July 30th 2025
Full English language version of the Press Release by Busan City is at:
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Nakdong River Project Management Office Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Birds Korea for Bird Habitat Restoration
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New Birds Korea Report: “Realizing Baekryeong Island’s Ecotourism Potential”
Baekryeong Island is one of the most important remaining areas for birds and for bird conservation on the Korean Peninsula. Situated in the Republic of Korea at closest only 13 km from the DPRK coast, the island has breeding Black-faced … read more
Tame wilderness – wetlands in the city: Gyeongpo wetland, Gangneung
Wetlands in and near cities always have to balance between the understandable desire of citizens to enjoy nature close to their home and the necessities for protection. The outcome is often a compromise between both. In South Korea, also the … read more
The Proposed DMZ Peace Park
Dr. Nial Moores, Birds Korea, January 28th Part of the CCZ, Cheorwon County, December 2013 @ Birds Korea. Most of this area was “under construction” in January 2015 The demilitarized zone (DMZ) or inner Korean border is often portrayed as … read more
Birds Korea Blueprint 2010
The Birds Korea Blueprint 2010 (Birds Korea 2010) is now available in hard copy and online. The 160-page long report provides essential background information on key habitats, species and sites in a large section of the South Korean part of the Yellow Sea, or Yellow Sea Blueprint Region (YSBR). Funding and capacity allowing, Birds Korea will produce a follow-up document in 2012. As proposed, “The Blueprint 2012” will build on background information, contain analysis of some population trends and describe the status of the YSBR’s Important Bird Areas and Ramsar sites. read more