Dong District, Ulsan Explained

Dong
Native Name Lang:ko
Settlement Type:Autonomous District
Translit Lang1:Korean
Translit Lang1 Type1:Hanja
Translit Lang1 Info2:Dong-gu
Translit Lang1 Info3:Tong-gu
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:South Korea
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Yeongnam
Subdivision Type2:Provincial level
Subdivision Name2:Ulsan
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Kim Jong-hoon(김종훈)
Subdivision Type3:Administrative divisions
Area Total Km2:36
Population As Of:2024[1]
Population Total:151,067
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Blank1 Title:Dialect
Population Blank1:Gyeongsang

Dong District is a gu, or district, in central Ulsan, South Korea.

Administrative divisions

Dong district is further divided into these neighborhoods:

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Economy

Key subsidiaries of the Hyundai Group, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, are located in Dong District.

However, since the mid-2010s, the shipbuilding industry has faced a severe downturn, leading to the spin-off of some divisions of Hyundai Heavy Industries and the relocation of certain facilities to other regions. This has resulted in a population decline and a slight drop in average income. Nevertheless, the area still ranks within the top 20 nationwide in terms of economic standing. Starting in the 2020s, the recovery of the shipbuilding industry has shown signs of revival, with rising real estate prices signaling a potential rebound.

Education

Univercity

High School

Tourism

See also

List of districts in South Korea

External links

35.5°N 154°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics . 2024. Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety.