Photo = Lee Jeongwoo

A specialist on June 23 examines a plant's condition at the Pet Plant Clinic in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. Run by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the facility provides customized diagnosis and treatment for sick or struggling plants, with free treatment offered for up to three potted plants. The Rural Development Administration cited a rise in the country's number of plant stewards, or those who emotionally bond with and care for plants like family, with a third of the population playing this role.