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Jeju Plans Crackdown on Deer and Pigeon Feeding to Protect Local Ecosystem

JEJU, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Jeju Province said Tuesday it will seek a legal revision by year’s end to classify sika deer as harmful wildlife and ban the feeding of feral pigeons, amid growing concerns over ecological disruption and public hygiene. The planned amendment to the provincial ordinance follows the central government’s move to add [...]

From Peace Symbol to Pest: South Korea Reconsiders Its Relationship with Pigeons

SEOUL, May 19, 2025 — Once celebrated as symbols of peace, pigeons in South Korea have fallen from grace—so much so that they are now officially designated as harmful wildlife by the Ministry of Environment. As urban populations grow and interactions with pigeons become more frequent, public perception has shifted dramatically, with increasing reports of [...]