SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Assembly was set to pass a special bill banning dog meat consumption Tuesday, paving the way for a legal ban on the practice that has fallen out of favor in recent decades. The ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) have jointly [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Korea Bizwire) –In a recent development that has stirred considerable controversy, a YouTuber successfully cloned their deceased pet dog, leading to the birth of two puppies. This act has drawn sharp criticism from animal protection organizations, which have denounced the practice of dog cloning as both dangerous and unethical. The YouTuber, who [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Starbucks Korea has announced the opening of its first pet-friendly store in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, set to welcome customers on January 5. The Guri Galmae DT store, located in Galmae-dong, is the first Starbucks in the country to feature a designated space for customers to relax with their pets. In [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – According to a recent report from the South Korean Ministry of Environment, the number of wild animals rescued nationwide has significantly increased over the past five years. In total, 24,080 animals were rescued by 17 wildlife rescue centers across the country this year. Of these, 7,321 animals, accounting for 35.9% [...]
SHENYANG, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A wild Amur leopard was found dead, apparently killed by an Amur tiger, in the northeastern region of China, local media outlets including Sohu News reported on December 25. According to the reports, a netizen posted a video on December 23 showing the adult leopard lying lifeless in the snow, [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid a severe decline in birth rates, the increasing popularity of pet ownership in South Korea is leading to noticeable changes in consumer spending patterns. According to G-Market, a major online retailer, pet stroller sales have, for the first time, surpassed baby stroller sales in the first three quarters [...]
YONGIN, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – At the Everland theme park in Yongin, a giant statue of Fu Bao, the famous panda with popularity surpassing that of celebrities, marks the entrance. Despite the cold temperatures of around minus 5 degrees Celsius on December 20, crowds flocked to Panda World in Everland to meet Fu Bao and [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – As of December 14, wildlife cafes in South Korea, popular for exhibiting rare animals like raccoons and meerkats in urban settings, are facing a nationwide ban. Under the new law, exhibiting wild animals in unlicensed facilities like cafes could lead to imprisonment of up to two years or a fine [...]
ULSAN, Dec. 03 (Korea Bizwire) – Ulsan, a prominent migratory birding destination in Korea, announced on Saturday the commencement of daily operations for an ecological education center dedicated to rooks (Corvus frugilegus) at the Taehwa River Ecotourism Experience Center throughout December. The Taehwa River Ecotourism Council will oversee the center, serving as a comprehensive Biological [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In a growing trend fueled by an increase in sightings of bedbugs across the country, pet owners in South Korea are taking unprecedented measures to protect their furry friends. Some pet owners have even been purchasing disposable shoes for their canine companions, reflecting a rising concern about potential encounters between [...]