Gyeongju City Reports SUV Owner Parked at Jjoksaem Site Burial Mound

Vehicle tire marks found from slope of burial mound to summit
Car owner appeared in Gyeongju today to testify about incident details

An SUV parked on an ancient tomb in the Jjoksaem area of Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, on the afternoon of the 15th. Photo by BobaeDream 게시판 캡처.

Gyeongju City will file a complaint against the owner of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) parked on the Jjoksaem archaeological site burial mound for violating the Cultural Heritage Protection Act.

On the 18th, the Cultural Heritage Administration stated, "We received a response from Gyeongju City, which manages the Jjoksaem site, that they are identifying the vehicle owner and preparing to file a complaint, and will establish measures for protection and safety in the future."

Poor management was revealed through photos posted on an online community on the 16th. Taken by a citizen the previous day, the photos show a white SUV parked on the unexcavated No. 79 burial mound in the Jjoksaem district.

The Cultural Heritage Administration confirmed the next day that tire marks were visible from the slope of the mound to the top. An official said, "We sent an official letter to the Gyeongju City Cultural Heritage Division requesting strengthened management of the site."

The vehicle owner is scheduled to appear at Gyeongju City today to provide a statement regarding the incident. Climbing on burial mounds is punishable under Article 101 of the Cultural Heritage Protection Act by imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to 20 million won.

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