When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst
"Green leaves were falling to the ground, which shouldn't happen at that time of year," recalls Jung, who lives near the streetside ginkgo in Buam-dong, a largely residential neighbourhood in the north of Seoul.The tree is beloved by locals, who believe it has occupied its spot for more than 100 years. But the attention unsettled Jung, who spearheaded the campaign but has since requested anonymity - we are using a pseudonym."Imagine a grandfather who silently embraces you every day, listens to you, and has always been strong and full of life," she says. "How heartbreaking would that be?"So began one community's fight to save a cherished symbol of their neighbourhood.
- ▪"Green leaves were falling to the ground, which shouldn't happen at that time of year," recalls Jung, who lives near the streetside ginkgo in Buam-dong, a largely residential neighbourhood in the north of Seoul.The tree is beloved by locals
- ▪But the attention unsettled Jung, who spearheaded the campaign but has since requested anonymity - we are using a pseudonym."Imagine a grandfather who silently embraces you every day, listens to you, and has always been strong and full of l
- ▪"How heartbreaking would that be?"So began one community's fight to save a cherished symbol of their neighbourhood.
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Article: published on 18 September 2026Image source, JungWhen a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midstByYujin Choi, BBC Korean, Reporting fromSeoul and Koh EwePublished3 minutes agoEvery summer, Seoul turns a deep green, growing dense and lush under humid skies.But this year, one tree was visibly suffering. "Green leaves were falling to the ground, which shouldn't happen at that time of year," recalls Jung, who lives near the streetside ginkgo in Buam-dong, a largely residential neighbourhood in the north of Seoul.The tree is beloved by locals, who believe it has occupied its spot for more than 100 years. So Jung couldn't ignore what she was seeing.
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