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Do You Know the Water Deer of Korea?

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AI-generated image depicting a Korean water deer, a wild animal native to Korea, in a natural Korean woodland setting. A Unique Mammal in the Deer Family Hello, dear readers! It has been a while since my last post. Today, I would like to introduce you to an animal that is very common in Korea but surprisingly rare from a global perspective: the Korean water deer. 1. What Kind of Animal Is the Water Deer? When talking about the mountains, fields, and natural landscapes of Korea, one wild animal that cannot be left out is the water deer. The water deer is a mammal belonging to the deer family, and its scientific name is Hydropotes inermis. It is commonly known in English as the Water Deer . The water deer is a very familiar animal in Korea. It is often found in agricultural fields, along streams, and in areas where mountains and open fields meet. Occasionally, it can even be seen in green spaces around cities. But there is an interesting fact about this animal. Although water deer are co...

Korean Summer Weather and Climate: A Complete Comparison of Monsoons, Squalls, and Sunlight

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  Korean summer fruit, chamoe (Korean melon)                                                    Introduction: The Most Energetic Season in a Country of Four Seasons Hello, dear readers! Today, I'd like to talk about how to experience summer in Korea. Korea is well known for having four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Among them, summer is arguably the most dynamic. It not only changes the landscape and clothing styles but also transforms people’s routines, food, and travel habits. Many foreign visitors assume Korea’s summer would be similar to that of Southeast Asian countries —hot and humid. Interestingly, that’s not always the case. I once recorded the daily temperatures of Guam , which is located in the western Pacific Ocean , for a full year and was surprised to find that its average summer temperature was actually lower th...