SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Once a symbol of successful ecological restoration in South Korea’s industrial powerhouse, the Taehwa River in Ulsan is witnessing its lowest salmon return since 2005, with only 37 fish counted this year, local officials reported on December 5. The return of salmon to the Taehwa River, which began in 2003, had [...]
ULSAN, Dec. 03 (Korea Bizwire) – Ulsan, a prominent migratory birding destination in Korea, announced on Saturday the commencement of daily operations for an ecological education center dedicated to rooks (Corvus frugilegus) at the Taehwa River Ecotourism Experience Center throughout December. The Taehwa River Ecotourism Council will oversee the center, serving as a comprehensive Biological [...]
ULSAN, Mar. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The Taehwa River, a famous tourist spot that runs through the city of Ulsan, has been displayed as ‘Yamato River’ on Google Maps, and hasn’t been revised for the last two months despite a number of requests. The city of Ulsan has sent a formal request to Google to [...]
ULSAN, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — An arboretum near Taehwa River, designated as a “local garden” by the city of Ulsan earlier in the year, is dyed in purple hues after lily turfs came into full bloom in the area. The spectacular scene has been impressing visitors as the blooming flowers create an illusion of [...]
ULSAN, Jan. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Plans are in the works for a 1km-long zipline over the Taewha River in Ulsan, as the city looks to take advantage of the publicity generated if a park on the river, Taewhagang Grand Park, is designated as South Korea’s second national garden. Ulsan mayor Kim Ki-hyun said in [...]
ULJU, South Korea, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Four female salmon were spotted on Thursday morning at Ulsan’s Taehwa River, near Taehwa River Eco Center after they returned to their birthplace to spawn. According to officials, this is the 14th year that salmon were spotted in the river. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ulju County [...]