SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul’s effort to neuter stray cats has paid off, cutting the city’s stray cat numbers in half over the past eight years. City officials are optimistic that they will be able to halve the number of stray cats again in the near future. A recent survey conducted by the city [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea, is set to return to China on April 3, drawing significant attention not only to her journey but also to the story of her late grandmother, Xin Nier. Xin Nier, who passed away in 2016 due to intestinal obstruction at [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – The trend of pet ownership in South Korea has surged to new heights, with a quarter of all households now boasting furry friends. This boom in pet adoption has had a remarkable ripple effect on the pet insurance industry, witnessing a substantial 50% increase in policies over the past year. [...]
DANGJIN, Mar. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Large agricultural waterways are turning into lethal traps for wildlife such as water deer and raccoons, despite laws enacted last year mandating the creation of escape routes. In a recent field report from Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, the harrowing sight of a water deer trapped in a concrete canal over [...]
YONGIN, Mar. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – In an unprecedented surge of visitors, Everland, a popular theme park in Yongin, South Korea, is witnessing massive crowds this weekend, all eager for a final glimpse of Fu Bao, the beloved giant panda, before its scheduled return to China in early April. Starting from the March 1 holiday’s eve, [...]
GIMHAE, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province announced plans on February 26 to conduct detailed health assessments of the remaining animals at the now-closed Bugyeong Zoo and to relocate them to safer environments. The zoo, which has been under fire for its poor living conditions, closed its doors in [...]
SEOUL/YONGIN, Feb. 24 (Korea Bizwire) –As South Korea prepares to bid farewell to Fu Bao, the beloved giant panda mascot of Everland, a surprising trend has emerged among the country’s young adults. Convenience store owners find themselves overwhelmed by the demand for “FuTong cards,” a playful abbreviation for the “Fu Bao Transportation Card.” Despite continuous [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Korea Bizwire) –In a concerning development for wildlife conservation, the water deer (Hydropotes inermis argyropus) in South Korea are embroiled in a struggle for survival. Classified as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the water deer shares its precarious status with renowned fauna such as lions, [...]
INCHEON, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Incheon is taking a significant step towards fostering a mature pet culture by completing the installation of a Smart Pet Waste Management System in 11 parks, including Mujugol Park, with a total of 13 devices comprising waste bag dispensers and collection bins. The innovative system, accessible through [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent proposal to ban dog walking within certain apartment complexes in Seoul has ignited a heated debate among residents. The controversy began in a Gangnam-gu, Gaepo-dong apartment complex, where some residents suggested putting the matter to a vote. The issue first emerged in July of last year when [...]