Wild Boar Sightings Cause Anxiety at Ewha Womans University

A wild boar appeared on the campus of Ewha Womans University in the Seodaemun District of Seoul. No injuries or property damage were reported in the transcript. The animals are reportedly venturing into everyday urban areas as habitats shift. This movement follows changes in local wildlife directions and habitat patterns. The presence of these animals in residential and academic zones is noted as a recurring occurrence. A wild weasel was captured in an apartment in Mapo District, Seoul, after being spotted on a nearby university campus. Firefighters took over 50 minutes to catch the animal, which died during the capture. The university had advised students to avoid the campus at night due to sightings. A wild boar was also discovered in an apartment parking lot in Mapo-gu, Seoul, four days prior to the report. Reported wild boar sightings have more than doubled from 205 in 2022 to 486 in 2024. Experts suggest urban food waste has improved the nutritional status of these animals, leading to population growth. Authorities are attempting to control populations by designating certain species as harmful wildlife.