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Information about Ulsan, Korea,

[Basic information]

Ulsan is located on the southeast coast of the Korean peninsula, facing Japan across the sea, with a sea distance of only 100 mile. It is the nearest Korean city to Japan. The urban area is 1.055.7 square kilometers, which is the largest among the wide-area cities in South Korea (Fushan City, Incheon City, Ulsan City, Daejeon City, Daegu City and kwangchow) and is 1.74 times that of the capital Seoul. The population is 6.5438+0.04 million, ranking seventh in Korea. The average temperature in the city is 14.4℃, with the highest temperature of 32.3℃ and the lowest temperature of-7.3℃. ; The annual rainfall is1272mm.

[industrial capital]

After Ulsan was designated as the first special industrial zone in Korea from 65438 to 0962, the industrial economy developed rapidly. In 1960s, Ulsan established an oil refinery and a fertilizer plant. In 1970s, a number of national key enterprises in chemistry, machinery, metal and steel were established. In the 1980s and 1990s, the non-ferrous metal industry, shipbuilding industry and automobile industry developed rapidly, and major Korean enterprises invested and built factories in succession. Ulsan has developed into a large industrial city with complete industrial facilities. There is a modern automobile factory with an annual output of 6.5438+0.4 million vehicles, a modern heavy industry factory with the largest shipyard in the world, and SK Company, the largest petrochemical enterprise in China. In 2000, Ulsan City further improved the technical level of traditional manufacturing industries such as automobiles, shipbuilding and petrochemicals, and at the same time developed precision chemistry and environmental protection industries, focusing on developing sophisticated products and high value-added industries, improving the industrial structure and raising the scientific and technological content of the industries.

1999, Ulsan's total industrial output value was 58,602.9 billion won (about 4.31100 million US dollars), accounting for12.2% of the whole country; In 2000, the city's export volume was US$ 65.438+09.759 billion and US$ 2,079.7 billion, accounting for 65.438+03% of the whole country. Ulsan's main export targets are the United States (14%), China (1 1%), Japan (12%) and Hong Kong (7%), and its main import partners are Saudi Arabia (24%) and Japan (/kloc-0). The industrial structure of Ulsan is: the primary industry accounts for 4.2%, the secondary industry accounts for 37.5%, and the tertiary industry accounts for 58.3%. The national industrial zone covers an area of 70.74 square kilometers, accounting for 8.9% of the country.

port

Ulsan Port was approved as an international port on 1963, and has now developed into the largest port of heavy chemical industry zone in Korea. Ulsan Port is adjacent to Busan Port, the main port of maritime transportation in Northeast Asia. Through Ulsan Port, sea cargo can be quickly transported to major cities in the world. The berthing capacity of Ulsan Port is 90 ships, accounting for 19.3% of the whole country. Annual throughput1.500 million tons. 20 1 1 year, Ulsan will also build a new port with an annual throughput of 30 million tons, which can accommodate 3 1 ships at the same time. After the completion of the new port, Ulsan Port will develop into an international trade port and become the main transit port for goods in Northeast Asia.

[Sightseeing]

Ulsan City is adjacent to Gyeongju, the ancient capital of South Korea, and belongs to Silla cultural circle. Silla has many cultural relics. The main scenic spots are Dawangyan Park, Panguitai Rock Painting, Genjue Corner, Shinan Temple and Zhuochuan Pavilion. The main celebration activities are Churong Culture Festival (the biggest festival in Ulsan), Taihe River Celebration, Pear Blossom Festival and so on.

[Football]

Ulsan has a warm winter climate, and there are natural grassland driving ranges such as Jiangdong Stadium and Western Stadium, which have favorable conditions for developing football. People in Ulsan love football. South Korea has a famous professional team-Modern Tigers, as well as some universities and middle schools. Ulsan is one of the major cities of Korean football. Ulsan has the Manjusri World Cup Gymnasium, the sub-venue of the 2002 World Cup, with an area of 924,000 square meters and a capacity of 43,500 spectators.

[government planning]

1. New Port Construction: By 20 1 1, Ulsan New Port with a capacity of 3 1 ship will be built. After the completion of the new port, the annual throughput of Ulsan Port will reach 30 million tons.

2. Construction of new industrial zone: By 20 1 1, a comprehensive industrial zone of 29 1 1,000 square meters has been built near Ulsan Port, mainly introducing high value-added enterprises, precision chemicals, new automotive materials, shipbuilding machinery and other enterprises.

3. Building Automobile Valley: Building China's largest automobile parts base and technology research special zone between Ulsan and Gyeongju. There will be a special area for auto parts and raw materials, a national industrial research institute with a university as the center, an online business center, an auto parts research institute, an educational technology center, a comprehensive exhibition hall, a conference center, a main car park and a special theater for cars.

4. Comprehensive development of Jiangdong Circle: 4.95 million square meters of the east coast will be developed, and a maritime entertainment and sightseeing area focusing on accommodation, entertainment and culture will be built.