A worldwide summary of where moon bear welfare and bear bile farming stand as of 2026.
Handsome Hector, the Moonbear
II hope this message finds you well, wherever you are in this wide world. During the 20+ years I lived and worked in Asia, I had the incredible privilege of having regular contact with the phenomenal Jill Robinson, Founder and CEO of Animals Asia. Bear Necessity Korea (BNK) was a grassroots NGO rooted in passion, …
Bear Bile Farming Is Finally Illegal in South Korea, Now 200 Moon Bears Need Homes
It’s a practice that sounds so barbaric that you assume it would have been outlawed at least a century ago. And yet, South Korea is only just now, as of January 1, 2026, getting around to pulling the plug on its most disgusting and cruel tradition: bear bile farming.
The Moon Bear (and why is he called like that), & the art of Paula Belle Flores
Artist Paula Belle Flores gifts us all with her majestic imagery and prose. A rare treat for lovers of the moon, bears, and moon bears. Enjoy!
Hikers must take caution as moon bears arise from slumber
In South Korea, the Ministry of Environment issued guidelines for the safety of hikers, as moon bears inhabiting the mountainous area of Jirisan are about to end their hibernation, Friday.
SAVING BEARS... 