South Koreans breath sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely - AP News

South Koreans breath sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely  AP News

Moment wolf on the run in South Korea is found

The escape of Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, from a zoo in the city of Daejon captured national attention.

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely

Nine-day search for two-year-old Neukgu gripped nation and sparked safety concerns for animal and public The internet in South Korea erupted in celebration as a two-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo was captured safely after a nine-day search that had gripped the nation and made the animal a national celebrity. The male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on 8 April. Animal rights activists questioned whether the wolf could survive outside the z...

By Associated Press

South Korean mum faces child abuse charges for feeding rice cake soup to 2-month-old baby

A South Korean woman in her thirties is facing child abuse charges after allegedly feeding her two-month-old infant tteokguk, or rice cake soup, with the case coming to light through photos she posted online. The dish, commonly eaten to mark the new year in South Korea, is considered inappropriate for infants, whose digestive systems are not yet developed enough to process semi-solid foods. According to the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency on Friday, the unidentified woman is being...

By The Korea Times

Why South Korea’s local governments are trying to sustain bathhouses - The Straits Times

Why South Korea’s local governments are trying to sustain bathhouses  The Straits Times

Escaped zoo wolf recovering, set to return to enclosure

The young wolf that escaped from a theme park in Daejeon is in stable condition after veterinarians removed a 2-centimeter fish hook from its stomach in a minimally invasive procedure, authorities said Friday. Named Neukgu, the male wolf born in 2024 was found to have the hook lodged in his stomach during a medical examination at the zoo’s animal hospital following his capture early Friday, nine days after his escape. Officials believe the animal may have swallowed a fish caught on a hook. Daeje

By The Korea Herald

From soju to craft brews, South Korean alcohol's growing popularity in Singapore

South Korean alcohol exports to Singapore reached US$6.1 million in 2024, making it the eighth-largest global market for South Korean spirits by value.

The interesting correlation between South Korean exports and U.S. earnings growth

Escaped zoo wolf Neukgu safely recaptured in South Korea

The South Korean internet erupted in celebration as a 2-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea was captured safely Friday after a nine-day search that kept the nation...