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불법 아르갈리 사냥 시 최대 4,440만 투그릭 벌금 부과

몽골 정부는 2023년 7월 5일 제정된 정부 결의안 제260호에 따라 야생동물의 생태·경제적 가치를 새롭게 산정하였습니다. 이번 개정에서는 성별이나 연령을 구분하지 않고 개체별로 가치를 평가하는 방식이 도입되었습니다. 몽골 **동물보호법(Law on Animals)**에 따르면, 정식 허가 없이 야생동물을 불법으로 포획하거나 사냥한 경우 해당 동물의 정부 승인 생태·경제적 가치의 2배에 해당하는 금액을 손해배상금으로 납부해야 합니다.

‘울란바토르 트래블 엑스포 2026’ 관광박람회, 수흐바타르 광장에서 개최

올해로 12회를 맞이하는 이번 박람회는 국내 관광 활성화와 여행 문화 발전을 목표로 하고 있으며, 여행객들이 보다 체계적으로 여행을 계획할 수 있도록 돕고 관광업계 관계자들에게는 협력과 비즈니스 확대의 기회를 제공할 예정입니다. 행사 기간 동안 시민들은 전문 여행사들을 통해 다양한 여행 상품을 비교하고 예약할 수 있으며, 현장에서 직접 구매도 가능합니다. 또한 관광 전문가들의 발표와 설명회를 통해 여행 관련 정보와 유용한 조언을 한자리에서 얻을 수 있습니다.

더 후(The HU), 데뷔 10주년 기념 공연 개최

몽골을 대표하는 록 밴드 The HU가 2026년 데뷔 10주년을 맞이했습니다. 밴드는 이번 뜻깊은 기념일을 몽골 팬들과 함께 축하하기 위해 오는 8월 울란바토르 중앙경기장에서 대규모 기념 공연을 개최할 예정입니다. 또한 팬들을 위한 특별한 선물로 세 번째 정규 앨범도 발매할 계획입니다.

후스타이 국립공원에서 올해 첫 프르제발스키 야생마 새끼 탄생

현재 Khustai National Park에서는 350마리 이상의 프르제발스키 야생마가 자유롭게 서식하고 있습니다. 올해 첫 번째 새끼는 수말 브리가드(Brigad)와 암말 프리다(Frida) 사이에서 태어난 암컷 망아지로 확인되었습니다. 프르제발스키 야생마는 현재 공원 전체 면적의 60% 이상을 서식지로 이용하고 있습니다.

Illegal hunting of argali could result in MNT 44 million fine

Mongolia has updated the ecological and economic valuation of wildlife under Government Resolution No. 260 of 5 July 2023, introducing a system that assesses animals individually without distinguishing by sex or age. Under the Law on Animals, compensation for damage caused by illegal hunting without proper permits is calculated at twice the government-approved ecological and economic value of the animal. As a result, the illegal hunting of an argali can lead to a fine of up to MNT 44 million. Ecological-economic valuation of animals Argali sheep- MNT 22,200,000 Ibex- MNT 5,300,000 Black-tailed gazelle- MNT 3,330,000 Gray wolf- MNT 1,130,000 Corsac fox- MNT 220,000 Marmot- MNT 410,000 Falcon- MNT 16,000,000 Mongolian gazelle- MNT 997,000 Anyone who illegally hunts wildlife without proper permits shall pay a fine, and compensation for damage caused to wildlife shall be calculated at twice the animal’s ecological-economic valuation.

This year’s first foal of Przewalski's horse born in Khustai National Park

More than 350 Przewalski's horses are currently grazing in Khustai National Park. This year’s first foal, a female born to the stallion Brigad and the mare Frida, has been delivered by the wild horses that occupy more than 60 percent of the park’s total area. Khustai is a non-governmental organization that manages state-owned land under a management contract. Its goal is to restore the Khustai wild horse, which is described by Mongolians as the only surviving species of its kind on Earth, increase its population, protect biodiversity, and pass it on to future generations.

“Ulaanbaatar Travel Expo-2026” tourism exhibition to be held at Sukhbaatar Square on June 10-11

The “Ulaanbaatar Travel Expo-2026” tourism exhibition will be held for the 12th time on May 29–31. The exhibition aims to develop domestic tourism, encourage travelers to plan their trips more carefully, and create opportunities for participating organizations to cooperate and expand their businesses. During the event, citizens will be able to plan and book trips through professional organizations and make direct purchases. They will also have the opportunity to hear presentations from industry experts and receive travel advice and recommendations in one place. The exhibition will bring together tourism agencies from 21 provinces, as well as representatives of airlines, ticketing and insurance companies, hotels, tourist camps, resorts, travel equipment suppliers, and domestic and foreign organizations offering a wide range of travel products and services. Representatives of the Korea Tourism Organization and China’s Sanya Youth Travel Agency are also expected to participate. The exhibition, jointly organized by the Ulaanbaatar Tourism Department and the Ulaanbaatar Tourism Association, will be held at Sukhbaatar Square.

"The Hu” celebrates 10th anniversary

The 10th anniversary of the band “The Hu” was celebrated in 2026 and will be celebrated with Mongolians in their homeland. The anniversary celebration will be held at the Central Stadium in August. They will also release their third album as a gift to their fans. “The Hu” performed a full live concert, “Nar Sar”, in Mongolia for the first time in 2024. The British newspaper “The Guardian” described the band as a new phenomenon in the music world. Their first full live concert was held in Mongolia on May 24, 2019. And, they participated more than 350 concerts in international stages since 2016. “The Hu” band had formed in 2016 and from this time they became known internationally in a short time. “The Hu” band was awarded the highest award of the Mongolian state, the first-class Genghis Khan Order in November 27, 2019. Genghis Khan Order was awarded from 2005. Dashdondog.B, the producer of “The Hu” band, who creates art in Hunnu rock style, has awarded Genghis Khan Order this year.

Foreign tourists visiting Mongolia reached 208,000

The number of foreign tourists visiting Mongolia reached 208,028 in the first four months of 2026. This represents an increase of 35 percent, or 54,260 more tourists, compared to the same period in 2025. Based on monthly data, the flow of tourists has been gradually increasing, with the highest figure recorded in April. Specifically, 64,597 tourists arrived in Mongolia in April 2026, marking a 26 percent increase compared to the same month of the previous year. The rise in tourist arrivals is attributed to the beginning of the spring season and the revival of tourism activity. Factors such as increased flight frequency and improved border crossing capacity have also contributed to this growth. Looking ahead, as the peak summer tourism season approaches, the number of tourists is expected to continue rising. This has created a need for tourism-related organizations to ensure preparedness in terms of services and infrastructure.