Pseudoscorpiones De Geer, 1778, an order of arachnids, exhibits a global distribution spanning all continents, with the notable exception of Antarctica. This taxon is characterized by a wide array of unique behaviors, including phoresy and matriphagy, setting it apart from other arachnid groups. Moreover, their morphological features distinguish them notably from other animal taxa. Surprisingly, in the context of Korean research, pseudoscorpions remain a relatively unexplored field. Up until the year 2023, only 8 families, 13 genera, and 26 species have been documented in Korea. This number stands in stark contrast to neighboring countries like Japan, boasting 13 families, 35 genera, and an impressive 100 species, and China, which has documented 12 families, 39 genera, and an extensive 168 species of pseudoscorpions.

• KyungHoon Jeong(Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, Jeonbuk National University, Korea, Lab. of Insect Phylogenetics & Evolution, Department of Plant Protection & Quarantine, Jeonbuk National University, Korea) Corresponding author
• Sora Kim(Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, Jeonbuk National University, Korea, Lab. of Insect Phylogenetics & Evolution, Department of Plant Protection & Quarantine, Jeonbuk National University, Korea)