The insect that's making a community's lives a misery
These insects, which fly attached while mating, were first detected in Seoul in 2022 and have since proliferated, appearing primarily between late June and early July.
While lovebugs pose no health risk, they are a significant nuisance, sticking to car windows, houses, restaurants, and even subway trains.
A dramatic surge in their population was seen recently on Gyeyang Mountain, where they formed a "thick carpet" and swarmed observation decks.
South Korean officials view lovebugs as beneficial insects, aiding pollination, and are using non-chemical methods to manage them, though experts link their increased presence to climate change.
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