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Definition of ulsan
ulsan
/ˈuːl.sɑːn/
Ul · san
ulsan Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major metropolitan city in the southeastern part of South Korea, situated on the Sea of Japan, widely recognized as the industrial powerhouse of the country due to its extensive shipbuilding, automotive, and petrochemical facilities.
Example
"The global shipping company commissioned three new vessels to be constructed at the massive shipyards in Ulsan."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 울산 (Ulsan), historically designated as Ulju.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ulsan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ulsan