Politics · South Korea · 2 hrs ago
Bupyeong plans to replace dove emblem with little egret
Bupyeong District in Incheon, South Korea, plans to replace its symbolic dove with a little egret.
The district chose the little egret as its flagship species in June, and says the bird reflects the ecological restoration of the Gulpo Stream.
The move also follows the designation of the domestic pigeon as harmful wildlife in 2009.
In a survey of 3,227 public officials and residents, 93% supported the change and 7% opposed it.
Bupyeong also plans to redesign its emblem as a tree representing sustainable development.
The district council is expected to review an amendment to the relevant ordinance early to mid-next month.
If the amendment passes, the district flag and emblem will change.
Bupyeong District in Incheon plans to replace the dove as its emblematic bird with the little egret.
The district says the little egret reflects the restoration of the Gulpocheon stream ecosystem and a clean, ecological city image.
A survey of 3,227 public officials and residents found 93% supported the change and 7% opposed it.
The district also plans to revise its emblem to feature a tree representing “Sustainable Development Bupyeong.”
A district council review is expected early to mid-December, and the district flag and insignia would change if the ordinance is revised.
- Who
- Bupyeong District in Incheon.
- What
- It plans to replace the dove with the little egret as its emblematic bird and revise its emblem.
- When
- The district announced the plan in November 2026. Council review is expected early to mid-December.
- Where
- Bupyeong District, Incheon, South Korea.
- Why
- The district says the little egret reflects ecological restoration and a clean, ecological city image. The dove’s designation as a harmful wild animal in 2009 also influenced the decision.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The little egret was selected as Bupyeong District’s flagship species.
A survey of 3,227 public officials and residents found 93% supported changing the emblematic bird to the little egret and 7% opposed it.
The district said it had completed a public notice for a proposed ordinance revision.
The district council is expected to review the proposed revision.
- Proposed new emblematic bird
- Little egret
- Survey respondents
- 3,227 public officials and residents
- Survey support
- 93% in favour; 7% opposed
- Previous emblematic bird
- Dove
- Planned emblem revision
- Tree representing “Sustainable Development Bupyeong
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The district council review is expected to take place early to mid-December next month.