Seoul's Skyscrapers Are an Unlikely Home for Honeybees

Some 30 rooftops of high-rise buildings in Seoul are homes to honeybees. Park Jin, CEO of Urban Bees Seoul, a beekeeping co-op based in South Korean capital, is behind the movement to make the mega-city friendlier for the insects. The most difficult part about urban beekeeping is changing people’s perspectives, says Park. Unlike what many think, urban beekeeping is safe, both in terms of growing bees and eating their produce. “Honeybees aren’t so interested in humans. They are looking for f