Bangudae Petroglyphs and Daewangam, Three 'World-Class Geoparks'... Ulsan City Forms National Geopark Expert Advisory Group

Appointment of 18 Experts in Geology, Cultural Heritage, Folklore, and Tourism

Feasibility Study and Certification Application for Ulsan National Geopark

Current Status of National Geopark Certification.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] An expert advisory group for national geopark certification will be formed in Ulsan.

Ulsan City announced that on the 13th at 2 p.m., at the City Council, Mayor Song Cheol-ho of Ulsan and about 20 attendees including advisory committee members will hold the "Expert Advisory Group Appointment Ceremony and Advisory Meeting (1st)" to promote Ulsan's national geopark certification.

The "Expert Advisory Group" consists of 18 experts nationwide in geology, geology education, tourism, cultural heritage, and folklore fields.

The main role is to provide advice on preparations related to Ulsan's national geopark certification and on infrastructure such as facilities and programs to meet certification standards.

At the first advisory meeting to be held afterward, the "Final Report on the Feasibility Study for Ulsan National Geopark," which began in March, will be presented.

According to the study, out of a total of 33 evaluated sites, 3 were rated Grade 1 (world-class protection target), 18 were Grade 2 (national protection target), 9 were Grade 3 (nationally designated management target), and 3 were Grade 4 (management list target).

Grade 1 sites include Bangudae Petroglyphs, Jujeon-dong Poyuam, and Ilsan Daewangam Coastal Erosion Landform.

Lim Hyun-soo, lead researcher of the Geological Society of Korea who conducted the study and a geology professor at Pusan National University, explained, "The resource possession criteria for national geopark certification are being met," adding, "It is necessary to establish a management and operation foundation for the geopark and conduct academic research."

Mayor Song Cheol-ho said, "Ulsan has beautiful natural resources and cultural heritage of humanity, so the basic resources for national geopark certification are sufficient," and added, "I hope everyone will work hard so that Ulsan can be certified as a national geopark."

Ulsan City plans to apply for certification to the government after conducting a "Research Study for National Geopark Certification Candidate Site Application."

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