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Drones Take Flight in South Korea’s Battle Against Deadly Hornets

HOENGSEONG, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In the picturesque foothills of Gujeolsan Mountain, a call for help echoed through the Georyu 119 Safety Center on the morning of July 27. A resident, trapped in their home by a menacing hornet’s nest, pleaded for assistance. This scenario, while alarming, is not uncommon in South Korea, where hornet [...]

New Study Reveals Asian Giant Hornet Sting as Most Toxic Among Domestic Bees

SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The sting of the Asian giant hornet is the most poisonous among all domestic bees. It’s also worth noting that honeybees can be surprisingly toxic. In fact, the venom of the most toxic Asian giant hornet is only 1.3 times more toxic than that of honeybees. Researchers from the National [...]