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Korean author Lee Young-do's 'The Bird That Drinks Tears' shortlisted for Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire

Korean fantasy author Lee Young-do’s novel “The Bird That Drinks Tears” (2003) has been shortlisted in the foreign novel category of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire, one of France’s most prestigious genre fiction awards.

2026-03-31

Total number of highly pathogenic avian flu cases rises to 53

Korea has confirmed one additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a farm on the northern outskirts of Seoul, bringing the total number of cases this season to 53, officials said on Saturday.

2026-03-08

Bird study in wake of Jeju Air crash focused on species not linked to tragedy

A study of birds around Muan International Airport conducted in the wake of the Jeju Air crash on Dec. 29, 2024, that claimed 179 lives focused on a different species from the one linked to the tragedy.

2026-02-18

Egg prices surge due to new strain of bird flu

Egg prices are surging in Korea once again as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) spreads more quickly in poultry farms than in previous years, leading to a sharp decline in supply.

2026-01-06

Korea to implement special quarantine measures to curb spread of bird flu

The government will implement a set of special quarantine measures this month to prevent the further spread of avian influenza, officials said Monday.

2026-01-05

Korea reports another bird flu case at poultry farm in central region

Korea has reported a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm, bringing the total number of cases this season to 23, officials said Saturday.

2025-12-27

Korea reports new bird flu case at quail farm

Korea reported a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a quail farm in the central region Monday, bringing the total to 17 cases since the cold season began.

2025-12-23

Korea reports highly pathogenic bird flu case at wild geese farm

Korea reported a highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) case at a wild geese farm in the country's southwest, authorities said Monday.

2025-10-27

Korea reports first highly pathogenic bird flu case for this year

Korea reported its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza for this year, prompting authorities to raise the alert level and step up quarantine measures.

2025-09-14

Back from the brink: Endangered bird species successfully reproduces in South Gyeongsang

For the first time in nearly half a century, a pair of crested ibises bred in captivity have successfully reproduced in the wild in Korea — marking a milestone in a long-running effort to bring the endangered species back from extinction.

2025-07-04