Frequent Stings from Nomura's Jellyfish on the East Coast... Beachgoers Beware

113 Sting Incidents Reported in Gangneung

Nomura's Jellyfish [Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Recently, stings from the 'Nomura's jellyfish' have been frequently occurring along the East Coast of Gangwon Province, requiring special caution from vacationers.

On the 16th, the Gangwon Province East Sea Headquarters stated, "Since the Nomura's jellyfish advisory was issued on the 30th of last month, reports of sting incidents along the East Coast have continued."

According to the East Sea Headquarters, the Nomura's jellyfish advisory is issued when more than one jellyfish is found per 100㎡, and 113 sting incidents from Nomura's jellyfish have been reported in Gangneung.

Stings from Nomura's jellyfish cause pain due to their toxicity and, in severe cases, can lead to shock and death.

The East Sea Headquarters added, "Following the expansion of the Nomura's jellyfish warning stage advisory, we are continuously monitoring until the jellyfish disappear."

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