1.6 billion won turtle ship replica is torn down, to be sold to junk shop
Social affairsJul 12, 2023
The ill-fated replica of Korea's 16th century turtle-shaped warship, which cost 1.6 billion won ($1.2 million) to build, is being disposed of after several failed attempts to find a buyer. The process of dismantling the warship replica kicked off Tuesday and is scheduled to be completed on July 23, according to reports Wednesday. The wooden parts are to be burned, while the steel frame will be sold to a local junk shop. Some 60 percent of the 120-ton vessel was dismantled as of Tuesday. The