Geochang-gun Opposes Cultural Heritage Administration's Unilateral Name Change of Susungdae

Plan to Convey Military Position After Gathering Opinions from Various Sectors and Residents

Seusungdae Turtle Rock panorama.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 3rd that it opposes the Cultural Heritage Administration's unilateral push to change the name of Susungdae.

The Cultural Heritage Administration revealed on the 2nd the results of a comprehensive historical verification and review of scenic garden villas nationwide, following the revocation of the national cultural heritage designation of 'Seongnakwon,' Scenic Site No. 35 designated in 2019, due to historical controversies.

The disclosed content states that the name 'Susungdae,' which has been used to this day following the commemorative poem by Toegye Yi Hwang, will be changed based on historical verification and review results indicating that it was known as 'Susongdae' since the earlier Three Kingdoms period.

The Cultural Heritage Administration explained that this decision was made through expert reviews, advisory meetings, and deliberations by the Cultural Heritage Committee, and that the name change will be publicly announced for 30 days from the 6th to October 5th, followed by a final decision after the notice period.

The county stated that since Susungdae was developed and designated as a tourist site in 1986, hosting the Geochang International Theater Festival and becoming a widely known tourist attraction visited by tourists nationwide, having dual names?'Susungdae' as a tourist site within the same district and 'Susongdae' as a cultural heritage site?would inevitably cause confusion among tourists and residents.

This issue is not simply limited to changing the name of Susungdae but is a matter that causes regional confusion and repercussions. The county finds it difficult to understand and opposes the Cultural Heritage Administration's unilateral announcement of the cultural heritage name change without prior resident opinions or consultation with Geochang-gun.

Accordingly, Geochang-gun plans to immediately visit the Cultural Heritage Administration to negotiate the name change and actively explain local public opinion and the current situation. During the name change announcement period, the county intends to fully gather opinions from various sectors and residents and convey Geochang-gun's position.

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