Buk, Ulsan () is a constituency of the
National Assembly of
South Korea. The constituency consists of
Buk District, Ulsan. As of 2020, 173,616 eligible voters were registered in the constituency.
History
The constituency was established ahead of the
2000 South Korean legislative election from the former
Ulju, Ulsan and
Jung, Ulsan constituencies.
Unlike its neighboring constituencies, Buk, Ulsan is considered a swing constituency as it has elected representatives from
progressive
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liberal, and
conservative parties. This swing characteristic can partially be attributed to the fact that a substantial portion of the constituency's voters are blue collar workers, who traditionally have a stronger tendency to vote for progressive and liberal parties. The seat has been represented by
Lee Sang-heon since 2018.
Boundaries
The constituency encompasses the neighborhoods of Nongso-dong, Gangdong-dong, Hyomun-dong, Songjeong-dong, Yangjeong-dong, and Yeompo-dong.
List of members of the National Assembly
Election results
2024
2020
2018 by-election
2016
2012
2009 by-election
2008
2005 by-election
2004
2000
See also
*
List of constituencies of the National Assembly of South Korea
Notes
References
{{Constituencies in Ulsan
Constituencies of the National Assembly (South Korea)