Sancheong-gun to Promote Elevation Marker Maintenance on Hwangmaesan, Wangsang, and Pilbongsan Mountains

Updating Various Promotional Materials to Be Produced in the Future

Elevation of Hwangmaesan summit stone corrected to 1113.1m above sea level [Image source=Sancheong-gun]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam Province, has begun correcting the height markings of the summits of major mountains in the region.

The county announced on the 4th that it will update the height markings on various promotional materials, including the Sancheong-gun Office website, hiking trail maps, and summit markers installed on major mountains, to align with data provided by the National Geographic Information Institute.

This update of the summit height markings for major mountains follows a request for consistent organization made by Assemblyman Jo Byung-sik of Sancheong-gun Council during a 5-minute free speech session in September last year.

At that time, Assemblyman Jo stated, “The height markings of major mountains in the region, including Hwangmaesan, which has become a nationwide azalea habitat, as well as Wangsang and Pilbongsan, differ from the data provided by the National Geographic Information Institute. We must provide accurate information to local residents and visitors to Sancheong to enhance administrative credibility.”

The county has inquired and confirmed the elevations of about 30 major mountains in the region, including Hwangmaesan, with the National Geographic Information Institute.

First, if the height is incorrectly marked on summit markers, the county will coordinate with social organizations or township offices in each eup and myeon to carry out corrections. Additionally, if the elevation difference on hiking trail maps installed throughout the region exceeds 1 meter compared to the National Geographic Information Institute’s data, corrections will be made.

Thereafter, updated data will be distributed and guided so that accurate elevations can be marked on various promotional materials produced by all departments and each eup and myeon.

The county has completed corrections for the summit markers of Hwangmaesan, Wangsang, and Pilbongsan in Donguibogam Village, which are frequently visited by many people, with the elevations set at 1113.1m for Hwangmaesan, 925.6m for Wangsang, and 858.2m for Pilbongsan.

A county official said, “Since Sancheong-gun has many famous mountains for enjoying hiking and leisure activities, including Jirisan, accurate information delivery is important. We will strive not only for prompt corrections but also for the management of various forest resources such as mountains in the future.”

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