El número de cotizantes extranjeros en España alcanzó un récord histórico en mayo, superando los 3,36 millones. El aumento intermensual del 3,4% se atribuye en parte a la reciente regularización masiva de extranjeros aprobada por el gobierno, que ha acelerado la incorporación de inmigrantes al mercado laboral, especialmente en sectores como hostelería y agricultura.
The Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education will hold the '2027 University Entrance Fair' on May 13-14 at the Ulsan Exhibition & Convention Center (UECO). The fair will feature 92 universities offering admissions information sessions and individual consultations to provide customized college entrance guidance to students and parents.
European stock markets opened with gains, with investors awaiting the European Central Bank's interest rate decision. Oil prices stabilized after tensions in the Strait of Hormuz eased, with Brent crude trading around $92 a barrel.
Ulsan City launched its local tax arrears management team, comprising 5-10 members per district, to investigate and encourage payment from tax defaulters. The team will also connect those facing financial hardship with welfare services. This initiative aligns with a national plan to expand similar teams nationwide.
Ulsan Superintendent-elect Cho Yong-sik announced the formation of an education transition committee, chaired by Kim Gu-han, president of the Korea Maritime Culture Research Institute. The committee will focus on future planning for Ulsan's education system, aiming to prepare for the next four years based on Cho's campaign pledges.
The 11th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival (UMFF) will open Sept. 18-22, focusing on Slovenian cinema. The "Julian Alps -- Slovenia" section will showcase films exploring the country's landscapes and way of life, with Slovenia as this year's guest country.
Following the victory of Jo Yong-sik in the Ulsan Superintendent election, local teacher unions have congratulated him and urged him to prioritize restoring teachers' core duties and protecting their educational activities. They highlighted the burden of administrative tasks and called for a system that allows teachers to guide students without fear.
Ulsan Mayor Kim Duk-gyum of the People Power Party accepted his defeat in the June 3rd local elections, stating he humbly accepts the citizens' choice. He thanked public officials and supporters, vowing to continue loving and supporting Ulsan as a citizen.
Ulsan Mayor-elect Kim Sang-wook plans significant reforms, including intensified audits, a shift in administrative integration policy, and the introduction of public bus operation. He also emphasizes a labor-centric approach to AI industrial transformation.
Ulsan's major political parties, the Democratic Party and the People Power Party, have accepted the results of the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections, vowing to reflect on their shortcomings and serve citizens with humility.
Ulsan's recent local election results present a complex scenario, making it difficult to declare a clear winner between the two major parties, the Democratic Party and the People Power Party. Cross-voting by citizens, who chose different parties for different offices, significantly influenced the outcome.
In the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections in Ulsan, Kim Sang-wook of the Democratic Party won the mayoral race, and progressive candidate Cho Yong-sik secured the superintendent position. The People Power Party dominated local council seats.
In Ulsan's local elections, the People Power Party secured 4 out of 5 mayoral seats, overcoming a unified progressive front. Despite early leads for the Democratic and Progressive parties in some districts, conservative voters mobilized on election day, leading to unexpected wins for the PPP.
The Ulsan mayoral election was narrowly decided by candidate consolidation, with the Democratic Party's Kim Sang-wook winning by 2.99%P over the People Power Party's Kim Du-gyeom. The failure of the conservative bloc to consolidate candidates proved to be a critical factor.
Jo Yong-sik, a former teacher and two-time chief of staff for progressive education superintendents, has won the Ulsan Superintendent of Education election. He aims to build on the foundation laid by his predecessors, promising innovation and a stronger public education system.
Kim Tae-gyu, the winner of the Ulsan Nam-gu Gap by-election, pledged to repay residents' trust with responsible politics. He aims to advance the Ulsan Tram Line 1, improve aging residential areas, resolve parking issues, and build future industry foundations.
Ulsan Education Superintendent-elect Cho Yong-sik pledged to prioritize basic academic skills and children's mental health, emphasizing a future-oriented approach for Ulsan's education system. He aims to foster collaboration with teachers and students, addressing challenges posed by the AI era and school conflicts.
In Ulsan's local elections, the People Power Party secured four district mayor seats, while the Democratic Party won one. The Progressive Party lost its sole district mayor position in Dong District, a seat it uniquely held nationwide.
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Ulsan's 9th simultaneous local elections recorded a 64.2% turnout, the second highest in its history as a metropolitan city. This surge is attributed to heightened election atmosphere and major parties rallying their supporters.
An electric wheelchair battery exploded on May 3rd around 1:47 PM in a residential building in Maegok-dong, Buk-gu, Ulsan, South Korea. A man in his 70s sustained second-degree burns to his knee and hand and was hospitalized. The fire was self-extinguished before firefighters arrived.
Ulsan experienced several disturbances on election day, including a voter tearing up a ballot and another protesting long wait times by striking an election official. Authorities are investigating.
In Ulsan, South Korea, several incidents disrupted voting on June 3rd, including a voter tearing up a ballot after marking it incorrectly, another voter protesting long queues by striking an election official, and a case of a voter being mistakenly given two ballots.
The Ulsan Election Commission has filed a complaint against B, the accounting manager for candidate A's election campaign, for providing free beverages worth approximately 200,000 KRW to campaign workers, violating the Public Official Election Act.
