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Celebrating Tradition: The 2024 Full Moon Festival in Ulsan, South Korea

Posted by on Feb 24, 2024 in | Comments Off on Celebrating Tradition: The 2024 Full Moon Festival in Ulsan, South Korea

The first full moon of the lunar calendar, occurring on February 24th this year, holds immense cultural significance in Ulsan, South Korea. This traditional celebration, deeply rooted in the region’s heritage, serves as a time for prayers for safety and prosperity in the new year. Across five districts and counties in Ulsan, a variety of events are scheduled to commemorate this auspicious occasion, showcasing the vibrant tapestry of local customs and beliefs. Jung-gu The ‘2024 First Full Moon Cultural Festival’ in Ulsan Jung-gu, organized by the Jung-gu Cultural Center, promises an array of activities at Taehwaeoul Madang and Culture Street. Although lacking the Daljip burning ceremony, Jung-gu offers diverse entertainment starting from 2:30 p.m. Participants can engage in group Yut play, traditional games, and indulge in local delicacies like Burum and Gwibae-ri liquor. Children can also enjoy dalgona and rice cake baking experiences, fostering a sense of community and tradition. Nam-gu Ulsan Nam-gu hosts the ‘2024 First Full Moon Event’ at Taehwa River National Garden Lawn Garden, commencing at 2 p.m. This event, hosted by the Samho-dong Sports Association, features various activities including tug-of-war, yut play, and moonlight prayer ceremonies. The highlight of the evening is the burning of the moon house (Daljip) accompanied by a Jisinnori performance, symbolizing abundance and longevity. Attendees can...

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Ulsan Unwrapped: A Yuletide Adventure Through the City’s Winter Wonderland

Posted by on Dec 29, 2023 in | Comments Off on Ulsan Unwrapped: A Yuletide Adventure Through the City’s Winter Wonderland

  In the blink of an eye, Ulsan shed its everyday industrial skin, morphing into a Christmas spectacle that was nothing short of a magical journey through the festive streets. Here’s the lowdown on my rendezvous with the Winter festival in Seongnamdong—a yearly bash that’s the talk of the town and a must-see for anyone with a taste for the extraordinary. A Festive Expedition On the big day itself, I found myself in the heart of the Winter festival in Seongnamdong. The air was thick with the scent of excitement as families swarmed the streets, eager to ditch the comfort of home for a taste of something special. The festival, now in hibernation till next year, left an indelible mark that’s sure to have everyone marking their calendars for round two. Eclectic Merriment Across the Neighborhood The festival sprawled across the neighborhood, offering a smorgasbord of activities to suit every palate. Picture this: one moment you’re frolicking in faux snow, striking poses that’d make even the most stoic snowman jealous; the next, you’re entranced by the soulful tunes on a stage, a cacophony of festivity that resonates through the air. The main shopping drag was a carnival of lights, games, and treats. It was a culinary adventure down the bustling street, where every step...

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Ulsan Immigration Office’s New Location: A Fresh Start for Foreign Residents

Posted by on Nov 8, 2023 in | Comments Off on Ulsan Immigration Office’s New Location: A Fresh Start for Foreign Residents

  Attention to all foreign residents in Ulsan! The Ulsan Immigration Office has recently undergone a significant change – it has officially moved to a brand new location near the police headquarters in Seongandong. This relocation is anticipated to enhance the overall experience for foreigners seeking assistance with visa issues and immigration matters. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of the Ulsan Immigration Office’s new address and provide you with essential information to ease your transition....

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Festivals in June in Ulsan

Posted by on Jun 1, 2023 in | Comments Off on Festivals in June in Ulsan

The festival season is well on it’s way with the past few weekends being loaded with activities to do for the whole family. The next couple of week should be no different with lots of stuff going on around the city. This past weekend was the famous Rose Festival and now as we push into June we have a ton more festivals to check out .   The 2023 Ulsan Industrial Festival is taking place on June 4th at...

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The Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival Finally Returned to Ulsan

Posted by on Feb 12, 2023 in | Comments Off on The Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival Finally Returned to Ulsan

During the month of February the fires were finally lit across the city of Ulsan for the first time in nearly 3 years. Since the pandemic hit, cultural festivals like this were put on hold for fear a possible outbreak. It was a difficult time for those wishing to celebrate this age-old tradition and for those who love a good bonfire. What is the Daeboreum? This festival dates back to about the Three-Kindoms period in Korea and is usually...

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Ulsan Online is Now on Instagram

Posted by on Jan 12, 2023 in | Comments Off on Ulsan Online is Now on Instagram

If you follow a lot of the Korean food and travel accounts for the Ulsan area, then you will know that there is a lack of information in English for Ulsan outside of our popular facebook group. However, these days more and more people are turning to instagram and TikTok for news and information on Korea. Ulsan Online is a little late to the game but I am trying to correct that this year. View this post on Instagram...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Reservations in Ulsan

Posted by on Aug 10, 2021 in | Comments Off on COVID-19 Vaccine Reservations in Ulsan

As many of you know, the vaccine reservation system has started up this week but there has been some confusion over how to choose the right day to make sure that you get your vaccine on time. Here is a collection of all the information that I have found regarding this issue. Choose your Date Wisely As stated in the pic, registration begins on Aug. 9th to the 18th. The day in which you register is the last digit...

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Ulsan Beaches to Ban Eating and Drinking at Night During the Summer Holidays

Posted by on Jul 29, 2021 in | Comments Off on Ulsan Beaches to Ban Eating and Drinking at Night During the Summer Holidays

Ulsan has made a new administrative order prohibiting eating and drinking at night during the summer holidays to slow the spread of COVID-19. The new rules state that you cannot eat or drink on the beaches from 7 pm to 6 am. Violating this rule will get you a 100,000 won fine. There will be a  probationary period from from July 24th to the 30th after that, the full measures will start from July 31st through to August 16th....

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Apartment Fire in Dal-Dong Puts Ulsan in The International News

Posted by on Oct 11, 2020 in | Comments Off on Apartment Fire in Dal-Dong Puts Ulsan in The International News

Around 11:07 pm on Thursday, October 8th 2020 a fire broke out at the Samhwan Art Nouveau Apartment building in Dal-Dong, across from the Lotte Mart. The blaze quickly consumed the 33-story commercial apartment building in a matter of moments due to the heavy winds that night. Immediately, fire crews arrived on the scene and did not stop battling the fire for 16 hours straight. The miraculous part of this story was that there were  no casualties  that night...

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Ulsan Grand Park Festival of Lights 2019

Posted by on Dec 28, 2019 in | Comments Off on Ulsan Grand Park Festival of Lights 2019

Each year Ulsan Grand Park puts together an amazing display of lights which runs for 39 days in its entirety. This year, for the 4th annual Ulsan Grand Park Festival of Light, they are holding it in the lake area around the main gate as opposed to the rose garden that previously hosted it. The event starts on December 20th and will run until January 27th, 2020. Starting at 5:30 pm each night, visitors can experience many different light...

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