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South Korea’s Oldest Ginkgo Tree Found to Be 1,317 Years Old

WONJU, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The iconic ginkgo tree in Bangye-ri, Wonju, previously believed to be 800–900 years old, has been scientifically confirmed to be 1,317 years old, according to a report released by the Wonju History Museum on Thursday. The tree, a designated Natural Monument (No. 167) since 1964, is now recognized as one [...]

City of Wonju to Install Fire Protection Equipment Around 900-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree

WONJU, Jan. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — In a move to protect and showcase one of its national treasures, the city of Wonju has announced plans to develop the Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree Square around Natural Monument No. 167, a ginkgo tree believed to be over 900 years old. The city aims to safeguard this historic tree from [...]