History Education Now on KakaoTalk!... Third Edition of "Human History Engraved on Rocks" Bangucheon Petroglyphs Emoticons Released
Published 16 Nov.2025 09:00(KST)
Third Series of Emoticons Celebrating World Heritage Inscription
Free Distribution to the First 50,000 Users Starting at 2 p.m. on the 19th
Haeuli Character Reinterprets the Symbolic Imagery of the Bangucheon Petroglyphs
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Ulsan City is unveiling the third edition of emoticons that reinterpret the symbolic imagery of the Bangucheon Petroglyphs in a modern style.
To commemorate the inscription of the Bangucheon Petroglyphs (Daegokcheon Petroglyphs area) on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the city will release the third series of KakaoTalk emoticons. Starting from 2 p.m. on November 19, the emoticons will be distributed free of charge to the first 50,000 users on a first-come, first-served basis.
Emoticons Commemorating the Inclusion of Bangucheon Petroglyphs in the UNESCO World Heritage List (3rd Edition).
원본보기 아이콘Previously, Ulsan City introduced emoticons in July and August, both of which were met with explosive popularity as all available quantities were claimed immediately upon release.
These emoticons have attracted high interest not only among local citizens but also among users nationwide, serving as an opportunity to widely promote Ulsan's Bangucheon Petroglyphs.
This emoticon release coincides with the ceremony celebrating the inscription of the Bangucheon Petroglyphs as a World Heritage Site, which will be held at Lotte Hotel Ulsan on November 18.
From 2 p.m. on November 19, the emoticons will be available on KakaoTalk to the first 50,000 users who add Ulsan City's online webzine "Ulsan Metropolitan City (Hello Ulsan)." The emoticons can be used for 30 days after download.
The newly released "Human History Engraved on Rocks" emoticons are based on Ulsan City's character Haeuli, featuring a modern reinterpretation of the symbolic imagery of the Bangucheon Petroglyphs, enriched with expressive emotions and dynamic movements.
With cute expressions and gestures that can be used naturally in everyday conversations, the emoticons are expected to help citizens share the joy of the World Heritage inscription.
A city official stated, "We hope to share this historic moment of World Heritage inscription with many people, and we will continue to promote Ulsan's cultural heritage so that it becomes a natural part of daily life. We also hope that many people will visit Ulsan and experience the inspiration of the World Heritage site firsthand."
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