"Looks Horrifying at Night... An Eyesore": Controversial Structure Eventually to Be Removed

Finally, we heard that something that has stood in Suncheon, South Jeollanam-do, for 15 years is going to disappear. What is it?

The city of Suncheon has decided to dismantle a lion statue at an artificial waterfall installed in the Jangdae Park area in Jogok-dong and overhaul the nearby road.

Built in 2011, this lion statue has continuously sparked controversy for failing to blend in with the surrounding scenery of the Dongcheon River and Jangdae Park.

The city of Suncheon explained that there had been criticism, especially at night, that it looked horrifying and like an eyesore.

However, the entire artificial waterfall is not being removed.

Only the lion head-shaped portion will be replaced with a rock wall.

The city also plans to improve the nearby road, which makes a sharp turn because of the structure holding the waterfall, into a two-lane bidirectional road.

(Photo courtesy of Suncheon City)
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