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Hanwha Aqua Planet officials send sea turtles back to their homes at the Sea Turtle Discharge Event on Thursday, hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
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Hanwha Aqua Planet officials and observers watch a sea turtle waddling to the waters of Jungmun Saekdal Beach in Jeju Island.
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Hanwha Aqua Planet officials gently place sea turtles onto the sand for the first time.
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Hanwha Aqua Planet officials carefully examine the sea turtles one last time before releasing them back home.
(Photos: Yonhap)