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Bears on the Move at Mount Jiri | South Korea News
Asiatic black bears are on the move near Mount Jiri, with sightings skyrocketing as they gorge for winter—hikers spotting them in trees and even by roadsides. Once just six bears released in 2004, the population now swells to around ninety, sparking more human-bear encounters. The Korea National Park Service is ramping up safety efforts: bear bells on trails, alerts to thousands, and even relocating repeat troublemakers who’ve raided beehives and damaged fences. With Chuseok coming up, hikers are urged to stay on paths, ring bells, and report any signs—because coexistence means keeping both…
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