5 Cultural Heritage Sites Including Uljin Haenggok Church, Gusan-ri Three-story Stone Pagoda, and Susan-ri Oak Tree

The interior of the 8th plaza of Seongryugul Cave in Uljin (Natural Monument No. 155). In May 2019, the 'Gyeongjin Year Inscription,' a record of King Jinheung of Silla's procession, was discovered here.

The interior of the 8th plaza of Seongryugul Cave in Uljin (Natural Monument No. 155). In May 2019, the 'Gyeongjin Year Inscription,' a record of King Jinheung of Silla's procession, was discovered here.

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Uljin-gun, Gyeongbuk announced on the 26th that it has secured a budget of 1.6 billion KRW for five cultural heritage restoration and maintenance projects in 2021, including the area around Seongryugul Cave.


County Governor Jeon Chan-geol explained the need for restoration and treatment of cultural heritage sites in the county during a meeting with the Commissioner of the Cultural Heritage Administration on April 9th and requested that the budget be reflected in next year's national funding.


The cultural heritage sites targeted for restoration projects next year are ▲ Natural Monument No. 155 'Seongryugul Cave' (installation of rockfall prevention facilities and repair of visitor pathways) ▲ Scenic Site No. 6 'Bullyeongsa Valley' (access road maintenance) ▲ Registered Cultural Heritage No. 286 'Uljin Haenggok Church' (roof dismantling repair and original restoration) ▲ Treasure No. 498 'Gusan-ri Three-story Stone Pagoda' (detailed structural safety inspection) ▲ Natural Monument No. 96 'Susan-ri Oak Tree' (restoration and treatment), among others.


The Cultural Heritage Administration conducted an on-site inspection of the 2021 cultural heritage restoration and maintenance projects on August 21st and recently confirmed the total budget support of 1.6 billion KRW from the Cultural Heritage Administration for next year.



Governor Jeon Chan-geol emphasized, "We plan to preserve and manage these valuable cultural assets to pass them on to future generations and utilize them as future resources for Uljin-gun."


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