Land of Hope (희망의나라 ) - Sokcho, Korea
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N 38° 09.756 E 128° 36.495
52S E 465681 N 4223928
This abstract sculpture, symbolizing the love a mother and her family, is located in the Seorak Sunrise Park on the south edge of Sokcho, Korea.
Waymark Code: WMBTEC
Location: Gangwondo, South Korea
Date Posted: 06/20/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member monkeypirate
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This abstract granite sculpture by artist Ryu Gyeong-Won stands about two meters high and depicts a large figure of a mother reclining with smaller image of herself, husband and child standing on her outstretched leg, symbolic of the hope and love found within the family.



희망의나라

1999 년
류경원

어머니의 큰사랑에 한
가족의 행복한 부부상 과 한
사여 와 행복에 찬모습


Land of Hope
1999
Ryu Gyeong-Won

In the great love of a mother is
One family, a happy an and wife,
respect and joy


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.

Title: Land of Hope

Artist: Ryu Gyeong-Won

Media (materials) used: Granite

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Seorak Sunrise Park, Sokcho, Korea

Date of creation or placement: 1999

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