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2026-04-09 14:12:13
[High Copper Prices Lead to Increased Theft of Bridge Signs in South Korea] With rising copper prices, non-ferrous metals are becoming a new target for thieves in South Korea, with a surge in thefts of bronze bridge signage across the country. According to a report in the Korea Herald on the 8th, authorities discovered that 47 bronze signage pieces installed on small bridges in eight villages in Samcheok City, Gangwon Province, have gone missing. Replacing these signage pieces will cost approximately 100 million won (about 462,000 yuan), placing a significant financial burden on local governments. (Xinhua)
