) ① ~ ② Omitted.

• 3Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Northern Economy Cooperation is revised as follows: “Director General of Future Strategy Headquarters” is changed to “Director-General of Future Strategy Bureau” in Subparagraph 4, Paragraph 2, Article 6.
• 4 ~ ⑭ Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances)

Where other ordinances (including ordinances which were promulgated before this Ordinance enters into force but whose enforcement dates have not yet arrived) cite a the former titles of a department and a bureau and the administrative affairs thereof as at the time this Ordinance enters into force, the relevant provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed cited, respectively.

[Ordinance No. 2076. Dec. 26, 2019]

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe matters necessary for supporting exports of small and medium enterprises within the jurisdiction of Ulsan Metropolitan City, thereby systematically nurturing small and medium exporting enterprises, enhancing their global competitiveness, and boosting the local economy.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows:

• 1 The term "small and medium enterprise" means an enterprise falling under the subparagraphs of Article 2 (1) of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises;
• 2 The term "trade" means trade as provided for in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Foreign Trade Act;
• 3 The term "export" means export under the items of subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Foreign Trade Act;
• 4 The term "overseas marketing" means a series of marketing activities for export assistance, such as export fairs and exhibitions at home and abroad which are held or attended to assist small and medium enterprises' export efforts, and market pioneering groups.

Article 3 (Matters Subject to Application)

• 1 This Ordinance shall apply to small and medium enterprises whose headquarters or business places are located within the jurisdiction of the Ulsan Metropolitan City.
• 2 Notwithstanding paragraph (1), this Ordinance shall not apply to a market-dominant business entity under Article 4 of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act.

Article 4 (Formulation and Implementation of Comprehensive Plans)

• 1 The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate and implement a comprehensive export assistance plan (hereinafter referred to as "comprehensive plan") every year in order to provide export assistance to small and medium enterprises.
• 2 A comprehensive plan under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
  • 1 Basic direction-setting to provide export assistance to small and medium enterprises;
  • 2 Basic strategies and plans regarding overseas marketing;
  • 3 Procedures and systems for implementing a comprehensive plan;
  • 4 Policies to provide export assistance to small and medium enterprises to help begin or expand their export, such as those providing assistance in exploring overseas markets and enhancing export competitiveness;
  • 5 Matters deemed necessary by the Mayor for providing export assistance to small and medium enterprises.
• 3 If necessary for formulating and implementing comprehensive plans, the Mayor may request cooperation from institutions or organizations related to export assistance.

Article 5 (Financial Support)

The Mayor may provide funds to support the costs of projects referred to in Article 4 (2).

Article 6 (Support for Collaboration Projects)

In order to efficiently conduct projects helping small and medium enterprises in performing overseas marketing, laying the foundation for exports, etc., the Mayor may fully or partially subsidize the necessary costs of projects performed in collaboration with institutions or organizations related to export assistance.

Article 7 (Fact-Finding Surveys)

• 1 The Mayor may conduct a fact-finding survey to understand the actual conditions of small and medium exporting enterprises and to support their overseas marketing activities.
• 2 The Mayor may entrust a fact-finding survey under paragraph (1) to an institution or organization. In such cases, necessary expenses may be subsidized within the budget.

Article 8 (Entrustment of Management)

In order to efficiently conduct projects helping small and medium enterprises in performing overseas marketing, laying the foundation for exports, etc., the Mayor may entrust the management of such projects to an institution or organization related to export assistance.

Article 9 (Awards)

The Mayor may present awards to institutions, organizations, or exporters who have made a significant contribution to promoting and expanding exports.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Management of Subsidies shall be partially amended as follows: Subparagraph 84 shall be newly inserted in attached Table 1.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 1000, Oct. 28, 2008

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1395 (Collectively revised Ordinance including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Local Informatization reflecting the revised provisions of Government Organization Act of Ulsan Metropolitan City), Nov. 12, 2013

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1491 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Dec. 31, 2014

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1491, Dec. 31, 2014

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1536 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Organization and Operation of Earthquake Damage Cause Investigation Team Reflecting Revised Provisions of Government Organization Act」), July 30, 2015

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1579 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Dec. 31, 2015

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1641 (Partially Revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Business Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand (changing using Korean words)」), Sep. 29, 2016

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1897 (「Wholly Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Dec. 27, 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2408, July 8, 2021

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2632 (「Wholly Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), July 15, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2646, Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand, Dec. 1, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2735, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Jun. 30, 2023

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2925, Ordinance on Partial Revision of 20 Ordinances including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Building According to Transition to National Heritage System, May. 9, 2024

CHAPTER I : GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe matters delegated by and matters necessary to enforce the Act on Special Cases concerning the Simplification of Authorization and Permission Procedures for Industrial Complexes, the Enforcement Decree of the Act, Industrial Sites and Development Act, and the Enforcement Decree of the Act. [Wholly Revised on Dec. 31, 2014]

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows: <Revised on Dec. 31, 2014; July 8, 2021>

• 1 The term "Ulsan Metropolitan City Industrial Complex Development Support Center" means the support agency established in the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City") to efficiently perform affairs concerning the designation and development of industrial complexes, including site feasibility review and consultation among relevant agencies;
• 2 The term "Ulsan Metropolitan City Local Industrial Complex Planning Deliberation Committee" means the deliberative body established in the City to comprehensively deliberate on the designation and development of industrial complexes and other related fields; and (3) Deleted.
• 3 The term "industrial complex plan" comprehensively means a plan which contains the general industrial complex plan that integrates the industrial complex development plan under Article 7 of the Industrial Sites and Development Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Industrial Sites Act") and the implementation plan for general industrial complex development under Article 18 of the same Act; and the urban high-tech industrial complex plan that integrates the industrial complex development plan under Article 7-2 of the same Act and the implementation plan for urban high-tech industrial complex development under Article 18-2 under the same Act; <Revised on Dec. 31, 2014>
• 4 Deleted. <Sep. 29, 2016>
• 5 The “Neighboring Area of General Industrial Complex” is an area, of which the living environment is affected by a general industrial complex, and refers to an area subject to an recognition for being environmentally affected, depending on the outcome of an environmental impact survey or a similar service.

Article 3 (Scope of Application)

Except as otherwise expressly provided for in other statutes, this Ordinance shall apply to industrial complexes which are designated or approved by, and undergo consulted with, the Mayor of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") with respect to general industrial complexes and urban high-tech industrial complexes (hereinafter referred to as "General Industrial Complexes, etc.") under the Industrial Sites Act. <Revised on Dec. 31, 2014; Sep. 29, 2016>

Chapter II : ULSAN METROPOLITAN CITY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT CENTER

Article 4 (Establishment and Composition of Industrial Complex Development Support Center)

• 1 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Industrial Complex Development Support Center (hereinafter referred to as the "Support Center") shall be established under the City Space Development Bureau of the City to efficiently perform affairs concerning designating and developing the General Industrial Complexes, etc., under Article 5 of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Simplification of Authorization and Permission Procedures for Industrial Complexes (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"). <Revised on Dec. 27, 2018; July 15, 2022>
• 2 The Support Center shall be comprised of not more than 20 public officials, including one head and one vice head: <Revised on May 9, 2024>
  • 1The Director General of Urban Affairs Bureau shall be the head of the Support Center, and the Director of Industrial Sites & Administrative Affairs the vice head thereof;
  • 2Members shall be public officials who are in charge of industrial complex development affairs, such as urban planning, industrial sites, roads, traffic, environment, agricultural land, forest, disasters, national defense, national heritage, etc.
• 3The Mayor may request the heads of agencies related to designating industrial complexes such as the head of a nearby military unit; the head of the regional environmental management office; the head of the regional forest service; the head of the regional construction and management administration, etc., to second personnel under his/her supervision. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 4 The period of secondment under paragraph (3) shall exceed one year but may be adjusted after consulting with the head of the agency concerned, considering the number of designations of industrial complexes, etc. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 5 (Functions)

The Support Center shall perform the following functions <Revised on May 9, 2024>

• 1 Acceptance of letters of intent to invest and preliminary examinations on and inquiries into general feasibility of site locations, including surface survey for national heritage and survey of the current status of farmland and mountainous land, under Article 7 of the Act;
• 2 Acceptance of applications for approval of industrial complex plans under Article 8 of the Act and provision of assistance in consultations and conciliation with related agencies under Articles 10 through 12 of the Act;
• 3 Holding information sessions for residents under Article 9 of the Act and taking follow-up measures therefor;
• 4 Examination of the designation of permitted areas related to land transaction contracts in accordance with Article 10, Act on Report on Real Estate Transactions;
• 5 Direction-setting of the environmental impact assessment, etc. including the selection of items and scope of assessment, etc. under the Environmental Impact Assessment Act;
• 6 Drawing up of technical review reports under Article 13 of the Act; and
• 7 Performing of other necessary matters concerning the designation and development of industrial complexes.

Article 6 (Duties of President of Support Center, etc.)

• 1 The president of the support center shall represent the Support Center and exercise overall control of the affairs of the Support Center. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 If the president of the Support Center is not able to perform his/her duties due to an unavoidable reason, the vice president of the Support Center shall perform his/her duties as agent. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 7 (Executive Secretary, etc.)

There shall be one executive secretary and one clerk to handle the affairs of the Support Center, and the deputy director in charge of industrial complexes shall be the executive secretary and the person in charge of the affairs of industrial complexes shall be the clerk. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 8 (Composition and Operation of Advisory Group)

• 1 The president of the Support Center may compose and operate an advisory group in order to facilitate the affairs regarding designating industrial complexes when a letter of intent to invest is accepted. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 An advisory group shall consist of not more than ten specialists related to industrial complexes. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 3 When the president of the Support Center seeks advice, specialists related to industrial complexes shall present a written opinion within seven days; and, if necessary, may request the president of the support center to make site visits and submit related materials. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 9 (Meeting)

A meeting of the Support Center shall be held within 30 days of the acceptance of a letter of intent to invest under Article 7 of the Act, and shall be convoked by the president of the Support Center where the Mayor requests it or where the president of the Support Center deems it necessary. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 10 (Notification of Opinion including Revision, etc.)

The president of the Support Center may notify the person who has submitted a letter of intent to invest, of an opinion, including matters to be revised, etc. after reviewing the content of the submitted letter, subparagraphs of Article 7 (2) of the Act, and the standards for business sites, etc. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 11 (Formulation of Budget, etc.)

The Mayor may allocate budget funding necessary for the Support Center to conduct its affairs and pay within budgetary limits, consulting allowances and travel expenses, etc. to specialists attending a meeting or answering a request for advice pursuant to the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Payment of Allowances and Travel Expenses for Various Committees. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 12 (Prizes)

The Mayor may give a prize to the employees who contribute on designation and development of industrial complexes and those who are dispatched from relevant organizations. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Chapter III : ULSAN METROPOLITAN CITY COMMITTEE FOR DELIBERATION ON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX PLANNING

Article 13 (Establishment)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Local Industrial Complex Planning Deliberation Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established to deliberate on the permit on industrial complex planning, including General Industrial Complexes, etc. under Article 6 of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Simplification of Authorization and Permission Procedures for Industrial Complexes, Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Decree"). <Revised on Dec. 31, 2014, Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 14 (Functions)

The Committee shall deliberate on the following matters:

• 1 Matters concerning the authorization of industrial complex planning under Article 15 of the Act;
• 2 Matters concerning coordination among relevant administrative agencies on difference in opinion; and
• 3 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor and submitted to a Committee meeting.

Article 15 (Composition)

• 1 The Committee shall consist of not more than 30 members, including the chairperson, the Mayor shall be the chairperson, and the vice chairperson shall be appointed by the chairperson among the persons who fall under paragraph (2) 2. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 Members shall be appointed or commissioned by the chairperson from among the persons who fall under any of the following subparagraphs: <Revised on Nov. 12, 2013; Sep. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Executive Directors and Director Generals for bureaus related to industrial complex development projects;
  • 2 Five or more persons commissioned by the chairperson among experts in the filed related to industrial complex development such as urban planning, industrial sites, construction, traffic, environment, etc., with ample knowledge and experience in industrial complex development;
  • 3 Three persons recommended by the chairperson of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Urban Planning Committee including at least one urban planning expert, one design expert, and one environmental expert among the members of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Urban Planning Committee established under the National Land Planning and Utilization Act;
  • 4 Three persons recommended by the chairperson of the Traffic Impact Deliberation Committee under Urban Traffic Improvement Promotion Ac, from among the members of such Committee;
  • 5Two persons recommended by the Chairman of Disaster Impact Evaluation and Deliberation Committee established in accordance with the Countermeasures against Natural Disasters Act, among the members of such Committee;
  • 6 Two persons recommended by the chairperson of the committee concerned among the members of the committee who has deliberation power on the energy use plan under the Energy Use Rationalization Act;
  • 7 Two persons recommended by the chairperson of the National Transport Committee under the National Transport System Efficiency Act, from among the members of such Committee;
  • 8 Two persons recommended by the chairperson of the Mountainous District Management Committee concerned among the members of the Mountainous District Management Committee which has deliberation power on the mountainous district use plan belonging to prearranged areas for industrial complexes under the Management of Mountainous Districts Act.;
  • 9 Two persons recommended by the chairperson of the Landscape Committee under the Landscape Act, from among the members of such Committee.

Article 16 (Term of Office of Members)

• 1 The term of office of the members commissioned under Article 15 (2) shall be two years, and one consecutive appointment may be permitted: Provided, That the members may be changed when they are retired or the agency they belong to is changed, including transference, etc. and the term of office of a member for filling a vacancy shall be the remainder of the term of office of the predecessor. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 The commissioned members may be discharged in case that they wish to resign or where they are not able to perform their duties due to long-term business trips, disease, injury to dignity, etc. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 17 (Chairperson's Duties)

• 1 The chairperson shall exercise overall control of the affairs of the Committee. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 The vice chairperson shall assist the chairperson and perform the duties as agent in case the chairperson is not able to perform his/her duties due to an unavoidable reason. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 3 If both the chairperson and the vice chairperson are not able to perform their duties due to unavoidable reasons, a member previously designated by the chairperson may perform the duties as agent.<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 18 (Executive Secretary and Clerk)

There shall be an executive secretary and a clerk to handle the affairs of the Committee, and the Director in charge of affairs for industrial sites and complexes shall be the executive secretary and a Deputy Director in charge of industrial sites shall be the clerk. <Revised on Dec. 31, 2014; Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 19 (Meeting)

• 1 A Committee meeting shall be convoked in case the chairperson deems it necessary. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of at least a majority of those present. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 3 The members who did not attend the meeting or who walked out or left the room during the meeting shall not raise objections to any decision made during the Committee meeting. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 4 A written deliberation may take place for urgent or minor matters if the chairperson deems it necessary, in which case a resolution of the Committee shall require the consent of a majority of those present. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 5 The executive secretary shall record the meeting and take and keep the minutes of all the proceedings. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 20 (Observance of Secrets)

A person who attends a Committee meeting shall not disclose secrets that he/she has learned while performing his/her duties.<Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 21 (Exclusion of Members, etc.)

• 1 In any of the following cases, the relevant member shall be excluded from deliberating and resolving on the relevant agenda item: <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
  • 1Where a member is directly involved in the agenda item under deliberation, through a service contract or other means; and
  • 2Where a member is a stakeholder in the agenda item under deliberation.
• 2 Where a member abstains from deliberating and resolving on the relevant agenda item pursuant to Article 4-2 (3) of the Enforcement Decree of the Act, he/she shall notify such fact to the executive secretary at least one day prior to the date of the meeting. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 3 A member may be discharged where he/she attends the meeting without refraining despite being falling under a cause for exclusion under any subparagraph of paragraph (1). <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 22 (Request for Materials, etc.)

• 1 The Committee may request the submission of materials and explanation from the agency concerned and public officials. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>
• 2 The chairperson may request an expert in the field for a review or a research if it is necessary regarding the designation of industrial complexes. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 23 (Allowance, etc.)

Attendance allowances and travel expenses, etc. may be paid to the members who attend the Committee meeting within the budget under the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Payment of Allowances and Travel Expenses for Various Committees. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Article 24 (Operational Regulations)

Matters necessary for the operation, etc. of the Committee, other than those provided in this Ordinance, shall be determined by the chairperson through a resolution of the Committee. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

Chapter IV : DETERMINATION OF LOT PRICE OF SITES FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES

<Newly Inserted on Dec. 31, 2014>

Article 25 (Profit Rate in Determining Lot Price)

The profit rate under Article 40 (2) 2 and Article 40-3 (2) of the Enforcement Decree of the Industrial Sites and Development Act shall be 10 percent. <Revised on Sep. 29, 2016>

[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 31, 2014]

Chapter IV : SUPPORT FOR RESIDENTS IN NEIGHBORING AREA OF GENERAL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

Article 26 (Supports for Residents in Neighboring Area)

• 1 The Mayor may a neighboring area of general industrial complex among the areas neighboring a general industrial complex.
• 2 The Mayor may provide supports for projects, as described in the following sub-paragraphs, at the completion of the committee deliberation and within the budget scope in order to enhance the welfare of residents living in the neighboring area of a general industrial complex.
  • 1Health enhancement such as a support for resident health examination
  • 2Living environment improvement to relieve inconveniences for residents
  • 3Support for installation of resident convenience facilities
  • 4Facility and equipment supports for measuring and cleaning environment pollution
  • 5Any projects deemed necessary by the Mayor to enhance resident welfare
• 3 No supports pursuant to Sub-paragraph 2 shall be provided for the areas which are allowed indemnification or supports under other statute or ordiance, including the “Act on Indemnification Liability and Relief for Damage from Environment Pollution,”

  [This Article newly added on July 8, 2021]

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures)

The authorization and permission procedures for general industrial complexes, etc. whose designation and development processes are in progress pursuant to the Industrial Sites and Development Act at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall be considered to have been processed according to this Ordinance.

ADDENDUM

Ordinance No. 1395 (Collectively revised Ordinance including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Local Informatization reflecting the revised provisions of Government Organization Act of Ulsan Metropolitan City), <Revised Ordinance No. 1395, Nov. 12, 2013>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA

(「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」) <Revised Ordinance No. 1484, Dec. 31, 2014>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of other Ordinances)

(1) through (6) Omitted. (7) The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Simplification of Authorization and Permission Procedures for Industrial Complexes are partially revised as follows: "Executive Director for Economy and Trade, Head of Investment Support Team" in Clause 2, Article 4 shall be replaced by "Director General for Economy and Industry, Manager for Industrial Sites." "Head of Investment Support Team" in Article 18 shall be replaced by "Manager for Industrial Sites." (8) through (24) omitted. Addendum (Ordinance No. 1491, Dec. 31, 2014) This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM

(「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Organization and Operation of Earthquake Damage Cause Investigation Team Reflecting Revised Provisions of Government Organization Act」) (Revised Ordinance No. 1536, Jul. 30, 2015)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM

(「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」) <Revised Ordinance No. 1579, Dec. 31, 2015>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of other Ordinances)

• 1 through (3) Omitted.
• 4 Sections of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for Industrial Complex Development are revised as follows: "Bureau of Economy and Industry" in Paragraph 1, Article 4 and "Director General of Economy and Industry" in Paragraph 2 of the same Article shall be replaced by "Bureau of Creative Economy" and "Director General of Creative Economy Headquarters," respectively. (5) through (10) omitted.

ADDENDA

(Partially Revised 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment and Operation of Business Support Facilities for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand (changing using Korean words)」) <Revised Ordinance No. 1641, Sep. 29, 2016>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA

(「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」) <Revised Ordinance No. 1897, Dec. 27, 2018>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on January 1, 2019.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances) Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship to Other Ordinances or Rules)

Where other ordinances or rules (including ordinances or rules which were promulgated before this Ordinance enters into force but whose enforcement dates have not yet arrived) cite a subsidiary body, an assisting body, an affiliated body, a representative administrative agency or public officials belonging thereto as at the time this Ordinance enters into force, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed cited, respectively.

ADDENDUM

(Revised Ordinance No. 2408, July 8, 2021)

The ordinance shall enter into effect upon its promulgation.

ADDENDUM

(Wholly Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 2632, July 15, 2022>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect on and after July 21, 2022. However, the matters related to Public Administration and Self-Governing Committee in Clause 1, Article 3 of Addenda shall be in effect on and after Sep. 10, 2022.

Article 2 (Transitional measures on e-People Committee) omitted.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 ~ (29) Omitted.
• 30 Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for Industrial Complex Development shall be partially revised as follows: “Director General for Basis for Future Growth” in Clause 1, Article 4 is replaced by “Director General for City Space Development”. “Director General for Future Growth Basis in Paragraph 1, Clause 2, Article 4 shall be replaced by ”Director General for City Space Development“.
• 31 ~ (48) omitted.

Article 4 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) omitted.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand)<Ordinance No. 2646 revised on Dec. 1, 2022>

The ordinance shall enter into effect upon its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2662 revised on Dec. 29, 2022>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ordinance shall be in effect from Jan. 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances) ① ~ ㉘ Omitted.

• 29The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Industrial Complex Development Support is revised as follows: “City Space Development Bureau” is changed to “Urban Affairs Bureau” in Paragraph 1, Article 4. “Director General of City Space Development” is changed to “Director General of Urban Affairs” in Sub-paragraph 1, Paragraph 2, Article 4.
• 30 ~ ㊷ Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) Omitted.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 470, Mar. 9, 2001

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 511, Sep. 29, 2001

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 526, Dec. 27, 2001

(Wholly revised) Ordinance 626, July 1, 2003

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 652, Nov. 10, 2003

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 714, Dec. 31, 2004

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 787, Feb. 16, 2006

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 988, June 30, 2008

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 994 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses」), Oct. 16, 2008

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1016, Dec. 31, 2008

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1047, Apr. 2, 2009

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1078, Aug. 10, 2009

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1090, Oct. 8, 2009

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1091, Nov. 5, 2009

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1170, Nov. 5, 2010

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1184, Dec. 31, 2010

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1214, June 9, 2011

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1292, July 12, 2012

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1357, June 5, 2013

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1392, Oct. 2, 2013

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1452, June 30, 2014

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1493, Dec. 31, 2014

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1520, May 28, 2015

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1598 (「Partial Revision including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Urban Planning for Extensive Maintenance of Unreasonable Regulations」), Dec. 31, 2015

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1620, June 30, 2016

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1689, Dec. 29, 2016

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1778, Nov. 2, 2017

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1853, May 17, 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1901, (「Partial Revision including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Formation of Clean Areas Suffering from Adverse Function of Informatization for Teenagers in Ulsan Metropolitan City Reflecting Revised Provisions of Upper Law」), Dec. 27, 2018.

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1914, Dec. 27, 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2030, Nov. 7, 2019

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2168, May 28, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2231, Sep. 24, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2249, Oct. 29, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2549, Mar. 10, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2461, Oct. 6, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2658, Dec. 29, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2702, Apr. 6, 2023

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2757, Jul. 27, 2023

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2890, Mar. 7, 2024

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2925, (「Partial Revision of 20 Ordinances including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Building According to Transition to National Heritage System」), May. 9, 2024

Chapter I : General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe matters as required by the National Land Planning and Utilization Act, the Enforcement Decree for the same Act, the Enforcement Rule for the same Act, and related Acts and subordinate statutes as well as to prescribe matters necessary for the enforcement of such matters. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>

Article 2 (Basic Direction for National Land Utilization and Management)

The basic direction of utilization and management of the national land in the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City") shall be to achieve environmentally friendly and sustainable development through conservation of nature and efficient use of resources according to the basic principles of Article 3 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act(hereinafter referred to as the "Act"). <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Nov. 2, 2017>

Chapter II : Metropolitan City Plans

Article 3 (Organization for Public Hearing, etc.)

• 1 The Mayor of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") may form and operate an advisory group composed of relevant experts if it is necessary to host a public hearing pursuant to Article 12 (4) of the Enforcement Decree of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Decree"). <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009>
• 2 and (3) Deleted. <Nov. 5, 2009>

Article 4 (Hosting Procedures for Public Hearings on Metropolitan City Plans)

• 1 Where the Mayor wishes to hold a public hearing, he/she shall publish a notice containing the outline and the main contents, etc. of the public hearing in a daily newspaper, whose main distribution area includes the City's jurisdiction, 14 days prior to the public hearing day and publish a notice in the City's Official Gazette or on the City website at least once for citizens to see. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>
• 2 Public hearings on a Metropolitan City Plan shall be conducted as a briefing: Provided, That the hosting of such hearings may be divided among multiple districts according to Gu/Gun or living zones.
• 3 Deleted. <Nov. 5, 2009>
• 4 The Mayor may pay allowances according to the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Payment of Allowances and Travel Expenses for Various Committees to the chair of the public hearing and any related experts, etc. who participated in the public hearing. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>

Article 5 (Reflection of Residents' Opinion)

Where the Mayor intends to determine whether to reflect the residents' opinion, he/she may consult, if necessary, with an advisory group or the City Urban Planning Committee. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

Chapter III : Urban Master Plan

Article 6 (Establishment of Urban Master Plan)

• 1 The Mayor shall establish the Ulsan Metropolitan City Urban Master Plan (hereinafter referred to as the "Urban Master Plan") according to Article 18 (1) of the Act. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009>
• 2 The Mayor may require the head of Gu/Gun to submit a plan on jurisdictions regarding establishment of the Urban Master Plan.
• 3 The Urban Master Plan that the Mayor establishes shall be the basis for urban planning and other plans on development and management of the City. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

Article 7 (Organization for Public Hearing, etc.)

Provisions of Articles 3 through 5 shall apply mutatis mutandis to consultation, hosting procedures for public hearings, etc. regarding the Urban Master Plan. In such cases, "Metropolitan City Plan" and "Article 12 (4) of the Decree" shall be deemed "Urban Master Plan" and "Article 20 of the Act," respectively. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009>

Chapter IV : Urban Management Plan

Section 1 Urban Management Plan Establishment Procedures

Article 8 (Proposal to Draft Urban Management Plan)

A person who wishes to propose formulation of the Urban Management Plan shall submit a written proposal that includes all of the following subparagraphs to the Mayor according to Article 26 (1) of the Act: <Revised on Jul. 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>

• 1 Documents on the Urban Management Plan;
• 2 Documents on the specifications for the plan (including the result of basic investigations, financing schemes, plans for scenery, and traffic review according to Article 27 of the Act);
• 3 Other documents that show the feasibility of the Urban Management Plan draft.

Article 9 (Listening to the Opinions of Residents)

• 1 Where the Mayor wishes to hear the opinion of residents on the Urban Management Plan as prescribed in Paragraph 1 and 4, Article 28 of the Act, he/she shall include the main contents of the Urban Management Plan to the notice and perusal prescribed in Paragraph 2, Article 22 of the Decree, and shall publicly notify the drafted matters on the City website and bulletin boards or websites of Gu/Gun during the perusal period. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; 1853, May 17, 2018; Mar. 10, 2022>
• 2 Persons with opinions on the contents of the Urban Planning draft which has been publicly notified according to paragraph (1), may submit their written opinions to the Mayor within the perusal period. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; June 30, 2014>

Article 10 (Renotification and Perusal)

• 1 In case the Mayor wishes to reflect the opinions submitted pursuant to Paragraph 2, Article 9 on the draft of the Urban Management Plan, he/she shall again publicly notify the contents of the Urban Management Plan and make such contents available for residents' perusal to hear their opinions unless such content does not fall under an insignificant matter specified from Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 5, Article 25 of the Decree. <Revised on Jul. 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; Jun. 5, 2013; Jun. 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016; March 10, 2022, Oct. 6, 2022>
• 2 Article 9 shall be followed regarding the renotification and perusal prescribed in paragraph 1. <Newly Inserted on Jun. 30, 2014>

Section 2 Management of Development Restricted Zone[Title Revised on October 29, 2020]

Article 11

Deleted.<Nov. 5, 2009>

Article 12 (Criteria for Designation of Concentrated Village Districts)

• 1The term "as prescribed by Municipal Ordinance" in Sub-paragraph 2, Paragraph 1, Article 25, the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Special Measures for Designation and Management of Development Restriction Zones means that the housing density is higher than five houses per 10,000 square meters in consideration of the characteristics of the area, such as where the relevant area constitutes a water source protection zone if necessary including water resource protection area or need to accommodate the demand for relocation and construction. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016, Oct. 6, 2022>
• 2 Matters needed for enforcement of paragraph (1) shall follow the criteria determined by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Urban Planning Guidance for Designation of Village Districts within Development Restriction Zones) and the results of consultations with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Revised on Oct. 16, 2008; Nov. 5, 2009; June 5, 2013>

Article 12-2 (Standard Area to Lift Development Restriction Zone for the Site Cutting through the Boundary of the Zone)

The standard size to lift the Development Restriction Zone in the site cutting through the boundary of the zone shall be less than 1,000 square meters according to Item B, Sub-paragraph 6, Paragraph 3, Article 2, the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Special Measures for Designation and Management of Development Restriction Zones. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016, Oct. 6, 2022> [This Article enacted on Dec. 31, 2010]

[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 31, 2010]

Article 12-3 (Resident Opinion Collection for Designation of Development Restricted Zone)

• 1 If the Mayor intends to collect resident opinions on a urban management plan pursuant to the “Special Act for Designation and Management of Development Restricted Zone” Article 7 Paragraph 4, he or she shall add the principal components of the urban management plan to public announcement and public viewing, pursuant to the Act Enforcement Order Article 4 Paragraph 1, and announce publicly the legislation in Gu or Gun’s bulletin board and homepage during the public viewing period.
• 2 Those with opinion on the urban planning announced publicly, pursuant to Paragraph 1, may submit his/her opinipon to the Mayor within the public viewing period.

[The Article newly added on October 29, 2020]

Article 12-4 (Re-announcement of Designation of Development Restricted Zone)

An “important matter stipulated by an ordinance”, which is subject to re-announcement or re-viewing pursuant to the “Special Act for Designation and Management of Development Restricted Zone” Article 4 Paragraph 4, is any matter excluded from minor changes pursuant to the Act Enforcement Order Article 4 Paragraph 6.

[The Article newly added on October 29, 2020]

Section 3 Urban Planning Facilities

Article 13 (Installment and Management of Urban Planning Facilities)

• 1 The Urban Planning Facilities managed by the City according to Article 43 (3) of the Act shall follow the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Public Asset Management, the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Delegation of Affairs, the Ulsan Metropolitan City Rule on Delegation of Affairs, and the Enforcement Rule of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Agencies. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009>
• 2 Regarding unexecuted facilities included in Urban Planning Facilities decided by Article 43 (1) of the Act, a manager of Urban Planning Facilities according to paragraph (1) must also manage matters regarding requests for purchase according to Article 47 of the Act. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>

Article 13-2 (Facility Change for Urban Planning Facilities)

The “scope determined by city or gun’s planning ordinance,” pursuant to Article 25 Paragraph 3 Sub-paragraph 3 of the Decree, is less than fifty hundredth.

[The Article newly added on May 28, 2020]

Article 14 (Redemption Period and Interest Rate of Urban Planning Facilities Bonds)

• 1 The principal and interest of urban planning facilities bonds under Article 47 (3) of the Act shall be redeemed in lump sum after seven years have elapsed from the date of issuance. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; June 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016>
• 2 The interest rate for urban planning facilities bonds shall be determined based upon the interest rate (the interest rate as at the redemption date of such Bonds shall apply) of the time deposit with a maturity of one year of the City-Designated Bank (the average of interest rates of City-Designated Banks where there are at least two City-Designated Banks), but the interest of such bonds shall be calculated by including the redemption date of such bonds, and one year shall be 365 days. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

Article 15 (Permissible Installation Range of Buildings, etc. within Unpurchasable Land)

A building which can be installed on land specified in each item of Clause 7, Article 57 of the Act in accordance with the provisions of Clause 5, Article 41 of the Decree shall mean a building which is subject to any of the followings within the relevant area or district or within the construction criteria: <Revised on Jul. 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 31, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016, Oct. 6, 2022>

• 1 Detached houses specified in Item A, Clause 1, Attached Table 1 in the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act, with two floors or less(provided that the total floorage is less than 300 square meters);
• 2 Class 1 neighborhood living facilities(except massage shops) specified in Clause 3, Attached Table 1, the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act, with two floors or less (provided that those facilities are not for sales and th total floorage is less than1,000 square meters);
• 3 Class 2 neighborhood living facilities (except pubs, massage parlors, singing rooms, and multi-purpose activity facilities) specified in Clause 4, Attached Table 1, the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act, with two floors or less(provided that those facilities are not for sale);
• 4 Structures that are no more than seven meters tall;

Section 4 District-Unit Plans

Article 16 (Designation Area in District-Unit Planning Zone)

• 1 “The facilities designated by the ordinances on municipal or provincial plans” in Paragraph 2, Clause 2, Article 43 of the Decree, mean parking lots, automotive stops, automotive inspection and licensing facilities, distribution facilities, electricity/gas/heat supply facilities, broadcasting/communication facilities, cultural facilities, sports/research/social welfare/youth training facilities whose public necessity is admitted, general medical facilities, and waste disposal and recycling facilities. <Newly added on March 10, 2022>.
• 2 The “areas specified by the ordinances on municipal or provincial plans” in Clause 3, Article 43 of the Decree mean 5,000m2. <Newly added on March 10, 2022>
• 3 The areas specified in any of the followings may be designated as the district-unit planning zones in accordance with Paragraph 8, Clause 4, Article 43 of the Decree. <Revised on March 10, 2022, Oct. 6, 2022>
  • 1Tourism complexes/attractions under the “Tourism Promotion Act” Article 52;
  • 2Zones designated as a hot spring protection zone under Article 10-2, “Hot Spring Act”;
  • 3Areas for constructing multi-unit dwelling (including apartment complexes constructed for multiple purposes for residential use and other uses);
• 4 The area which conforms to Paragraph 3, Clause 3 and includes over 200 households or is over 10,000m2 wide shall be desiganted as the district-unit planning zone, except when the urban planning project is applied(including the case that the urban planning project is put on the agenda by other laws) <Revised on March 10, 2022, Oct. 6, 2022>.

[Wholly revised on May 28, 2020]

Article 16-2

Securing Public Facilities out of District-Unit Planning Zones Deleted <March 10, 2022>

• 1 Deleted <March 10, 2022>
  • 1 Deleted <March 10, 2022>
  • 2 Deleted <March 10, 2022>
  • 3 Deleted <March 10, 2022>
• 2 Deleted <March 10, 2022>
  • 1 Deleted <March 10, 2022>
  • 2 Deleted <March 10, 2022>
  • 3 Deleted <March 10, 2022>
• 3 According to Article 70 of the Act, a person with authority to draft the District-Unit Plan may establish special accounts for effective management and execution of infrastructure building expenses if necessary, and has the authority to add any matters required for establishment, operation, and management, etc. of these special accounts to ordinances. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016; May 28, 2020< [This Article newly added on June 30, 2014]

[Revised the Title on May 28, 2020]

Article 16-3 (Mitigation of Building-to-Land Ratios, etc. in District-Unit Planning Zones)

• 1 Where a person who wishes to construct a building pursuant to Paragraph 1, Article 46 of the Decree provides a part of the land as a site for public facilities or with public facilities installed on it, he/she may be subject to mitigation of building-to land-ratios.<Revised on Nov. 7, 2019, Jul. 27, 2023>
• 2 Deleted <Nov. 7, 2019>
• 3 The “facilities designated by the urban planning ordinance” in Sub-paragraph 3, Paragraph 1, Article 52-2 of the Act mean the facilities in each of the followings as the facilities whose public necessity is admitted: <Newly added on November 7, 2019><Revised on March 10, 2022>
  • 1 Public rental housing under Item A, Sub-paragraph 1, Paragraph 2, “Public Housing Special Act”;
  • 2 Dormitory under Item D, Paragraph 2, in Attached Table 1, “Enforcement Decree of Building Act“
• 4 The construction expenses of public facilities, etc. and the corresponding land prices to be specified by Urban Planing Ordinance according to Sub-paragraph 2, Paragraph 1, Article 46 of the Decree shall be calculated as specified below: <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Construction expenses for public facilities and others shall be calculated in consideration of labor costs, materials costs, expenses, etc.;
  • 2 Land value shall be calculated based on relevant appraisal price.

    [This Article Newly Added on Dec. 31, 2014]

• 5 The “ratio determined by Urban Planning Ordinance” in Paragraph 11, Article 46 of the Decree shall be 70%. <This Provision Newly Added on Oct. 6, 2022>
• 6 The “Amount determined by Urban Planning Ordinance” in Paragraph 2, Article 46-2 of the Decree means the difference of appraised values between before and after the change of urban or military planning facility decision or change of a use district and the calculation of construction expenses for public facilities, etc. shall comply with Paragraph 4. <This Provision Newly Added on Oct. 6, 2022>
• 7 The expenses in accordance with Paragraph 2, Article 46-3 of the Decree shall be paid in full in principle before approval of use or application of pre-delivery inspection after the commencement date of construction, but can be paid in installments as specified below in accordance with Paragraph 3, Article 46-2 of the Decree. <This Provision Newly Added on Oct. 6, 2022>
  • 1 If a contractor requests, the expenses can be paid in less than two installments.
  • 2 In case of the installment payments, the interest on the principal shall comply with the interest rate specified in Paragraph 2, Article 14.
• 8 The matters including amount, method and due date of payment in accordance with Paragraph 7 shall be specified by the agreement executed by a mayor and a contractor. <This Provision Newly Added on Oct. 6, 2022>

Article 16-4 (Temporary Buildings not Subject to District-Unit Plan)

(1) The “retention period specified by the municipal/provincial planning ordinances” in subaragraph 1, Article 50-2 of the Decree means three (3) years. <Revised on Mar. 7, 2024>
(2) The “number of times” specified by the ordinances on municipal/prolvincial planning ordinances“ in item (a), subparagraph 1, Article 50-2 of the Decree means two (2) times.<Newly Added on Mar. 7, 2024>

Article 17 (Operation Etc. of District-Unit Plan)

• 1 A Mayor may prepare District-Unit Plan Operation Guidelines to efficiently operate and enhance the feasibility of the District-Unit Plan.
• 2 When drafting or amending District-Unit Plan Operation Guidelines according to paragraph (1), the advisory opinion of the Joint Committee is needed. <Fully revised on Dec. 29, 2016><Revised on June 30, 2014>

Article 18 (Insignificant Changes in the District-Unit Plan)

"Matters prescribed by the Urban Planning Ordinance" in Article 25 (4) of the Decree mean those referred to in each subparagraph of Article 25 (4) of the Decree. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>

Chapter V : Development Activity Permit

Article 19 (Scale of Development Activity Permit)

The scale of land upon which development activity that alters the form and quality of land in a control area or an agricultural and forest area according to the proviso to Article 55 (1) of the Decree may be permitted is as follows. <Revised on July 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>

• 1 Conservation control areas: less than 5,000 square meters;
• 2 Production control areas: less than 10,000 square meters;
• 3 Planned control areas: less than 30,000 square meters;
• 4 Agricultural and forest areas: less than 10,000 square meters.

Article 19-2 (Exemption from Deliberation of Urban Planning Committee Regarding Development Activity)

Among the buildings which can be constructed in a relevant area of use according to Item C, Sub-paragraph 1-2, Paragraph 1, Article 57, the buildings subject to any of the followings shall be excluded from deliberation of the Urban Planning Committee: <Revised on Dec. 31, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016; Dec. 27, 2018/ Oct. 29, 2020; March 10, 2022, Oct. 6, 2022, July 27, 2023>

• 1 Detached houses under Paragraph 1, Attached Table 1 in the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act (except those required to get approval on construction plan according to Article 15 of the Housing Act;
• 2 Multi-unit houses under Paragraph 2, Attached Table 1 in the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act (except those required to get approval on construction plan according to Article 15 of the Housing Act are excluded);
• 3 Class 1 neighborhood living facilities under Paragraph 3, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 4 Class 2 neighborhood living facilities under Paragraph 4, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act(except facilities subject to Item 15, 17 & 18);
• 5 Kindergartens among schools under Item A, Paragraph 10, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act (provided that the land area of a facility is less than 1,500 square meters, but except facilities to be constructed in green conservation area and conservation management area);
• 6 Children-related facilities under Item A, Paragraph 11, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act (provided that the land area of a facility is less than 1,500 square meters, but except facilities to be constructed in green conservation area and conservation management area);
• 7 Senior welfare facilities under item B, Paragraph 11, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act (provided that the land area of a facility is less than 1,500 square meters as the recreational and welfare facility of the elderly in accordance with Article 36 of Welfare of Senior Citizens Act, but except facilities to be constructed in green conservation area and conservation management area);
• 8 Warehouses under Item A, Paragraph 18, the Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act (only for change of land shape/quality for agriculture, forestry or fisheries and those area is less than 660 square meters, but except a facility to be constructed in green conservation area)
• 9 Facilities related to animals and plants under Paragraph 21, Attached Table 1 of Enforcement Decree of the Building Act (provided that the area is less than 660 square meters without facilities subject to Item C and D of the same Paragraph, but except a facility to be constructed in green conservation area)
• 10Structures intended to extend within ten hundredth or less(this ratio is accumulated in case of several expansions) of the existing land size
• 11 Access road installed to construct a building, or install a structure under Paragraph 1 to 10(except the road extension exceeding 50 meters)
• 12 Buildings from Paragraph 1 to 4 shall be limited to the land area of 5,000m2.

Article 20 (Development Activity Permit Criteria)

• 1 "Criteria prescribed by Urban Planning Ordinance" in (3), item (a), subparagraph 1 of attached Table 1-2 of the Decree means criteria that include each of the following matters: <Revised on Mar. 7, 2024>
  • 1 Any land whose average tree stocking ratio (the ratio of the average tree stocking per hectare to the average tree stock per hectare of a relevant Gu/Gun) of a target land is described as follows: (trees stocking per hectare shall be calculated only for mountainous districts defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Mountainous Districts Management Act)
    (a) Urban areas: less than 100 percent
    (b) Non-urban areas: less than 125 percent
  • 2 Any land subject to the Urban Planning Ordinance with a slope of less than 17 percent (the slope shall be calculated based upon such land as a whole).
• 2 Deleted.
• 3 Deleted.
• 4 TThe permitting authority shall establish the detailed criteria on the development permit including the distance for facilities related to resource recycling in Paragraph 22, the attached Table 1, “Enforcement Decree of the Building Act”.
• 5 In the planning management area, if the site area of a general restaurant or rest restaurant is 1,000 square meters or more, at least one outdoor restroom or at least 2 percent of the site area shall be open to the public by installing at least one shelter, drinking fountain, playground equipment, etc.

Article 20-2 (Minor Modification to Growth Management Plans)

"Other minor modification specified by the Urban Planning Ordinance" under Sub-paragraph 4, Paragraph 3, Article 70-14 of the Decree means any of the followings: <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018; March 10, 2022>

• 1 Change within 30% of a site area;
• 2 Change considered as the minor change through the deliberation by the relevant Urban Planning Committee.

[This Article newly added on Jun. 30, 2016] <Revised the title on Nov. 2, 2017; March 10, 2022>

Article 20-3

Deleted <March 10, 2022>

Deleted <March 10, 2022>

Article 21 (Construction of Buildings in Areas Unequipped with Roads, etc.)

• 1 Regarding construction of buildings and alteration of the form and quality of land for such purpose, "cases specified by Urban Planning Ordinance" specified in Item A(2), Paragraph 2, Attached Table 1-2 of the Decree mean any of the followings: <Revised on Jul. 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018, Oct. 6, 2022>
  • 1 Where an applicant shall construct roads, water supply facilities and sewage facilities linked to existing facilities on the area where the implementation of Urban Management Plan is decided [including a building that is not a multi-unit house (more than 20 households) required to install the facilities developing and using underground water satisfying drinking water quality criteria in accordance with the Drinking Water Management Act or to install the individual sewage treatment facility instead of sewage facilities in accordance with the Sewerage Ac];
  • 2 Where a building including a warehouse that does not require the installation of water supply or sewage facilities, is intended to be constructed on the condition of constructing roads;
  • 3 Where a person engaged in agricultural, forestry, fishing, or mining industry within green production areas, green natural areas, production control areas, planned management areas or agricultural and forest areas seeks to alter the form and quality of land less than 1,000 square meters for the purpose of constructing existing residential buildings in the relevant area and supplementary facilities of such residential buildings (excluding new constructions).

Article 22 (Safety Measures in Alteration of Form and Quality of Land)

• 1 Safety measures prescribed in the following subparagraphs shall be taken with respect to slope faces or cut slope formed as a result of banking and cutting of land caused by alteration of the form and quality of land according to subparagraph 2 (b) (2) of attached Table 1-2 of the Decree: <Revised on Jul. 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Drainage facilities such as waterways on mountain ridges, etc. should be installed to prevent water from dripping directly on the slope faces or cliff faces;
  • 2 Erection of retaining walls, erection of stone walls, block-sod pitching, etc. shall be done to prevent earth from collapsing and the inclination of slope faces must be made safe so as not be lessened by earth pressure, etc.;
  • 3 Article 25 of the Enforcement Rule of the Building Act shall apply mutatis mutandis in regards to the inclination of slope faces and the erection of stone walls or concrete retaining walls;
  • 4 Where banking is done on steep land, necessary measures to prevent earth from collapsing where the ground before banking is done and the banked earth meet;
  • 5 Retaining walls should withstand soil collapse, etc. and its structure and design methods shall follow standard concrete specifications;
  • 6 Stone walls shall be erected by either dry-masonry, wet-masonry, etc. to prepare for cases where water is spouted, etc. but shall also have sufficient backfill for the dispersion of earth pressure and in case of wet-masonry, shall have sufficient drainage.
  • 7 Deleted. <Nov. 5, 2009>
• 2 Deleted. <Nov. 5, 2009>

Article 23 (Extraction of Earth and Rock)

Where the extraction of earth and rock for the development of underground resources according to subparagraph 2 (c) of attached Table 1-2 of the Decree meets the criteria contained in all of the followings, the Mayor may permit development activities to take place: <Revised on Jul. 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>

• 1 There should be no damages to surrounding areas due to noise, vibration, dust, etc.;
• 2 Where the construction of access roads for transportation trucks is involved, areas which may obtain permits for alteration of land form and quality, and there should be comprehensive consideration of surrounding circumstances, traffic, and natural scenery, etc. so that the requirements referred to in subparagraph 1 (d) of attached Table 1-2 of the Decree are fulfilled.

Article 24 (Partitioning Land)

• 1 The phrase "area prescribed by the Urban Planning Ordinance" referred to in subparagraph 2 (d) (1) (i) of attached Table 1-2 of the Decree, means the area prescribed by Article 50 of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Building Ordinance. <Revised on Jul. 12, 2007; Jun. 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016>
• 2 Where partitioning any land pursuant to paragraph (1), such land shall not be partitioned into housing sites (referring to partitioning into many mutually adjoining lots bounded by roads, constructed without authorization, permission, etc. pursuant to the relevant statute) or into a grid format (referring to many lots in a grid without any road, which are created without authorization, permission, etc.). <Newly added on Jun. 30, 2016; Dec. 29, 2016, Revised on Dec. 29, 2016, Oct. 6, 2022 >
• 3Where partitioning land pursuant to paragraph (2), the total number of lots partitionable from one lot shall be less than five lots per year, except each of the followings: <Newly added on Jun. 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016> <Revised on Oct. 6, 2022>
  • 1 Land partitioned to be annexed with other land;
  • 2 Land partitioned, based on ownership shares, from other land which has been registered as co-owned before March 8, 2006;
  • 3 Land falling under Article 10-3 of the Enforcement Rules of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act.

Article 25 (Stockpiling of Objects)

The phrase "criteria prescribed by the Urban Planning Ordinance" referred to in subparagraph 2 (e) of attached Table 1-2 of the Decree mean cases falling under all of the followings: <Revised on Jul. 12, 2007; Jun. 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016>

• 1 There shall not be any damages such as noise, stench, etc. due to the piled objects;
• 2 There shall be no disturbance in traffic or harm to the city aesthetic, etc. due to the piled objects;
• 3 There shall not be any pollution of air, water, soil, etc. due to the piled objects.

Article 26 (Deliberation of the Urban Planning Committee)

Where an authorization, permit, approval, or consultation in accordance with other Acts is sought according to Article 56 (2) 3 of the Act, development activities within residential, commercial or industrial areas which fall under any of the followings shall pass deliberation of the Urban Planning Committee. <Revised on Jul. 12, 2007; Jun. 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016>

• 1Alteration of Land Form and Quality:
  • a Residential areas or commercial areas: Areas no less than 10,000 square meters;
  • b Industrial areas: Areas no less than 30,000 square meters;
• 2 Extraction of earth and rock: Volume of no less than 30,000 cube meters.

Article 26-2 (Overall Conference of Complex Civil Application for Development Activities)

Article 36 of the Enforcement Decree of the Civil Petitions Treatment Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to matters necessary for the operation, etc. of the Overall Conference of Complex Civil Application for Development Activities according to Article 59-2 (4) of the Decree. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

[This Article Newly added on Dec. 31, 2014]

Article 27 (Public Organizations)

Public organizations exempted from deposit of performance guarantees by falling under Article 60 (1) 3 of the Act shall be local government-invested public corporations and local government corporations established by the city or Gu/Gun according to the Local Public Enterprises Act. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>

Article 28 (Performance Guarantee)

• 1 The performance guarantee deposit prescribed in Article 59 (2) of the Decree shall be the amount required for building infrastructure, preventing danger and harm, constructing scenery and landscaping contained in the budget statement according to Article 9 (1) 5 and 6 of the Enforcement Rule of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act. <Revised on Feb. 16, 2006; Nov. 5, 2009; Jun. 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016; Nov. 2, 2017>
• 2 When an applicant deposits a performance guarantee by a guarantee bond or a performance guarantee bond, etc. according to Article 59 (3) of the Decree, the guarantee period of the guarantee bond or the performance guarantee bond may be determined by adding at least six months to the period of the development activity permit. <Newly added on Jun. 30, 2014; revised on Dec. 29, 2016>
• 3 The performance guarantee deposit shall be paid in cash pursuant to the “Ulsan Metropolitan City Budget and Fund Accounting Management Regulation”, and may be replaced by a guarantee bond, etc. prescribed in Article 37 (2) of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Contracts to Which a Local Government Is a Party. <Newly added on Nov. 2, 2017; revised on October 29, 2020>
• 4If development is not completed within the permitted period or delayed, the performance guarantee deposit shall be recalculated by applying the adjustment standards in accordance with Article 72, Enforcement Rules of the Act on Contracts to Which a Local Government is a Party and the difference between the performance guarantee deposits before and after adjustment shall be deposited. However, the provisions in this Paragraph are not applied if incompletion or delay of development is caused not by any events attributable to the permitted party but by any events beyond control including natural disasters. <Newly added on Jul. 27, 2023>

Chapter VI : Restrictions within Areas or Districts

Section 1 Limitations on Activities within Areas

Article 29 (Construction Restrictions Within Special-Purpose Areas and Natural Settlement Districts)

Construction restrictions within special-purpose areas and natural settlement districts as prescribed in Articles 71 and 78 (1) of the Decree shall be as contained in the followings: <Revised on Jul. 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; Jun. 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016>

• 1 Buildings allowed to be constructed within class 1 exclusive residential areas: attached Table 1;
• 2 Buildings allowed to be constructed within class 2 exclusive residential areas: attached Table 2;
• 3 Buildings allowed to be constructed within class 1 general residential areas: attached Table 3;
• 4 Buildings allowed to be constructed within class 2 general residential areas: attached Table 4;
• 5 Buildings allowed to be constructed within class 3 general residential areas: attached Table 5;
• 6 Buildings that are not allowed to be constructed within semi-residential areas: attached Table 6;
• 7 Buildings that are not allowed to be constructed within central commercial areas: attached Table 7;
• 8 Buildings that are not allowed to be constructed within general commercial areas: attached Table 8;
• 9 Buildings that are not allowed to be constructed within neighboring commercial areas: attached Table 9;
• 10 Buildings that are not allowed to be constructed within distribution business areas: attached Table 10;
• 11 Buildings allowed to be constructed within exclusive industrial areas: attached Table 11;
• 12 Buildings allowed to be constructed within general industrial areas: attached Table 12;
• 13 Buildings that are not allowed to be constructed within semi-industrial areas: attached Table 13;
• 14 Buildings allowed to be constructed within green belt areas: attached Table 14;
• 15 Buildings allowed to be constructed within a green production area: attached Table 15;
• 16 Buildings allowed to be constructed within a green natural area: attached Table 16;
• 17 Buildings allowed to be constructed within conservation control areas: attached Table 17;
• 18 Buildings allowed to be constructed within production control areas: attached Table 18;
• 19 Buildings that are not allowed to be constructed within planned control areas: attached Table 19;
• 20 Buildings allowed to be constructed within agricultural and forest areas: attached Table 20;
• 21 Buildings allowed to be constructed within natural environment conservation areas: attached Table 21;
• 22 Buildings allowed to be constructed within natural settlement districts: attached Table 22;
• 23 Deleted. <Jun. 30, 2016>.

[Revised the Title on may 28, 2020]

Section 2 Limitations on Activities within Scenic Districts

Article 30 (Restriction on Construction within Natural and Special Scenic Districts)

Notwithstanding Article 29, buildings with any of the following purposes shall not be constructed within natural and special scenic districts according to Article 72 (1) of the Decree: <Revised on Jul. 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; June 5, 2013; Jun. 30, 2014; Dec. 31, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>

• 1 Apartments and dormitories (limited to those at least 11 meters tall) among multi-unit houses under subparagraph 2 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 2 Buildings under items (e), (f), (j) through (n), and (p) through (r) (item (m) only shall apply to golf practice ranges with outdoor steel towers; and item (l) only shall apply to reading rooms) of subparagraph 4 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act, among class 2 neighborhood living facilities referred to in said subparagraph;
• 3 Facilities under items (b) and (c) and zoos referred to in (e) of subparagraph 5 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act, among cultural and assembly facilities of that subparagraph;
• 4 Sales facilities under subparagraph 7 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 4-2 Transportation facilities under subparagraph 8 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 5 General hospitals and mental hospitals under items (a) and (b); and detention hospitals referred to in (b) of subparagraph 9 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act, among medical facilities referred to in said subparagraph;
• 6 Vocational training centers (excluding driving and auto-repair related vocational training centers) among facilities for education and research under subparagraph 10 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 7 Sports facilities under subparagraph 13 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 8 Officetels under subparagraph 14 (b) of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act, among business facilities referred to in said subparagraph;
• 9 Lodging facilities under subparagraph 15 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act (excluding tourist attractions and tourist complexes designated according to the Tourism Promotion Act;
• 10 Facilities under subparagraphs 16 through 22 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 11 Correction facilities and military facilities under subparagraph 23 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act (excluding national defense and military installations);
• 11-2 Broadcasting and communications facilities under subparagraph 24 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 11-3 Power plant facilities under subparagraph 25 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 12 Graveyard related facilities under subparagraph 26 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 13 Structures under Article 118 (1) 1 through 4, or 7 through 10 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 14 Funeral facilities under subparagraph 28 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act.

Article 31 (Building-to-Land Ratios and Floor Area Ratios within Natural and Special Scenic Districts)

The building-to-land ratio of buildings constructed within natural and special scenic districts according to Article 72 (2) of the Decree shall not be greater than 20/100 notwithstanding Article 46: Provided, That the building-to-land ratio of buildings constructed within natural and special scenic districts that have been designated within general residential districts, semi-residential districts or commercial districts may be 40/100 or less and that their floor area ratio shall be in accordance with Article 46. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>

[Revised the Title on May 17, 2018]

Article 32 (Height of Buildings within Natural and Special Scenic Districts)

The height of buildings constructed within natural and special scenic districts according to Article 72 (2) of the Decree shall not exceed 11 meters. In such cases, height includes protruding parts on the roof top such as water tanks and staircases. Lightning rods and antennas, however, are excluded. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>

[Revised the Title on May 17, 2018]

Article 33 (Landscaping within Natural and Special Scenic Districts)

Notwithstanding Article 42 of the Building Act, 30 percent or more of the plottage within a natural and special scenic district shall be set aside for landscaping according to Article 72 (2) of the Decree and the landscaping with respect to the area in question shall be done by planting trees, etc. according to the Ulsan Metropolitan Building Ordinance(or in case of Gun, the Uljoo-Gun Building Ordinance). <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>

[Revised the Title on May 17, 2018]

Article 34 (Restriction of Construction within Urban Scenic Districts)

• 1 Deleted. <Feb. 16, 2006>
• 2 Notwithstanding Article 29, construction of buildings that fall under any of the followings shall be restricted within urban scenic districts according to Paragraph 1, Article 72 of the Decree: <Revised on July 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; June 9, 2011; June 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018; Oct. 6, 2022>
  • 1 Multi-unit houses in Paragraph 2, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 2 Golf driving ranges with outdoor steel towers among class 2 neighborhood living facilities in Paragraph 4, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 3 Medical facilities (limited to isolation hospitals) in Paragraph 9, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 4 Golf driving ranges with outdoor steel towers among sports facilities in Paragraph 13, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 5 Lodging facilities (except tourist accommodation facilities) in Paragraph 15, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 6 Deleted; <May. 17, 2018>
  • 7 Factories in Paragraph 17, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 8 Warehouse facilities (including coal yards and open storage yards) in Paragraph 18, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 9 Storage and treatment facilities for hazardous substances (except existing gas stations and liquefied petroleum gas charging stations) in Paragraph 19, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 10 Motor vehicle related facilities (except parking lots) in Paragraph 20, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 11 Animal and plant related facilities (limited to stable, livestock facilities, slaughterhouses, and chicken processing plants) in Paragraph 21, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 12 Resource recycling related facilities in Paragraph 22, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 13 Correctional and military facilities (except national defense and military facilities) in Paragraph 23, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act; (a) and (b) Deleted. <Nov. 5, 2009>
  • 14 Graveyard related facilities in Paragraph 26, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act.
• 3 Where notwithstanding Paragraph 2, buildings in Sub-paragraph 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10 and 11, Paragraph 2 are over 5m away from the line of building frontage along the road bordering the urban scenic district(except backside road) so that the scenery protection facility suitable for relevant buildings including landscape shield, rest area for pedestrians and artworks are installed, and a permitting authority accepts that a building doesn’t infringe the purposes of designation as the urban scenic district through deliberation by the relevant Urban Planning Committee. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018, March 10, 2022>
• 4 If an urban scenic district is designated in an industrial area, the construction of facilities related to plants, warehouses and automotive can be permitted through deliberation by Urban Planning Committee to the extent that such construction doesn’t infringe the purpose of designation as urban scenic district notwithstanding Paragraph 2 and 3. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>

[Revised the Title on June 30, 2014; May 17, 2018]

Article 35 (Height etc. of Buildings within Urban Scenic Districts)

• 1 The height of buildings constructed within an urban scenic district according to Article 72 (2) of the Decree shall be not lower than two stories: <Revised on July 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; May 17, 2018>
  • 1 through (3) Deleted. <May 17, 2018>
• 2 Buildings constructed on land adjoining a road of at least 20 meters long within an urban scenic district shall be constructed at least two meters away from the line of building frontage. If the line of building frontage is retreated from a road, the space shall be used for improving urban landscape and environment by installing the minimum access space to enter into a parking lot, and landscape or artworks. However, the provisions in this Paragraph are not applied to extension of existing buildings only provided that such extension is admitted not to interrupt neighboring landscape through deliberation by the relevant district or provincial Urban Planning Committee. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018, Oct. 6, 2022>

Article 36 (Scale, etc. of Attached Buildings within Urban Scenic Districts)

The head of a Gu/Gun may prescribe the scale, etc. of attached buildings within an urban scenic district by an Urban Planning Ordinance of the Gu/Gun according to Article 72 (2) of the Decree where he/she deems it necessary to preserve the scenery of the district. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; May 17, 2018>

[Revised the Title on May 17, 2018]

Article 37 (Shape of Buildings within Urban Scenic Districts)

The head of a Gu/Gun may prescribe the structure, form, color, and materials, etc. of facilities necessary for preserving the scenery such as buildings, walls, front doors, building landscape, retaining walls, and advertisements within an urban scenic district by an Urban Planning Ordinance of the Gu/Gun according to Article 72 (2) of the Decree if he/she deems it necessary to preserve the scenery of the district. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>

[Revised the Title on May 17, 2018]

Article 38 (Auxiliary Facilities, etc. of Buildings within Urban Scenic Districts)

• 1 According to Article 72 (2) of the Decree, laundry, drying racks, platforms for crocks of sauces and condiments, barbed-wire fences, prop-supported signboards, and other similar installations shall not be installed within sight from the road in an urban scenic district. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>
• 2 Chimneys, ventilation equipments, and other similar facilities shall not be installed on the facade of buildings within an urban scenic district. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>
• 3 The head of a Gu/Gun may, after hearing the opinion of the Urban Planning Committee, order the repair or removal of facilities within an urban scenic district that are deemed harmful to preserving the scenery of the district. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>

  [Revised the Title on May 17, 2018]

Section 3 Limitations on Purposes of Buildings within Special Use Restriction Districts

Article 39 (Limit of Use in Special Use Restriction Districts)

Buildings in any of the followings or buildings with similar use to any of the followings shall not be constructed in special use restriction districts in accordance with Article 80 of the Decree. <Revised on July 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; June 5, 2013; Dec. 31, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018; May 28, 2020; Oct. 6, 2022>

• 1 Multi-unit houses (except those with less than 5 floors) in Paragraph 2, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 2 Class 2 neighborhood living facilities in Item C, G, Q and R, Paragraph 4, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 3 Cultural and assembly facilities in Paragraph 5, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 3-2 Religious facilities in Paragraph 6, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 4 Sales facilities in Paragraph 7, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 4-2 Transportation facilities in Paragraph 8, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 5 Isolation hospitals, mental hospitals, and convalescent hospitals among medical facilities in Paragraph 9, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 6 Lodging facilities in Paragraph 15, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 7 Amusement facilities under subparagraph 16 of attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 8 Factories in Paragraph 17, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 9 Warehouse facilities in Paragraph 18, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 10 Storage and treatment facilities for hazardous substances in Paragraph 19, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 11 Facilities related to automotive (except parking lots) in Paragraph 20, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 12 Animal and plant related facilities (limited to stables, livestock facilities, slaughterhouses, and chicken processing plants) in Paragraph 21, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 13 Resource-recycling related facilities in Paragraph 22, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 14 Correctional and military facilities (except national defense and military facilities) in Paragraph 23, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 15 Graveyard related facilities in Paragraph 26, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
• 16 Funeral parlors in Paragraph 28, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act.

[Revised the Title on June 5, 2013] [Revised the Title on June 30, 2014] [Revised the Title on May 17, 2018]

Article 39-2 (Subdivision of Important Installation Protection District)

In accordance with Article 31 (3) of the Decree, an important installation protection district shall be subdivided as follows:

• 1 A public facility protection district: A district where public facilities are required to be protected and similar functions need to be grouped for the efficiency of public business functions;
• 2 A harbor facility protection district: A district required for protecting harbor facilities and maintaining their functions, where the demand of land is expected for the future expansion of the harbor facilities;
• 3 An airport facility protection district: A district required for protecting airport facilities and maintaining their functions, where land demand is expected for the future expansion of the airport facilities.

[This Article newly added on May 17, 2018]

Article 40 (Restrictions of Use within Public Facility Protection Districts)

• 1 In accordance with Article 76 of the Decree, it is allowed to construct the buildings permitted in public facility protection districts except the buildings in any of the followings and buildings for similar use: <Revised on Dec. 31, 2004; July 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; June 5, 2013; June 30, 2014; May 17, 2018, Oct. 6, 2022>
  • 1Multi-unit houses in Paragraph 2, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 2Class 2 neighborhood living facilities (limited to massage parlors in Paragraph 4, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 3Cultural and assembly facilities (except meeting room and public hall in exhibition and assembly hall, zoo, and botanical garden) in Paragraph 5, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 4Religious facilities in Paragraph 6, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 5Sales facilities (except department stores, shopping centers, and large stores in the retail markets) in Paragraph 7, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 5-2Transportation facilities in Paragraph 8, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 6Isolation hospitals and mental hospitals among medical facilities in Paragraph 9, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 7Education and research facilities (except research centers and libraries) in Paragraph 10, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 7-2Facilities for the elderly and children in Paragraph 11, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 7-3Training facilities in Paragraph 12, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 8Amusement facilities in Paragraph 16, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 9Factories in Paragraph 17, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 10Warehouse facilities in Paragraph 18, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 11Storage and disposal facilities for hazardous substances (except gas stations, petroleum sale offices, and fuel supply facilities for pollution free or low pollution motor vehicles according to the Clean Air Conservation Act) in Paragraph 19, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 12Motor vehicle related facilities (except parking lots) in Paragraph 20, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 13Animal and plant related facilities (limited to stables, livestock facilities, slaughterhouses, and chicken processing plants) in Paragraph 21, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 14Resource recycling related facilities in Paragraph 22, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 15Correctional and military facilities (except national defense and military facilities) in Paragraph 23, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 16Graveyard related facilities in Paragraph 26, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
  • 17Funeral parlors in Paragraph 26, Attached Table 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act.

  [Revised the Title on June 5, 2013; June 30, 2014]

• 2Notwithstanding the provisions in Item 1, Paragraph 1, the construction of buildings in Item 1, Paragraph 1 is permitted if a permitting authority accepts that such construction doesn’t infringe the purposes of designation of public facility protection district through deliberation by a relevant Urban Planning Committee. <Newly Added on Oct. 6, 2022>

Article 41 ( Restriction of Use within Harbor Facility Protection Districts)

In accordance with Article 76 of the Decree, it’s not allowed to construct any buildings in harbor facility protection districts except those in any of the followings or those for similar use to any of the followings. However, if it is accepted that a building satisfies building-to-land ratio, floor area ratio and construction availability per use district, the standards specified in this Ordinance, without infringing the designated purposes of the relevant district and a permitting authority permits the construction through discussion with a head of a relevant administrative authority and deliberation by a relevant Urban Planning Committee, the provisions of this Article are not applied to the building: <Revised on July 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; June 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016; Nov. 2, 2017; May 17, 2018; March 10, 2022; Oct. 6, 2022>

• 1Harbor facilities according to the Harbor Act;
• 2Fishing facilities according to the Fishing Villages and Fishery Harbors Act;
• 3Business facilities directly related to marine businesses;
• 4Fire-fighting facilities;
• 5Security facilities;
• 6Fuelling facilities;
• 7Shipbuilding and vessel repair facilities;
• 8Sea port and refrigeration warehouses;
• 9Ship use and passenger facilities;
• 10Welfare facilities for marine work relations;
• 11Shops selling fishery products, ship equipment and fishing equipment;
• 12Deleted. <Nov. 2, 2017>
• 13Neighborhood living facilities in general commercial areas, central commercial areas, and neighboring commercial areas.

Article 42 (Restrictions of Use within Airport Facility Protection District)

• 1 Pursuant to Article 76 of the Decree, only buildings except for any of the following buildings and buildings with similar uses may be constructed within an airport facility protection district among buildings permitted in the area of relevant use: <Revised on Dec. 27, 2018>
  • 1 Buildings restricted according to the Aviation Act;
  • 2 Factories (limited to those that require installation permits for or reporting of discharge facilities in accordance with the Clear Air Conservation Act, the Water Environment Conservation Act, the Wastes Control Act, and the Noise and Vibration Control Act);
  • 3 Power plants (excluding combined heat and power plants for district heating).
• 2 Where the takeoff and landing of aircraft are obstructed, it shall be as prescribed in the Aviation Facilities Act. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016; Nov. 2, 2017>

Article 42-2 (Limitation of Construction within Historic and Cultural Environment Protection Districts)

In accordance with Article 76 of the Decree, only buildings which get permission in accordance with Article 35 of the Act on Conservation and Utilization of Cultural Heritage or Article 17 of the Act on Preservation and Utilization of Natural Heritage shall be allowed to be constructed in a historic and cultural environment conservation district. <Revised on May 9, 2024>

Article 42-3 (Limitation of Construction within Ecosystem Protection Districts)

In accordance with Article 76 of the Decree, only buildings which satisfy the provisions in Article 15 and Paragraph 1, Article 38 of the Natural Environment Conservation Act or buildings with similar uses are allowed to be constructed in an ecosystem protection district. <Revised on Oct. 6, 2022>

[This Article newly added on May 17, 2018]

Section 4 Limitations on Activities within Other Districts

Article 43 (Limitations on Construction within Disaster-Prevention Districts)

imitations on construction within disaster-prevention districts as prescribed in Article 75 of the Decree shall be prescribed by a separate ordinance to the extent necessary to accomplish the designation purposes of disaster-prevention districts.<Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; June 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016>

[Revised the Title on June 30, 2014]

Article 43-2 Deleted. <May 17, 2018>

Article 44 (Restriction of Use within Development Promotion Districts)

• 1 Buildings shall not be constructed in violation of development plans under District-Unit Plans or related Acts, within development promotion districts as prescribed in Article 79 of the Decree: Provided, That prior to formulating a District-Unit Plan or development plans, any of the following buildings may be constructed to the extent not conflicting with systematic development of the development promotion district: <Revised on July 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Buildings which fall under Article 81 of the Act and Article 88 of the Decree;
  • 2 Buildings and installation of urban planning facilities deemed urgent by the State or the Mayor (limited to those which have passed deliberation by the City Urban Planning Committee).
• 2 The words "buildings prescribed by municipal ordinance" in Paragraph 3, Article 79 of the Decree means buildings which satisfy the requirements in each of the followings: <Newly added on Dec. 29, 2016><Revised on Oct. 6, 2022>
  • 1Planned management areas: Buildings meeting all requirements in each item, Sub-paragraph 1, Paragraph 3, Article 79 of the Decree, among factories not permitted to be constructed in planned control areas;
  • 2Green natural areas, production control areas/conservation control or agricultural/forestry areas : Buildings meeting all requirements in each Item, Sub-paragraph 2, Paragraph 3, Article 79 of the Decree, among factories not permitted to be constructed in the relevant special use areas.

Article 44-2 (Limitations on Construction within Mixed-Use Districts)

Pursuant to Article 81 of the Decree, in addition to buildings permissible within the area of relevant use, the following buildings may be constructed within a mixed-use district:

• 1 A general residential area: Buildings permissible within a quasi-residential area: Provided, That buildings under items of subparagraph 1 of Article 81 of the Decree shall be excluded herefrom;
• 2 A general industrial area: Buildings permissible within a quasi-industrial area: Provided, That buildings under items of subparagraph 2 of Article 81 of the Decree shall be excluded herefrom;
• 3 A planned management area: Buildings falling under items of subparagraph 3 of Article 81 of the Decree.

[This Article newly added on May 17, 2018]

Article 45 (Exemption on Existing Buildings)

Each of the followings shall be completely complied to construct a facility which is not a building in accordance with Paragraph 4, Article 93 of the Decree, or to change a type of business out of the scope of existing use in accordance with Paragraph 6 of the same Article: <Revised on May 28, 2015; Dec. 29, 2016; Oct. 6, 2022, Jul. 27, 2023>

• 1when emission of pollution is the same as or lower than existing businesses;
• 2when change of expansion is not subject to any of the followings:
  • Awhen specific air pollutants in accordance with Paragraph 9, Article 2 of the Clean Air Conservation Act are emitted over the criteria in accordance with Sub-paragraph 1, Paragraph 1, Article 11, the Enforcement Decree of the same Act;
  • B when a facility subject to the air pollutant-emitting facilities in accordance with Paragraph 11, Article 2 of the Clean Air Conservation Act corresponds to any business place from Class 1 to 3 business place in accordance with the attached Table 1-3, the Enforcement Decree of the same Act;
  • Cwhen a facility emits specific water pollutants in accordance with Sub-paragraph 8, Article 2 of the Water Environment Conservation Act over the criteria in accordance with Sub-paragraph 1, Paragraph 1, Article 31, the Enforcement Decree of the same Act. However, the facility permitted to operate the wastewater non-discharge facility in accordance with Article 34 of the same Act is excluded;
  • Dwhen a facility is a waste water discharge facility in accordance with Paragraph 10, Article 2 of the Water Environment Conservation Act and corresponds to the business place from Class 1 to 4 business place in accordance with the attached Table 13, the Enforcement Decree of the same Act.

[This Article newly added on Nov. 5, 2009]<Revised the Title on Oct. 6, 2022>

Section 5 Building-to-Land Ratio and Floor Area Ratio within Districts

Article 46 (Building-to-Land Ratio and Floor Area Ratio within Special-Purpose Areas)

The building-to-land ratio and floor area ratio of buildings in districts according to Article 77 (1) of the Act and Article 84 (1), Article 85 (1) and Article 85 (2) of the Decree shall be as prescribed in attached Table 24. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009>

Article 46-2 (Floor Area Ratio in Free Economic Zones, etc.)

11-2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Special Act on Designation and Management of Free Economic Zones, the building coverage area ratio or floor area ratio in a free economic zone shall be not more than one hundred and fifty (150) percent of the building coverage ratio or floor area ratio applicable to the corresponding zoning district under Article 46 (the maximum building coverage ratio shall not exceed 80 percent). However, this shall not be the case in any of the following cases:

• 1 when the use area is changed in accordance with Subparagraph 16, Paragraph 1, Article 11 of the Special Act on Designation and Management of Free Economic Zones;
• 2 in residential areas pursuant to Subparagraph 1, Paragraph 1 of Article 30 and semi-industrial areas pursuant to Subparagraph 3, Item (c) of the same paragraph and Article 30, single-family houses of Item 1 of Appendix 1 to the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act and apartment houses of Item 2 of the same table (including single-family houses and apartment houses combined with other uses); and
• 3 in semi-residential areas pursuant to item (c), Subparagraph 1, Paragraph (1) of Article 30 of the Decree and commercial areas pursuant to Subparagraph 2, Paragraph (1), Article 30 of the Decree, apartment houses (including residential complexes) of item (b), Subparagraph 1 of Appendix 8 to the Decree and living accommodation facilities of Subparagraph 15 of Appendix 1 to the Enforcement Decree on Building Act (including living accommodation facilities combined with other uses).

[This Article is Newly Added on Mar. 7, 2024]

CHAPTER VII URBAN PLANNING COMMITTEE

Section 1 Operation, etc. of the Urban Planning Committee

Article 47 (Functions)

The functions of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Urban Planning Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee" in this Chapter) according to Article 113 of the Act shall be as follows: <Revised on July 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>

• 1 Deliberation of the Urban Management Plan which is decided by the Mayor;
• 2 Deliberation on matters under the jurisdiction of the Central Urban Planning Committee which have been delegated;
• 3 Deliberation or advisory opinions regarding any matters on which advice from the Committee or deliberation by the Committee is required by related statutes or this Ordinance;
• 4 Other urban plan related matters which the Mayor submits to a meeting.

Article 47-2 (Composition, etc.)

• 1 The Committee shall be comprised of 25 to 30 members, including one chairperson and one vice-chairperson. <Revised on June 30, 2014; Dec. 29, 2016>
• 2 The chairperson of the Committee shall be appointed or commissioned by the Mayor among Committee members; and the vice-chairperson shall be elected by the Committee from among the members. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>
• 3 A Committee member shall be appointed or commissioned by the Mayor among any of the following persons. In this case, the number of members falling under subparagraph 3 shall be at least two thirds of the entire Committee: <Revised on June 30, 2016; Dec. 29, 2016>

  [Revised the Title on June 30, 2014]

  • 1 City Council Members;
    • (a) Members, excluding members belonging to the standing committee of the local council related to their duties, as of the dates of their commission;
    • (b) Members, excluding members (including their spouses and lineal ascendants and descendants) of the local council who are engaged in categories of business related to urban planning, as of the date they are commissioned;
  • 2 Public officials of the City or other administrative agencies related to Urban Planning;
  • 3 PPersons with knowledge of and experience in urban planning related areas such as land use, construction, houses, transportation, environment, disaster prevention, culture, agriculture and forestry, information communication, etc.;
• 4 The term of office for members who are not public officials shall be two years; and may only be reappointed twice: Provided, That the term of office for a member newly commissioned due to the resignation, etc. of any other member shall be the remainder of his/her predecessor's terms of office. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

  [This Article newly added on Jun. 30, 2008]

Article 48 (Operation and Revocation of Commission)

• 1 Deleted. <Dec. 31, 2009>
• 2 The vice-chairperson shall assist the chairperson and shall act for the chairperson when the chairperson is unable to perform his duties due to any unavoidable reasons. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>
• 3 When the chairperson and the vice-chairperson are both absent, a member appointed by the chairperson beforehand shall act for the chairperson. <Revised on Dec. 31, 2004; Dec. 29, 2016>
• 4 The Mayor may revoke the commission of a member when any of the grounds for revocation in the following subparagraphs arises: <Revised on July 12, 2007; June 5, 2013; June 30, 2016; Dec. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Deleted; <Dec. 29, 2016>
  • 2 Where the member is unable to perform his/her duties due to a disease requiring long-term medical care or a long-term (six months or more) overseas vacation, etc.;
  • 3 A wish by a member to have his/her commission revoked on his/her own accord or an act by a member that injures the dignity, etc. of his/her office so that he/she is deemed unfit to serve; [Revised the Title on June 5, 2013]
  • 4 Where the member neither is excluded from, nor voluntarily abstains from participating in, the deliberation of a matter on the agenda though he/she directly or indirectly engaged in, or has interest with, such matter.
• 5 A commissioned civilian committee member shall submit a pledge of integrity in the attached form. <Added newly on June 5, 2013; revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

Article 49 (Convention of Meetings and Quorum for Resolution)

• 1 According to Article 114 of the Act, Committee meetings are convened when the chairman deems it necessary. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>
• 2 A resolution of the Committee shall be reached when the majority of the Committee members are present and the majority of those who are present vote in favor.
• 3 When a meeting is held, meeting records shall be prepared and kept, and the results of the meeting shall be reported to the chairperson. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

Article 50 (Subcommittee)

• 1 The Committee shall have subcommittees to deliberate or get advice on each matter in Article 113 of the Decree:<Revised on Dec. 31, 2004; FEb. 16, 2006; July 12, 2007; Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; March 10, 2022>
  • 1 Subcommittee 1:
    • (a) Decision or change of decision on district-unit planning zone and district-unit plan in accordance with Article 59 of the Act;
    • (b) Deliberation on development activities in accordance with Article 59 of the Act
  • 2 Subcommittee 2:
    • (a) Matters related to change of plans including change of use areas in accordance with the Article 9 of the Act;
    • (b) Matters delegated by the Committee.
  • 3 Deleted. <Dec. 31, 2004>
• 2 A subcommittee shall have 5 to 16 members elected from the Committee and a Committee member can be a member of more than two subcommittees. <Revised on Dec. 31, 2004; Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 31, 2010; Dec. 29, 2016>
• 3 The chairperson of the subcommittee shall be elected by the subcommittee from among the members.
• 4 A meeting of the subcommittee shall take place when the majority of the subcommittee members are present and the resolution shall be made by a majority vote of members present.
• 5 Deliberation by a subcommittee on any matters designated by the municipal urban planning committee shall be considered as the deliberation by the municipal urban planning committee. However, the matters designated by the Committee among matters to be deliberated by a subcommittee shall be reported in the next meeting of the Committee. <Revised on December 29, 2016; May 28, 2020>
• 6 When a chairperson can’t perform his/her duties due to any unavoidable reasons, a member appointed by the chairperson in advance shall act for the chairperson. <Newly added on Dec. 31, 2004; Dec. 29, 2016>

Article 50-2 (Secretary and Clerk)

• 1 There shall be a secretary and a clerk to take care of the general affairs of the Committee.
• 2 The director of the division in charge of the Committee shall be the secretary and the deputy director in charge of Committee work shall be the clerk.
• 3 The secretary shall take charge of administrative affairs and the clerk shall assist the secretary.

[This Article newly added on Nov. 5, 2009]

Article 51 (Request to Submit Materials, etc.)

• 1 According to Article 114 of the Act, when deemed necessary, the Committee may request that relevant institutions and public officials submit necessary materials and the Committee may also ask to hear explanations regarding the materials. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>
• 2 A person who falls under any of the following subparagraphs shall comply with the Committee's request unless he/she has justifiable grounds for not doing so: <Revised on July 12, 2007; Dec. 29, 2016>
  • 1 Related agencies and public officials;
  • 2 A person in charge of reviewing the relevant matters in a specialized institution;
  • 3 Other persons that the chairperson deems necessary for the operation of the meeting and granted permission to attend.

Article 51-2 (Opinion Hearings)

When deliberating urban management plans suggested by private businesses for the construction of multi-unit houses, etc., the chairperson may hear the opinions of private businesses upon their request. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

[This Article newly added on Jun. 5, 2013]

Article 52 (Non-disclosure of Meeting)

[Revised the title on July 12, 2007; October 29, 2020]

• 1 The meetings of the Committee shall be by principle disclosed. If relevant laws specify participation of a certain person or open a meeting to a public, the relevant laws shall be complied. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; June 5, 2013; Dec. 29, 2016; Oct. 29, 2020>
• 2 A Committee member shall not disclose any information on urban planning which he/she gets to know during a meeting or as performing his/her duties. <Revised on June 5, 2013; Dec. 29, 2016; Oct. 6, 2022>
• 3 The secretary of the Committee shall prepare, keep, and manage the records of each meetings. <Newly added on Dec. 31, 2004; revised on Jul. 12, 2007>
• 4 TThe “period stipulated by the urban planning ordinance” under Paragraph 1 of Article 113-3 of the Decree refers to thirty (30) days after deliberation completion, except that any agenda, pending deliberation, shall have six (6) months after the onset of the deliberation. <Revised on Mar. 7, 2024>

Article 52-2 (Deliberation, etc. of Committee Members)

• 1 Where a Committee member has been directly or indirectly involved in drafting the deliberated item through services, etc. or other methods or where he/she has an interest in the deliberated item, he/she shall not participate in deliberation of the relevant item: Provided, That he/she may attend a meeting and explain about the item upon request of the chairperson. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016; May 17, 2018>
• 2 A Committee member who failed to attend a meeting or who left during a meeting shall not be able to raise objections regarding matters on which the Committee has reached a resolution.<Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

  [This Article newly added on Dec. 31, 2004]

Article 52-3 (Processing Period)

• 1 Deliberations by the Urban Planning Committee shall be completed within 30 days from the date of application for such deliberations and the results thereof shall be notified to the applicants.
• 2 Where a decision for re-deliberation is made, the re-deliberation shall be completed within 30 days from the date of such decision, and no matter shall be re-deliberated more than three times, including the initial re-deliberation. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

  [This Article newly added on June 30, 2016]

Article 52-4 (Operation of Joint Committee)

• 1 Articles 48, 49 and 50-2 through 52-3 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the operation of a joint committee. <This Article newly added on Nov. 2, 2017>
• 2 If necessary for handling administrative affairs delegated pursuant to Article 58 (1), the head of Gu/Gun may establish and operate a joint committee. In such cases, the vice-head of said Gu/Gun shall be the chairperson of the joint committee.

Section 2 Standing Group for Urban Planning

Article 53 (Establishment)

A Standing Group for Urban Planning (hereinafter referred to as the "Group") may be established according to Article 116 of the Act. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Nov. 2, 2017>

Article 54 (Composition)

The head of the Group (hereinafter referred to as the "Group Head") and Group members shall be composed of no more than 10 people from members of the Urban Planning Committee and from public officials of the City (heads of related departments) according to Article 116 of the Act. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 29, 2016>

Article 55 (Operation etc. of the Group)

The chairperson shall be in charge of operation and overall management of the Group and shall appoint a Group Head from among the Group members in order to lead the members and for work convenience.

Article 56 (Request to Submit Materials, etc.)

• 1 The Group may, upon order of the chairperson, ask related institutions to submit necessary materials or hear from relevant public officials when doing so is deemed necessary in the course of carrying out its duties. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>
• 2 Related institutions and relevant public officials shall comply with the Group's requests for cooperation unless there are justifiable grounds for not doing so. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

Article 57 (Operational Rule)

Matters necessary for the operation of the Group and any other necessary matters other than what has been prescribed in this Ordinance shall be decided by the chairperson after resolution of the Committee. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>

CHAPTER VIII SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Article 58 (Delegation of Authorities)

• 1 The Mayor shall delegate the works, as described in the Attached Table 25, under his/her authority to a gu or gun mayor pursuant to Article 139 Paragraph 2 of the Act, except that the works under Sub-paragraph 10 through Sub-paragraph 18 in the Table for economic free zones, designated pursuant to the “Special Act for Designation and Management of Economic Free Zone” Article 4, shall be delegated to the director of the Ulsan Free Economic Zone Authority. <Revised on November 5, 2009, June 30, 2014 and October 29, 2020>
• 2 Unless otherwise provided, the delegated affairs under paragraph (1) shall include attendant affairs. <Revised on Dec. 29, 2016>
• 3 Those who are delegated pursuant to Paragraph 1 shall report to the Mayor the completion of delegated works. <Revised on November 5, 2009, June 30, 2014, and October 29, 2020>

Article 59 (Procedure for Collecting Administrative Fines)

The procedure for collecting administrative fines according to Article 134 of the Decree shall follow the Act on the Regulation of Violations of Public Order. <Revised on Nov. 5, 2009; June 5, 2013>

ADDENDA <Fully revised Ordinance No. 626, July 1, 2003>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (General Transitional Provisions)

• 1 Any decisions, dispositions, procedures or other acts arising from previous provisions at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall be seen as arising from the provisions of this Ordinance.
• 2 Where an application for a construction permit has been made, an application for a construction permit has been granted or a where there is an ongoing construction after construction report before this Ordinance enters into force, the building standards, etc. under the previous provisions shall apply: Provided, That where the previous provisions are less favorable than the newly enacted provisions, the newly enacted provisions shall apply.

Article 3 (Transitional Measures as a Result of Changes to Development Activity Permit Criteria, etc.)

• 1 Where an application for a development activity permit (including authorizations, permits, etc. where a development activity permit is deemed obtained; hereinafter the same shall apply in this paragraph) has been made or a construction or business is in progress after receiving a development activity permit before this Ordinance enters into force, the previous provisions shall apply with respect to the relevant development activity: Provided, That where the previous provisions are less favorable than the newly enacted provisions, the newly enacted provisions shall apply.
• 2 Where an application for a construction permit (including authorizations, permits, etc. where a construction permit is deemed obtained; hereinafter the same shall apply in this paragraph) has been made or a construction is in progress after receiving a construction permit or after construction report before this Ordinance enters into force, the previous provisions shall apply with respect to construction standards, etc.: Provided, That where the previous provisions are less favorable than the newly enacted provisions, the newly enacted provisions shall apply.

Article 4 Deleted. <Feb. 16, 2006>

Article 5 (Transitional Measures concerning Settlement Districts)

A district designated by previous provisions as a semi-urban village district in accordance with Article 10 (2) of the addenda to the Decree shall be deemed to have been designated as a housing development promotion district.

Articles 6 and 7 Deleted. <Feb. 16, 2006>

Article 8 (Building-to-Land Ratio and Floor Area Ratio in Control Areas, etc.)

• 1 The building-to-land ratio and floor area ratio in a control area shall be 40 percent or less and 80 percent or less respectively until the control area is subdivided in accordance with Article 13 (2) of the addenda to the Decree.
• 2 The building-to-land ratio and floor area ratio regarding a class 2 district-unit planning zone in a control area shall be 60 percent or less and 150 percent or less respectively in accordance with Article 13 (2) of the addenda to the Decree.

Article 9 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

Subparagraphs 1 and 17 in attached Table 2 regarding delegated affairs of the City Bureau under its jurisdiction in the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Delegation of Affairs shall be deleted.

ADDENDUM <Revised Ordinance No. 652, Nov. 10, 2003>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM <Revised Ordinance No. 714, Dec. 31, 2004>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 787, Feb. 16, 2006)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 900, July 12, 2007)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (General Transitional Provisions)

• 1 Any decisions, dispositions, procedures or other acts arising from previous provisions at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall be seen as arising from the provisions of this Ordinance.
• 2 Where an application for a construction permit has been made or a construction is in progress after receiving a construction permit or after construction report before this Ordinance enters into force, the previous provisions shall apply with respect to construction standards, etc. Provided; That where the previous provisions are less favorable than the newly enacted provisions, the newly enacted provisions shall apply.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 988, June 30, 2008)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (General Transitional Provisions)

Any decisions, dispositions, procedures or other acts arising from previous provisions at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall be seen as arising from the provisions of this Ordinance.

ADDENDA (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses」) (Revised Ordinance No. 994, Oct. 16, 2008)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 through (19) Omitted.
• 20 "Minister of Construction and Transportation" in Article 12 (2) of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Urban Planning Ordinance shall be replaced with "Minister of Land and Maritime Affairs," and "Ordinance of the Ministry of Construction and Transportation" shall be replaced with "Ordinance of the Ministry of Land and Maritime Affairs."
• 21 through (25) Omitted.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 1016, Dec. 31, 2008)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (General Transitional Measures)

Any decisions, dispositions, procedures or other acts arising from previous provisions at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall be seen as arising from the provisions of this Ordinance.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1047, Apr. 2, 2009)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1078, Aug. 10, 2009)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 1090, Oct. 8, 2009)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force one month after the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures)

Where a construction permit has been granted or an application for a construction permit has been made (including construction reports), where a deliberation of the Construction Committee has taken place or an application for deliberation has been made, and where a housing construction plan has been approved or an application for approval of a housing construction plan has been made before this Ordinance enters into force, the previous provisions shall apply.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1091, Nov. 5, 2009)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1170, Oct. 7, 2010)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1184, Dec. 31, 2010)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1214, June 9, 2011)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 1292, July 12, 2012)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on Jan. 1, 2013.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures)

In case of buildings whose applications for construction permits (including change permits and reports) or business approvals, etc. in accordance with previous provisions are still in process when this Ordinance enters into force, the previous provisions shall apply.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1357, June 5, 2013)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1392, Oct. 2, 2013)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on Jan. 1, 2014.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 1452, June 30, 2014)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amended provisions of attached Tables 6 through 10, 13, 19, 22 shall enter into force on Jul. 15, 2014.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Limitations on Activities as to Buildings, etc.)

In case of buildings whose applications for construction permits, use change, business approvals, etc. are still in process when this Ordinance enters into force and in case of other facilities, the previous provisions shall apply with respect to restrictions regarding their use and scale, etc. as well as their building-to-land ratios and floor area ratios. Provided; That in both cases, where the previous provisions are less favorable than the newly enacted provisions, the newly enacted provisions shall apply.

Article 3 (Applicability Regarding Consecutive Appointment of City Urban Planning Committee Members)

In case the amended provisions of Article 47-2 (4) are applied regarding City Urban Planning Committee members serving term at the time this Ordinance enters into force, the term of office they are serving at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall be deemed their first term.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 1493, Dec. 31, 2014)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Application of Floor Area Ratios)

In case of buildings whose applications for construction permits, use change, business approvals, etc. are still in process when this Ordinance enters into force, previous provisions shall apply with respect to their building-to-land ratios and floor area ratios. Provided; That where the previous provisions are less favorable than the newly enacted provisions, the newly enacted provisions shall apply.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1520, May 28, 2015)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (「Partial Revision including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Urban Planning for Extensive Maintenance of Unreasonable Regulations」) (Revised Ordinance No. 1598, Dec. 31, 2015)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1620, June 30, 2016)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1689, Dec. 29, 2016)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That Article 20 (1) shall enter into force on January 1, 2017.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1778, Nov. 2, 2017)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 1853, May 17, 2018)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Aesthetic Districts)

Central aesthetic districts and general aesthetic districts which have been designated under the former provisions as at the time this Ordinance enters into force, shall be deemed designated as urban scenic districts under Article 31 (2) 1 of the Decree.

Article 3 (Transitional Measures concerning Installation Protection Districts)

Installation protection districts designated to protect public facilities, harbors, and airport facilities pursuant to the previous Article 31 (2) 6 of the Decree shall be deemed designated after important installation protection districts under Article 31 (2) 5 (b) are subdivided into and designated as public facility protection districts, harbor facility protection districts, and airport facility protection districts.

Article 4 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Construction shall be partially amended as follows: Article 4 (4) 3 shall be deleted; "or aesthetic districts" in Article 52 (1) 3 shall be deleted; and "aesthetic districts" in Article 53 (1) 1 shall be amended to "urban scenic districts" and "aesthetic districts" in paragraph (3) shall be amended to "urban scenic districts".

ADDENDUM (「Partial Revision including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Formation of Clean Areas Suffering from Adverse Function of Informatization for Teenagers in Ulsan Metropolitan City Reflecting Revised Provisions of Upper Law」) (Revised Ordinance No. 1901, Dec. 27, 2018)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 1914, Dec. 27, 2018)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 2030, Nov. 7, 2019)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

Article 2 (General Transitional Provisions)

• 1 Any decision, deposition or other action pursuant to previous regulations at the time of the ordinance enforcement shall be deemed executed under the amended regulation.
• 2 The construction standards, which will be applied to filing for a construction permit prior to the ordinance enforcement and constructing with a construction permit obtained or a construction reporting, shall observe the previous regulations, except that the amended regulations shall supercede the previous regulations which are disadvantageous to the amended regulations.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 2168, May 28, 2020)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

Article 2 (General Transitional Deposition)

• 1 Any decision, deposition, procedure and other action executed pursuant to the previous regulations prior to the ordinance enforcement shall be deemed executed under the corresponding ordinance regulation.
• 2 The construction standards, which will be applied to filing for a construction permit prior to the ordinance enforcement and constructing with a construction permit obtained or a construction reporting, shall observe the previous regulations, except that the amended regulations shall supercede the previous regulations which are disadvantageous to the amended regulations.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 2231, Sep. 24, 2020)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 2249, Oct. 29, 2020)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

Article 2 (General Transitional Deposition)

• 1 Any decision, deposition, procedure and other action executed pursuant to the previous regulations prior to the ordinance enforcement shall be deemed executed under the corresponding ordinance regulation.
• 2 The construction standards, which will be applied to filing for a construction permit prior to the ordinance enforcement and constructing with a construction permit obtained or a construction reporting, shall observe the previous regulations, except that the amended regulations shall supercede the previous regulations which are disadvantageous to the amended regulations.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 2549, March 10, 2022)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

Article 2 (General Transitional Measures)

• 1 Any decision, deposition, procedure and other action executed in accordance with existing regulations prior to the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be executed in accordance with the provisions in this Ordinance.
• 2 Any plan which applied for construction permit or got the construction permit or reported construction and was under construction before enforcement of this Ordinance shall comply with existing rules and regulations including building standard. However, if existing rules and regulations are unfavorable as compared to revised rules and regulations, the revised rules and regulations are applied.

ADDENDUM (Revised Ordinance No. 2641, Oct. 6, 2022)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

Article 2 (General Transitional Measures)

• 1 Any decision, deposition, procedure and other action executed in accordance with existing regulations prior to the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be executed in accordance with the provisions in this Ordinance.
• 2 Any plan which applied for construction permit or got the construction permit or reported construction and was under construction before enforcement of this Ordinance shall comply with existing rules and regulations including building standard. However, if existing rules and regulations are unfavorable as compared to revised rules and regulations, the revised rules and regulations are applied.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 2641, Oct. 6, 2022)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

Article 2 (General Transitional Measures)

• 1Any decision, deposition, procedure and other action executed in accordance with existing regulations prior to the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be executed in accordance with the provisions in this Ordinance.
• 2Any plan which applied for construction permit or got the construction permit or reported construction and was under construction before enforcement of this Ordinance shall comply with existing rules and regulations including building standard. However, if existing rules and regulations are unfavorable as compared to revised rules and regulations, the revised rules and regulations are applied.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 2658, Dec. 29, 2022)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 2702, Apr. 6, 2023)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 2757, Jul. 27, 2023)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

Article 2 (General Transitional Measures on Exception of Deliberation by Urban Planning Committee on Development)

• 1Those who apply for development in accordance with the regulations before the enforcement of this Ordinance shall comply with the previous regulations in spite of the revised provisions of Paragraph 10, Article 19-2. Article 3 (General Transitional Measures on Standards for Permission on Development Activities) Those who apply for development in accordance with the regulations before the enforcement of this Ordinance shall comply with the previous regulations in spite of the revised provisions of Paragraph 3, Article 20. Article 4 (General Transitional Measures on Mitigation of Building-to-Land Ratio in accordance with Public Rental Housing or Private Rental Housing Construction) Those who apply for housing construction in accordance with the regulations before the enforcement of this Ordinance shall comply with the previous regulations in spite of the revised provisions of Item L, Paragraph 3, the attached Table 24. Article 5 (General Transitional Measures) (1) Any decision, deposition, procedure and other action executed in accordance with existing regulations prior to the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be executed in accordance with the provisions in this Ordinance.
• 2Any plan which applied for construction permit or got the construction permit or reported construction and was under construction before enforcement of this Ordinance shall comply with existing rules and regulations including building standard. However, if existing rules and regulations are unfavorable as compared to revised rules and regulations, the revised rules and regulations are applied.

ADDENDA (Revised Ordinance No. 2887, Mar. 7, 2024)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

This ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

Article 2 (Cases of the Extension of Retention Period of Temporary Buildings not Subject to District-Unit Plan)

The revised provision in paragraph (2) of Article 16-4 shall apply to temporary buildings for which a construction permit was obtained or construction report was accepted prior to the enforcement of this Ordinance.

Article 3 (Cases of Relaxation of Floor Area Ratio by Use Area within the Disaster Prevention District)

The revised provision in Subparagraph 3, Item (d) of Attached Table 24 shall apply to applications or building reports filed prior to the enforcement of this Ordinance.

Article 4 (Transitional Measures Regarding the Standards for Approval of Development Acts)

Those who have submitted applications for development acts based on the previous provisions of this Ordinance shall follow the previous provision despite the revision of Paragraph (2) of Article 20.

Article 5 (Transitional Measures for the Relaxation of the Floor Area Ratio within the Free Economic Zone)

Those who have submitted applications for construction or residential construction based on the previous provision during the enforcement of this Ordinance shall follow the previous provisions despite the revision of the provisions in Article 46-2.

Article 6 (Transitional Measures for the Construction of Aggregate Screening and Crushing Plants in Natural Green Areas)

Those who have submitted applications for the construction permits based on previous provisions prior the enforcement of this Ordinance shall follow previous provisions, notwithstanding the revised provision of Subparagraph, Item (a) of Attached Table 16.

Article 7 (General Transitional Measures)

• 1Decisions, orders, proceedings and other acts made on the basis of previous provisions prior to the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be deemed to have been made in accordance with the previous corresponding provisions of this Ordinance.
• 2The application of building standards with regard to cases of applications filed for building permits or construction in progress after obtaining building permits or submitting construction reports prior to the enforcement of this Ordinance shall follow the previous provisions. However, if the previous provisions are unfavorable compared to the revised provisions, they shall follow the revised provisions.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of 20 Ordinances including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Building According to Transition to National Heritage System) <Revised Ordinance No. 2925, May 9, 2024>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement) This Ordinance shall be in effect from May 17, 2024.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures Concerning Establishment of Basic Plan) Omitted

Article 3 (Transitional Measures Concerning Installation of the Committee) Omitted

Article 4 (Transitional Measures Concerning Designation of Intangible Heritage) Omitted

Article 5 (Transitional Measures Concerning Holders, etc. of Intangible Heritage) Omitted

[Ordinance No. 1113, Jan. 7, 2010]

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe matters necessary to ensure that multicultural families residing in Ulsan Metropolitan City enjoy a stable family life and live harmoniously as a member of the local community.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows:

• 1 The term “multicultural family” means any of the following families:
  • a A family that is comprised of an immigrant by marriage as provided for in subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Framework Act on Treatment of Foreigners Residing in the Republic of Korea and a person who has acquired nationality of the Republic of Korea at birth pursuant to Article 2 of Nationality Act;
  • b A family that is comprised of a person who has been approved for naturalization pursuant to Article 4 of Nationality Act and a person who has acquired nationality of Republic of Korea at birth pursuant to Article 2 of the same Act.
• 2 The term “immigrant by marriage, etc.” means a member of a multicultural family who falls under any of the following items:
  • a An immigrant by marriage as provided for in subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Framework Act on Treatment of Foreigners Residing in the Republic of Korea;
  • b A person who has been approved for naturalization pursuant to Article 4 of the Nationality Act.

Article 3 (Responsibilities of Mayor)

The Mayor of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the “Mayor”) shall develop institutions and conditions necessary for helping members of multicultural families enjoy a stable family life and adapt to society, and establish and implement policies therefor.

Article 4 (Assistance Program)

The Mayor may provide support for the following programs to assist multicultural families:

• 1 Education programs to increase understanding of multicultural families and publicity programs;
• 2 Education programs to help multicultural families adapt to Korean culture and society and vocational training programs;
• 3 Programs that provide counseling, general information about living in Korea, and other information;
• 4 Protection and support programs for immigrants by marriage who are victims of domestic violence and their children;
• 5 Health, child care, and education support programs;
• 6 Programs that provide Korean language education and multilingual services for marriage immigrants; and
• 7 Other programs deemed necessary by the Mayor.

Article 5 (Assistance to Civil Organizations, etc.)

• 1 The Mayor may subsidize necessary costs incurred by an organization or an individual who operate programs under Article 4 within budget.
• 2 Procedures and methods regarding the subsidization of costs under paragraph (1) shall be governed by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Management of Subsidies.

Article 6(Establishment of Multicultural Family Support Council)

• 1 The Mayor may establish and operate a Multicultural Family Support Council in the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as “Council”) to deliberate and consult on support policies for multicultural families.
• 2 The Council may deliberate and consult on the following matters:
  • 1 Matters regarding formulation of implementation plans to support multicultural families;
  • 2 Matters regarding measures to support multicultural families; and
  • 3 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor.

Article 7 (Composition and Operation)

• 1 The Council shall consist of not more than 15 members, including one chairperson, and a chairperson and a vice chairperson shall be elected from among the members, and if the chairperson is unable to perform his/her duties due to unavoidable cause, the vice chairperson shall act on his/her behalf.
• 2 The director general in charge of providing multicultural family support services shall be an ex officio member of the Council, and the commissioned members shall be appointed by the Mayor from among the following persons:
  • 1 A person who is recommended by the Ulsan Metropolitan Council;
  • 2 A person who is recommended by the Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education, Ulsan Metropolitan Police Agency, Ulsan Branch Office under the control of the Busan Immigration Office, Ulsan Branch Office under the control of the Busan Metropolitan Office of Employment and Labor, and Ulsan Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
  • 3 Experts on multicultural families and representatives of multicultural families, etc.
• 3 Commissioned council members shall serve a three-year term and may be recommissioned consecutively: Provided, That the term of office for a person appointed to fill a vacancy shall be the remaining period of his/her predecessor's term.
• 4 Council meetings shall be convened when deemed necessary by the Chairperson or at the request of a majority of the total members and shall adopt a resolution with the attendance of a majority of the total members and with the approval of a simple majority present.
• 5 One secretary shall be employed to administer affairs of the Council, and he/she shall be in charge of the multicultural family services.
• 6 Where a commissioned Council member attends a meeting, he/she may be offered allowances or reimbursed actual expenses, including travel expenses, within budget as prescribed by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Payment of Allowances and Travel Expenses for Various Committees.
• 7 Except as otherwise provided for expressly by this Ordinance, necessary matters for the operation of the Council shall be determined by the chairperson after deliberation by the Council.

Article 8 (Presentation of Awards)

The Mayor may present an award to an individual or an organization whose contribution to support programs for multicultural families is recognized.

Article 9 (Enforcement Rules)

Necessary matters regarding the enforcement of this Ordnance shall be determined by Rules.

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force on July 1, 2010

The official document that has the legal force is the Korean Ordinance, and the English translation of the Ordinance is provided as a reference resource for foreigners, etc.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 914, Nov. 8, 2007

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 986(Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organizations), Jun. 30, 2008

(Wholly revised) Ordinance No. 1210, Jun. 9, 2011

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1355, Jun. 5, 2013

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1484(Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organizations), Dec. 31, 2014

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1527(partial revision including Ordinance on Operation of Preliminary Disaster Impact Review Committee of Ulsan Metropolitan City for Activation of Committees), Jun. 30, 2015

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1897, wholly revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organizations, Dec. 27, 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2244, wholly revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative, Oct. 29, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2347, Mar. 18, 2021, Partially Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2632, wholly revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative, Jul. 15, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2640, Sep. 8, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2662, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Dec. 29, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2735, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Jun. 30, 2023

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to help the foreign residents living in the Ulsan Metropolitan City adapt to the local community, to improve their living convenience, and to devise support measures needed for their independent living, in order to help them settle down as members of the community.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The definitions of terms used in this Ordinance are as follows:

• 1 The term "foreigner" means a person who does not have the nationality of the Republic of Korea;
• 2 The term "foreign resident" means a foreigner who has resided over 90 days as a registered foreigner, a naturalized citizen or a child of such person, or anyone who is not familiar with the Korean culture and life in Korea such as the Korean language, etc.;
• 3 The term "foreign resident family" means a living arrangement in which a foreign resident who has a domicile or a temporary domicile in Korea makes a living with or share residence with other persons; and
• 4 The term "foreign resident support organization" means a non-profit making juristic person or organization, established to provide support to foreign residents as its main project.

Article 3 (Status of Foreign Resident)

• 1 A foreign resident may use the properties and public facilities of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "City") in the same manner as other City residents unless otherwise specified by Acts and subordinate statutes, etc.
• 2 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Mayor (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall make efforts to enable foreign residents to participate in the City administration as members of the community.

Article 4 (Responsibilities of the Mayor)

• 1 The Mayor shall support foreign residents to settle down in the community earlier and undertake appropriate policies and measures to create conditions for them to live in harmony with local residents.
• 2 The Mayor shall conduct the status survey required for implementation of policies to support foreign residents including number of foreign residents in the relevant jurisdiction.

[Revised the Title on Sep. 8, 2022]

Article 5 (Establishment of Foreign Resident Support Plan)

• 1 The Mayor shall establish and implement the Foreign Resident Support Plan (hereinafter referred to as the "Support Plan") every year. <Revised on Sep. 8, 2022>
• 2 A Support Plan shall include the matters in each of the followings:
  • 1 Matters related to the goals and vision of support for foreign residents;
  • 2 Matters related to the status survey of foreign residents;
  • 3 Matters related to improvement of concentrated settlement environment of foreign residents;
  • 4 Matters related to the implementation of cooperation system with private organizations; and
  • 5 Other matters deemed necessary for supporting foreign residents.
• 3 The Support Plan shall be finalized after deliberation by the Foreign Resident Support Council of the Ulsan Metropolitan City in accordance with Article 8.<Revised on Sep. 8, 2022>

Article 6 (Eligibility)

Foreign residents and foreign resident families who reside in the City jurisdiction are eligible for foreign resident support. However, foreign resident support excludes the foreigners without legal status to legitimately stay in Korea in accordance with Immigration Control Act, etc. <Revised on Sep. 8, 2022>

Article 7 (Scope of Support)

• 1 The scope of support for the eligible persons in accordance with Article 6 is as follows:<Revised on Sep. 8, 2022>
  • 1 Korean language education, and basic life adaptation education;
  • 2 Counseling on difficulties, living, legal issues, jobs, etc.;
  • 3 Living convenience and emergency aid;
  • 4 Cultural and sports events for foreign residents;
  • 5 Administrative services required by foreigners for businesses;
  • 6 Child care and education projects for children of foreign resident families; and
  • 7 Education and promotion activities to prevent unreasonable discrimination on foreign residents
  • 8 Other matters deemed necessary by the mayor for foreign residents to adapt themselves to the community.
• 2 The Mayor can support projects by making a budget required for facilitating the implementation of businesses related to Clause 1 above.

CHAPTER II FOREIGN RESIDENT SUPPORT COUNCIL

Article 8 (Composition and Operation of Council)

• 1 The Foreign Resident Support Council of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as "Council") shall be organized and operated to effectively carry out support policies for foreign residents.<Revised on Sep. 8, 2022>
• 2 The Council shall consist of up to 15 members including a chairperson, and over a majority shall be the commissioned members.
• 3 The Council members shall be commissioned or appointed by the Mayor among those who are subject to any of the followings: <Revised on Dec. 27, 2018; Oct. 29, 2020; Jul. 15, 2020, Dec. 29, 2022, Jun. 30, 2023>
  • 1 The Vice Mayor for Administrative Affairs,Director of Economy and Industry, and Director General for Economy and Investment Attraction, and Director General of the Welfare and Women Bureau;
  • 2 Heads of divisions in charge of foreign resident-related affairs recommended by the Office of Education, Regional Police Agency, Regional Ministry of Employment and Labor, Immigration Service, etc.; or
  • 3 Foreign residents who had lived with those having ample knowledge and experience related to support for foreign residents for over 1 year.
• 4 The Vice Mayor for Administrative Affairs shall be the chairperson of the Council, and the vice chairperson shall be elected from among the members. <Revised on Jun. 5, 2013>
• 5 The chairperson represents the Council and manages all affairs of council, and the vice chairperson shall act for the chairperson if the chairperson cannot carry out his/her duties.
• 6 The term of office for commissioned members is 2 years. Commissioned members can serve consecutive terms once. The term of office for a commissioner member appointed to fill a vacancy shall be the remainder of his/her predecessor's term. <Revised on Jun. 30, 2015>
• 7 One secretary shall be employed for administrative affairs of the Council and shall be the head for the foreign residents support division. <Revised on Sep. 8, 2022>

Article 9 (Functions of Council)

The Council shall deliberate on the following matters:

• 1 Matters regarding the Support Plan;
• 2 Matters regarding support for foreign residents and foreign resident families;
• 3 Matters regarding the operation of the programs that help foreign residents adapt to the local community;
• 4 Matters regarding mutual cooperation on the common regional issues of foreign resident support projects;
• 5 Matters regarding formation of a local community that lives together with foreign residents; and
• 6 Other matters the Mayor or the chairperson deems necessary.

Article 10 (Meetings)

The Council shall deliberate on the following matters:

• 1 Meetings are classified into regular meetings that are held in the first and second half of the year and special meetings that are convened when the chairperson deems them necessary.
• 2 A Council meeting may be convened when the chairperson deems it necessary, begin deliberation when the majority of the members are present, and a resolution is passed when the majority of those present vote in favor.

Article 11 <Deleted on Sep. 8, 2022>

CHAPTER III PROMOTION OF FOREIGN RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN POLICY AND FACILITATION OF FOREIGN RESIDENT SUPPORT

Article 12 (Establishment of Foreign Resident Advisory Committee)

• 1 The Mayor may establish the Foreign Resident Advisory Committee of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Advisory Committee") for soliciting advice on formulating foreign resident support policies and improving foreign resident-related system.
• 2 The Advisory Committee shall consist of not more than 20 members.
• 3 The Advisory Committee members shall be commissioned by the Mayor among foreign residents who have lived in the City for more than one year and have ample experience and knowledge in supporting foreign residents; the members shall serve a two-year term and may be consecutively recommissioned.

Article 13 (Functions of Advisory Committee)

The Advisory Committee shall provide advice on the following matters:

• 1 Matters regarding foreign resident support projects prescribed in Article 7; and
• 2 Other matters the Mayor deems necessary.

Article 14 (Meetings)

• 1 The Advisory Committee meeting shall be convened when the Mayor deems it necessary.
• 2 The Advisory Committee can request cooperation including supply of data or request officers or employees of organizations or institutions related to the City, government employees or experts to attend the meetings to listen to their opinions. <Revised on Sep. 8, 2022>

Article 14-4 (Benefits, etc.)

Benefits and travel expenses can be paid within budget to officers or employees of organizations or institutions or experts attending a meeting in accordance with Clause 2, Article 14. <This Article Newly Added on Sep. 8, 2022>

Article 15 (Support for Foreign Resident Support Organization)

The Mayor may provide support needed for the activities of foreign resident support organizations.

Article 15-2 (Establishment & Operation of Foreign Residents Center, etc.)

The Mayor can establish and operate the Ulsan Metropolitan City Foreign Residents Center(the “Center”) for effectively implementing the affairs related to support for foreign residents. [This Article Newly Added on Sep. 8, 2022].

Article 16 (Entrustment of Businesses)

• 1 The Mayor can partially entrust businesses in accordance with each Paragraph of Clause 1, Article 7 and operation of the Center to a non-profit corporation or organization whose objective is to support foreign residents. <Revised on Mar. 18, 2021; Sep. 8, 2022>
• 2 The Mayor can support operating expenses within the budget for a trustee if businesses are entrusted in accordance with Clause 1.
• 3 If businesses are entrusted to and operated by a non-profit corporation or organization, the Mayor shall regularly check the matters related to support of operating expenses more than once a year and has the right to occasionally instruct and check such affairs.

Article 17 (The Together Day)

• 1 The Mayor shall designate May 20 as the Together Day for the Ulsan Metropolitan City and a week starting from the day shall be designated as the Multicultural Week, in order to embrace foreign residents residing in the City jurisdiction and to remember the significance of cultural diversity.
• 2 On the Together Day for the Ulsan Metropolitan City and during the Multicultural Week described in paragraph (1), the Mayor may host the following events:
  • 1 Commemoration ceremonies and cultural, art, and sporting events;
  • 2 Research presentations and international exchange events;
  • 3 Presentation of honorary citizen certificates and commendation of persons and organizations whose contribution has been recognized including foreign residents; and
  • 4 Other events that raise awareness of foreign residents and multiculturalism in the region.
• 3 The Mayor shall organize events provided in paragraph (2) and may have non-governmental organizations run them if necessary. If a non-governmental organization runs such event, the Mayor may provide necessary administrative and/or financial support.

Article 18 (Presentation of Awards)

• 1 The Mayor may present an award to an individual, non-profit making juristic person or organization, whose contribution to the support for foreign residents has been recognized as significant.
• 2 The Mayor may present an award to a foreign resident who falls under the following subparagraphs:
  • 1 Persons who made contribution to the City administration or the local community; and
  • 2 Persons who have made contribution to the foreign resident support policies and measures.
• 3 For procedures, etc. required for presentation of awards, the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Presentation of Awards shall be followed.

Article 19 (Honorary Citizen)

The Mayor may grant honorary citizenship to a foreign resident who made substantial contribution to the development of the City administration, and presentation of the honorary citizen certificate shall follow the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Presentation of Honorary Citizen Certificate.

Article 20 (Enforcement Rule)

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by Rules.

ADDENDUM

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM(Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)

[Ordinance No. 986, Jun. 30, 2008]

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

Once the Ordinance is in force, the terms specified in other ordinances shall be changed from "Local Administration Bureau" to "Administrative Management Support Bureau", from "Director General for Local Administration" to "Director General for Administrative Management Support", from "Economy and Industry Bureau" to "Economy and Industry Office", from "Director General for Economy and Industry" to "Executive Director for Economy and Industry", from "Environment Bureau" to "Environment and Greenery Bureau", from "Director General for Environment" to "Director General for Environment and Greenery", from "Construction and Transportation Bureau" to "Transportation and Construction Bureau", and from "Director General for Construction and Transportation" to "Director General for Transportation and Construction Bureau"

ADDENDUM <Wholly Revised Ordinance No. 1210, Jun. 9, 2011>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM <Revised Ordinance No. 1355, Jun. 5, 2013>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 1484, Dec. 31, 2014>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 though (9) omitted.
• 10 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for Foreign Residents is partially amended as follows: "Executive Director for Economy and Industry" in Paragraph 1, Clause 3, Article 8 shall be changed to "Director of Creative Economy Headquarters".
• 11 through (24) omitted.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Operation of Preliminary Disaster Impact Review Committee of Ulsan Metropolitan City for Activation of Committees) <Revised Ordinance No. 1527, Jun. 30, 2015>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Ordinance on Application of Consecutive Appointment of Committee Members)

When applying the revised provisions to a Committee member who is in office at the time of enforcement of this Ordinance, the term of office at the time of enforcement of this Ordinance is considered his/her first term.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 1897, Dec. 27, 2018>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on January 1, 2019.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship to Other Ordinances or Rules)

Where other ordinances or rules (including ordinances or rules which were promulgated before this Ordinance enters into force but whose enforcement dates have not yet arrived) cite a subsidiary body, an assisting body, an affiliated body, a representative administrative agency or public officials belonging thereto as at the time this Ordinance enters into force, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed cited, respectively.

ADDENDA (Partially Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Revised on October 29, 2020, Ordinance No. 2244>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The Ordinance shall be in effect on or after January 1, 2021.

Article 2 Omitted.

Article 3 (Amendment of Other Ordinance)

• 1 ~ (29) Omitted.
• 30 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Foreign Resident Support Ordinance shall be amended in part as follows: The “Director General of the Welfare, Women, and Health Bureau” in Paragraph 1, Clause 3, Article 8 is changed to the “Director General of the Welfare and Women Bureau.”
• 31 ~ (37) Omitted.

ADDENDUM (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses) <Revised Ordinance No. 2347, March 18, 2021>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The Ordinance shall be in effect three months after promulgation.

Article 2 Omitted.

Article 3 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

• 1 ~ (31) Omitted.
• 32 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for Foreign Resident Support is revised as follows: The “Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses” in Paragraph 1, Article 16 shall make into the “Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses to Private Sector.”
• 33 ~ (49) Omitted.

ADDENDUM (Wholly Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Revised Ordinance No. 2632, Jul. 15, 2022>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on July 21, 2022. However, the provisions related to Administration and Home Affairs Committee in Clause 1, Article 3 of this Addendum shall come into effect from Sep. 10, 2022.

Article 2 (Interim Measures related to Civic Ombudsman Committee)

Omitted.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 ~ (30) Omitted.
• 31 Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for Foreign Residents is partially revised as follows: “Director General of Infrastructure for Future Growth” in Clause 3, Article 8 is changed to “Director General of Economy and Investment Attraction”.
• 32 ~ (48) Omitted.

Article 4(Relation with Other Ordinances) Omitted.

ADDENDUM <Revised Ordinance No. 2640, Sep. 8, 2022>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The Ordinance shall be in effect on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses to Private Sector is partially revised as follows:

Item 120 in Attached Table is newly added as follows: .

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Ordinance No. 2662 revised on Dec. 29, 2022>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall be in effect from Jan. 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 ~ ㉑ Omitted.
• 22the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for Foreign Residents is revised as follows: “Director General of Economy and Investment Attraction” is changed to “Director General of Economy” in Sub-paragraph 1, Paragraph 3, Article 8.
• 23 ~ ㊷ Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances)

Omitted.

DDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2735 revised on Jun. 30, 2023>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall be in effect from July 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Duration of Temporal Organization)

Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances)

• 1~ ⑰ Omitted./li>
• 18Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Support for Foreign Residents is revised as follows: “Director General of Economy” is changed to “Director of Economy and Industry” in Sub-paragraph 1, Paragraph 3, Article 8.
• 19 ~ ㊱ Omitted.

[Ordinance No. 1114. Jan. 7, 2010][Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 2139, Apr. 9, 2020]

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for matters mandated by the Framework Act on Prevention of Violence against Women and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof and to promote the projects for preventing violence against women and for protecting and supporting victims, thereby improving the dignity and human rights of women.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance are defined as follows:

• 1 The term "violence against women" means violence against women defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 3 of the Act on the Framework Act on Prevention of Violence against Women (hereinafter referred to as the "Act");
• 2 The term "victims" means victims of violence against women defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 3 of the Act;
• 3 The term "facilities for protecting and supporting victims" means the following facilities:
  • a Facilities under Article 15 (2) of the Act;
  • b Counseling centers for victims of sexual violence under Article 10 (1) of the Sexual Violence Prevention and Victims Protection Act, protection facilities for victims of sexual violence under Article 12 (1) of the same Act, and integrated support centers for victims of sexual violence under Article 18 (1) of the same Act;
  • c Emergency hotline centers under Article 4-6 (1) of the Act on the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Protection of Victims, counseling centers related to domestic violence under Article 5 (1) of the same Act, and shelters for victims of domestic violence under Article 7-2 (1) of the same Act;
  • d Support facilities for victims of commercial sex acts under Article 9 (1) of the Act on the Prevention of Commercial Sex Acts and Protection of Victims, rehabilitation support centers under Article 15 (1) of the same Act, and counseling centers for victims of commercial sex acts under Article 17 (1) of the same Act.

Article 3 (Responsibilities of Mayor)

• 1 The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate and execute comprehensive measures necessary to prevent violence against women and to protect and support victims.
• 2 The Mayor shall prepare necessary legal and institutional framework under paragraph (1) and secure financial resources required therefor.

Article 4 (Relationship to Other Ordinances)

Except as otherwise provided in other Ordinances of the City, the prevention of violence against women and protection of and support for victims shall be governed by this Ordinance.

Article 5 (Formulation of Implementation Plans)

• 1 The Mayor shall formulate and execute an annual implementation plan in line with a master plan for preventing violence against women and for protecting and supporting victims under Article 7 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan").
• 2 The implementation plan shall include the following:
  • 1 Goals and basic direction setting for policies on the prevention of violence against women and on protection of and support for victims;
  • 2 Major tasks to promote in connection with policies for preventing violence against women and methods for promotion thereof;
  • 3 Education and publicity to prevent violence against women;
  • 4 Establishment of a cooperative system for preventing violence against women and for protecting and supporting victims;
  • 5 Plans for securing and managing financial resources for promoting policies on the prevention of violence against women;
  • 6 Other matters that the Mayor deems necessary to prevent violence against women and to protect and support victims.
• 3 The Mayor shall analyze and evaluate performance in the execution of the implement plan for the year and shall reflect the results thereof in the implementation plan for the next year.

Article 6 (Projects for Protecting and Supporting Victims)

The Mayor may promote the following projects to prevent violence against women and to protect and support victims:

• 1 Facilities for protecting and supporting victims;
• 2 Survey, research, education, and publicity to prevent violence against women;
• 3 Building an early support system such as offering counseling and urgent protection for women exposed to violence;
• 4 Improving welfare of victims by offering necessary protection and medical treatment and by helping them to recover;
• 5 Legal aid for victims;
• 6 Supporting victims with housing;
• 7 Supporting victims with education by covering their school tuition;
• 8 Supporting victims with employment;
• 9 Providing education to those working for facilities for protecting and supporting victims and improving their working conditions;
• 10 Other projects that the Mayor deems necessary for preventing violence against women and for protecting and supporting victims.

Article 7 (Establishment of Committee for Preventing Violence against Women)

• 1 The Mayor shall establish the Committee for Preventing Violence against Women of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") to deliberate and decide on the following matters regarding the prevention of violence against women under Article 11 (1) of the Act:
  • 1 Formulation and execution of implementation plans;
  • 2 Major measures for preventing violence against women by field;
  • 3 Improvement of systems for preventing violence against women;
  • 4 Coordination and cooperation regarding projects for preventing violence against women;
  • 5 Analysis and evaluation of policies for preventing violence against women;
  • 6 Other matters that the chairperson of the Committee submits to discuss at Committee meetings for the prevention of violence against women.
• 2 The Committee may establish working groups for such fields as domestic violence, sexual assault, and commercial sex acts in order to efficiently perform its duties.

Article 8 (Composition of Committee)

• 1 The Committee shall be comprised of up to 20 members, including one chairperson and one vice chairperson.
• 2 The director-general of Welfare, Women and Health Bureau shall serve as the chairperson of the Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "chairperson"), and a member elected by and from among the Committee members shall serve as the vice chairperson.
• 3 Committee members shall be appointed or commissioned by the Mayor in due consideration of gender equality as provided for in Article 21 (2) of the Framework Act on Gender Equality from among the following persons:
  • 1 Ulsan Metropolitan City officials whose duties include the prevention of violence against women and the protection of and support for victims;
  • 2 Persons recommended by the Ulsan Metropolitan Council;
  • 3 Representatives of the following institutions, organizations, or facilities, or those recommended by such representatives;
    (a) Facilities for protecting and supporting victims;
    (b) Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education;
    (c) Ulsan District Court, Ulsan District Prosecutors' Office, Ulsan Metropolitan Police Agency, Ulsan Probation and Parole Office, and Ulsan Bar Association;
    (d) Other institutions, organizations, or facilities necessary for building a cooperative system for the prevention of violence against women.

Article 9 (Term of Office of Committee Members)

The term of office of commissioned members shall be two years but may be renewed consecutively only once.

Article 10 (Dismissal of Committee Members)

In any of the following cases, the Mayor may decommission the member in question:

• 1 Where the member becomes unable to perform his or her duties due to mental or physical disorder;
• 2 The Mayor may conduct the following projects in order to facilitate the development of the technology relating to the hydrogen industry:
• 3 Where the member is deemed unfit to serve as a Committee member due to neglect of duty, loss of dignity, or any other reason;
• 4 Where the member voluntarily expresses that it is difficult for him or her to perform the duties.

Article 11 (Duties of Chairperson)

• 1 The chairperson shall represent the Committee and exercise general control over its affairs.
• 2 Where the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to any unavoidable cause, the vice chairperson shall act on his or her behalf; and where both the chairperson and vice chairperson are unable to perform such duties, a committee member designated in advance by the chairperson shall act on his or her behalf.

Article 12 (Meetings of Committee)

• 1 The chairperson shall convoke and preside over meetings of the Committee.
• 2 A meeting of the Committee shall be held at least twice every year; and where the chairperson deems it necessary or at the request of at least 1/3 of the incumbent members, the chairperson shall convene such meeting.
• 3 Meetings of the Committee shall be convened with the attendance of a majority of all incumbent members, and resolutions shall be adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of those present.

Article 13 (Operating Rules)

The Committee shall have one executive secretary for its administrative affairs, who shall be in charge of the duties relating to the prevention of violence against women.

Article 14 (Executive Secretary)

Except as provided in this Ordinance, matters necessary for the operation of the Committee and working groups shall be determined by the chairperson after resolution by the Committee.

Article 15 (Fact-finding Survey)

• 1 The Mayor may conduct a fact-finding survey on violence against women every three years.
• 2 The Mayor may request specialized institutions to conduct fact-finding surveys under paragraph (1).

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Change of Name of Community Solidarity for Protecting Children and Women)

The Community Solidarity for Protecting Children and Women under previous Article 5 at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall be deemed as the Committee for Preventing Violence against Women of Ulsan Metropolitan City under the amended provisions of Article 7 (1).

[Ordinance No. 1768. Sep. 28, 2017][Partially Amended by Ordinance No. 2206, Aug. 6, 2020]

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 1768, Sep. 28, 2017

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2206, Aug. 6, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2437, Aug. 5, 2021

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2646, Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand, Dec. 1, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2853, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Admistrative Organization, Dec. 28, 2023

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2889, Mar. 7, 2024

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe matters necessary for promoting the inscription of the petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream in Ulsan Metropolitan City, which has outstanding universal value worth preserving for all humankind, on the World Heritage List and for preserving and managing the same, thereby contributing to the protection of priceless cultural heritage and enhancement of tourism resources.<Revised on Aug. 6, 2020, Dec. 28, 2023>

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows:

• 1 The term "World Heritage" means heritage that the UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has inscribed on the World Heritage List under the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (hereinafter referred to as the "World Heritage Convention") upon acknowledging its obvious universal value worth preserving for all humankind and includes cultural heritage, natural heritage, and mixed heritage;
• 2 The term "cultural heritage" means monuments, groups of buildings, and sites under Article 1 of the World Heritage Convention;
• 3 The term "natural heritage" means natural features, geological and physiographcial formations, habitats of threatened species of animals and plants, natural areas or natural sites under Article 2 of the World Heritage Convention;
• 4 The term "mixed heritage" means heritage that fully or partially fits the definitions of cultural heritage and natural heritage;
• 5 The term "tentative list" means a preliminary heritage list submitted to the UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in order to apply for inscription as World Heritage afterwards as heritage worthy of inscription on the World Heritage List.

Article 3 (Responsibilities of Mayor)

• 1 The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall strive to have the petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream inscribed on the World Heritage List. <Amended on Aug. 6, 2020, Dec. 28, 2023>
• 2 The Mayor shall strive to systematically preserve and manage the petroplyphs along the Bangucheon Stream so that it can maintain its value and be passed down intact to future generations. <Amended on Aug. 6, 2020, Dec. 28, 2023>

Article 4 (Committee for Inscription of Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream on the World Heritage List)

The Mayor shall establish the Committee for Inscription of the Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream on the World Heritage List (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") to deliberate on the following:<Amended on Dec. 28, 2023>

• 1 Promotion of the inscription of the Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream on the World Heritage List;
• 2 Preservation, management, and utilization of the Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream and its neighboring areas;
• 3 Education and public relations activities relating to the Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream;
• 4 Other matters that the Mayor deems necessary for promoting the inscription of the Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream on the World Heritage List. <[Wholly revised on Aug. 6, 2020][Title revised on Mar. 7, 2024]>

Article 5 (Composition of Committee)

• 1 The Committee shall be comprised of up to 20 members, including one chairperson and one vice chairperson.<Amended on Aug. 6, 2020, Mar. 7, 2024>
• 2 The chairperson shall be elected from among members and the director-general of Culture, Tourism and Sports Bureau shall serve as the vice chairperson. <Amended on, Aug. 6, 2020, Mar. 7, 2024>
• 3Committee members shall be commissioned by the Mayor from among the following persons:<Amended on Mar. 7>
  • 1 Experts in the field of preservation and management of World Heritage;
  • 2 Council members recommended by the Ulsan Metropolitan Council;
  • 3 Representatives of local residents recommended by the head of the relevant local government;
  • 4 Other persons with extensive knowledge of and experience in the preservation and management of World Heritage.

Article 6 (Term of Office of Committee Members)

• 1 TThe term of office of each commissioned member shall be two years, but may be renewed consecutively: Provided, That the term of office of a member newly commissioned to replace a resigning member shall coincide with the remaining term of office of the predecessor. Where the remaining term is shorter than six months, a member may not be commissioned. <Revised on Dec. 1, 2022>
• 2 A commissioned member under Article 5 (3) 2 who lost the position as a Council member due to resignation, retirement or lapse of the term of office, etc. shall be deemed to have been decommissioned when losing such position.

Article 7 (Duties of Chairperson)

• 1 The chairperson shall represent the Committee and exercise general control over its affairs.
• 2 Where the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to any unavoidable cause, the vice chairperson shall act on his or her behalf, and where both the chairperson and vice chairperson are unable to perform such duties, other members in order of seniority shall act for the chairperson. <Amended by Ordinance No. 2206, Aug. 6, 2020>

Article 8 (Committee Meetings)

• 1 The chairperson shall convene and preside over meetings of the Committee.
• 2 Meetings of the Committee shall be convened with the attendance of a majority of all incumbent members, and resolutions shall be adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of those present.

Article 9 (Executive Secretary)

• 1 The Committee shall have one executive secretary and one clerk to attend to its affairs.
• 2 TThe head of the division in charge of the inscription of the Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream shall serve as the executive secretary and a person nominated by the executive secretary shall serve as the clerk.<Amended on Mar. 7, 2024>
• 3 The executive secretary shall perform the administrative affairs of the Committee, and the clerk shall assist the executive secretary.

Article 10(Establishment of Subcommittees)

• 1Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
  • 1 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
  • 2 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
  • 3 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
  • 4 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
• 2 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
• 3 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
• 4 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
• 5 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>

Article 11 (Operation of Subcommittees)

• 1 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
• 2 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
• 3 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>

Article 12 (Expert Members)

• 1 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
• 2 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>
• 3 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>

Article 13 (Allowances and Travel Expenses)

Non-public official members and related experts who attend Committee meetings may receive allowances and travel expenses, subject to budgetary constraints.<Amended on Mar. 7, 2024>

Article 14 (Subsidy for Expenses)

• 1 The Mayor may subsidize expenses necessary for supporting the promotion of the inscription on the World Heritage List and for preserving and managing Bangudae Petroglyphs, within budgetary limits.
• 2 In order to promote the inscription on the World Heritage List, to preserve and manage Bangudae Petroglyphs, and to enhance citizens' awareness thereof, the Mayor may support related private organizations and local residents with their activities. <Amended by Ordinance No. 2206, Aug. 6, 2020>
• 3Deleted. <Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 15 (Enforcement Rules)

• 1 The Mayor may push forward community partnership projects to entice the local community members to engage actively in the preservation and management of the Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream and improve their quality of life. <Amended on Dec. 28, 2023>
• 2 The community partnership projects pursuant to Paragraph 1 may be consigned to relevant companies or organizations.

Article 16 (Enforcement Rules)

• 1 Deleted. <Mar. 7, 2024>

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Management of Subsidies shall be partially amended as follows: Item (53) shall be inserted in the Ordinances regarding the projects eligible for a subsidy in attached Table 1 as follows:

ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 2206, Aug. 6, 2020>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Amended on August 6, 2020, Ordinance No. 2206)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Amended on August 5, 2021, Ordinance No. 2437)

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

The Ordinance for the Ulsan Metropolitan City Work Consignment to Private Sector shall be amended in part as follows:

ADDENDUM (Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand)<Ordinance No. 2646 revised on Dec. 1, 2022>

This Ordinance shall be in effect on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization) <Amended on Dec. 28, 2023, Ordinance No. 2853>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement) This Ordinance shall be in effect on January 1, 2024.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances) ① ~ ⑯ Omitted

• ⑰ Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion of Inscription of Bangudae Petroglyphs on World Heritage List and Preservation and Management thereof shall be partially amended as follows: In the title of the ordinance, “Bangudae Petroglyphs” shall be changed to “Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream.”In Article 1, “Bangudae petroglyphs” shall be changed to “petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream.” In paragraph (1), Article 3, “Bangudae petroglyphs” shall be changed to “petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream.” In paragraph (2), Article 3, “Bangudae petroglyphs” shall be changed to “petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream.” In the main body of Article 4, “Bangudae petroglyphs” shall be changed to “petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream.”In Subparagraphs 1 thru 4, Article 4, “Bangudae petroglyphs” shall be changed to “petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream” respectively. In Subparagraphs 1 thru 4, Paragraph (1), Article 10, “Bangudae petroglyphs” shall be changed to “petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream” respectively.In Paragraph (1), Article 15, “Bangudae petroglyphs” shall be changed to “petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream.”
• ⑱ ~ ㉑ Omitted

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances)

Where other ordinances (including ordinances which were promulgated before this Ordinance enters into force but whose enforcement dates have not yet arrived) cite the former titles of a department and a bureau and the administrative affairs thereof as at the time this Ordinance enters into force, the relevant provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed cited, respectively.

ADDENDUM (Amended on Mar. 7, 2024, Ordinance No. 2889)

The ordinance shall be in effect upon promulgation.

[Ordinance No. 1848, May 17, 2018]

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2646, Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand, Dec. 1, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2756, Jul. 27, 2023

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe matters necessary for managing and operating the Ulsan Metropolitan City Exhibition and Convention Center that contributes to the exhibition and convention industry and to developing the regional economy by holding exhibitions, international conferences, etc.

Article 2 (Location)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Exhibition and Convention Center (hereinafter referred to as the "UECO") shall be located at 255, Ulsanyeok-ro, Samnam-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan Metropolitan City. <Revised on Jul. 27, 2023>

Article 3 (Relationship with other Ordinances)

Except as otherwise provided for in this Ordinance, matters concerning the public property shall be governed by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Management of Public Property.

Article 4 (Services)

The Center shall provide the following services:<Revised on Jul. 27, 2023>

• 1 Various types of exhibitions, expositions, events, etc.;
• 2 Conferences, seminars, symposiums, performances, banquets, etc.;
• 3 Renting the Center’s facilities and the equipment and conveniences incidental thereto;
• 4 Other services that fulfill the objectives of establishing the Center.

Article 5 (Permission for Use, etc.)

• 1The Ulsan Metropolitan City Mayor(“Mayor”)can entrust management and operation of the UECO to local public organizations, government-invested or funded organizations or professional organizations for effective management and operatino of the UECO in accordance with Article 27, Public Property and Commodity Management Act.
• 2Those who want to use exhibition halls or meeting rooms in the UECO shall get the approval from the entrusted management/operation agency (“entrusted agency”).
• 3The entrusted agency can collect usage fees from those who use or get profits from the UECO facilities and the usage fees are specified in accordance with the criteria in the Table.
• 4The Mayor can reduce the usage fees for exhibition halls or meeting rooms up to thirty-hundredth when it is required to manufacture, display and sell products from the jurisdiction or local specialties which may contribute on activation of local economy.
• 5The entrusted agency can collect parking fees for securing parking order.
• 6The Mayor can support the expenses required for management and operation of the UECO to the entrusted agency within the budget and send and let government employees work in the entrusted agency if required.<Revised on Jul. 27, 2023>

Article 6 Deleted <Jul. 27, 2023>

Article 7 Deleted <Jul. 27, 2023>

Article 8 Deleted <Jul. 27, 2023>

Article 9 Deleted <Jul. 27, 2023>

Article 10 (Guidance and Supervision)

• 1 When deemed necessary, the Mayor may require the entrusted agency to report the entrusted affairs or require public officials under his/her control to investigate or inspect documents, etc. related to the management and operation status of the Center. <Revised on Jul. 27, 2023>
• 2 If any matter requiring correction is found as a result of the report, examination or inspection conducted under paragraph (1), the Mayor may order the outsourcee to correct it or to take other necessary measures.

Article 11 Deleted <Jul. 27, 2023>

Article 12 Deleted <Jul. 27, 2023>

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Administrative Affairs shall be partially amended as follows: The following shall be newly inserted in subparagraph 76 of the attached Table. 76. Managing and operating the Ulsan Metropolitan City Exhibition and Convention Center Corporations or organizations selected through open tender or designated by the Mayor Employment and Economy Bureau

ADDENDUM (Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand)<Ordinance No. 2646 revised on Dec. 1, 2022>

This Ordinance shall be in effect on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM (Ordinance No. 2646 revised on Jul. 27, 2023)

This Ordinance shall be in effect on the date of its promulgation.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 1849, May 17,m 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1897 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Dec. 27, 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2123 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Apr. 1, 2020

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2347 (「Partially Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses」), Mar. 18, 2021

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2632 (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」), Jul. 15, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2646, Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand, Dec. 1, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2662, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Dec. 29, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2735, Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization, Jun. 30, 2023

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Act is to promote the MICE industry, thereby enhancing the brand of Ulsan Metropolitan City as a MICE industry city; and contributing to developing the exhibition industry and tourism industry and invigorating the regional economy.

Article 2 (Definitions)

• 1 In this Ordinance, the term "MICE Industry" means a new industry in which the following matters are merged, as a domestic and international exhibition and convention industry:
  • 1 Meeting: Exchanges of opinions between organizations and individuals, such as associations, societies, governmental agencies, and enterprise organizations, that use paid facilities suitable for meetings;
  • 2 Incentives: Reward travel, all or part of the cost of which is borne by a corporation or institution to reward and motivate its members for enhanced performance;
  • 3 Convention: A large-scale meeting of an international nature that uses paid facilities established for the MICE industry;
  • 4 Exhibition and large event: An exhibition, trade event, trade fair or an exposition held at a specialized exhibition facility and a large event, etc. held at a MICE-related facility for trade talks and activities for sales, promotion and marketing of goods or services.
• 2 Except for those prescribed in paragraph (1), definitions of the terms used in this Ordinance shall confirm to the definitions under Article 2 of the Act on the Development of Exhibition Industry and Article 2 of the International Conference Industry Promotion Act. <Revised on Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 3 (Mayor's Responsibility)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Mayor (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate and implement a comprehensive policy for the continuous growth, development and strengthening of competitiveness of the MICE industry and shall prepare measures to support the same, including securement of necessary budget.

Article 4 (Promotion of MICE Industry and Support Projects)

• 1 The Mayor shall promote the following projects to strengthen the competitiveness of and to develop the MICE industry:
  • 1 Searching and promoting regionally specialized MICE industry;
  • 2 Supporting the inducement, search or holding of events related to the MICE industry;
  • 3 Convening international conferences, exhibitions and large events;
  • 4 Promoting the MICE industry domestically or overseas;
  • 5 Linked marketing activities, including participation in domestic and overseas exhibitions;
  • 6 Educating and training human resources specialized in the MICE industry;
  • 7 Other projects that the Mayor deems necessary for developing and promoting the MICE industry.
• 2 The Mayor may jointly promote projects with the relevant organizations or related agencies or cooperate therewith by establishing alliances, such as entering into business agreements, to efficiently promote the MICE industry.

Article 5 (Composition of Support Council)

• 1 To seek advice and suggestions on the following matters concerning promotion of the MICE industry, the Mayor may establish the Ulsan Metropolitan City Mice Industry Support Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Council"):
  • 1 Matters concerning major policies on promoting the MICE industry;
  • 2 Matters concerning the promotion of the MICE industry and support projects under Article 4;
  • 3 Matters concerning publicity and marketing for inducing the MICE industry;
  • 4 Other matters that the Mayor deems necessary concerning the promotion of the MICE industry.
• 2The Council shall be comprised of not more than 15 members, including one Chairperson; and the Deputy Mayor of Administrative Affairs shall act as the chairperson and the deputy chairperson shall be elected by and among members. <Revised on April 1, 2020>
• 3 The Director of Economy & Industry and the Director General of the Culture, Tourism and Sports Bureau shall be the ex officio members, and persons commissioned by the Mayor from among each of the following persons shall be the commissioned members: <Revised on Dec. 27, 2018; July 15, 2022, Dec. 1, 2022, Dec. 29, 2022, Jun. 30, 2023>
  • 1 Members of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Council;
  • 2 Heads of agencies or organizations related to the MICE industry, or executive officers or employees belonging thereto;
  • 3 Experts in the MICE industry or persons with abundant knowledge of and experience in related fields;
  • 4 Persons who operate businesses related to the MICE industry.
• 4 The term of office of a commissioned member shall be two years, and may be renewed consecutively; Provided, That a member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before his/her predecessors term expires shall serve for the remainder of such term. <Revised on Dec. 1, 2022>
• 5 Deleted. <Dec. 1, 2022>
• 6 Where any commissioned member falls under any of the following grounds, the Mayor may dismiss him/her from office:
  • 1 If the member fails to perform his/her duties faithfully;
  • 2 If the member divulges any confidential information, etc. acquired in connection with his/her activities as a member;
  • 3 Other cases where the member is deemed unsuitable as a member.
• 7 The Chairperson shall represent the Council and exercise overall control of its affairs.
• 8 If the Chairperson is unable to perform his/her duties in extenuating circumstances, the Vice-chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson on his/her behalf.

Article 6 (Operation of Support Council)

• 1 The Chairperson shall convoke a meeting of the Council when he/she deems it necessary or at the request of not less than 1/3 of its members.
• 2 A majority of the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of at least a majority of those present.
• 3 The Council shall have an executive secretary, who shall be a Grade-V public official in charge of affairs related to the MICE industry.
• 4 Other necessary matters concerning operating the Council shall be determined by the Chairperson following deliberation by the Council.
• 5Deleted. <Dec. 1, 2022>

Article 7 (Entrustment of Administrative Affairs)

The Mayor may entrust part of administrative affairs related to promoting the MICE industry to specialized institutions or organizations according to the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Administrative Affairs. <March 18, 2021>

Article 8 (Rewards)

The Mayor may grant rewards to outstanding enterprises or entrepreneurs in the MICE industry that have rendered remarkable contributions to promoting the MICE industry, according to the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Granting Rewards.

Article 9 (Enforcement Rule)

Matters necessary for enforcing this Ordinance shall be prescribed by a rule.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses shall be partially revised as follows: The following shall be newly inserted as Paragraph 77 in the attached Table.

ADDENDA (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」) <Revised Ordinance No. 1897, Dec. 27, 2018>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on January 1, 2019.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship to Other Ordinances or Rules)

Where other ordinances or rules (including ordinances or rules which were promulgated before this Ordinance enters into force but whose enforcement dates have not yet arrived) cite a subsidiary body, an assisting body, an affiliated body, a representative administrative agency or public officials belonging thereto as at the time this Ordinance enters into force, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed cited, respectively.

ADDENDUM (「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」) <Revised Ordinance No. 2123, April 1, 2020>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

This Ordinance shall be in effect on and after April 1, 2020.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinance)

• 1 through (4) Omitted.
• 5 The Ordinance for the Ulsan Metropolitan City MICE Industry Cultivation shall be amended in part as follows: The “Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs” under Paragraph 2, Article 5 shall make into the “Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs.”
• 6 and (7) Omitted

ADDENDUM (「Partially Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses」) <Revised Ordinance No. 2347, Mar. 18, 2021>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

This Ordinance shall be in effect on and from three months after its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 ~ (17) Omitted.
• 18 The Ordinance for the Ulsan Metropolitan City MICE Industry Cultivation shall be amended in part as follows: The “Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses” under Article 7 is replaced by the “Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Businesses to a Private Sector”.
• 19 ~ (49) Omitted.

ADDENDUM (「Wholly Revised Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization」) <Revised Ordinance No. 2632, July 15, 2022>

Article 1 (Date of Enforcement)

The ordinance shall be in effect on and after July 21, 2022. However, the matters related to Public Administration and Self-Governing Committee in Clause 1, Article 3 of Addenda shall be in effect on and after Sep. 10, 2022.

Article 2 (Transitional measures on e-People Committee)

omitted.

Article 3 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 ~ (26) Omitted.
• 27 Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion for MICE Industry shall be partially revised as follows: “Director General for Basis for Future Growth and Director General for Culture, Tourism and Sports in Clause 3, Article 5 are replaced by “Director General for Economy and Investment Attraction and Director General for Culture, Tourism and Sports”.
• 28 ~ (48) omitted.

Article 4 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) omitted.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of 199 Ordinances for Making Ordinances Easier to Understand)<Ordinance No. 2646 revised on Dec. 1, 2022>This Ordinance shall be in effect on the date of its promulgation

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2662 revised on Dec. 29, 2022>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall be in effect from Jan. 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Revision of Other Ordinances)

• 1 ~ ⑳ Omitted.
• 21The Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion of Mice Industry is revised as follows:
• “Director General of Economy and Investment Attraction” is changed to “Director General of Economy” in Paragraph 3, Article 5.22~ 42 Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances) Omitted.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Revision of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Establishment of Administrative Organization)<Ordinance No. 2735 revised on Jun. 30, 2023>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall be in effect from July 1, 2023.

Article 2 (Duration of Temporal Organization)

Omitted.

Article 3 (Relationship with Other Ordinances)

• 1 ~ ⑦ Omitted.
• 8Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion of Mice Industry is revised as follows:
• “Director General of Industry” is changed to “Director of Economy and Industry” in Paragraph 3, Article 5.9~ ㊱ Omitted.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 1940, Apr. 25, 2019.

(Partially Revised) Ordinance No. 2134, Apr. 9, 2020.

(Partially Revised) Ordinance No. 2317, Dec. 29, 2020.

(Partially Revised) Ordinance No. 2579, Apr. 7, 2022.

(Partially Revised) Ordinance No. 2954, Jul. 1, 2024.

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to securing the good order of circulation of Ulsan Love Gift Certificates, strengthen the local community, and activate the local economy by specifying matters pertaining tothe “Act on Promotion of Use of Local Love Gift Certificates” and the Enforcement Decree of the same Act.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance shall be interpreted in accordance with Article 2, “Act on Promotion of Use of Local Love Gift Certificates” (the “Act”).

Article 3 (Correlation with Other Ordinances)

The matters related to the issuance and operation of Ulsan Love Gift Certificates (the “Gift Certificates”) and support for the promotion and use of the Gift Certificates shall comply with the rules and regulations specified in this Ordinance unless otherwise specified in other Ordinances.

Article 4 (Issuance and Distribution of Gift Certificates)

• 1 The Mayor of the Ulsan Metropolitan City (the “Mayor”) has the right to issue gift certificates as marketable securities, or electronic prepayments, in accordance with Clause 14, Article 2 of the Electronic Financial Transaction Act, and prepaid cards, in accordance with Clause 8, Article 2 of the Specialized Credit Business Act.
• 2 The gift certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance. However, the Mayor has the right to shorten or extend the term of validity for any reason to activate tlocal economy in accordance with Clause 2 of the Act.
• 3 The use of gift certificates is limited to the jurisdiction of Ulsan Metropolitan City. However, the Mayor has the right to designate other areas beyond the jurisdiction of Ulsan Metropolitan City as the areas to allow the use of gift certificates through discussion with the relevant local authorities for reasons specified in Clause 3, Article 4.
• 4 The gift certificates are issued as card types (including electronic cards) and online types.
• 5 The face values of gift certificates are KRW 5,000, KRW 10,000, KRW 20,000, KRW 30,000, KRW 50,000, KRW 70,000, KRW 100,000, KRW 300,000, KRW 500,000 and KRW 1,000,000.
• 6 The statement on the gift certificates include the name of gift certificate recipient and the term of validity.
• 7 Notwithstanding Clauses 5 and 6, the Mayor has the right to change the face value of gift certificates and statements on gift certificates.

Article 5 (Agreement with Sales Agency, etc.)

• 1 The Mayor shall execute sales agency agreements, partially entrusting sales agencies with businesses including the storage, sales, and exchange of gift certificates in accordance with Clause 1, Article 6 of the Act.
• 2Sales agency agreement shall include the matters specified below:
  • 1Term of agreement;
  • 2Responsibilities;
  • 3Other matters required for the sales agency services for gift certificates, including commission on sales and exchanges.
• 3 The Mayor shall publish the information on sale agencies on the Ulsan Metropolitan City website in accordance with Clause 2, Article 6 of the Act.
• 4 The sales agencies shall submit quarterly business reports, including sales and inventories of gift certificates to the Mayor in accordance with Clause 3, Article 6 of the Act.

Article 6 (Registration of Sales Agencies)

• 1Those who wish to be sales agents need to submit the application form for registration as a sales agencies to the Mayor in accordance with Clause 1, Article 7 of the Act.
• 2The Mayor has the right to reject registration if those who apply for registration as a sales agency meet any of the following conditions: <Revised on Apr. 7, 2022>
  • 1 If those who apply for sales agency registration are engaged in bars or pubs in accordance with Clause 8, Article 21, Enforcement Decree of “Food Sanitation Act”;
  • 2 If those who apply for sales agency registration operate large stores or quasi-large stores in accordance with Clauses 3 & 4, Article 2, “Distribution Industry Development Act” (except the exclusive stores of less than 1,000㎡ with win-win cooperation project with farmers and trading local agricultural products);
  • 3 Any other business categories which the Mayor determines not to be suitable for the activation of the local economy and the enhancement of the local community.
• 3Qualification for sales agencies is as follows: <revised on Apr. 7, 2022>
  • 1 Businesses located in the jurisdiction of Ulsan Metropolitan City.;
  • 2Those who are entrusted to sell goods and services of sales agencies and are approved by the Mayor.
• 4 Any other matters required for registration of sales agencies shall be specified by the Mayor, except the provisions from Clause 1 to Clause 3 above.

Article 7 (Revocation of Sales Agency Registration)

The Mayor shall publish the revocation of sales agency registration on the Ulsan Metropolitan City website in accordance with Clause 1, Article 8 of the Act.

Article 8 (Refund of Gift Certificate Balance)

The ‘percentage specified by the Ordinance’ in Article 3, Enforcement Decree of the Act means 60/100.

Article 9 (Re-issuance of Gift Certificates)

If the face value or the number of gift certificates cannot be identified for any reason, including damage, the gift certificate holders can request a re-issuance of a gift certificates of an equivalent amount as designated by the Mayor in accordance with Clause 2, Article 12 of the Act.

Article 10 (Promotion of the Use of Gift Certificates)

• 1 The Mayor can give a variety of incentives, rewards, or prize money to residents, public officials, or officers, and employees of public organizations, wholly or in part with gift certificates for promoting the distribution and use of gift certificates.
• 2 The Mayor may sell gift certificates at a discount of up to 10% of their face value to promote their distribution and use. Additionally, the Mayor may provide incentives such as additional charge money or support for sales agencies. For individual purchases of discounted gift certificates, the purchase amount shall not exceed KRW 1 million per month and KRW 12 million per year. <Revised on Jul. 1, 2024>
• 3 Notwistanding paragraph 2, when deemed necessary by the Mayor, such as linking gift certificates with policy projects aiming at dealing with disasters or local issues, the discount rates and purchase limits may be determined separately. <Newly Inserted on Jul. 1, 2024>
• 4 The Mayor has the right to supplement the loss and commission on sales and exchanges related to the use of gift certificates, due to payment of incentives such as the sale of gift certificates at a discount, within the scope of budget. <Revised on Jul. 1, 2024>

Article 11 (Retrieval)

The Mayor has the right to retrieve, partially or wholly, the amount in any of the followings when a sales agent infringes upon Subparagraph A, Paragraph 2, Clause 1, Article 10 of the Act:

• 1 Amount of discount sales in accordance with Clause 2, Article 15 of the Act;
• 2 Commission on sales and exchange supplemented in accordance with Clause 3, Article 10.

Article 12 (Prizes)

The Mayor may give prizes to individuals, organizations, or groups which contribute to promoting the use of gift certificates, including the distribution of gift certificates, the expansion of sales agencies, or promotional activities.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures related to Sales Agencies and Member Stores)

• 1 Those who execute a sales agency agreements with the Mayor in accordance with Clause 2, Article 6 before this Ordinance goes into force shall be deemed to execute the sales agency agreement in accordance with the revised provisions of Clause 1, Article 5.
• 2 Those who were registered as the member stores in accordance with Clause 1, Article 7 before this Ordinance goes into force shall be deemed to be registered in accordance with the revised provisions of Clause 1, Article 6.

ADDENDA

(Ordinance No. 2579 revised on Apr. 7, 2022)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA

(Ordinance No. 2954 revised on Jul. 1, 2024)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Ordinance No. 2475 Enacted on Oct. 28, 2021

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to effectively achieve the goals of international development cooperation policies by specifying the matters required to promote the international development cooperation of Ulsan Metropolitan City in accordance with the “Framework Act on International Development Cooperation”.

Article 2 (Definitions)

• 1 The term “private organization” means an organization performing business activities which are not related to religion, profit making, or politics, with the aim to support the development of developing countries and are registered in Ulsan Metropolitan City.
• 2 Ther terms used in this Ordinance, except the term specified in Clause 1, shall be interpreted in accordance with Article 2, Framework Act on International Development Cooperation (the “Act”).

Article 3 (Responsibilities of the Mayor)

• 1 The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (the Mayor) shall find and promote municipal policies and businesses for the continuing implementation and effective promotion of international development cooperation.
• 2 The Mayor shall endeavor to improve the effects of international development cooperation businesses by systematically promoting international development cooperation businesses in cooperation with private organizations.
• 3 The Mayor shall endeavor to secure the budget required to enhance the continuity of international development cooperation businesses through discussion with managing organizations in accordance with Article 12 of the Act.
• 4 The Mayor shall endeavor to promote and strengthen the international development cooperation, including sharing information related to international development cooperation with international organizations, foreign governments, other local authorities, and private organizations, implement joint research and investigation, and hold events.

Article 4 (Scope)

This Ordinance applies to international development cooperation businesses to be planned, promoted, and operated by Ulsan Metropolitan City.

Article 5 (Correlation with Other Ordinances)

Implementation of the international development cooperation businesses shall comply with the provisions specified in this Ordinance unless otherwise specified in other ordinances.

Article 6 (Implementation Plan of International Development Cooperation)

• 1 The Mayor shall plan and implement the international development cooperation plans of Ulsan Metropolitan City (the “Implementation Plan”) every year, in accordance with Clause 2, Article 14 of the Act;
• 2 The implementation plan shall include each of the following:
  • 1 Basic direction of policie;
  • 2 Business scope and operation plan,
  • 3 Other matters approved by the Mayor for the promotion of international development cooperation.

Article 7 (Target Regions & Businesses)

• 1 The target regions for international development cooperation of Ulsan Metropolitan City are as follows:
  • 1 Developing countries;
  • 2 Regions in other countries requiring aid, including disaster areas abroad;
  • 3 Areas where overseas Koreans live;
  • 4 Other areas deemed necessary by the Mayor.
• 2 The international development cooperation businesses of Ulsan Metropolitan City are as follows:
  • 1 Field studies, including dispatching or inviting public officials or experts;
  • 2 Dispatching international volunteer teams and developing global leaders;
  • 3 Supplying relief goods to disaster areas;
  • 4 Multilateral international development cooperation, including support for interna;tional organizations.
  • 5 Other matters recognized by the Mayor for international development cooperation.

Article 8 (International Development Cooperation Committee)

• 1 The Mayor establishes the International Development Cooperation Committee of Ulsan Metropolitan City (the “Committee”) to deliberate and coordinate matters related to the international development cooperation businesses:
  • 1 Planning and evaluating international development cooperation businesses;
  • 2 Matters requiring coordination among policies related to international development cooperation;
  • 3 Any other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor with respect to the international development cooperation businesses.
• 2 The Committee is deputized by the Committee on Transformation into an International City in accordance with Clause 1, Article 6, of the 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on International Exchange and Cooperatino and Transformation into an International City」.

Article 9 (Support)

The Mayor can provide administrative and financial support as required to public and private organizations for promoting businesses in accordance with Clause 2, Article 7 of this Ordinance.

Article 10 (Publicity, etc.)

The Mayor can establish and implement a variety of plans to widely acknowledge the necessity of international development cooperation to the public and enhance awareness.

Article 11 (Development of Experts)

The Mayor shall endeavor to develop experts on international development cooperation.

Article 12 (Entrustment of Businesses)

The Mayor can entrust a part of businesses related to international development cooperation to a public or private organization which satisfies any of the following:

• 1 Schools in Ulsan Metropolitan City satisfying the provisions from Clause 1 to Clause 6, Article 2, 「Higher Education Act」;
• 2 Public cooperation with an agency established by Ulsan Metropolitan City in accordance with the 「Local Public Enterprises Act」;
• 3 Local government-invested or –funded institutions in accordance with Article 2, of the 「Ordinance on the Operation of Ulsan Metropolitan City-invested or –funded Institutions」;
• 4 Private organizations.

Article 13 (Prizes)

The Mayor can award a prize to enterprises, organizations, or individuals for distinguished contributions for promoting and supporting international development cooperation businesses.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of other Ordinances)

• 1 Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on International Exchange and Cooperation and Transformation into an International City is partially revised as follows. Paragraph 4, Clause 2, Article 16 is changed to Paragraph 5, Clause 2, Article 16, and new provisions for Paragraph 4, Clause 2, Article 16 are specified as follows: 4. Matters to deliberate and coordinate in accordance with Clause 1, Article 8 of the 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Promotion of International Development Cooperation」.
• 2 The Ordinance on Contracting of Ulsan Metropolitan City Businesses is partially revised as follows; Item No. 114 is newly specified in the Table as follows;

(Enacted)Ordinance No. 2636, Jul. 28, 2022

Chapter I General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to specify the matters addressed by the 「Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for Coping with Climate Crisis」 and the Enforcement Decree of the same Act, matters necessary for implementation thereof, promotion of the transition to a carbon-neutral society, and the activation of green growth.

Article 2 (Responsibilities of the Mayor)

• 1 The Ulsan Metropolitan City Mayor (the “Mayor”) shall endeavor to minimize the emission of greenhouse gases generated in the process of the implementation of businesses.
• 2 The Mayor shall devise measures necessary to help public agencies under Article 49 of the Local Public Enterprises Act the and public corporation under the Article 76 of the same Act, as well as business entities, and citizens to efficiently reduce greenhouse gas esemissions and to strengthen the ability to adapt to the climate crisis.
• 3 The Mayor shall endeavor to provide support for promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emssions and activities for adaptation to the climate crisis, including supplying information related to the climate crisis to business entities and citizens.

Article 3 (Relationship with other Ordinances)

This Ordinance shall govern the transition to a carbon-neutral society and the promotion of green growth unless otherwise specified in other ordinances.

Chapter II Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Plans

Article 4 (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets)

• 1 The Mayor shall establish the vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 to overcome the global climate crisis.
• 2 The Mayor shall set a long-term greenhouse gas reduction target (the “reduction garget”) of Ulsan Metropolitan City by 2030 with 2018 as the base year and include the reduction target in the Ulsan Metropolitan City Framework Plan for Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth (the “Framework Plan”) in accordance with Article 11 of the 「Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for Coping with Climate Crisis」 (the “Act”).

Article 5 (Framework Plan)

The Mayor shall announce the Framework Plan and examine the progress and achievement in accordance with the Framework Plan every year.

Article 6 (Compilation of Greenhouse Gas Data and Statistics)

The Mayor shall compile relevant data and statistics for analysis of greenhouse gases every year in accordance with Clause 3, Article 36 of the Act.

Chapter III. 2050 Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Committee of Ulsan Metropolitan City

Article 7 (Establishment of 2050 Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Committee)

• 1 The 2050 Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Committee of Ulsan Metropolitan City (the “Committee”) shall be established under the supervision of the Mayor to deliberate and decide on policies and plans and the implementation thereof for the transition to a carbon-neutral society and the promotion of green growth in accordance with Clause 1, Article 22 of the Act.
• 2 The Committee shall deliberate and decide on the following matters:
  • 1 Matters related to the basic direction of policies for the transition to a carbon-neutral society and the promotion of green growth;
  • 2 Matters related to the establishment of reduction targets;
  • 3 Matters related to the establishment and modification of the framework plan and the implementation thereof;
  • 4 Matters related to the examination of the implementation progress of framework plan;
  • 5 Matters related to ordinances and administrative plans related to the transition to a carbon-neutral society and the promotion of green growth;
  • 6 Matters related to the establishment and implementation of adaptation measures against the climate crisis and the examination of the implementation progress under Article 40 of the Act;
  • 7 Other matters deemed necessary by the chairperson of the Committee.

Article 8 (Organization of the Committee)

• 1 The Committee shall be comprised of up to 30 members including two chairpersons.
• 2 The Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs and a person designated by the Mayor among the members as specified in Paragraph 3, Clause 3 shall be the joint chairpersons.
• 3 The Mayor can appoint or commission each of the following persons as members of the Committee:
  • 1 Public officials higher than directors affiliated with Ulsan Metropolitan City;
  • 2 Persons recommended by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Council;
  • 3 Those who have extensive knowledge and experience on carbon neutrality policies.

Article 9 (Term of Office)

The term of office for members of the Commitee is 2 years.

Article 10 (Responsibilities of Chairperson)

• 1 The chairpersons represent the Committee and manages the business of the Committee.
• 2 When a chairperson is unable to perform his/her duties for any reason, a committee member designated in advance by the chairperson, shall act on his/her behalf.

Article 11 (Meetings)

• 1 The chairpersons shall convene a meeting of the Committee when the chairpersons deem it necessary or when over a third of the Committee members request a meeting.
• 2 A majority of the Committee members shall constitute a quorum for a meeting and any decision thereof shall require the concurring votes of a majority of members present. However, the Committee may deliberate and decide in writing when offline meetings can’t be attend due to anyreasons or the chairpersons deem it a minor matter.

Article 13 (Secretary)

The Committee may have a Secretary to deal with administrative affairs. The director of the department related to carbon neutrality acts as the Secretary.

Chapter IV. Just Transition Support Center and Carbon Neutrality Support Center

Article 14 (Establishment of Just Transition Support Center)

The Mayor may establish and operate a just transition support center in accordance with Clause 1, Article 53 of the Act, in order to protect and support industries and regions where social and economic inequalities will be aggravated in the course of a transition to a carbon-neutral society after the designation as a special district for just transition in accordance with Clause 1, Article 48 of the Act.

Article 15 (Carbon Neutrality Support Center)

• 1 “Institutions or organizations specified by Ordinance in Paragraph 4, Clause 1, Article 63, the 「Enforcement Decree on Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for Coping with Climate Crisis」 means a local research institute in accordance with the 「Act on the Establishment and Operation of Local Government-Invested Research Institutes」 or local government-invested or funded institutions in accordance with the 「Act on the Operation of Local Government-Invested or –Funded Institutions」.
• 2 The Mayor may support the expenses required for the operation of a carbon neutrality support center within the budget.

Chapter V. Transition to Carbon-Neutral Society and the Spread of Green Growth

Article 16 (Support for Target Management in Public Sector)

The Mayor may support public organizations under Clause 1, Article 26 of the Act to achieve the reduction targets per organization under Clause 1 and 2 of the same Article.

Article 17 (Establishment of Cooperation Network)

• 1 The Mayor shall promote cooperation with the state government and other local governments for plans requiring extensive measures related to the transition to a carbon-neutral society and the promotion of green growth.
• 2 The Mayor shall endeavor to cooperate with relevant institutions and organizations, including sharing information and exchanging technology related to the transition to a carbon-neutral society, and the promotion of green growth.
• 3 The Mayor shall endeavor to cooperate with local governments, civil organizations, and relevant organizations abroad, including sharing information and exchanging technology related to actions against climate change.

Article 18 (Establishment of Green Life and Action Plans against Climate Crisis)

• 1 The Mayor shall endeavor to establish plans including each of the following for a healthy and pleasant local community:
  • 1 Business for the transition to new and renewable energy;
  • 2 Business to activate green buildings;
  • 3 Business to activate green transportation;
  • 4 Business to expand the distribution of eco-friendly vehicles;
  • 5 Business to expand carbon sinks;
  • 6 Business to cope with climate crisis;
  • 7 Water management business;
  • 8 Support for green technologies/industries;
  • 9 Activation of cooperative associations;
  • 10 Participation in Local Governments’ Action Alliance for Carbon Neutrality;
  • 11 Other matters required for the promotion of green growth and the transition to a carbon-neutral society.
• 2 The Mayor may encourage minimizing the generation of greenhouse gas and pollutants by saving energy and resources in daily life, including changing production, consumption, and activity patterns and encouraging the consumption to green products.
• 3 The Mayor may provide relevant private organizations or institutions with necessary financial and administrative support to ensure the green life campaign spreads as a voluntary practice campaign driven by the private sector.
• 4 The Mayor shall promote the settlement and spread of green life and the education and publicity for enhancing awareness of the citizens on climate change and carbon neutrality.

Article 19 (Establishment of Climate Action Fund)

• 1 The Mayor may establish and operate the Climate Action Fund (the “Fund”) for efficiently promoting policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cope with the climate crisis.
• 2 Matters related to establishment and operation of the Fund shall be specified by establishing the ordinance.

Article 20 (Chief Officer of Compliance of Carbon Neutrality)

The Mayor shall designate the Director of Environment Affairs as a chief officer of compliance with carbon neutrality for efficient transition to carbon-neutral society and the promotion of green growth in accordance with Clause 1, Article 79 of the Act.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force from the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Repeal of Other Ordinances)

Each ordinance below shall be repealed:

• 1 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Framework Ordinance on Low Carbon and Green Growth」
• 2 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Actions against Climate Crisis」

Article 3 (Transitional Measures Concerning Plans, etc.)

The existing green growth promotion plan established in accordance with 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Framework Ordinance on Low Carbon and Green Growth」 and general climate action and implementation plan and adaptation measures established in accordance with 「Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Actions against Climate Crisis」 at the time this Ordinance enters into force shall be maintained until the framework plan and adaptation measures in accordance with this Ordinance are formulated.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 2477, Oct. 28, 2021

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to environmental conservation and the sustainable development of the economy by specifying matters required for systematically fostering the environmental industry of Ulsan Metropolitan City, implementing the basis for the development of the environmental industry, and strengthening competitiveness.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance aer defined as follows:

• 1 The term “environmental technologies” means environmental technologies specified in Clause 1, Article 2, 「Environmental Technology and Industry Support Act」 (the “Act”).
• 2 The term “environmental industry” means the environmental industry specified in Clause 3, Article 2 of the Act.
• 3 The term “environmental business entities” means business entities engaged in the environmental industry in accordance with Paragraph 2.

Article 3 (Responsibiltiies of the Mayor)

• 1 The Mayor shall establish the vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 to overcome the global climate crisis.
• 2 The Mayor shall comiple plans for administrative and financial support required to implement policies in accordance with Clause 1.

Article 4 (Relationship with Other Ordinances)

This Ordinance shall govern the promotion of the environmental industry unless otherwise specified in other ordinances.

Article 5 (Environmental Industry Promotion Plan)

• 1 The Mayor shall compile and implement the environmental industry promotion plan of Ulsan Metropolitan City (the “Promotion Plan”) every five years.
• 2 A promotion plan shall include the following:
  • 1 Basic directions and goals of the environment industry;
  • 2 Status and features of the environmental industry;
  • 3 Environmental industry promotion strategies and measures;
  • 4 Annual investment and implementation of the plan for the promotion of the environmental industry;
  • 5 Measures for international cooperation and entry into global markets related to the environmental industry;
  • 6 Support for startups, technology development, financing, and domestic and foreign marketing of environmental business entities;
  • 7 Measures to improve the infrastructure, including institutions, organizations, labor and finances for the promotion of the environmental industry;
  • 8 Other matters necessary for the promotion and development of environmental industry.
• 3 The Mayor shall compile and implement an environmental industry promotion and implementation plan every year in accordance with the environmental industry promotion plan.

Article 6 (Status Survey)

• 1 The Mayor may conduct a status survey on the environmental industry to effectively compile and implement an environmental industry promotion plan.
• 2 The Mayor may request cooperation from borough or county governments and relevant institutions and organizations if necessary including the submission of data for status surveys in accordance with Clause 1.

Article 7 (Environmental Industry Promotion Council)

• 1 The Mayor may establish the Environmental Industry Promotion Council (the “Council”) of Ulsan Metropolitan City for the promotion of the environmental industry.
• 2 The Council deliberates each on the followings issues or provides advice to the Mayor:
  • 1 Devising and implementing a promotion plan;
  • 2 Environmental industry status surveys;
  • 3 Support for environmental industry promotion;
  • 4 Designation criteria and support for promising environmental business entities;
  • 5 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor.
• 3 The Council shall be comprised of up to 15 members, including one chairperson and one deputy chairperson.
• 4 The chairperson of the Council is the Director of Environment and the deputy chairperson is elected among the members.
• 5 The Mayor appoints or commissions each of the following persons as a member of the Council. The Council members can be:
  • 1 Those who are recommended by the Ulsan Metropolican City Council,
  • 2 Officers and employees of environmental business entities;
  • 3 Director of departments related to the environment industry;
  • 4 Those who have extensive knowledge and experience related to the environment industry.
• 6 The term of office for a member is 2 years and reappointment is allowed only once.

Article 8 (Responsibilities of the Chairperson)

• 1 The chairperson shall represent the Council and manage the overall business of the Council.
• 2 When the chairperson is unable to perform his/her duties for any reason, the deputy chairperson shall act on his/her behalf. When the chairperson and the deputy chairperson are unable to perform their duties for any reason, a committee member designated in advance by the chairperson shall act on his/her behalf.

Article 9 (Meetings)

• 1 The chairperson shall convene a meeting of the Council when the Mayor requests or when the chairperson deems it necessary.
• 2 A majority of the Council members shall constitute a quorum for a meeting and any decision thereof shall require the concurring votes of a majority of members present.

Article 10 (Secretary)

• 1 The Council shall have one Secretary to deal with administrative affairs.
• 2 The Secretary is the person in charge of environmental industry matters.

Article 11 (Hearing Opinions, etc,)

The chairperson may ask relevant public officials or experts to join the meetings and hear their opinions, if necessary for deliberation on the agenda or request cooperation from relevant institutions or organizations, including the submission of data or opinions.

Article 12 (Environmental Industry Promotion)

• 1 The Mayor shall implement each of the following businesses for strengthening the competitiveness of and promoting the environmental industry:
  • 1 Providing data on market trends in the environmental industry;
  • 2 Supporting startup and the technology commercialization of environmental business entities;
  • 3 Domestic and foreign marketing support for environmental business entities;
  • 4 Developing an environmental industry cluster;
  • 5 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor for the promotion of the environmental industry.
• 2 The Mayor may entrust businesses under Clause 1 to each of following institutions or organizations:
  • 1 National or public business support organizations;
  • 2 State or Ulsan Metropolitan City-invested or –funded institutions or organizations;
  • 3 Other institutions or organizations deemed necessary by the Mayor for the promotion of the environmental industry.

Article 13 (Designation of Promising Environmental Business Entities)

• 1 The Mayor may designate and support promising environmental business entities for strengthening the competitiveness of the environmental industry and expanding exports.
• 2 The designation criteria and support for promising environmental business entities shall be determined by the Mayor through deliberation with the Council.

Article 14 (Exchange and Cooperation)

• 1 cooperation activities, including support for exports by environmental business entities.
• 2 The Mayor shall cooperate with borough or county governments for the promotion of the environmental industry.

Article 15 (Financial Support)

The Mayor may provide financial support within the budget to borough or county governments, environmental business entities, relevant institutions, or organizations for the promotion of the environmental industry.

ADDENDA

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 2527, Dec. 29, 2021

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to enhancing the health of citizens, making Ulsan Metropolitan City a city without waste and furthermore, realizing an eco-friendly Korea by specifying matters required to activate Plogging, picking up waste while walking, running, or taking a walk.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance are defined as follows:

• 1 The term “Plogging” means an environmental protection activity picking up waste while walking, running, or taking a walk.
• 2 The term “Plogging Day“ means the day for all citizens to participate in Plogging for a clean environment and a healthy life.

Article 3 (Responsibilities of the Mayor)

• 1 Ulsan Metropolitan City Mayor (the “Mayor”) shall compile the support plans required for citizens to enjoy active and free Plogging.
• 2 Plogging Day is the first Saturday of every month.

Article 4 (Implementation Planning, etc.)

• 1 The Mayor shall compile and implement the Ulsan Metropolitan City Plogging Activation Plan (the “Activation Plan”), including each of the following every year:
  • 1 Basic directions and goals;
  • 2 Development and distribution of participatory events and education programs;
  • 3 Financing and effective operation methods;
  • 4 Matters related to the promotion of domestic and global exchange activities;
  • 5 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor.
• 2 The Mayor may request cooperation from relevant organizations, business entities, or groups if necessary, for efficiently compiling and implementing the activation plan.
• 3 The Mayor shall evaluate the implementation status of the activation plan every year and reflect evaluation results on the activation plan for the next year.

Article 5 (Support Activities)

The Mayor may promote each of the following activities to activate Plogging:

• 1 Subsidizing relevant business entities or groups;
• 2 Publicity and education;
• 3 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor.

Article 6 (Implementation of Cooperation Network)

The Mayor may implement a cooperation network with relevant organizations, business entities, or groups for the activation of Plogging.

Article 7 (Prizes)

The Mayor may give prizes to individuals, business entities, or groups which make distinguished contributions for the activation of Plogging.

Article 8 (Enforcement Regulations)

Matters required for enforcement of this Ordinance shall be specified as regulations.

ADDENDA

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 2415, Jul. 8, 2021

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to create jobs and develop the local economy by specifying matters required for the promotion of the beauty industry in Ulsan Metropolitan City.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Ordinance aer defined as follows:

• 1 The term “Beauty industry (Beauty 産業)” means each of the following:
  • A Barbering business, beauty parlor business, and relevant service industries under Clause 4 & 5, Article 2, 「Public Health Control Act」';
  • B Industries related to the manufacturing, development, and performance improvement of cosmetics, functional cosmetics, natural cosmetics, organic cosmetics, or custom cosmetics under Clause 1, Clause 2, Clause 2-2, Clause 3 and Clause 3-2, Article 2, 「Cosmetics Act」 and subsidiary materials thereof.
• 2 The term “Beauty Industry Products” means materials, appliances, goods, or services manufactured for health and beauty care and maintenance of the human body.
• 3 The term “Beauty Business Entities” mean business entities engaged in economic activities related to the beauty industry.

Article 3 (Responsibilities of the Mayor)

The Ulsan Metropolitan City Mayor (the “Mayor”) shall endeavor to compile and implement policies required for the promotion of the beauty industry.

Article 4 (Support Activities)

• 1 The Mayor may support each of the followings for the promotion of beauty industry:
  • 1 Counseling and education related to startup, technology development, and management in the beauty industry;
  • 2 Manufacturing and brand development of beauty industry products;
  • 3 Domestic and foreign marketing activities of beauty industry products;
  • 4 Holding and participating in domestic and foreign exhibitions and technology contests;
  • 5 Supporting and hosting professional research and forums;
  • 6 Activating the acquisition of domestic and global certifications, export consortium, and promoting export;
  • 7 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor for the promotion of the beauty industry.
• 2 The Mayor may partially subsidize expenses within the budget for business entities or groups promoting the businesses corresponding to any of the items in Clause 1.

Article 5 (Implementation of Cooperation Network)

The Mayor may implement and operate a cooperation network with universities, research institutes, organizations, or groups for the promotion of the beauty industry.

Article 6 (Designation of Good Beauty Business Entities/Goods)

The Mayor may designate business entities and goods receiving good evaluation results as good business entities and goods, respectively, for the protection of consumers and quality improvement of beauty services.

Article 7 (Beauty Industry Advisory Committee)

• 1 The Mayor may establish the Beauty Industry Advisory Committee (the “Committee”) of Ulsan Metropolitan City to receive advice related to strengthening the competitiveness of and activating the beauty industry.
• 2 Any other matters required for the organization and operation of the Committee shall be specified by the Mayor.

Article 8 (Prizes)

The Mayor may give prizes to individuals or groups which are deemed to have made a distinguished contribution to promoting the beauty industry.

Article 9 (Enforcement Regulations)

Matters required for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be specified as regulations.

ADDENDA

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 2033, Nov. 7, 2019

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 2462, Oct. 6, 2022

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to preserve the natural environment and promote the successful establishment of ecotourism by prescribing matters necessary for promoting and supporting ecotourism in Ulsan Metropolitan City.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The term “ecotourism” is defined in Subparagraph 18 of Article 2 of the “Natural Environment Conservation Act.”

Article 3 (Ecotourism Vitalization Principles)

The discovery and development of ecotourism resources should be implemented with the participation of local residents so that ecotourism sites can be protected and utilized as places for ecological experiences and environmental education.

Article 4 (Responsibility of Mayor)

• 1 The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the “Mayor”) shall formulate a master plan for revitalizing ecotourism, and Gu and Gun may formulate a detailed plan for revitalizing ecotourism in accordance with the master plan.
• 2 The Mayor shall make reasonable and systematic conservation, management, and utilization plans for ecotourism sites to ensure ecotourism sites become tourist destinations and strive to revitalize the local economy.
• 3 The Mayor may support the residents to promote the ecological tourist projects of the Gu and Gun.

Article 5 (Formulation of Master Plan)

• 1 In order to promote policies for promoting and supporting ecotourism, the Mayor shall formulate a master plan for promoting and supporting ecotourism in Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as “master plan”) every four years after deliberation by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ecotourism Revitalization Committee under Article 6 (1).
• 2 The master plan shall include the following matters:
  • 1 Goals and directions for promoting ecotourism;
  • 2 Ecotourism infrastructure projects;
  • 3 Operation of programs to promote and support ecotourism;
  • 4 Conservation of resources for ecotourism and measures to revitalize ecotourism by field;
  • 5 Education and support plan for the creation of community-participating ecotourism;
  • 7 Ecotourism education and talent training and utilization;
  • 8 Ecotourism destinations, ecotourism programs, ecotourism travel agencies and ecotourism guide certification;
  • 9 Conservation of ecotourism assets (including regional history, cultural assets, and ecological assets);
  • 10 Support for local councils for ecotourism;
  • 11 Research on ecotourism indicators and field surveys (in terms of environmental conservation, residents' welfare, sustainable development, etc.); and
  • 12 Other matters necessary for the revitalization and support of ecotourism.
• 3 The Mayor may hold a public hearing or an explanatory meeting to collect the opinions of citizens and relevant experts before formulating the master plan.
• 4 The Mayor may conduct a survey on the resources and actual conditions of ecotourism in Ulsan Metropolitan City before establishing the master plan.
• 5 The Mayor shall establish and implement an annual implementation plan in accordance with the master plan.
• 6 The Mayor shall evaluate the results of the annual implementation plans and reflect them in the next year's implementation plans.

Article 6 (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ecotourism Promotion Committee)

• 1 The Mayor shall establish the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ecotourism Promotion Committee (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”) to deliberate and advise on the following matters:
  • 1 Master plan and implementation plans;
  • 2 Ecotourism resources survey and fact-finding survey;
  • 3 Ecotourist attractions, ecotourist programs, ecotourism travel agencies, and ecotourist guides certification; and
  • 4 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor for the revitalization of ecotourism
• 2 The Committee shall consist of up to 15 members, including the chairperson, and the chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be elected from among the members.
• 3 Members shall be appointed or commissioned by the Mayor from among those who fall under any of the following Subparagraphs.
  • 1 Members of the Ulsan Metropolitan Council;
  • 2 Public officials of Ulsan Metropolitan City who are related to ecotourism;
  • 3 Recommended by the Ecotourism Council, civic groups, environmental organizations, and organizations related to ecotourism; and
  • 4 Other persons with sufficient knowledge and experience related to ecotourism
• 4 The term of office of a member shall be two years, and he/she may be reappointed only twice.

Article 7 (Duties of Chairperson)

• 1 The chairperson represents the Committee and oversees the duties of the Committee.
• 2 If the chairperson is unable to perform his/her duties due to unavoidable reasons, the vice chairperson shall act on his/her behalf.
• 3 If the chairperson and the vice chairperson are unable to perform their duties due to unavoidable reasons, a member designated in advance by the chairperson shall act on their behalf.

Article 8 (Meetings of Committee, etc.)

• 1 The meetings of the Committee shall be convened by the chairperson if requested by the Mayor or deemed necessary by the chairperson.
• 2 When the chairperson intends to call a meeting, he/she shall notify each member of the date, location, and agenda of the meeting in writing five days prior to the date of the meeting, provided that this shall not apply in case of emergency or unavoidable reasons.
• 3 The meeting shall be convened with the attendance of a majority of incumbent members, and a resolution shall be passed with the affirmative votes of a majority of the members present.
• 4 The chairperson may request the attendance and testimony of relevant officials, experts, or interested parties and the submission of data if deemed necessary for the Committee's deliberations.
• 5 An administrative secretary shall be appointed to handle the affairs of the Committee and shall be in charge of the ecological tourism affairs of Ulsan Metropolitan City.
• 6 The chairperson shall determine matters necessary for the operation of the Committee through the resolution of the Committee.

Article 9 (Minutes)

• 1 Minutes in which the date, time, place, agenda, contents, results, etc. of deliberation of the Committee are recorded shall be disclosed in accordance with relevant laws and regulations if there is a request for disclosure.
• 2 Minutes recording the time, place, agenda, contents, and results of the Committee’s deliberations shall be disclosed in accordance with relevant laws and regulations upon request.

Article 10 (Financial Support)

The Mayor may subsidize expenses necessary for projects promoting and supporting ecotourism within budgetary limits.

Article 11 (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ecotourism Support Center)

• 1 The Mayor may establish and operate the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ecotourism Support Center (hereinafter referred to as "tourist center") in order to efficiently implement the following matters:
  • 1 Ecotourism resource survey and fact-finding survey;
  • 2 Development and operation of ecotourism programs;
  • 3 Education and training of professionals related to ecotourism;
  • 4 Education projects related to ecotourism;
  • 5 Ecotourism-related brochure publication and promotion projects;
  • 6 Public-private cooperation projects and networks related to ecotourism;
  • 7 Ecotourist attractions, ecotourist programs, ecotourist travel agencies, and ecotourist guide certification;
  • 8 Planning and carrying out programs to promote environmental awareness and enhance residents' environmental capacity;
  • 9 Support for local residents in ecotourism areas and consulting for ecotourism business;
  • 10 Research on the role of ecotourism in environmental conservation and revitalization of residents' communities; and
  • 11 Other matters concerning the revitalization and support of ecotourism.
• 2 The Mayor may support the expenses for the operation of the tourism center within budgetary limits.

Article 12 (Certification of Ecotourist Attractions)

• 1 The Mayor may determine the standards for Ulsan Ecotourist Attractions Certification through consultation with Gu and Gun for the successful development of ecotourist attractions.
• 2 The Mayor may certify tourism resources that meet the Ulsan Ecotourist Attractions Certification Standards under Paragraph 1 as ecotourist attractions.
• 3 The Mayor shall provide due support to ensure that tourism resources certified as the Ulsan Ecotourist Attractions are managed and operated with the participation of residents.

Article 13 (Rewards)

The Mayor may reward persons, corporations, organizations, etc., who have contributed to the promotion of ecotourism in accordance with the “Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Awards.”

Article 13-2 (Entrustment of Administrative Affairs)

The Mayor may entrust a corporation, organization, etc., related to ecotourism with the operation of the Migratory Bird Ecotourism Program pursuant to Article 5 (2) 3 in order to efficiently implement the ecotourism vitalization project.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Oct. 6, 2022]

Article 14 (Enforcement Rules)

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by the rules.

ADDENDA

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA

(Revised Ordinance No. 2462, Oct. 6, 2022)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

Some of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Entrustment of Administrative Affairs to Civilian Entities shall be amended as follows.

Section 121 shall be added to the attached table as follows:

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 2926, May 9, 2024

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to prescribe matters necessary for the management and operation of geoparks and to prescribe matters necessary for the promotion of certification of geoparks in Ulsan Metropolitan City pursuant to Article 36-3 (3) of the Natural Parks Act.

Article 2 (Responsibilities of the Mayor)

The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the “Mayor”) shall endeavor to enhance the value of geoparks and promote sustainable regional economic development by devising measures to manage and operate geoparks rationally and systematically.

Article 3 (Formulation of Management and Operation Plans)

• 1 The Mayor shall formulate a management and operation plan every four years for the systematic management, operation, and conservation of geoparks.
• 2 The management and operation plan under Paragraph (1) shall include the following matters:
  • 1 Matters concerning the development and support of geoparks;
  • 2 Matters concerning the conservation and utilization of geoparks;
  • 3 Matters concerning academic surveys, research, and education on geoparks;
  • 4 Matters concerning the safety and management of visitors to the geopark;
  • 5 Matters concerning the development of geopark experience, education, and tourism programs;
  • 6 Matters concerning exchange and cooperation with local residents and private organizations in the geopark; and
  • 7 Other matters necessary for the management, operation, and conservation of geoparks

Article 4 (Composition of Geopark Committee)

• 1 The Geopark Committee of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”) shall be established to advise, deliberate, and coordinate matters necessary for the accreditation, management, and operation of geoparks.
• 2 The Committee shall consist of no more than 15 members, including one Chairperson, who shall be elected from among the members.
• 3 Members of the Committee (hereinafter referred to as “members”) shall be appointed by the Mayor from among the following persons, and the Director of Environment Bureau and the Director of Culture, Tourism and Sports Bureau shall be ex-officio members:
  • 1Persons with abundant knowledge and experience in geoparks;
  • 2Specialists in earth science, ecology, environment, ancient history, culture, tourism, education, etc.;
  • 3Persons recommended by the Ulsan Metropolitan Council;
  • 4Local residents, business owners, and other interested parties related to the implementation of geopark accreditation; and
  • 5 Other persons deemed necessary by the Mayor in connection with the management and operation of geoparks

Article 5 (Operation of the Committee)

• 1 The Chairperson shall convene the meeting of the Committee at the request of the Mayor or when deemed necessary by the Chairperson.
• 2 A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and decisions shall be made with the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present.
• 3 The Chairperson represents the Committee and oversees the affairs of the Committee. In case the Chairperson is unable to perform his/her duties due to unavoidable reasons, the Committee member designated in advance by the Chairperson shall act on his/her behalf.
• 4 The Committee shall have one secretary who will handle the affairs of the Committee, and the secretarywill be the head of the department in charge of geopark affairs.
• 5 The term of office of a member shall be two (2) years and may be reappointed only once.
• 6 The Chairperson shall determine other matters necessary for the operation of the Committee through the resolution of the Committee.

Article 6 (Residents’ Consultative Group)

• 1 The Mayor may establish a residents’ consultative group composed of local residents, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “consultative group”) to facilitate the promotion, management, and operation of geopark accreditation.
• 2 The Mayor shall determine matters necessary for the composition and operation of the consultative group.
• 3 The Mayor may provide the consultative group with the necessary expenses for projects and activities within the budget.

Article 7 (Support)

The Mayor may implement the following projects for the management, operation, and accreditation of geoparks:

• 1 Research and excavation of geological heritage;
• 2 Dissemination of knowledge and information related to geoparks;
• 3 Internal and external cooperation related to geoparks;
• 4 Active participation of local residents regarding geoparks; and
• 5 Other projects deemed necessary by the Mayor for the accreditation of geoparks

ADDENDA

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

(Enacted) Ordinance No. 435, Oct. 26, 2000

(Wholly revised) Ordinance No. 957, Oct. 1, 2008

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1169 ("Ordinance of Ulsan Metropolitan City Environmental Preservation Advisory Committee"), Oct. 7, 2010

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1409 "Ordinance on the Protection and Management of Wildlife in Ulsan Metropolitan City," Dec. 12, 2013

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1556 ("partially revised Ordinance on Urban Parks, Green Areas, etc. of Ulsan Metropolitan City for Collective Improvement of Unreasonable Regulations"), Oct. 30, 2015

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1647, "partially revised Ordinance on Payment of Rewards for Litigation Performers in Ulsan Metropolitan City, etc., reflecting the amendments of the higher statutes," Nov. 3, 2016

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1804, Dec. 28, 2017

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 1901, partially revised Ordinance on the Establishment of Clean Area for Youth Information Dysfunction, reflecting the amendments of the higher statutes, Dec. 27, 2018

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2347, partially revised Ordinance on the Entrustment of Administrative Affairs of Ulsan Metropolitan City, Mar. 18, 2021

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2526, Dec. 29, 2021

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2646 Ordinance on partial amendment of 199 ordinances to make the ordinance understandable, Dec. 1, 2022

(Partially revised) Ordinance No. 2925 Ordinance on the partial amendment of 20 ordinances, including the Ulsan Metropolitan City Building Ordinance, following the transition to the national heritage system, May 9, 2024

Chapter I : General Rules

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this ordinance is to prescribe matters delegated by the Natural Environment Conservation Act and the Act on the Conservation and Use of Biological Diversity and to prescribe matters necessary for the systematic conservation of living creatures and the natural environment of Ulsan Metropolitan City. <Revised on Nov. 3, 2016; Dec. 28, 2017>

Article 2 (Responsibilities)

• 1 The Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall formulate and implement policies on the following matters for the conservation of the natural environment and biodiversity:
  • 1 Matters concerning the conservation of the natural environment;
  • 2 Matters concerning the conservation of natural ecosystems suitable for local conditions, such as securing biodiversity
• 2 The Mayor shall exchange and cooperate with domestic and foreign cities and organizations in order to secure information and technology necessary for the conservation of the natural environment and biodiversity.

[New Article, Dec. 28, 2017]

Chapter II : Management of Ecological and Scenery Conservation Area

Article 3 (Action Plan for Conservation of the Natural Environment)

• 1 The Mayor shall formulate and implement an action plan for the conservation of the natural environment (hereinafter referred to as "action plan") every 10 years pursuant to Article 6 (4) of the "Natural Environment Conservation Act" (hereinafter referred to as the "Act").
• 2 When formulating an action plan, the Mayor shall hear the opinions of the head of the Gu or Gun and finalize the plan after consulting with the Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as the "Si") Environmental Policy Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee"). The same shall also apply to any modification of the confirmed action plan. However, the advice of the Committee may be omitted for minor matters, except those specified in the Subparagraphs of Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Natural Environment Conservation Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Decree"). <Revised on Dec. 1, 2022>
• 3 The Mayor may request the head of a Gu/Gun to submit a plan for their jurisdiction for policies and projects to be reflected in the action plan.
• 4 The Mayor shall notify the Minister of the Environment and the head of each Gu and Gun without delay when the action plan is finalized and publish the gist of the plan.
• 5 The Mayor shall analyze and evaluate the progress of the action plan every two years and take necessary measures.

[New Article, Dec. 28, 2017]

Article 4 (Public Notice of Designation, etc. of Ecological and Scenery Conservation Area)

Where the Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City designates, changes, or cancels an ecological and scenery conservation area (hereinafter referred to as "Ecological and Scenery Conservation Area") pursuant to Article 23 (1) and (3) of the Act, he/she shall publicly notify the following matters: However, in the case of cancellation, the matters referred to in Subparagraphs 5 through 7 are excluded.

<Revised on Nov. 3, 2016; Dec. 28, 2017>

• 1 The location and area of the ecological and scenery conservation area;
• 2 Applicable laws on designation, change, or cancellation;
• 3 Grounds for designation, change, or cancellation;
• 4 Date of designation, change, or cancellation;
• 5 Matters concerning restrictions on activities in ecological and scenery conservation areas;
• 6 Matters concerning the imposition and collection of penalties for violations of the conduct restrictions in Subparagraph 5;
• 7 Matters concerning administrative agencies managing protection zones; and
• 8 Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor

"Minor matters prescribed by Si/Do ordinance" in the proviso to Article 24 (1) of the Act shall refer to matters excluding the following:

<Revised on Oct. 7, 2010, Nov. 3, 2016, Dec. 28, 2017, and Dec. 1, 2022>

• 1 When the total area of the ecological and scenery conservation area is expanded or reduced;
• 2 When adjusting a transition area to a core area or buffer area;
• 3 When adjusting a buffer area to a core area; and
• 4 Where the area adjustment between a core area, buffer area, or transition area is at least 10/100 of the total area (excluding cases falling under Subparagraphs 2 or 3).

Article 6 (Management Plans of Ecological and Scenery Conservation Area)

The Mayor shall hear the opinions of the head of a Gu/Gun having jurisdiction over the ecological and scenery conservation area and shall formulate and implement a management plan, including the following matters after deliberation by the Environmental Policy Committee of Ulsan Metropolitan City.

<Revised on Oct. 7, 2010, Nov. 3, 2016, and Dec. 28, 2017>

• 1 Conservation and management of natural ecology, natural scenery and biodiversity;
• 2 Improvement in the quality of life of residents in ecological and scenery conservation areas and protection of the interests of stakeholders;
• 3 Contribution to the development of the local community through the management of natural assets and the conservation of the ecosystem; and
• 4 Other matters prescribed by the regulations that are necessary for formulating and implementing management plans for ecological and scenery conservation areas.

Article 7 (Restrictions on Acts in Ecological and Scenery Conservation Areas)

• 1 No person shall engage in any of the following acts damaging the natural ecology or natural scenery in an ecological and scenery conservation area, provided that where an ecological and scenery conservation area includes a park designated under the Natural Parks Act, a cultural heritage (including a protected area) designated under the Act on the Conservation and Utilization of Cultural Heritage, or a natural heritage (including a protected area) designated under the Act on the Preservation and Utilization of Natural Heritage, the Natural Parks Act, the Act on the Conservation and Utilization of Cultural Heritage or the Act on the Preservation and Utilization of Natural Heritage shall apply.

  <Revised on Dec. 12, 2013, Nov. 3, 2016, Dec. 28, 2017, and May 9, 2024>

  • 1 Capturing, gathering, transplanting, damaging, or wiping away wildlife in the core area, setting explosives, traps, snares, nets, pitfalls, etc., or spreading or injecting toxic substances, pesticides, etc. to capture or kill wildlife;
  • 2 New construction or extension of buildings and other structures (hereinafter referred to as "buildings, etc.") (limited to where the total floor area of the building is increased by at least twice the total floor area of the buildings at the time of the designation of the ecological and scenery conservation area) and change of the form and quality of land;
  • 3 Changing the structure of rivers, lakes, marshes, etc., or increasing or decreasing the water level or quantity;
  • 4 Collection of earth and stones; and
  • 5 Other acts deemed harmful to the conservation of the natural environment, which the Rules prescribe
• 2 Paragraph 1 shall not apply in any of the following cases:

  <Revised on Nov. 3, 2016, and Dec. 28, 2017>

  • 1 Where necessary for military purposes;
  • 2 Where an emergency measure is required due to a natural disaster or a disaster prescribed by the Rules corresponding thereto;
  • 3 Acts prescribed by the Rules, such as those necessary to maintain or improve the lifestyle of residents living in ecological and scenery conservation areas or to continue farming activities that were in place at the time of designation of the ecological and landscape conservation area;
  • 4 Where the Mayor grants permission under the Rules as they deem that there is no obstacle to the conservation of the area;
  • 5 Where matters included in an ecological and scenery conservation area management plan under Article 5 are implemented as agricultural infrastructure improvement projects under Article 2 of the Agricultural and Fishing Villages Improvement Act;
  • 6 Where a forest management plan or project implemented for the conservation of forests and forest genetic resources protection forests under the Creation and Management of Forest Resources Act does not involve cutting down trees or changing the form and quality of land;
  • 7 Where it is conducted directly by the head of the relevant administrative agency or where authorization, permission, approval, etc., is granted by the head of the relevant administrative agency pursuant to other acts. In this case, the head of the relevant administrative agency shall consult with the Mayor in advance; and
  • 8 Where the Mayor installs necessary facilities and acts prescribed by regulations in order to protect and manage ecological and scenery conservation areas.
• 3 Notwithstanding Paragraph 1, the following actions may be performed in the buffer area.

  <Revised on Nov. 3, 2016, and Dec. 28, 2017>

  • 1 Installation of buildings, etc., prescribed by the Rules, such as buildings for housing, livelihood, etc., on land designated under the Act on the Establishment and Management of Spatial Data as a site (limited to where the land category before the designation of an ecological and scenery conservation area is a site);
  • 2 Installation of facilities prescribed by the Rules for exploring ecology, learning ecology, etc.;
  • 3 A forest project under a forest management plan pursuant to the Creation and Management of Forest Resources Act for the conservation and management of forests, such as forest protection and forest genetic resources protection;
  • 4 Installation of facilities for observing the flow of river water and groundwater, installation of drainage channels, or construction of buildings incidental to similar farming, forest, and fisheries; and
  • 5 Installation of a private cemetery under Article 14 (1) 1 of the "Act on Funeral Services.
• 4 Notwithstanding Paragraph 1, the following actions may be performed in the transition area.

  <Revised on Nov. 3, 2016; Dec. 28, 2017>

  • 1 Any act falling under any of the Subparagraphs of Paragraph 3;
  • 2 Installation of buildings, etc., prescribed by the Rules for maintaining or improving the lifestyle of residents living in the transition area;
  • 3 Establishment of food, accommodation, and sales facilities prescribed by the Rules for people visiting the ecological and scenery conservation area; and
  • 4 Installation of public and convenience facilities prescribed by the rules for the convenience of residents and visitors, such as roads, water supply, sewerage facilities, etc.
• 5 Notwithstanding Paragraph 2 Subparagraph 3, the Mayor may restrict development projects prescribed by the Rules or restrict farming activities if it is particularly necessary for the conservation of vulnerable natural ecology and natural scenery.

  <Revised on Nov. 3, 2016 and Dec. 28, 2017>

Article 8 (Prohibited Acts in Ecological and Scenery Conservation Areas)

No person shall engage in any of the following acts in an ecological and scenery conservation area, provided that this shall not apply where it is necessary for military purposes or where urgent measures are required due to a natural disaster or other disaster prescribed by Presidential Decree corresponding thereto.

<Revised on Dec. 27, 2018 and Dec. 1, 2022>

• 1 Dumping certain substances harmful to water under Article 2 of the Water Environment Conservation Act, wastes under Article 2 of the Wastes Control Act, or poisonous substances under Article 2 of the Chemical Substances Control Act;
• 2 Possessing flammable substances prescribed by the Rules or cooking or camping in a place other than places designated by the Mayor (limited to a core area and buffer area);
• 3 The act of spoiling, damaging, or moving information boards or other signs on the conservation of the natural environment; and
• 4 Other acts prescribed by the Decree, such as gathering and felling grass and trees, which are prohibited for the conservation of the ecological and scenery conservation areas

Chapter III : Examination of the Natural Environment

Article 9 (Order of Suspension, etc.)

The Mayor may order a person who violates Article 7 (1) in an ecological and scenery conservation area to suspend such violations or to restore the area to its original state within a fixed period. However, if it is difficult to restore the original state, the Mayor may order the person to take corresponding measures, such as the creation of an alternative nature.

<Revised on Nov. 3, 2016, Dec. 28, 2017, and Dec. 29, 2021>

Article 10 (Investigation of Natural Environment)

• 1 The Mayor may conduct a comprehensive survey of the natural environment every 10 years for the efficient management of natural assets pursuant to Article 30 (3) of the Act, and may conduct a survey of the natural environment every five years for areas classified as Class 1 in the ecological and natural landscape and areas where it is deemed necessary to identify particular changes in the natural state.

  <Revised on Dec. 28, 2017>

• 2 Details and methods of the investigation under Paragraph 1 and other necessary matters shall be determined by the Rules.

  <Revised on Nov. 3, 2016 and Dec. 28, 2017>

Article 11 (Precise and Supplementary Surveys and Observation of Changes in Ecosystem)

Where necessary as a result of a survey of the natural environment conducted under Article 10 pursuant to Article 31 (4) of the Act, the Mayor may conduct a precise and supplementary survey and observe changes in the ecosystem under Article 31 (1) through (3) of the Act.

<Revised on Nov. 3, 2016, Dec. 28, 2017, and Dec. 29, 2021>

Article 12 (Natural Environment Investigators)

• 1 TThe natural environment investigators referred to in Article 32 of the Act shall be persons appointed or commissioned by the Mayor from relevant public officials and persons with abundant expertise and experience in the fields related to natural environment investigations.

  <Revised on Nov. 3, 2016 and Dec. 28, 2017>

  he Mayor shall pay allowances, travel expenses, and other necessary expenses to investigate within the budget in cases where the Mayor allows natural environment investigators to investigate under Articles 10 and 11 and other surveys on the natural environment. However, this shall not apply if a public official conducts an investigation directly in relation to his/her duties.

  <Revised on Nov. 3, 2016, Dec. 28, 2017, and Dec. 29, 2021>

Chapter IV : Management of Natural Rest Areas

Article 13 (Preparation of Ecological and Natural Maps)

• 1 In order to be available for the formulation and implementation of land use and development plans, the Mayor may prepare an ecological and natural map of Ulsan in accordance with the classification provided for in the Subparagraphs of Article 34 (1) of the Act, based on the results of the surveys under Articles 10 and 11.

  <Revised on Dec. 28, 2017 and Dec. 29, 2021>

• 2 Ecological and natural maps should be shown as solid lines on maps not less than 1:25,000. Scale.

  <Revised on Dec. 28, 2017>

Article 14 (Management of Natural Rest Areas)

In designating natural rest areas pursuant to Article 39 of the Act, the Mayor shall prepare and implement measures to preserve the natural ecosystem of natural rest areas and to allow citizens to use them soundly.

<Revised on Dec. 28, 2017>

Chapter V : Conservation of Biodiversity

Newly inserted on Dec. 28, 2017

Article 15 (Prevention of Damage to Nature Used for Public Purposes)

In order to prevent damage to ecological and scenic values, etc., the Mayor may restrict lumbering of trees, and changing the form and quality of land, or restrict access, cooking, or camping in any of the following cases:

<Revised on Dec. 28, 2017>

• 1 Where a forest adjacent to a place used for public purposes, such as a bathing beach, is damaged, and the value of the place used for public purposes is greatly reduced or lost;
• 2 Where, if a forest, a large tree, etc., on a road or railroad side is damaged, or the value of the landscape is greatly lost; and
• 3 Other cases equivalent to those referred to in Subparagraph 1 or 2, which meet the standards prescribed by the Rules.

Article 16 (Establishment of Strategy for Biodiversity)

• 1 The Mayor may formulate a strategy for biodiversity in Ulsan Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as "biodiversity strategy") every five years in conformity with the national strategy for biodiversity under Article 7 of the Act on the Conservation and Use of Biological Diversity.
• 2 The biodiversity strategy shall include the following matters:
  • 1 The current status, goals, and basic direction of biodiversity;
  • 2 Protection and management of biodiversity and its components;
  • 3 Sustainable use of components of biodiversity;
  • 4 Methods to cope with threats to biodiversity;
  • 5 Research, technology development, and education related to biodiversity; and
  • 6 Other matters necessary for the conservation and use of biodiversity.
• 3 The Mayor shall hold public hearings and seminars to collect opinions from experts and citizens before formulating biodiversity strategies.
• 4 When the Mayor formulates or changes a biodiversity strategy, it shall be deliberated by the Committee.
• 5 The Mayor shall publicly announce the biodiversity strategy determined pursuant to Paragraph 4 through the Ulsan Metropolitan City bulletin and the website.

[New Article, Dec. 28, 2017]

Article 17 (Foreign Species Management Projects)

The Mayor may promote the following projects in order to reduce the harm that foreign species cause to ecosystems:

• 1 Research on the status of alien species designated as ecosystem-disturbing organisms;
• 2 Removal and control of alien species, etc., designated as ecosystem-disturbing organisms; and
• 3 Other projects necessary for the management of alien species.

[New Article, Dec. 28, 2017]

[Wholly revised on Dec. 29, 2021]

Article 18 (Establishment and Operation of Biodiversity Center)

• 1 he Mayor may establish and operate the Ulsan Metropolitan City Biodiversity Center (hereinafter referred to as the "biodiversity center") in order to efficiently promote affairs concerning the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of biological resources.
• 2 The Biodiversity Center shall perform the following duties:
  • 1 Research on biodiversity;
  • 2 Build a list of species;
  • 3 Support for training human resources for biological diversity surveys and activities of local experts; and
  • 4 Conduct education and public relations programs on the promotion of biodiversity awareness
• 3 The Mayor may entrust education and research institutes or non-profit organizations for the efficient operation of the biodiversity center, and matters concerning the entrusted management and operation, such as procedures and methods for selecting trustees, shall be governed by the "Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Entrustment of Administrative Affairs to Private Entities".

  <Revised Mar. 18, 2021>

[New Article, Dec. 28, 2017]

Chapter VI : Supplementary Rules

Article 19 (Financial Support, etc.)

• 1 The Mayor may, within budgetary limits, fully or partially subsidize any citizen, organization, or research institute that conducts any of the following activities in order to promote activities, such as conserving the natural environment and promoting biodiversity voluntarily:
  • 1 Wildlife protection and management;
  • 2 Conservation of biodiversity, such as restoration of damaged ecosystems and the creation of biological habitats;
  • 3 Research and study of the current state and management of the natural environment and biodiversity;
  • 4 Education and public relations on the conservation of natural environment and biodiversity; and
  • 5 Other projects necessary for the conservation of the natural environment and biodiversity.
• 2 When the expenses necessary for the activities are subsidized pursuant to Paragraph 1, matters concerning the support procedure and follow-up management, etc., shall be governed by the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Subsidy Management.

[New Article, Dec. 28, 2017]

Article 20 (Education and Public Relations)

The Mayor shall inform and educate residents so that they can practice conservation of the natural environment and biodiversity in their daily lives.

[New Article, Dec. 28, 2017]

Article 21 (Enforcement Rules)

Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by the Rules.

ADDENDA (Wholly revised Ordinance No. 957, Jan. 10, 2008)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Environmental Preservation Advisory Committee)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1169, Oct. 7, 2010>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Revision of other ordinances)

• 1 Some of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Natural Environment Conservation shall be revised as follows.
  The "Ulsan Metropolitan City Environmental Preservation Advisory Committee" in Article 5 shall be changed to the "Ulsan Metropolitan City Environmental Policy Committee."
• 2 Some of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Environment-friendly Product Purchase Promotion shall be revised as follows.
  The "Ulsan Metropolitan City Environmental Preservation Advisory Committee" in Article 5 shall be changed to the "Ulsan Metropolitan City Environmental Policy Committee."

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Protection and Management of Wildlife)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1409, Dec. 12, 2013>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

Some of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Natural Environment Conservation shall be revised as follows.
"Wild fauna and flora" in Article 6 (1) 1 shall be changed to "wildlife."
"Protected wild fauna and flora" in Article 15 (1) 1 shall be changed to "city protected wildlife".

ADDENDA ("Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Urban Parks and Green Areas for Collective Improvement of Unreasonable Regulations")

<Revised Ordinance No. 1556, Oct. 30, 2015>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

By-laws ("Ordinance on Payment of Rewards for litigation Performers, etc., partially revised by Ulsan Metropolitan City reflecting amendments to higher statutes")

<Revised Ordinance No. 1647, Nov. 3, 2016>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA

(Revised Ordinance No. 1804, Dec. 28, 2017)

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Article 2 (Amendment of Other Ordinances)

Some of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Entrustment of Administrative Affairs shall be revised as follows.

The column for Subparagraph 74 shall be newly established in attached Table 1 as follows:

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Creation of Clean Areas for Youth Information Dysfunction, reflecting amendments to higher statutes)

<Revised Ordinance No. 1901, Dec. 27, 2018>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Entrustment of Administrative Affairs)

<Revised Ordinance No. 2347, Mar. 18, 2021>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Ordinance shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.

Article 2

Article 3 (Amendment of Other Ordinances) (1) ~ (33) omitted

(34) Some of Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Conservation of Natural Environment and Biodiversity shall be revised as follows:
"Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Entrustment of Administrative Affairs" in Article 18 (3) shall be "Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Entrustment of Administrative Affairs to Private Entities." (35) to (49) omitted

ADDENDA

(Revised Ordinance No. 2526, Dec. 29, 2021)

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ordinance on Partial Amendment of 199 Ordinances to Make Them Easier to Understand)

<Revised on Dec. 1, 2022. Ordinance No. 2646>

This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDA (Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Partial Amendment of 20 Ordinances including Ulsan Metropolitan City Ordinance on Building, following Conversion of National Heritage System)

<Revised Ordinance No. 2925, May 9, 2024>

Article 1 (Effective Date) This ordinance shall enter into force on May 17, 2024.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures Concerning Establishment of Master Plan) omitted

Article 3 (Transitional Measures Concerning Establishment of Committee) omitted

Article 4 (Transitional Measures Concerning the Designation of Intangible Heritage) omitted

Article 5 (Transitional Measures for Holders of Intangible Heritage, etc.) omitted