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Golden Bat Sculpture a Hot Ticket After Attempted Theft

HAMPYEONG, Apr. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The outdoor exhibition of a sculpture of a golden bat worth 8.5 billion won (US$7.45 million), which was sought by a trio of thieves last month, will be promoted. According to Hampyeong County, South Jeolla Province on Thursday, the solid gold sculpture of a bat will be displayed at [...]

Rare Golden Bat Found in Gangwon Province

INJE, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — A rare species of copper-winged bat, also known as the golden bat, has been found in Inje-gun, Gangwon Province. Golden bats are typically 4 to 6 centimeters in length, with black hues at the tip of the ears, feet, and wings. They are also called orange-whiskered bats due to [...]