South Korean Beekeepers Struggle With Climate Change｜TaiwanPlus News

Why It Matters

Declining bee populations jeopardize crop pollination and ecosystem health, posing a direct threat to food production and rural incomes; successful adaptation measures are therefore critical for agricultural resilience and economic stability.

Summary

South Korean migratory beekeepers like 65-year-old Park Jung are seeing harvests fall as climate change disrupts seasonal flowering patterns, causing flowers to bloom earlier, simultaneously, and for shorter periods. Rising temperatures, unpredictable weather, strong winds and increased mite infestations have reduced honey yields—some reporting about a 50% drop—and led to a 14% decline in migratory hives over the past decade. Officials warn the losses threaten both livelihoods and pollination services, prompting government efforts to breed climate-resilient bees and deploy smart beekeeping technologies. Beekeepers continue to move hives chasing blooms while hoping interventions will stabilize colonies and the industry’s outlook.

Original Description

Climate change has hit beekeeping in South Korea hard, with unpredictable weather and increasing mite infestations resulting in declining honeybee populations. The impact of fewer bees won't be limited to just the honey market, however. Experts say it could be a very serious problem for humanity.

📹 Reporter(s): Patrick Chen/Sandy Chi

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