Mermaid Lovers (인어연인상 ) - Sokcho, Korea
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silverquill
N 38° 09.883 E 128° 36.532
52S E 465736 N 4224163
This sculpture depicting mermaid lovers is mounted on rock in the waters of the East Sea at the Seorak Sunrise Park on the south edge of the city of Sokcho, Korea.
Waymark Code: WMBW3V
Location: Gangwondo, South Korea
Date Posted: 06/26/2011
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There is a legend about a mermaid whose love was fulfilled at this spot by the aid of a dolphin, which she holds in her lap, sitting next to the merman. Unfortunately the sign with the story on it largely illegible due to weathering, so a full account cannot be given here.
It is a popular place for young couples to come and make ther wish for lasting love, and for photographs, of course. There is a walkway along the shoreline overlooking the rocks and the East Sea, and additional paths like, "Lover's Lane" and "Road of Love" through the extensive sculpture garden in this park.
사랑 이루어지는 인어 상
Statue of a Mermaid’s Love Come True
There are almost thirty sculptures in this park, most of them dating from 1991 when the 17th World Scouting Jamboree was held here.
Visitors arriving from the south on Route 7 along Korea's scenic eastern coast are greeted with this charming park, also known locally as Haemaji Park. A walk along the shore path can be romantic, and traditional diving women may be seen offshore. And there is the mermaid lovers statue on the rocks with its tales of romance. Early risers will be treated to spectacular sunrises.
Or, one can stroll through "Lover's Lane" among more than two dozen sculptures from the abstract to the powerful statements of the yearning for reunification of this divided nation. In the center of the park is an amphitheater for outdoor performances, including weekend performances during July and August.
Sokcho regards itself as the gateway to the legendary mountains of Seoraksan National Park, especially striking in the autumn with views from its peaks across to the north.