Busan-Ulsan
South Korea • East Asia
Primary City: Busan
Primary State/Province: Busan
Primary Language: Korean
Population: 8.1M
GDP: $252B • GDP per capita: $31,209
GAWC Class: 12
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
17.5%
Key Statistics
Major Teams
1
Total Teams
6
Major Companies
6
Market Cap
$190B
Skyscrapers (150m+)
2
Metro Stations
125
Universities
6
Cultural Events
2
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 1 | #T-224 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 6 | #T-160 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Major Companies ↗ | 6 | #T-101 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $190B | #109 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 2 | #T-35 |
| Universities ↗ | 6 | #T-29 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 3 | #T-35 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 2 | #T-107 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 3 | #T-49 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 1.0 | #T-332 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 0.0 | — |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 125 | #52 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 84 | #24 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • South Korea
Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
Busan-Ulsan • Level: 1
Other Teams
Other Men’s Teams5 teams
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
Lotte Giants
Busan
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
NC Dinos
Changwon
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Busan KCC Egis
Busan
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Changwon LG Sakers
Changwon
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus
Ulsan
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanwha Aerospace | $50B | Public |
| 2 | Doosan Enerbility | $48B | Public |
| 3 | HD Hyundai Heavy Industries | $37B | Public |
| 4 | Hanwha Ocean (DSME) | $27B | Public |
| 5 | Hyundai Rotem Company | $16B | Public |
| 6 | Korea Aerospace Industries | $13B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $190B across 6 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Busan International Film Festival
Busan • Film Festival
Notable One-off Events
2005 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
Busan • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries2 items
Gyeongju National Museum
Gyeongju • Archaeology
National Maritime Museum
Busan • History
Supertall Structures (350m+)1 structure
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haeundae LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower | Busan | 411.6 | 2019 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities6 entries
University of Ulsan
Ulsan, South Korea
Pusan National University
Busan, South Korea
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
Ulsan, South Korea
Gyeongsang National University
Jinju-si, South Korea
Inje University
Gimhae-si, South Korea
Pukyong National University
Busan, South Korea
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Gimhae International Airport
Busan • 4 - Regional
Port1 entry
Busan
Busan • Container
Military Base1 entry
Jinhae Naval Base
Busan-Ulsan • Naval Base
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Busan Station
Busan • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (125 stations)1 entry
Busan Metro
Busan • 125 stations
Stock Exchange1 entry
Korea Exchange (KRX)
Busan • Futures Exchange