JEJU, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In an uplifting tale that has captured hearts across the nation, 18 mixed-breed dogs who once roamed the streets of Jeju Island have successfully “debuted” into loving families over the past two and a half years, courtesy of an ingenious adoption campaign. The project, spearheaded by a group called “Tangerine [...]
TAEAN, Mar. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In Taean County, celebrated last year as a ‘Pet-Friendly Tourism City’, a new self-service dog wash facility has opened its doors, adding to the region’s pet-friendly amenities. The inauguration of ‘Happy Paws’ (translated), a specialized self-service dog wash store, took place on March 14 with notable attendees including Taean [...]
ULSAN March 16 (Korea Bizwire) – From March 20 to 24, the city of Ulsan, in collaboration with the Taehwa River Ecotourism Council, is set to introduce a unique sparrow-watching bus tour, marking an inventive initiative to commemorate World Sparrow Day and reacquaint city dwellers with these ubiquitous birds. Designed to shed light on the [...]
YANGGU, Mar. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – For many, heavy snowfall paints a picture of tranquil landscapes, creating a winter wonderland that captures the season’s romantic essence. However, this idyllic scene belies the tough reality faced by wildlife, as they struggle to endure the harsh conditions. This is particularly true for the endangered Korean goral in Gangwon Province’s [...]
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 [...]