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In year after World Heritage listing, Ulsan's ancient petroglyphs spent 37 days underwater

Published 2026-07-17

The ancient Petroglyphs along Ulsan's Bangucheon Stream, which marked one year as an officially listed UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 12, face unresolved conservation problems, a government report has found. The National Treasure Bangudae Petroglyphs in Daegok-ri, Ulju, were submerged for more than a month last summer, while the nearby Cheonjeon-ri Inscriptions and Petroglyphs, also a National Treasure, were found to be at risk of damage from weathering, according to the "2025 Monitoring Rep

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Bangudae Petroglyphs?

The Bangudae Petroglyphs are ancient rock carvings located in Ulsan, South Korea.

How long were the petroglyphs underwater?

The petroglyphs were submerged for more than 37 days last summer.

What risks do the petroglyphs face?

The petroglyphs are at risk from weathering and potential damage from prolonged submersion.

What is the significance of the UNESCO listing?

The UNESCO listing recognizes the petroglyphs as a valuable cultural heritage site.