Current Status of a Seoul City Project Branded as Historic Tax Waste / SUBUSUNEWS

The ginkgo tree ranks second among all street tree species nationwide,

accounting for 35% of Seoul's street trees.

While they boast a lush, refreshing green during the summer,

come autumn, they face inevitable complaints and uninvited criticism due to their unpleasant odor... T.T

Perhaps because of this,

news recently broke that the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to cut down 792 ginkgo trees.

"Huh? They're just cutting down perfectly fine trees...?"

Are they really chopping down innocent trees,

and why did Seoul make such a choice?

SUBUSUNEWS has broken down the issues and truths surrounding the ginkgo trees.

Producer Kim Hye-ji | Editor Moon So-ra | Narration Han Ji-ho | Intern Jeong Hye-rin | Director Kim Dasom

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