Korea Zinc Releases 20 Endangered 'Giant Water Bugs' at Ulsan Grand Park

Four organizations, including the National Institute of Ecology, join forces
20 more giant water bugs to be released next year
50 million won in annual support for endangered insect restoration

Korea Zinc has launched biodiversity conservation efforts by releasing 20 giant water bugs, an endangered wildlife species, at Ulsan Grand Park.

Korea Zinc's Onsan Smelter released 20 giant water bugs, an endangered wildlife species, near Galti Mot in Ulsan Grand Park on the 16th, together with the National Institute of Ecology, Little Friends in the Forest, and Ulsan Facilities Corporation. Korea Zinc

Korea Zinc said on October 19, 2026, that its Onsan Smelter released 20 giant water bugs in the Galti Pond area of Ulsan Grand Park on October 16, together with the National Institute of Ecology, the social enterprise Supsogui Jageun Chingudeul, and Ulsan Facilities Corporation.

The giant water bug is an aquatic insect that lives in freshwater ecosystems such as rivers and ponds. Its population has declined due to habitat damage and environmental changes, and it has been designated as endangered wildlife.

The release is a follow-up to a business agreement signed in May 2026 by Korea Zinc, the National Institute of Ecology, and Supsogui Jageun Chingudeul to restore endangered insects and promote biodiversity. Korea Zinc prepared for the release by inspecting the habitat conditions in the Galti Pond area in late September 2026.

Korea Zinc plans to release an additional 20 giant water bugs in 2027 and expand its support for restoring natural habitats. It currently provides 50 million won annually for endangered insect restoration projects and is also working on artificial breeding, restoration technology development, and habitat creation.

A representative of Korea Zinc's Onsan Smelter said, "The release of the giant water bugs is an example of cooperation to restore endangered insects leading to concrete action in the field. We will continue working with specialized institutions and local communities to protect endangered species and conserve local ecosystems."

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