Seoul bans cicada harvesting over Chinese delicacy demand
These were the allegations made in multiple complaints filed in July last year through the Seoul Metropolitan Government's online civil complaints portal. The reports alleged that unauthorized harvesting of cicada nymphs by people described as Chinese nationals was occurring during the summer at Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park. To prevent a recurrence, the city took action this year. The Seoul…
Seoul has prohibited the gathering of cicada nymphs in a specific park due to concerns over Chinese individuals harvesting them for consumption. This ban followed multiple complaints in July of the previous year, alleging unauthorized picking of the insects at Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park. To deter future incidents, the city installed cautionary signs in the area.
While cicadas are not rare or native to Korea, their unauthorized collection in the Saetgang region is against Seoul's Conservation and Use Framework Ordinance, which imposes a fine of 100,000 won for such violations. The insects are reportedly consumed as a delicacy in China.
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