Daejeon O-World said on the 27th that it decided to close through the end of May in connection with the wolf escape incident that occurred on the 8th. The reopening schedule has not yet been finalized.
O-World said it received a suspension order for the use of the zoo facilities from the Geumgang Basin Environmental Office on the 20th and that operations have been halted for a month.
An O-World official said, "We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused by the sudden closure," adding, "We will provide guidance on the reopening schedule later." The official then guided that a decision on whether to open would be made in late May.
An O-World official said, "We will conduct safety inspections across all facilities and establish measures to prevent a recurrence."
However, businesses that have moved into O-World say they have no choice but to suspend operations and are at a loss. May, which includes the Children's Day holiday, is considered O-World's peak season. There are reportedly eight stores currently operating in O-World.