Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor

The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf, where the scotch and whisky were stored. The bandit was something of a nocturnal menace.

2025-12-05

Raccoons sighted in downtown Gwangju

Raccoons have been sighted in downtown Gwangju, prompting warnings to residents. Increased reports of raccoons indicate a rising population, raising concerns about their potential to carry diseases. Residents are advised to avoid contact.

2025-06-12

Seoul issues wild raccoon dog alert as concerns grow of zoonotic disease spread

Seoul has issued a wild raccoon dog alert as sightings of the animals increase across the city, raising concerns about the spread of zoonotic diseases.

2025-05-20

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