Nam District (Korean: 남구; lit. 'South District') is a district of Ulsan, South Korea. Its name means "South District". As of 2023, the district's population was 314,301.
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History
Nam District was established on July 15, 1985. On January 1, 1995, the district was consolidated after Ulsan City and Ulsan County merged. On July 15, 1997, Ulsan was elevated to metropolitan status.
Administrative divisions
Nam District is further divided into the following dong (neighbourhoods):
Daehyeon-dong
Dal-dong
Mugeo-dong
Ok-dong
Samho-dong
Samsan-dong
Seonam-dong
Sinjeong 1-dong
Sinjeong 2-dong
Sinjeong 3-dong
Sinjeong 4-dong
Sinjeong 5-dong
Suam-dong
Yaeum-Jangsaengpo-dong
Symbols
Nam District's symbols include the camellia, depicting harmony between the four seasons and symbolizing the vibrance and enthusiasm of the district's residents; the dove, representing peace and prosperity and symbolizing the residents' desire to work together to build a better community; and the gingko tree, representing the will to grow and symbolizing the residents' permanent prosperity.
Until 2013, the district's mascot was Tabi, a 7-year-old boy who symbolized the vision of a strong, healthy, and beautiful Nam District. Since 2014, the current mascot is Jangseng-i, a Korean gray whale whose name is taken from the Jangsaengpo Whale Special District.
Local attractions
Samsan-dong
Jangsaengpo Whale Museum
Seonam Lake Park
Ulsan Culture & Arts Center
Ulsan Grand Park
Ulsan Museum
Ulsan Science Museum
Ulsan Wholesale Agricultural and Fish Market
Ulsan Industrial Center Monument
Education
Ulsan University
Ulsan College West Campus
Transport
The Ulsan Expressway runs west from Nam District and connects with Eonyang in central Ulju County. The Busan–Ulsan Expressway runs south through Ulju County to Haeundae District.
Sister cities
Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea
Liaoyang, China