Ulsan City municipal budget allocations

Ulsan City has announced various budget allocations for the 2027 fiscal year targeting infrastructure and public safety.

For waterworks, the city has set a 160 billion won budget, a 5% increase from 2026. This funding aims to modernize aging infrastructure, specifically addressing the 24% of the water pipe network that is over 30 years old. Plans include implementing an AI and IoT-based smart pipe management system using 52 billion won in national funding, replacing pipes in 13 locations, and expanding water supply to four regions to reduce reliance on groundwater.

In the area of public safety, the Ulsan Fire Department has planned a 6.72 billion won budget for 2027, representing a 35.76% increase from the previous year. This allocation focuses on acquiring advanced technology, such as a 2.4 billion won fire suppression unmanned robot and a specialized forest fire suppression vehicle. Furthermore, 3.57 billion won is designated for replacing 14 aging vehicles, including pump trucks, rescue buses, and ambulances.