'Badanam' Written in Blue Spray Paint... Ulsan's Mysterious Rock Graffiti Culprit Under Investigation

Local Governments Launch Investigation into Graffiti Offenders

Graffiti written on bizarre rock formations. [Image source=MBC broadcast capture]

It has been confirmed that someone sprayed graffiti on the 'Giam Gwaeseok' rock formations, a tourist attraction in Ulsan, and fled the scene. The local government is investigating the culprit.

On the 4th, MBC reported that blue spray-painted graffiti reading "Badanam" was found in the center of the Giam Gwaeseok rock formations at Daewangam Park in Dong-gu, Ulsan. A citizen visiting Daewangam Park told MBC, "While walking with my wife, I saw something blue that looked like paint graffiti."

Upon confirming the graffiti, the Dong-gu Office of Ulsan began removing it by scraping the rock surface. This method was chosen because using chemicals to remove the graffiti could cause water pollution. Additionally, the Dong-gu Office requested nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the coastal guard unit to find the vandal.

Damaging public facilities such as parks can result in a fine of up to 3 million won or a penalty of up to 100,000 won. The Giam Gwaeseok rock formations with the graffiti are part of Daewangam Park, which is not only a tourist attraction but also a place steeped in legend. It is said that after King Munmu, who unified the Three Kingdoms during the Silla Dynasty, died, he became a guardian dragon to protect the country.

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