KRAncient petroglyphs in Ulsan, South Korea, which were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site one year ago, continue to face significant conservation challenges. According to a recent report by the Korea Heritage Service and National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, the Bangudae Petroglyphs in Daegok-ri, Ulju, were submerged for over a month last summer due to flooding from the Sayeon Dam. This issue has persisted for several years, with the rock faces being underwater for extended periods in previous years. The nearby Cheonjeon-ri Inscriptions and Petroglyphs also show signs of damage from weathering and biological factors. The government plans to address these issues by installing floodgates and an intake tower at the Sayeon Dam by 2030.
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