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Der 65-jährige Südkoreaner Park Gyeong-je begann vor fast fünf Jahrzehnten mit der Imkerei.Bild 1 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
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Er verbringt gern Zeit in der Natur und die Bienen sicherten in all diesen Jahren seinen Lebensunterhalt.Bild 2 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-checks-the-weather-at-the-first-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-5-2026-While-Park-used-to-make-four-trips-across-South-Korea-to-harvest-black-locust-honey-as-a-result-of-premature-blooming-he-now-makes-only-two-and-honey-production-takes-place-on-only-one-to-two-months-of-the-year-Compared-to-the-1990s-or-early-2000s-the-honey-harvest-has-decreased-by-about-70-percent-he-said-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Doch der Klimawandel lässt ihn heute zweifeln, wie lange er und seine Kollegen noch überleben können.Bild 3 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Black-locust-trees-sway-in-the-wind-at-the-first-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-7-2026-Most-honey-produced-in-South-Korea-is-of-the-black-locust-variety-which-is-mild-and-floral-but-there-are-also-other-types-such-as-chestnut-honey-which-is-less-sweet-and-more-earthy-in-flavour-In-2024-it-exported-8-55-metric-tons-of-natural-honey-according-to-data-from-the-World-Integrated-Trade-Solution-platform-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Park ist im Süden des Landes zu Hause, in einer ländlichen, dünn besiedelten Landschaft am Fuß des Jirisan-Gebirges.Bild 4 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-stands-among-beehives-at-an-acquaintance-s-family-gravesite-where-he-received-permission-from-the-family-to-keep-hives-as-a-second-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Okcheon-South-Korea-May-13-2026-Park-moves-his-bees-around-the-country-stacked-on-the-back-of-three-trucks-and-a-van-travelling-mostly-in-the-evening-while-the-bees-sleep-Beekeepers-exchange-information-about-where-flowers-are-in-bloom-and-where-conditions-are-good-to-figure-out-the-best-honey-making-routes-he-said-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Aber er ist ein Wanderimker, was bedeutet, dass er mit seinen Bienenstöcken das ganze Land durchquert, um den saisonalen Blüten zu folgen.Bild 5 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-checks-faded-black-locust-flowers-at-a-second-migratory-beekeeping-location-in-Okcheon-South-Korea-May-9-2026-Most-honey-produced-in-South-Korea-is-of-the-black-locust-variety-which-is-mild-and-floral-but-there-are-also-other-types-such-as-chestnut-honey-which-is-less-sweet-and-more-earthy-in-flavour-In-2024-it-exported-8-55-metric-tons-of-natural-honey-according-to-data-from-the-World-Integrated-Trade-Solution-platform-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Die infolge des Klimawandels steigenden Temperaturen verkürzen jedoch die Jahreszeiten, wodurch Blumen früher und kürzer blühen.Bild 6 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-and-his-workers-move-beehives-as-they-prepare-for-migratory-beekeeping-at-his-beekeeping-farm-in-Sancheong-South-Korea-May-4-2026-Park-runs-a-beekeeping-farm-in-South-Korea-s-southern-Sancheong-county-but-he-is-a-migratory-beekeeper-meaning-he-criss-crosses-the-country-with-his-hives-to-chase-seasonal-flower-blooms-However-rising-temperatures-due-to-climate-change-are-shortening-seasons-causing-flowers-to-bloom-earlier-and-for-shorter-periods-The-weather-changes-have-also-brought-strong-winds-which-can-make-it-harder-for-bees-to-find-their-way-back-to-their-hives-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Früher gab es große klimatische Unterschiede zwischen den südlichen und den zentralen Regionen, was sehr gut für die Honigproduktion war. Aber jetzt, aufgrund der globalen Erwärmung, scheinen die Blumen landesweit gleichzeitig zu blühen", sagt er.Bild 7 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
A-bee-collects-nectar-from-a-wildflower-at-the-first-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-9-2026-Studies-have-shown-that-climate-change-has-harmed-bees-globally-impacting-honey-production-and-many-other-outdoor-and-indoor-crops-such-as-apples-strawberries-and-tomatoes-which-need-the-insects-for-pollination-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Die Wetterveränderungen bringen auch starke Winde mit sich, die es Bienen erschweren, zu ihren Stöcken zurückzufinden.Bild 8 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-checks-an-empty-honeycomb-that-was-supposed-to-be-full-of-honey-during-the-first-honey-harvest-at-the-first-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-9-2026-While-Park-used-to-make-four-trips-across-South-Korea-to-harvest-black-locust-honey-as-a-result-of-premature-blooming-he-now-makes-only-two-and-honey-production-takes-place-on-only-one-to-two-months-of-the-year-Compared-to-the-1990s-or-early-2000s-the-honey-harvest-has-decreased-by-about-70-percent-he-said-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Milben und neue Krankheiten haben die Bienenpopulation ebenfalls befallen.Bild 9 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Honey-partially-fills-honeycomb-cells-at-the-first-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-7-2026-Studies-have-shown-that-climate-change-has-harmed-bees-globally-impacting-honey-production-and-many-other-outdoor-and-indoor-crops-such-as-apples-strawberries-and-tomatoes-which-need-the-insects-for-pollination-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Park begann 1979 mit nur acht Stöcken und besitzt heute etwa 110. Zusammen beherbergen sie rund 8,8 Millionen Bienen.Bild 10 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-eats-lunch-at-a-restaurant-during-a-trip-to-inspect-black-locust-blooming-conditions-at-a-second-migratory-beekeeping-location-after-the-first-honey-harvest-in-Okcheon-South-Korea-May-9-2026-Farmers-have-been-using-artificial-methods-to-try-and-increase-the-bee-population-but-Park-said-he-hoped-institutions-like-South-Korea-s-agriculture-ministry-could-research-and-supply-technology-to-help-bees-survive-the-winter-better-as-well-as-improve-the-management-of-temperature-differences-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Stadtbewohner nehmen die Jahreszeiten nicht wahr, aber Landwirte spüren sie ganz deutlich. Jetzt fühlt es sich an, als gäbe es nur noch Sommer und Winter", erzählt Park Reuters-Reportern.Bild 11 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Workers-prepare-to-move-hives-to-a-second-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-12-2026-Studies-have-shown-that-climate-change-has-harmed-bees-globally-impacting-honey-production-and-many-other-outdoor-and-indoor-crops-such-as-apples-strawberries-and-tomatoes-which-need-the-insects-for-pollination-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Laut Angaben des Landwirtschaftsministeriums ist die Zahl der Bienenstöcke für die Wanderimkerei jedoch von 2014 bis 2023 um 14 Prozent auf 813.279 gesunken.Bild 12 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-points-to-where-black-locust-trees-are-while-inspecting-their-condition-at-a-second-migratory-beekeeping-location-in-Okcheon-South-Korea-May-9-2026-Most-honey-produced-in-South-Korea-is-of-the-black-locust-variety-which-is-mild-and-floral-but-there-are-also-other-types-such-as-chestnut-honey-which-is-less-sweet-and-more-earthy-in-flavour-In-2024-it-exported-8-55-metric-tons-of-natural-honey-according-to-data-from-the-World-Integrated-Trade-Solution-platform-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Die gesamte Bienenweidefläche in Südkorea betrug im Jahr 2020 146.000 Hektar, was etwa 70 Prozent weniger ist als in den 1970er und 1980er Jahren, wie Daten des Nationalen Instituts für Forstwissenschaften belegen.Bild 13 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-burns-cypress-leaves-to-use-in-a-bee-smoker-at-the-second-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Okcheon-South-Korea-May-13-2026-Park-runs-a-beekeeping-farm-in-South-Korea-s-southern-Sancheong-county-but-he-is-a-migratory-beekeeper-meaning-he-criss-crosses-the-country-with-his-hives-to-chase-seasonal-flower-blooms-However-rising-temperatures-due-to-climate-change-are-shortening-seasons-causing-flowers-to-bloom-earlier-and-for-shorter-periods-The-weather-changes-have-also-brought-strong-winds-which-can-make-it-harder-for-bees-to-find-their-way-back-to-their-hives-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Aufgrund des Klimawandels ist es für Imker heutzutage sehr schwer zu überleben", sagte Park.Bild 14 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Black-locust-flowers-are-placed-on-a-beehive-at-the-first-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-4-2026-Most-honey-produced-in-South-Korea-is-of-the-black-locust-variety-which-is-mild-and-floral-but-there-are-also-other-types-such-as-chestnut-honey-which-is-less-sweet-and-more-earthy-in-flavour-In-2024-it-exported-8-55-metric-tons-of-natural-honey-according-to-data-from-the-World-Integrated-Trade-Solution-platform-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Im Januar warnten Forscher der Kangwon National University in einer Pilotstudie, dass die Bestäubungsaktivität südkoreanischer Bienen zwischen 2040 und 2060 im Vergleich zum heutigen Niveau um durchschnittlich 53,5 Prozent sinken könnte, wenn der Klimawandel anhält.Bild 15 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Trucks-transporting-beehives-for-migratory-beekeeping-travel-in-Sancheong-South-Korea-May-4-2026-Park-Gyeong-je-moves-his-bees-around-the-country-stacked-on-the-back-of-three-trucks-and-a-van-travelling-mostly-in-the-evening-while-the-bees-sleep-Beekeepers-exchange-information-about-where-flowers-are-in-bloom-and-where-conditions-are-good-to-figure-out-the-best-honey-making-routes-he-said-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Park transportiert seine Bienen quer durchs Land, indem er sie auf der Ladefläche von drei Lastwagen und einem Lieferwagen verstaut.Bild 16 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Le-Van-Thien-43-a-Vietnamese-worker-uses-a-bee-smoker-to-calm-bees-while-preparing-to-move-hives-to-a-second-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-12-2026-Studies-have-shown-that-climate-change-has-harmed-bees-globally-impacting-honey-production-and-many-other-outdoor-and-indoor-crops-such-as-apples-strawberries-and-tomatoes-which-need-the-insects-for-pollination-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Imker tauschen Informationen darüber aus, wo Blumen blühen und wo die Bedingungen günstig sind, um die besten Routen für die Honiggewinnung zu finden.Bild 17 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-and-his-workers-load-beehives-while-preparing-to-move-them-to-a-second-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-12-2026-Park-moves-his-bees-around-the-country-stacked-on-the-back-of-three-trucks-and-a-van-travelling-mostly-in-the-evening-while-the-bees-sleep-Beekeepers-exchange-information-about-where-flowers-are-in-bloom-and-where-conditions-are-good-to-figure-out-the-best-honey-making-routes-he-said-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Die Reisen finden meist abends statt, wenn die Bienen schlafen.Bild 18 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Dead-bees-are-seen-after-dying-from-transport-stress-while-being-moved-to-the-first-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-7-2026-While-Park-used-to-make-four-trips-across-South-Korea-to-harvest-black-locust-honey-as-a-result-of-premature-blooming-he-now-makes-only-two-and-honey-production-takes-place-on-only-one-to-two-months-of-the-year-Compared-to-the-1990s-or-early-2000s-the-honey-harvest-has-decreased-by-about-70-percent-he-said-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Trotzdem überstehen manche den Reisestress nicht.Bild 19 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-checks-the-growth-of-the-bee-colony-at-his-beekeeping-farm-in-Sancheong-South-Korea-February-21-2026-Park-runs-a-beekeeping-farm-in-South-Korea-s-southern-Sancheong-county-but-he-is-a-migratory-beekeeper-meaning-he-criss-crosses-the-country-with-his-hives-to-chase-seasonal-flower-blooms-However-rising-temperatures-due-to-climate-change-are-shortening-seasons-causing-flowers-to-bloom-earlier-and-for-shorter-periods-The-weather-changes-have-also-brought-strong-winds-which-can-make-it-harder-for-bees-to-find-their-way-back-to-their-hives-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Studien haben gezeigt, dass der Klimawandel den Bienen weltweit geschadet hat.Bild 20 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Harvested-honey-flows-from-the-extractor-during-the-first-honey-harvest-at-the-first-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-9-2026-Studies-have-shown-that-climate-change-has-harmed-bees-globally-impacting-honey-production-and-many-other-outdoor-and-indoor-crops-such-as-apples-strawberries-and-tomatoes-which-need-the-insects-for-pollination-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Das wirkt sich nicht nur auf die Honigproduktion aus, sondern auch auf Nutzpflanzen wie Äpfel, Erdbeeren und Tomaten, die für die Bestäubung auf die Insekten angewiesen sind.Bild 21 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Bees-are-pictured-during-the-first-honey-harvest-at-the-first-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-9-2026-Studies-have-shown-that-climate-change-has-harmed-bees-globally-impacting-honey-production-and-many-other-outdoor-and-indoor-crops-such-as-apples-strawberries-and-tomatoes-which-need-the-insects-for-pollination-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Ein Rückgang der Bienenpopulation beeinträchtigt letztendlich die Nahrungsmittelversorgung", sagt Yeh Sang-Wook, ...Bild 22 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-pays-silent-tribute-at-an-acquaintance-s-family-grave-site-where-he-received-permission-from-the-family-to-keep-hives-as-a-second-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-before-unloading-hives-in-Okcheon-South-Korea-May-12-2026-While-Park-used-to-make-four-trips-across-South-Korea-to-harvest-black-locust-honey-as-a-result-of-premature-blooming-he-now-makes-only-two-and-honey-production-takes-place-on-only-one-to-two-months-of-the-year-Compared-to-the-1990s-or-early-2000s-the-honey-harvest-has-decreased-by-about-70-percent-he-said-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
... der Professor für Klima- und Energiesystemtechnik an der Ewha-Frauenuniversität in Seoul ist.Bild 23 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Discarded-old-honeycomb-frames-at-Park-Gyeong-je-s-beekeeping-farm-in-Sancheong-South-Korea-April-24-2026-Park-runs-a-beekeeping-farm-in-South-Korea-s-southern-Sancheong-county-but-he-is-a-migratory-beekeeper-meaning-he-criss-crosses-the-country-with-his-hives-to-chase-seasonal-flower-blooms-However-rising-temperatures-due-to-climate-change-are-shortening-seasons-causing-flowers-to-bloom-earlier-and-for-shorter-periods-The-weather-changes-have-also-brought-strong-winds-which-can-make-it-harder-for-bees-to-find-their-way-back-to-their-hives-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Die grundlegendste Substruktur des Ökosystems, das unsere gesamte natürliche Welt ausmacht, wird gewissermaßen zerstört."Bild 24 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Rocks-are-placed-to-protect-beehives-from-strong-winds-ahead-of-the-second-honey-harvest-at-the-first-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-9-2026-Studies-have-shown-that-climate-change-has-harmed-bees-globally-impacting-honey-production-and-many-other-outdoor-and-indoor-crops-such-as-apples-strawberries-and-tomatoes-which-need-the-insects-for-pollination-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
China war 2018 der weltweit größte Produzent von Naturhonig, gefolgt von der Türkei und Argentinien, wie Daten der Vereinten Nationen belegen.Bild 25 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-looks-on-as-workers-move-a-honey-drum-full-of-honey-during-the-first-honey-harvest-at-the-first-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-9-2026-Park-runs-a-beekeeping-farm-in-South-Korea-s-southern-Sancheong-county-but-he-is-a-migratory-beekeeper-meaning-he-criss-crosses-the-country-with-his-hives-to-chase-seasonal-flower-blooms-However-rising-temperatures-due-to-climate-change-are-shortening-seasons-causing-flowers-to-bloom-earlier-and-for-shorter-periods-The-weather-changes-have-also-brought-strong-winds-which-can-make-it-harder-for-bees-to-find-their-way-back-to-their-hives-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Der Geschmack des Honigs spiegelt die verschiedenen Blütennektare wider, die die Bienen sammeln.Bild 26 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
A-bee-collects-nectar-from-black-locust-flowers-near-the-second-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Okcheon-South-Korea-May-13-2026-Most-honey-produced-in-South-Korea-is-of-the-black-locust-variety-which-is-mild-and-floral-but-there-are-also-other-types-such-as-chestnut-honey-which-is-less-sweet-and-more-earthy-in-flavour-In-2024-it-exported-8-55-metric-tons-of-natural-honey-according-to-data-from-the-World-Integrated-Trade-Solution-platform-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Der Großteil des in Südkorea produzierten Honigs ist Robinienhonig, der mild und blumig schmeckt.Bild 27 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Bees-fly-around-Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-at-the-second-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Okcheon-South-Korea-May-13-2026-While-Park-used-to-make-four-trips-across-South-Korea-to-harvest-black-locust-honey-as-a-result-of-premature-blooming-he-now-makes-only-two-and-honey-production-takes-place-on-only-one-to-two-months-of-the-year-Compared-to-the-1990s-or-early-2000s-the-honey-harvest-has-decreased-by-about-70-percent-he-said-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Es gibt aber auch andere Sorten wie Kastanienhonig, der weniger süß und erdiger im Geschmack ist.Bild 28 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Rusty-honey-drums-at-Park-Gyeong-je-s-beekeeping-farm-in-Sancheong-South-Korea-March-24-2026-Park-runs-a-beekeeping-farm-in-South-Korea-s-southern-Sancheong-county-but-he-is-a-migratory-beekeeper-meaning-he-criss-crosses-the-country-with-his-hives-to-chase-seasonal-flower-blooms-However-rising-temperatures-due-to-climate-change-are-shortening-seasons-causing-flowers-to-bloom-earlier-and-for-shorter-periods-The-weather-changes-have-also-brought-strong-winds-which-can-make-it-harder-for-bees-to-find-their-way-back-to-their-hives-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Laut Daten der Plattform World Integrated Trade Solution exportierte Südkorea im Jahr 2024 8,55 Millionen Tonnen Naturhonig.Bild 29 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-checks-the-weather-forecast-for-the-next-day-as-he-goes-to-sleep-inside-his-truck-after-work-in-Okcheon-South-Korea-May-13-2026-Park-moves-his-bees-around-the-country-stacked-on-the-back-of-three-trucks-and-a-van-travelling-mostly-in-the-evening-while-the-bees-sleep-Beekeepers-exchange-information-about-where-flowers-are-in-bloom-and-where-conditions-are-good-to-figure-out-the-best-honey-making-routes-he-said-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Südkorea hat sich anderen Ländern wie Deutschland und Griechenland angeschlossen und startet neue städtische Projekte zur Förderung der Bienen, darunter Dachgärten.Bild 30 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-rests-at-a-restaurant-during-a-trip-to-inspect-black-locust-blooming-conditions-at-a-second-migratory-beekeeping-location-after-the-first-honey-harvest-in-Okcheon-South-Korea-May-9-2026-City-people-don-t-notice-seasons-but-farmers-feel-them-directly-Now-it-feels-like-only-summer-and-winter-remain-Park-told-Reuters-as-he-tended-to-his-hives-He-started-with-just-eight-back-in-1979-and-now-has-about-110-Together-they-house-roughly-8-8-million-bees-Now-because-of-climate-change-it-is-very-hard-for-beekeeping-farmers-to-survive-Park-said-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Das Ministerium gab bekannt, dass es bis 2030 insgesamt 48,6 Milliarden Won (32,3 Millionen US-Dollar) in Forschungsprojekte zur Wiederherstellung der Bienengesundheit investieren werde.Bild 31 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS
Park-Gyeong-je-65-a-migratory-beekeeper-and-his-workers-eat-dinner-while-preparing-to-move-hives-to-a-second-location-for-migratory-beekeeping-in-Gimcheon-South-Korea-May-12-2026-While-Park-used-to-make-four-trips-across-South-Korea-to-harvest-black-locust-honey-as-a-result-of-premature-blooming-he-now-makes-only-two-and-honey-production-takes-place-on-only-one-to-two-months-of-the-year-Compared-to-the-1990s-or-early-2000s-the-honey-harvest-has-decreased-by-about-70-percent-he-said-REUTERS-Kim-Hong-Ji-SEARCH-HONG-JI-SOUTH-KOREA-BEES-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Park ist entschlossen, weiterzumachen. Seine zweite Tochter hat ebenfalls Interesse an der Imkerei entwickelt und er bildet sie aus, damit sie eines Tages den Betrieb übernehmen kann. "Solange ich gesund bleibe, werde ich bis zu meinem Tod Imker bleiben." (sba/rts)Bild 32 von 32 | Foto: REUTERS

Blüten und Bienen verschwindenEin Wanderimker kämpft ums Überleben

13.06.2026, 16:15 Uhr

Seit Jahrzehnten lebt Park Gyeong-je mit seinen Bienen - doch Klimawandel, Krankheiten und weniger Blüten bedrohen seine Imkerei. Er fürchtet, dass nicht nur sein Beruf, sondern ein ganzes Ökosystem vor dem Kollaps steht.