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A sad reflection on the primate in the zoo (KOR)

Let’s not forget that only about 100 years ago, humans were kept in cages for display.

2024-10-02

A sad reflection on the primate in the zoo

Let’s not forget that only about 100 years ago, humans were kept in cages for display.

2024-10-01

Netflix's new survival drama 'The 8 Show' poses a different type of 'Squid Game'

“The 8 Show,” a thriller dark comedy, is loosely based on the Naver webtoons “Money Game” (2018-20) and its sequel “Pie Game” (2020-21) by cartoonist Bae Jin-soo.

2024-05-13

Fifth tiger death in two years at Seoul Grand Park as Taebaek dies

One of Seoul Grand Park’s Siberian tigers, Taebaek, died last Friday. The park, situated in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, which includes a zoo, announced on Friday that Taebaek had been under treatment since February due to his poor stool condition.

2024-04-23

[WHY] Why is one of Korea's superstars a giant panda?

On April 3, Korea will say goodbye to one of the country's most beloved celebrities, Fu Bao the giant panda. Will her popularity translate into more proactive animal rights attitudes and laws?

2024-03-30

Court sides with Coupang Play in legal battle over web series 'Anna'

The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of streaming platform Coupang Play in its legal battle with director Lee Zoo-young over the editing rights to Korean web series 'Anna.'

2024-02-20

Korea's raccoon cafes to soon be a thing of the past as gov't cranks up regulations

Cafes featuring wild animals such as raccoons are set to become a thing of the past after the Cabinet approved new regulations mandating that businesses obtain zoo permits to rear and exhibit wildlife.

2023-12-05

Three red pandas arrive at Seoul Grand Park

Seoul Grand Park has welcomed three new red pandas, who will meet the public in March 2024. Two of the pandas were born in Japan, while another arrived from Canada.

2023-12-01

Girlfriend of Korea's loneliest Zebra, Sero, dies

Sero, known as the loneliest Zebra in Korea, is struck with a tragedy once again as his girlfriend, Coco, died recently. According to the Seoul Children's Grand Park Zoo on Tuesday, Coco died on Oct. 16.

2023-10-24

Tiger dies at Seoul Grand Park

A Siberian tiger has died at Seoul Grand Park's zoo. According to the zoo on Tuesday, the male tiger named Suho, born on June 6, 2013, died on Sunday.

2023-08-08