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Extinct Dokdo Seal
Deadline Deadline October 25 · Last day of Seoul Station exhibition
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short The Dokdo seal, a sea lion that lived on Dokdo Island, has been brought back to life through digital technology.
The National Institute of Marine Bioresources reconstructed it by CT-scanning 41 bone specimens.
The reconstructed skeleton can be seen free of charge at Seoul Station from October 19 to 25.
Key facts When Exhibition runs from October 19 to 25. Where Held at the 2nd floor lobby of Seoul Station. What Reconstructed skeleton of extinct Dokdo seal at actual size. How 41 bone specimens were CT-scanned and recreated using 3D printing.
What it means for me
Any citizen passing through Seoul Station can see the reconstructed skeleton free of charge.
Why does this matter? Reconstructing the extinct Dokdo seal reminds us of the value of marine biodiversity and its historical significance.
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Food poisoning at Jipyeongson Festival
Deadline Deadline October 30 · Deadline for on-site food poisoning victim applications
Photo: 경향신문 In short A suspected food poisoning outbreak at the Jipyeongson Festival in Gimje, Jeollabuk-do has affected 930 people.
Salmonella bacteria was detected in 9 samples, and investigation into the cause is underway.
Gimje City opened a victim support center and began compensation before final results were confirmed.
Key facts When As of 1 p.m. on the 18th, 555 suspected food poisoning reports had been recorded. Who 930 festival visitors reported suspected food poisoning symptoms. What Salmonella bacteria was detected in 9 human samples, and 11 people are hospitalized. How Gimje City opened a victim support center in Yochon-dong and accepts insurance claims until the 30th.
What it means for me
Anyone who ate festival food and experienced symptoms can file an insurance claim at the victim support center.
Why does this matter? The city started compensation procedures before the final epidemiological investigation to expedite victim relief.
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