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S. Korea-born twin pandas to be transferred to China in Dec.

YONGIN, South Korea, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- Twin pandas born at a South Korean amu...

S. Korea-born twin pandas to be transferred to China in Dec.

Two panda twins born at a South Korean amusement park will be relocated to China in late December, according to a park official. The twins, named Rui Bao and Hui Bao, were born on July 7, 2023, and will leave before they reach reproductive maturity at four years old, as per China's ownership policy. Everland amusement park plans to host farewell events for visitors before the pandas' departure.

The exact travel date and destination will be determined based on the pandas' health. The park's official expressed gratitude for the public's support in facilitating the pandas' new journey to China. Their older sister, Fu Bao, who gained significant popularity in South Korea, returned to China in April 2024 prior to turning four.

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