SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – As of December 14, wildlife cafes in South Korea, popular for exhibiting rare animals like raccoons and meerkats in urban settings, are facing a nationwide ban. Under the new law, exhibiting wild animals in unlicensed facilities like cafes could lead to imprisonment of up to two years or a fine [...]
ULSAN, Dec. 03 (Korea Bizwire) – Ulsan, a prominent migratory birding destination in Korea, announced on Saturday the commencement of daily operations for an ecological education center dedicated to rooks (Corvus frugilegus) at the Taehwa River Ecotourism Experience Center throughout December. The Taehwa River Ecotourism Council will oversee the center, serving as a comprehensive Biological [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In a growing trend fueled by an increase in sightings of bedbugs across the country, pet owners in South Korea are taking unprecedented measures to protect their furry friends. Some pet owners have even been purchasing disposable shoes for their canine companions, reflecting a rising concern about potential encounters between [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Grand Park said Friday it has brought in three red pandas, an internationally endangered species, from abroad and plans to disclose them to the public in March after quarantine and environmental adaptation procedures. The red, or lesser, panda, which is famed as the model for Shifu, the teacher [...]
YONGIN, Dec. 01 (Korea Bizwire) – Ai Bao, the renowned mama panda celebrated for being Fu Bao’s mother, made headlines by giving birth to twin sisters Rui Bao and Hui Bao, in July this year. This heartwarming moment has earned her a spot among TIME magazine’s Top 100 Photos of the Year in the United [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – With an increasing number of South Koreans embracing pet ownership, particularly of dogs and cats, the demand for blood to treat ailing pets has surged. Similar to humans, animals often require blood transfusions during critical moments. Nevertheless, controversy surrounds the use of blood donor animals, specifically those bred solely for [...]
SEJONG & YEONGJONGDO in INCHEON, Nov. 27(Korea Bizwire) –Rod, a Labrador retriever, embarked on a remarkable journey as a drug detection dog at the age of three, ultimately retiring after three years of dedicated service. His post-retirement life has sparked renewed interest in the role of drug detection dogs within Korea. Born in May 2017, [...]
JEJU, Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The population of Jeju roe deer, which fell below 4,000 during a period of halted hunting, is gradually on the rise. However, it still falls significantly short of the recommended population target of 6,100. Even after the cessation of hunting, the population has struggled to rebound to optimal levels [...]
JEJU, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The Southern Bottlenose Dolphins of Jeju, beloved by Woo Young-woo, the heroine of the popular Korean drama ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo,’ will now possess basic legal rights similar to those of a person. On Monday, the Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Government announced its intention to amend the ‘Jeju Special Self-Governing Province [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) –More than half of animal deaths at Seoul Children’s Grand Park over the past five years have been due to diseases or accidents, a Seoul city councilor said Wednesday, calling for reinforcing animal care and management by the zoo authorities. Councilor Lee Kyung-suk, citing data from Seoul Facilities Corp., [...]