Unauthorized Harvesting of Bamboo Shoots in Ulsan Taehwagang to Be Punished

Focused Growth Period in May-June, Guidance and Enforcement Initiated

Civilians who touched the bamboo shoots in Taehwagang have been punished.

Ulsan City announced on the 23rd that two civilians who were illegally harvesting three 30cm bamboo shoots on the walking trail of Guyeong-ro, Beomseo-eup, Ulju-gun at around 8:15 p.m. on the 15th were caught and will be punished according to relevant laws.

According to Ulsan City, they were caught by police who arrived at the scene following a report from a passing citizen while they were illegally harvesting bamboo shoots by hand.

Various types of bamboo such as Wangdae, Ojuk, and Maengjongjuk are planted on the banks of the Taehwagang River.

Ulsan City is conducting guidance activities and crackdowns on bamboo shoot harvesting in line with the peak growth period of bamboo shoots from May to June.

Unauthorized harvesting of bamboo or bamboo shoots planted on the riverbank is punishable by up to 2 years in prison or a fine of up to 20 million won under Article 95, Paragraph 5 of the River Act.

An official from Ulsan City said, “We are installing banners, conducting guidance and crackdowns to prevent illegal harvesting of bamboo shoots, but mature civic awareness is necessary to preserve the bamboo forest,” and added, “We hope citizens will take the lead in protecting bamboo shoots.”

Taehwagang Simnidaesup.

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