A worldwide summary of where moon bear welfare and bear bile farming stand as of 2026.
Category: korea
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.
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.
Species, Genetic Status
The Asiatic black bear is one of the most endangered mammals in South Korea owing to population declines resulting from human exploitation and habitat fragmentation. To restore the black bear population in South Korea, 27 bear cubs from North Korea and Russian Far East (Primorsky Krai) were imported and released into Jirisan National Park, a …
The secret misery of the moonbear hidden from the public eye…
An entry by the talented Ms. Kristin Arnim, 2028, regarding the use of the bear as a symbol for the Olympics. Pls note all images belong to Ms. Arnis, and we sincerely thank Animals Asia for use of their footage and photography. thank her for the effort and beauty she gives to this cause,. The […]
SAVING BEARS... 