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Fu Bao (Chinese: 福宝, born July 20, 2020.[1][2]) is the first naturally born giant panda in South Korea. She was born to parents Ai Bao and Le Bao at the Everland theme park . She currently resides at the Shenshuping giant panda base[2]

Life

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Fu Bao was born in July 2020 to parents Ai Bao and Le Bao, who subsequently produced twin cubs[3], the first twin pandas to be born in South Korea. Her name means "lucky treasure". She became an internet sensation soon after her birth, and a source of joy for netizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, winning hearts thanks to her unique charm. Her presence also doubled the number of visitors to Everland's Panda World[4].

Like all cubs born to pairs loaned from China, Fu Bao was to be relocated to China within a span of 4 years. She left for China on April 3 2024[5].

She is the subject of an animated documentary titled "My Dearest Fu Bao"[6] which chronicled her keepers,Song Young-gwan and Kang Cheol-won (who have been dubbed "panda grandfathers")' efforts to care for her.

References

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  1. ^ Service (KOCIS), Korean Culture and Information. "China warmly welcomes first Korea-born giant panda Fu Bao : Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of Korea". www.korea.net. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  2. ^ a b "LenstoLens | Giant panda star promoting bond between ROK and China: Fu Bao-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  3. ^ Kwon, Chris Lau,Jake (2023-07-12). "South Korean zoo celebrates birth of first twin pandas". CNN. Retrieved 2024-06-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Reporter, Staff. "Who is Fu Bao, and why are so many South Koreans bidding farewell to her?". www.trtworld.com. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  5. ^ "Beloved giant panda Fu Bao leaves S. Korea for China-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  6. ^ Manager, Samsung C&T Global PR (2024-10-04). "My Dearest Fu Bao: Everland Releases Heartwarming Panda Documentary on the Big Screen". Samsung C&T Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-11-08.