In a move to protect bees and promote a healthier urban environment, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Monday a ban on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in parks and on roadside trees. While the correlation between neonicotinoid pesticides and bee deaths is still under investigation, the Seoul Metropolitan Government cited the potential risks to the environment for its decision to switch to less harmful a.
Various activities, including traditional games, explorer guide programs and exhibitions, are set to take place at major parks in Seoul during the Lunar New Year long weekend.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced a lineup of 89 seasonal programs to be held in 12 parks across the capital between this month and February next year.
The summer heat is leading people on all sorts of outings, from trips to coastal beaches and cold streams hidden in mountain valleys to air-conditioned spacious indoor activities like shopping in malls or visiting libraries.