# Busan-Uljin-Gyeongnam Launches Integrated Regional Project to Boost Jobs and Housing

Three South Korean mayors launch a four-year project to integrate Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam into a unified employment and living zone.

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The mayors of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam launched the 'Busan-Uljin-Gyeongnam Mega-Linkage Project' on August 8 to establish a unified employment and living zone across the three regions. [^1]

Ulsan City announced on October 2, 2026, that it will host the 3rd Ulsan World Future Industry Expo (WAVE) 2026 at the UECO Convention Center from October 10 to 12. [^2]

A 'Residence Linkage' policy will provide up to 1.8 million won in commuting allowances and 500,000 won in regional currency vouchers to workers commuting across the regions. [^3]

Approximately 180,000 people commute across the three regions, and over 15,000 young people left the region in 2025, with more than 80% moving to the capital region. [^4]

The initiative includes a 'Talent Linkage' program to support young people moving to the region with settlement subsidies and long-term employment support. [^5]

The event is structured into four main areas: AI and digital innovation, future mobility, shipbuilding/defense/advanced materials, and clean energy/carbon neutrality. [^6]

The expo focuses on integrating AI and digital technologies into Ulsan's key industries, including automobiles, shipbuilding, petrochemicals, and energy. [^7]

The expo will feature real-world demonstrations of the 'Ulsan-type Industrial AI Transformation' (AX) initiative and expand hands-on content for attendees. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The mayors of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam launched the 'Busan-Uljin-Gyeongnam Mega-Linkage Project' on August 8 to establish a unified employment and living zone across the three regions. (동아일보, News)
2. Ulsan City announced on October 2, 2026, that it will host the 3rd Ulsan World Future Industry Expo (WAVE) 2026 at the UECO Convention Center from October 10 to 12. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
3. A 'Residence Linkage' policy will provide up to 1.8 million won in commuting allowances and 500,000 won in regional currency vouchers to workers commuting across the regions. (동아일보, News)
4. Approximately 180,000 people commute across the three regions, and over 15,000 young people left the region in 2025, with more than 80% moving to the capital region. (동아일보, News)
5. The initiative includes a 'Talent Linkage' program to support young people moving to the region with settlement subsidies and long-term employment support. (동아일보, News)
6. The event is structured into four main areas: AI and digital innovation, future mobility, shipbuilding/defense/advanced materials, and clean energy/carbon neutrality. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
7. The expo focuses on integrating AI and digital technologies into Ulsan's key industries, including automobiles, shipbuilding, petrochemicals, and energy. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
8. The expo will feature real-world demonstrations of the 'Ulsan-type Industrial AI Transformation' (AX) initiative and expand hands-on content for attendees. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)

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