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South Korea’s Suncheon Bay Emerges as a Winter Haven for Migratory Birds

SUNCHEON, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Suncheon Bay in South Jeolla Province has become a sanctuary for migratory birds, particularly the black-faced spoonbill, drawing global attention as a premier bird-watching destination. According to Suncheon City officials, the bay has seen a remarkable increase in wintering black-faced spoonbills, a species once predominantly found in Japan. In the [...]

Feline Feeding Stations Rejected at South Korea’s Premier Migratory Bird Sanctuary

SEOUL, Apr. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent decision that has sparked debate among conservationists and animal welfare advocates, a request to establish feeding stations for stray cats at Eulsukdo, a vital habitat for migratory birds along the Nakdong River estuary, has been denied. The Cultural Heritage Administration’s Natural Monuments division, after a thorough review, [...]