SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The Sichuan Wolong Giant Panda Research Base in Chengdu, China, announced on Sunday that it is closely monitoring giant panda Fu Bao after noticing unusual symptoms. The base stated via Chinese social media platform Weibo, “This morning, we observed abnormal behavior in Fu Bao.” The panda has since been moved [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Fu Bao, the giant panda that was recently returned to China after living the first four years of her life in South Korea, has become the subject of controversy amid speculation that she is undergoing “hospitality training” at her new home. A video posted on August 30 by a fan-run [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – “For those who haven’t seen the movie ‘Cast Away,’ Tom Hanks’ tearful reaction to a departing volleyball might seem incomprehensible. It’s the same with Fu Bao. To some, she’s just a bear, but for those who found healing in watching her grow, parting with Fu Bao is inevitably heartbreaking,” said [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A plush toy replica of Fu Bao, the beloved giant panda born at Everland theme park, has ignited a heated online debate over its hefty price tag of 590,000 won. The handcrafted stuffed animal, produced by a Chinese manufacturer specializing in panda replicas, aims to capture Fu Bao’s appearance at [...]
BEIJING, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The return of a beloved giant panda from South Korea to China last month has sparked an outcry over concerns about the animal’s living conditions, prompting Chinese authorities to directly address allegations of mistreatment. On the Chinese social media platform Weibo, posts have surfaced expressing worry about the well-being of [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is launching the Galaxy Buds Fu Bao Case on May 24, inspired by the beloved giant panda Fu Bao. The new Fu Bao Case is the third release in Samsung’s popular Bao Family line of cases, following the sold-out Galaxy Buds Rui Bao and Hui Bao Cases introduced [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – After Fu Bao, the giant panda born at Everland theme park in South Korea, embarked on a new journey in China earlier this month, leaving behind legions of ardent Korean fans, a civic petition has emerged in Seoul demanding the beloved panda’s return. On April 8, a citizen’s proposal titled [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Fu Bao, the giant panda born in South Korea who departed for China on April 3 in accordance with an international agreement, has sparked controversy due to concerning behavioral changes. The panda, who once relished fruits during her time in South Korea, now refuses to touch them, repeatedly rolling [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) –Fu Bao, the beloved giant panda who spent the first few years of her life at the Everland theme park in South Korea before departing for China on April 3, was visibly tense in the unfamiliar environment, with footage showing the animal’s startled reaction when handlers poked their fingers through [...]
YONGIN/SEOUL, Apr. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – In a touching display of affection, over 6,000 fans gathered at Everland Resort on the morning of April 3 to bid a heartfelt farewell to Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea, as she embarked on her journey to China. Despite the early hour and the [...]