A Book Depicting Ulsan's History Through Photographs Has Been Published

Ulsan City Produces 300 Copies of 'Ulsan Photo Chronicle' Featuring Photos
Over 1,100 Photos Since 1962 City Promotion Organized by Year

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A book documenting Ulsan's history through photographs will be available in libraries nationwide.

Ulsan City announced on the 3rd that it has produced 300 copies (consisting of two volumes, upper and lower) of the "Ulsan Photo Chronicle," which organizes photos taken from 1962, when Ulsan was promoted to city status, up to last year, arranged by year, and will distribute them to major libraries across the country.

The chronicle captures the efforts and achievements of 1.2 million Ulsan citizens for the city's development through over 1,100 photos, including the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ulsan Industrial Complex, the opening ceremony of Ulsan City Hall, Ulsan's promotion to metropolitan city status, the establishment of a national university, and the designation of Taehwa River as a national garden.

It also faithfully records various disasters and recovery processes such as the city flooding caused by heavy rain in 1969, Typhoon Gladys in 1991, damage and restoration from Typhoon Chaba in 2016, and emergency water supply during droughts.

The chronicle includes scenes of elementary school sports days in the 1960s, rice planting in rural areas, early Saemaeul cleaning campaigns, thatched roof renovation work, seaweed drying, and street cheering during the Korea-Japan World Cup, allowing readers to glimpse the lives of Ulsan citizens at that time.

The Ulsan Photo Chronicle can be found not only in the Ulsan City Administrative Data Room, Ulsan Library, and district and county libraries but also in major libraries and university libraries nationwide.

Choi Pyunghwan, Policy Planning Officer, said, "The photo book contains many rare photographic materials that have not been seen before, so it is expected to be valuable not only academically but also as an important resource for understanding the changes in Ulsan City," and added, "We will also ensure that the future changing image of Ulsan is well preserved."

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