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The figures speak for themselves<\/strong>. With an impressive manufacturing capacity of 1.5 million vehicles annually<\/a>, this facility doubles the vehicle output of countries like Italy, which has around 23 different factories. To put this productive capacity into perspective, the Ulsan plant could have satisfied 98% of all new car sales in Italy during 2024.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The secret is in integration<\/strong>. Ulsan\u2019s uniqueness lies not only in its gargantuan size but also in its \u00a0revolutionary concept\u00a0: it is the only automotive plant in the world with an integrated port<\/a>. Other factories need to transport vehicles to external ports, whereas Hyundai\u2019s cars move directly from the production line to the ship, thus eliminating downtime and lowering logistics costs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mass production<\/strong>. The Ulsan facility operates five production factories, along with a dedicated plant for motors and transmissions, running their assembly lines for 18 hours a day. The factory manufactures 17 different models, including the Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson, while planning to open a sixth exclusive plant for electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From the line to the ocean in minutes<\/strong>. Once vehicles pass quality control, they are driven to a massive parking area adjacent to the dock. Specialized drivers board large transport ships<\/a> through steep ramps. After their load is secured, they exit on foot and drive a Hyundai Saria to the next assigned vehicle lot.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Complete urban transformation<\/strong>. The magnitude of the Ulsan plant has transformed the local community. When Hyundai broke ground in 1968, Ulsan was a fishing village with only 30,000 residents. Today, it boasts a population of 1.1 million and stands as South Korea’s \u00a0industrial center\u00a0. The influence of Hyundai is so prominent that a highway is named after the company’s founder, while hospitals, schools, and restaurants proudly display the brand’s name.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Hyundai\"](\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-quickest-factory-keys-in-the-world.jpeg\"\/)
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