Rare Animal Species in North Korea

On January 25, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) and the Cultural Properties Administration publicized the natural treasures of the two Koreas on the websites of North Korea’s Science Technology Network (http://nm.nktech.net) and the Cultural Properties Administration (http://www.ocp.go.kr). Natural treasures include the world’s endangered species, “Yongnim grizzly bear” (or brown bear) and North Korea’s rare natural monuments such as “Samjiyeon-nureongi” (or a reindeer) and “Baegam Korean pica,” which do not dwell in South Korea.