US EditionRotten Insects, Viral Videos and Climate Change: South Korea Battles 'Lovebug' Invasion
SOUTH KOREA, JUL 7 – Rising temperatures linked to climate change have caused lovebug populations to surge since 2022, disrupting daily life and leaving insect piles over 10 cm high, officials said.
- South Korea is experiencing a widespread lovebug infestation disrupting daily life, with large swarms reported across the greater Seoul area in 2025.
- The invasion stems from a surge in the Plecia nearctica population since 2022, linked to rising temperatures and climate change effects in the region.
- The bugs are harmless insects that pollinate and decompose plant material, but their dead bodies cause foul odors and piles up to 10 centimeters thick on mountains.
- Content creators have documented the infestation extensively, with videos gaining hundreds of thousands of views, while affected locals express discomfort and worry about future ecological balance.
- Government officials recognize the inconvenience but avoid unproven eradication methods, emphasizing ecological risks, while debate continues over how to manage the outbreak responsibly.
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