SEJONG, Apr. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korean National Fire Agency (KNFA) said on Wednesday that it will distribute video instructions on resuscitating dogs, cats, and other pet animals to local fire stations to ensure the safety and health of pets in emergency situations. The agency decided to educate firefighters on cardiopulmonary resuscitation for pets [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A number of unique pet products are being released in South Korea as more and more people are becoming pet owners. Some of the new offerings include chicken soup, and even beer. Gmarket, a major South Korean online shopping portal, announced on Tuesday that pet product sales over the [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul National University (SNU) has launched an investigation into veterinary professor Lee Byeong-chun, who has been accused of abusing a working dog, which is mobilized for quarantines and other work, in the course of testing. It was announced on Tuesday that the Special Committee on Animal Testing Ethics is [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of people complaining in fear of large dogs is increasing due to a recent surge in reported dog bites involving large dogs. In addition, some say that all large dogs should wear muzzles to relieve the anxiety of citizens. On April 11, a man in his 30s [...]
GWANGJU, Apr. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — This summer, following the FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Championships, a special swimming competition open only to dogs will be held in Gwangju. The ‘pet swimming’ competition is attracting much attention as it is the first time for a local government and public organization to officially hold this type [...]
SEJONG, Apr. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A common wood pigeon passed the winter on a Japanese island after inhabiting the South Korean island of Ulleung in the East Sea last summer, a state-run think tank said Tuesday. According to the National Institute of Ecology, affiliated with the environment ministry, its researchers discovered that the bird, [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — There are places where cats that are old, sick and cannot live with people because they are too fierce to live with are gathered to be taken care of until they die. The Senior Cat Center, a cat hospice shelter in Suwon houses 15 cats, including aging cats, cats [...]
CHUNCHEON, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean firefighter received a plate of appreciation from an animal protection agency on Thursday after rescuing and reviving a cat found at the site of a fire. Fire Capt. Park Min-hwa, leader of a rescue team at the Chuncheon Fire Station, received the plate from Cho Hee-kyung, [...]
JEONGEUP, Mar. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Controversy is brewing over the annual fall bullfight contest held by Jeongeup City in North Jeolla Province. The claim that it is animal abuse and should be stopped immediately is being countered by the long-standing stance that it is a representative example of traditional culture. Members of the Korean [...]
DAEGU, Mar. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The city of Daegu will push for projects to protect pets, including strengthening the management of stray animals, with the aim of creating a “pet friendly city.” According to Daegu’s city government, officials have decided to implement various measures to protect pets in order to establish a pet culture [...]