Ulju County Sets 2026 Budget at 1.187 Trillion Won

A Decrease of 40.9 Billion Won Compared to This Year’s Original Budget of 1.2279 Trillion Won

Ulju County in Ulsan has submitted a total budget proposal of 1.187 trillion won for 2026 to the county council.

This represents a decrease of 40.9 billion won, or 3.3%, compared to this year's original budget of 1.2279 trillion won. The general account was set at 1.1338 trillion won, and the special account at 53.3 billion won, respectively.

Ulju County expects a slight increase in transfer income, such as local allocation tax and national and municipal subsidies, thanks to the recovery of domestic demand and strong exports. However, the county also forecasts a slight decrease in local tax revenue, citing limited corporate business recovery due to uncertainties in the petrochemical industry and other factors.

In response, Ulju County has prioritized fiscal soundness and efficiency, placing the stabilization of residents' livelihoods at the forefront. The budget was balanced across various sectors, including the improvement of resident welfare, the revitalization of culture, sports, and tourism, and safety initiatives.

The 2026 budget proposal is based on the principles of "resident-centered trustworthy administration, sustainable innovative growth, and dignified balanced development." It is divided into five sectors: (1) "Happy Ulju," where residents are healthy and joyful; (2) "Welfare City," where no one is left behind through sharing and consideration; (3) "Tourism and Youth Jobs Ulju," a city people want to visit and where youth can grow; (4) "Growth City," an attractive and convenient city where people gather; and (5) "Future City," a dynamically changing city full of opportunities.

In the "Happy Ulju" sector, 14.7 billion won was allocated for the establishment of Ulju County Hospital; 1.6 billion won for shingles vaccination support; 900 million won for transportation expenses for pregnant women; 400 million won for the operation of the Ulju Artificial Intelligence Education Center; 3.3 billion won for the expansion of the Sangbuk Administrative Welfare Center; and 1.3 billion won for the construction of an annex parking lot at the Ulju County Office, among other projects aimed at improving residents' health and convenience.

In the "Welfare City" sector, the budget includes 5.9 billion won for the construction of an annex for the Welfare Center for the Disabled, 7.3 billion won for the construction of the Southern Welfare Center for the Disabled, 5.1 billion won for support for veterans, 4.4 billion won for filial piety vouchers, 2.9 billion won for the construction of the Integrated Childcare Center in the neighborhood, 1.6 billion won for childbirth incentives, 400 million won for postpartum care support, 2.3 billion won for mortgage interest support for newlyweds, 800 million won for the construction of the Southern Center of the Comprehensive Childcare Support Center, and 430 million won for integrated support for medical, nursing, and care services. The focus is on strengthening support for the socially disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.

In the "Tourism and Youth Jobs Ulju" sector, the budget includes 5.4 billion won for the maintenance of the Banguchon area, 5.5 billion won for the access road to Daegok Village, 13.4 billion won for the installation of the Myeongseondo Marine Walkway, 9.5 billion won for the creation of the Eonyang Eupseong cultural space, 4.8 billion won for the construction of the Icheon Branch Base Camp, and 4 billion won for the creation of a botanical garden, all aimed at building a tourism industry foundation. To expand the base for sports for all, 17.1 billion won was allocated for the construction of the Eonyang Sports Park, 1 billion won for the Samdong Park Golf Course, and 5.1 billion won for the Ulju Baseball Stadium. To boost local industry and support small businesses, the budget includes 3.6 billion won for promoting corporate investment attraction, 6.8 billion won for safe loan support for small businesses, 5.2 billion won for financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises, and 1 billion won for card fee support for small businesses, among other support policies.

In the "Growth City" sector, the budget includes 1 billion won for the improvement of the Doseo Jeongto natural disaster risk area, 2.4 billion won for the improvement of the Eonyang Mudong Village natural disaster risk area, 700 million won for resident safety insurance, and 12 billion won for the maintenance of safe small rivers. Projects related to transportation convenience and safety include 1.2 billion won for city bus fare support, 1.1 billion won for expressway toll support, and 2.2 billion won for transportation facility improvements. Additionally, the budget includes 2.5 billion won for the Onggijonggi Leisure Green Space, 4 billion won for the Beomseo Neighborhood Park, 3 billion won for the Duhyeon Reservoir Riverside Park, 6.4 billion won for the construction of the Integrated Food Support Center, 12.3 billion won for the expansion of agricultural infrastructure, 2.6 billion won for livestock manure resource development support, 1.8 billion won for the development of indigenous feed resources, and 2.2 billion won for the Pyeongdong Port Fishing Village New Vitalization Project, reflecting support for living environment, agriculture, and fishing villages.

In the "Future City" sector, the budget includes 3 billion won for the Daewoonsan Healing Leisure Green Space, 14.6 billion won for urban planning road construction, 6.1 billion won for county road construction, 13.1 billion won for rural road construction, 6.5 billion won for village road maintenance, 900 million won for the undergrounding of power lines in the Onsan Urban Regeneration New Deal Project, 3 billion won for support for apartment complexes, 2 billion won for the renovation of vulnerable areas such as the Gomjae District, and 2 billion won for the management of the drone special liberalization zone and the establishment of a smart fishing village management drone system, focusing on future growth and building a technology foundation.

Lee Soongeol, the head of Ulju County, stated, "Next year's budget proposal prioritizes the stabilization of residents' livelihoods and aims to revitalize the local economy by efficiently allocating funds to essential sectors. We will ensure the smooth implementation of all projects to bring about tangible changes and improve the quality of life for Ulju residents."

The 2026 budget proposal is scheduled to undergo review by the standing committee starting December 3, and will be finalized and approved at the second plenary session on December 19.

Ulju County Office.

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