Rui Bao and Hui Bao, the first giant panda twins born in Korea, during their third birthday party at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on July 7YONHAP
Rui Bao and Hui Bao, the first giant panda twins born in Korea, marked their third birthday on Tuesday, likely their last in the country before they leave for China.
Under an international agreement, giant pandas born outside China must be returned to the country before they turn four, when they reach breeding age. The twins are expected to move as early as this winter.
At Everland's Panda World in Yongin, Gyeonggi, zookeepers Kang Cheol-won and Song Young-gwan held a birthday party for the sisters, joined by a group of invited fans.
Born July 7, 2023 to mother Ai Bao and father Le Bao, the sisters have grown into healthy young pandas weighing more than 80 kilograms (176 pounds) each.
Their older sister, Fu Bao, left for China in April 2024, a few months before she turned four.
Rui Bao and Hui Bao, the first giant panda twins born in Korea, celebrated their third birthday party at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi on July 7.SAMSUNG C&T
Rui Bao and Hui Bao, the first giant panda twins born in Korea are seen at their third birthday party at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on July 7JOINT PRESS CORPS
Rui Bao and Hui Bao, the first giant panda twins born in Korea are seen at their third birthday party at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on July 7JOINT PRESS CORPS
Rui Bao and Hui Bao, the first giant panda twins born in Korea are seen playing around at their third birthday party at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on July 7JOINT PRESS CORPS
Rui Bao and Hui Bao, the first giant panda twins born in Korea are seen playing around at their third birthday party at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on July 7SAMSUNG C&T
Rui Bao and Hui Bao, the first giant panda twins born in Korea are seen playing around at their third birthday party at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on July 7JOINT PRESS CORPS
This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
