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The honey harvested from the beekeeping site in the leftover garden of Gwangjang-dong, managed by Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho), has been classified as top-grade "natural honey" according to the inspection results from the Seoul Institute of Health and Environment.

The carbon isotope ratio of the honey harvested from the Gwangjang-dong garden was measured at -28‰. This result is even superior compared to the -25‰ value of the highest-grade natural honey sold on the market. The carbon isotope ratio is a representative indicator used to distinguish between adulterated honey and natural honey; a value of -22.5‰ or lower confirms natural honey, and the lower the value, the higher the purity.

Additionally, the honey showed favorable results compared to standard values in all categories including moisture, tar pigments, sodium saccharin, and hydroxymethylfurfural. Detailed analysis detected no harmful substances, recognizing it as high-purity natural honey.

The honey produced in the Gwangjang-dong garden is delivered to low-income households in the area in cooperation with the Gwangjin Food Bank. This year, about 80kg of various types such as acacia honey, wildflower honey, and chestnut honey were harvested and donated.

Since April 2016, Gwangjin-gu has been directly operating the beekeeping site in the leftover garden of Gwangjang-dong. In addition, the district is running an "Urban Beekeeping School" for children and adults. Amid the disappearance of honeybees due to climate change, this program has attracted much attention by providing vivid experiential opportunities.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, "I am pleased that the urban beekeeping site in Gwangjang-dong, a long-standing pride of Gwangjin-gu, has received such a positive evaluation," and added, "I ask for great interest in environmental protection so that these precious honeybees, which contribute to ecosystem restoration, do not disappear due to abnormal climate conditions."

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