Item #: SCP-173-KO
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-173-KO is located in a hillside area under the management of Site-58. The subject is isolated from the outside by a 3-meter high wire fence and should be disguised as a restricted area due to frequent hiking accidents.
If any differences are found within the object compared to previous observations, they must be reported immediately with visual records attached. A research team is designated for weekly regular inspections.
Description: SCP-173-KO is a small sculpture park on a hillside of ██-si, ██-do, South Korea. Within the subject are around thirty sculptures. The number of sculptures changes constantly due to the anomalous traits of the subject. However, the number hasn't increased over 40 to date.
Most sculptures inside the subject are made of ordinary bronze or granite without exhibiting any abnormal features; however, some are also made from other materials. Attempts to record the creation of these sculptures have failed, and video analysis shows that all sculptures suddenly appeared without any prior indication or process. While most sculptures remain inactive, ordinary statues, some rare instances exist where sculptures are manually activated or automatically respond to specific actions of visitors. No cases have been reported of these sculptures causing any abnormal effect or harm to visitors.
Most of the sculptures appear in forms reminiscent of cultural or artistic elements that were temporarily popular among the general public in South Korea. These types of sculptures generally seem to appear when the related elements have nearly faded from public attention. Research is underway to examine the connection between public interest in these elements and the creation of the sculptures in more detail.
Typically, the sculptures gradually deteriorate within one week, some lasting up to two to three weeks, before suddenly turning to dust and disappearing. All attempts to preserve or restore aged sculptures or their fragments have failed. In most cases, the sculptures either immediately revert to their previous state. Conversely, further damage has been observed in some other instances.
The Foundation secured the subject on 20██/██/██, along with a document indicating the subject's connection with Are We Cool Yet? For more details, see Retrieval Log 173-KO and Document 173-KO-012.
Retrieval Log 173-KO: The Foundation caught notice of the subject when the Information Bureau obtained █ records written by a well-known amateur art critic about the sculpture park. The records (written at approximately one-month intervals) mentioned that the sculptures seemed to change continuously. Upon investigation, it was discovered that no sculptures in the park had been replaced or newly brought in. Subsequently, the Foundation secured the park after it was revealed that the sculptures disappeared and reappeared on their own. B-class amnestic procedures were administered to the critic and the park's staff. At the time of acquisition, an inscription, now named Document 173-KO-012, was found on the exhibit guide stone located in the middle of the park's entrance.
Document 173-KO-012:
"The Park" shows that art is neither permanent nor long-lived.
Even if it is a sculpture on a hard surface, it is chipped off easily from people's minds.
Are We Cool Yet?
Updated 20██/██/██: Upon request of Foundation Agent Dr ██ Park, it was discovered that document 173-KO-012's contents have changed.
"The Park" shows that art is neither permanent nor long-lived.
Humanity should stop the torrent of oblivion flowing unreasonably fast and rekindle the sun of ancient times.
Are We Cool Yet?
No changes in SCP-173-KO's anomalous traits linked to the altered message have been observed. However, more thorough research than regular inspections is planned in case of unexpected events.