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 [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced that it will initiate a focused campaign to capture feral dogs from February 15 until the end of March. This initiative comes in anticipation of increased outdoor activities among citizens with the arrival of spring. The campaign will target major urban mountainous areas such [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant development for international agricultural aid, a dairy cow sent from South Korea to Nepal in December 2022 has successfully given birth to a calf, marking a first for both the donation of dairy cows from Korea to another country and for the birth of a calf from [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The recent deaths of two animals at Bugyeong Zoo in the city of Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province have raised concerns and prompted calls for urgent measures to safeguard the welfare of the remaining animals. This zoo became a focal point for animal welfare advocates after the emaciated condition [...]
JEJU, Feb. 9 (Korea Bizwire) –A young green sea turtle found off the coast of Jeju Island succumbed to its injuries three days after being rescued, its body pierced by a fishing line. A hook the size of a coin was lodged in its throat, and over a meter of fishing line was discovered tangled [...]
PYEONGCHANG, Feb. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea National Park Service announced on February 7 that there has been an increase in exhaustion cases among the Korean goral, a class 1 endangered wild species, residing in the northeastern regions of Gangwon Province, including Inje, Gangneung, Sokcho, and Goseong, prompting intensified rescue operations. The Korean goral, an [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Korea Bizwire) –Samsung Electronics has partnered with Starbucks to offer a unique experience for pet owners at the ‘Galaxy Studio Pet’ pop-up at the Starbucks Bukhan River R in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, until March 10. This collaboration marks a special opportunity for visitors to explore the features of the Galaxy S24 series [...]