A Review of Administrative Control of the Korean Wolf and Its Extirpation in the 20th Century

Key Points

• The review aims to explore the historical administrative control of the Korean wolf and its eventual extinction in the 20th century due to various factors.
• Analysis of statistical data and articles related to wolf damage in the 20th century.
• Examination of the policies implemented by the Japanese colonial government regarding wolf eradication.
• Investigation of ecological changes and administrative interventions affecting the wolf population.
• Review of post-liberation policies perpetuating the extermination trend.
• Statistical evidence shows that wolf-related damage was significant compared to other wildlife.
• Despite efforts to eradicate wolves during colonial rule, livestock damage persisted until the late colonial period.
• After the Korean War and deforestation in the 1950s, wolves began to disappear from South Korea.
• The use of poison in pest control severely impacted the remaining wolf population, leading to its extinction.

Abstract