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Project Background

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To promote the world’s unique UNMCK, where the fallen of the UN forces in the Korean War are interred, as a sacred and symbol site of peace and freedom.

Basic plan included an exhibition of 29 sculpture pieces created and donated by sculptors, who originated from the 21 nations that participated in the Korean War under the UN banner, while attending the International Sculpture Symposium at UNMCK to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Korean War.

Project Summary

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  • Project Period : April 9, 2001 ~ April 24, 2001(Continued until the end of year 2001)
  • Area Size : 15,458㎡ next to UNMCK
  • Expenses : 609 million Korean won (Public Labor Work Expenses of 509 millions and District Budget of 100 million)
  • Main Facility and others :

    1. Sculpture on Exibit: 29 pieces 2. Center Square: 300㎡
    3. Grass Lawn: 3,968㎡
    4. Parking Lot: 36 spots
    5. Public Toilet: 1
    6. Walking Path: 500m
    7. Lighting: 2 types of 77 lights in total
    8. Facility for Convenience: 1 Pagoda, 10 Benches, etc.

  • Manpower : Public Labor Project (8,086 labor hours per year)

Project Chronology

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  • Mar 6, 2000 : Secured the land for UN Sculpture Park -> Approval by UNMCK
  • September 15~30, 2000 : Held International Sculpture Symposium to
    commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Korean War at UNMCK
  • October 24, 2000 : Completed the International Sculpture Symposium (29 pieces of work on temporary exhibit)
  • March 16 ~ May 23, 2001 : Contracted blueprint work for the UN Sculpture Park
  • April 9, 2001 ~ Present : Upgraded and maintained the UN Sculpture Park through public labor project
  • October 24, 2001 : Held a completion ceremony of the UN Sculpture Park

Achievements via Project

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  • Providing a comfortable and clean resting area for the citizens and visitors to UNMCK
  • Promoting UNMCK, a sacred symbolic site of peace and freedom, as an international site for a visit symbol of peace, freedom
  • Creating a culture zone connecting the Culture Center, the Busan Museum, UNMCK, and UN Sculpture Park