Yeongsangang Regional Environmental Office Intensifies Crackdown on Winter Poaching and Illegal Wildlife Trade

The Yeongsangang River Basin Environmental Office announced on the 31st that from next month 1st until March 31st of next year, it will strengthen crackdowns on poaching activities of wildlife that are prevalent in winter and intensify public awareness campaigns in cooperation with related organizations.

This focused crackdown will concentrate on large-scale migratory bird habitats and areas suspected of poaching, targeting illegal capture and acquisition of wildlife, as well as the installation of illegal traps.

According to the Act on the Protection and Management of Wildlife, those caught poaching or trafficking wildlife face imprisonment of up to 5 years or fines ranging from 5 million to 50 million won.

In particular, even simple acts such as purchasing illegally captured wildlife, including storing, distributing, and selling them, can be subject to punishment, so special caution is required.

Additionally, to encourage active public interest and reporting, a "Reward System for Reporting" is also in operation, offering up to 5 million won for reporting poaching, trafficking activities, and illegal traps.

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