Busan-Ulsan
Primary City: Busan
Primary State/Province: Busan
Primary Language: Korean
Population: 8.1M
GDP: $252B • GDP per capita: $31,209
GAWC Class: 12
Busan-Ulsan metro area
35.18, 129.08Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsSports
Major League Teams/Venues
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
Major Sporting Events
Multi-Sport Events1 event
2002 Asian Games
Multi-sport Event
2002 • Busan
Complete Event Timeline1 event
2002 Asian Games
Multi-Sport Events
2002 • Busan
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HD Hyundai Heavy Industries | $45B | Public |
| 2 | Doosan Enerbility | $39B | Public |
| 3 | Hanwha Aerospace | $35B | Public |
| 4 | Hanwha Ocean (DSME) | $22B | Public |
| 5 | Hyundai Rotem Company | $13B | Public |
| 6 | Korea Aerospace Industries | $9B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $163B across 6 companies
Source data as of June 7, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
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
Notable 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 Universities7 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
Dong-A University
Busan, South Korea
Notable 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