Unveiling the Monorail Mishap: Ulsan's Environmental Setback
Unveiling the Monorail Mishap: Ulsan's Environmental Setback In the heart of Ulsan's Sinnbulsan Mountain, a natural haven known for its peculiar rock formations and breathtaking scenery, an ambitious venture took shape five years ago—a monorail installation. However, what started as a promising addition to the 'Yeongnam Alps' turned into a costly misstep. On its inaugural run, the monorail broke down, stranding passengers on the mountain. With no guidance, they descended the steep path, holding onto greasy monorail tracks. Since that fateful day, the monorail has remained silent, its tracks rusting away. The Forest Service, which invested $2 billion in the installation, won a lawsuit against the negligent contractor, but the contractor's bankruptcy left them empty-handed. Facing the dilemma of reinstallation costs running into billions of won, the Forest Service opted for demolition, incurring an estimated cost of at least 400 million won. Critics argue that monorai...