A new surveillance technology has been developed that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically detect wild boars in video footage and alert authorities. This system is expected to enhance the response to wild boar sightings by utilizing drones and closed-circuit television (CCTV) to monitor high-risk areas before reports of sightings are made.
The National Institute of Biological Resources, part of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, announced on October 1 that it has recently developed AI-based surveillance technology to monitor the movement and capture of wild boars in real time.
The Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters recorded 649 wild boar-related incidents in 2023, 589 in 2024, and 494 in 2025. As of June this year, there have been 236 incidents, raising concerns about safety due to wild boar sightings near residential areas.
The technology integrates footage collected from drones, CCTV, and unmanned cameras installed in capture traps into a centralized monitoring program. An AI model trained on approximately 12,000 images of wild boars can automatically identify them in the video.
Drones can detect wild boars within a 3-kilometer radius, while the unmanned cameras monitor movement and capture situations in real time. When a wild boar is detected, the system automatically alerts the responsible personnel, facilitating follow-up actions such as monitoring the area and responding on-site.
The National Institute of Biological Resources has successfully tested the technology in the Bukhansan area, confirming that key functions such as video collection, integration with the monitoring program, and alert notifications are operating correctly. Earlier this year, in February, a predictive map of wild boar sightings in Bukhansan was created and provided to the city of Seoul.
Starting in November, the institute plans to provide local governments with the monitoring program and operational guidelines to support its use in the field. A management system will also be established to utilize information on wild animal sightings and movements for public safety and wildlife management.
Yoo Ho, director of the National Institute of Biological Resources, stated, "This technology is significant as it establishes a foundation for proactive monitoring of high-risk areas and rapid response, rather than merely reacting to wild boar sightings after they occur. We will continue to connect our biological resource research capabilities with safety in the field and wildlife management to create a sustainable management system where humans and wildlife can coexist."
The National Institute of Biological Resources, part of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, announced on October 1 that it has recently developed AI-based surveillance technology to monitor the movement and capture of wild boars in real time.
The Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters recorded 649 wild boar-related incidents in 2023, 589 in 2024, and 494 in 2025. As of June this year, there have been 236 incidents, raising concerns about safety due to wild boar sightings near residential areas.
The technology integrates footage collected from drones, CCTV, and unmanned cameras installed in capture traps into a centralized monitoring program. An AI model trained on approximately 12,000 images of wild boars can automatically identify them in the video.
Drones can detect wild boars within a 3-kilometer radius, while the unmanned cameras monitor movement and capture situations in real time. When a wild boar is detected, the system automatically alerts the responsible personnel, facilitating follow-up actions such as monitoring the area and responding on-site.
The National Institute of Biological Resources has successfully tested the technology in the Bukhansan area, confirming that key functions such as video collection, integration with the monitoring program, and alert notifications are operating correctly. Earlier this year, in February, a predictive map of wild boar sightings in Bukhansan was created and provided to the city of Seoul.
Starting in November, the institute plans to provide local governments with the monitoring program and operational guidelines to support its use in the field. A management system will also be established to utilize information on wild animal sightings and movements for public safety and wildlife management.
Yoo Ho, director of the National Institute of Biological Resources, stated, "This technology is significant as it establishes a foundation for proactive monitoring of high-risk areas and rapid response, rather than merely reacting to wild boar sightings after they occur. We will continue to connect our biological resource research capabilities with safety in the field and wildlife management to create a sustainable management system where humans and wildlife can coexist."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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