Fu Bao, South Korea's Beloved First-Born Panda, Heads to China Amid Emotional Farewell

Thousands gather at Everland amusement park to bid goodbye to Fu Bao, marking the end of her significant stay in South Korea.

South Koreans gathered in large numbers to bid farewell to Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea, as she departs for China.
Fu Bao's departure marks the end of her stay under a 15-year lease program between South Korea and China, with her parents, Ai Bao and Le Bao, having arrived in 2016.
The emotional farewell ceremony at Everland amusement park featured many attendees braving the rain, with some visibly weeping.
Fu Bao has been a major attraction, drawing millions to the park and becoming an internet sensation with around 500 million views on YouTube.
Under an agreement, Fu Bao's younger twin sisters, like her, must return to China before they turn four years old.