President
" The Think Tank Leading the Future of Ulsan "
Greetings. I am Sang-Hoon Pyun, President of the Ulsan Research Institute.
Thank you for visiting our website.
Established in 2001 with funding from Ulsan Metropolitan City, the institute conducts policy research to support municipal administration and strengthen regional competitiveness.
Ulsan, widely recognized as the industrial capital of the Republic of Korea, has played a central role in the nation’s development through its strong manufacturing base. Today, the city continues to drive innovation-led growth by advancing emerging technologies across its core industries.
At the same time, the city is emerging as a leading eco-friendly city, supported by its rich natural environment and tourism resources. Major milestones—including the designation of the Taehwagang National Garden, the successful bid to host the 2028 International Garden Expo, and the UNESCO World Heritage inscription of the Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream—have strengthened civic pride and enhanced Ulsan’s national and global standing.
As a think tank leading the future of Ulsan, the institute will continue to pursue policy research aimed at advancing the city’s key industries and identifying new engines of growth.
Thank you again for visiting our website.
We appreciate your continued interest and support.
Vision & Strategic Directions
Vision
"The Think Tank Leading the Future of Ulsan"
Strategic Directions
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Open Research
Conducting open research that serves as a window of insight into the future.
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Citizen-Oriented Research
Pursuing research for citizens and centered on citizens’ needs.
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Communication and Collaboration
Representing the local community through research based on communication and cooperation.
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Field-Oriented Research
Promoting research grounded in hands-on, field-based practice.
Key Areas of Work
- 01 Policy research on Ulsan Metropolitan City’s development plans and major policy issues
- 02 Academic research conducted through contracts or agreements with commissioning organizations
- 03 Publication of research materials and hosting of academic events on key issues related to Ulsan
- 04 Excavation of buried cultural heritage
- 05 Designing and Implementing Lifelong Learning Programs
History
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2020s
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Dec. 2025
- Recipient of the Korea ESG Award (Public Institutions Category)
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Oct. 2025
- Inauguration of the 10th President, Dr. Sang-Hoon Pyun
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Aug. 2025
- Commendation from the Minister of Environment for contributions to environmental education
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Jan. 2025
- Opening of the Ulsan Research Institute Annex (Dalsam-ro, Nam-gu)
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Dec. 2024
- Certified as an Excellent Family-Friendly Institution by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
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Sep. 2024
- Commendation from the Minister of the Interior and Safety for contributions to the development of local public institutions
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Apr. 2023
- Designated as the Ulsan Lifelong Education Promotion Institute
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Mar. 2023
- Establishment of the Ulsan Economic Trends Analysis Center
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Feb. 2023
- Establishment of the Ulsan Institute of History
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Oct. 2022
- Inauguration of the 9th President, Dr. Sang-Hoon Pyun
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Jan. 2021
- Establishment of the Ulsan Bigdata Center
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Jul. 2020
- Establishment of the Ulsan Disaster Management Research Center
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Jun. 2020
- Renamed as the Ulsan Research Institute
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Dec. 2025
Organization
President
- Research Advisory Committee
- Internal audit and inspection official
- Planning & Management Division
- Economy & Industry Research Division
- Urban & Spatial Research Division
- Environmental reseach division
- Culture & Society Research Division
- Ulsan Public Investment Center
- Cultural Heritage Research Division
- Lifelong Education Research Division
Affiliated Centers
- Ulsan Cultural Heritage Care Center
- Ulsan Environmental Education Center
- Ulsan Disaster Management Research Center
- Ulsan Bigdata Center
- Ulsan Economic Trends Analysis Center
- Ulsan Economic Education Center
Branch
- Ulsan Institute of History
