SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A beagle that is trained to detect bedbugs with an accuracy rate of more than 95 percent was commissioned as South Korea’s first bedbug sniffing dog, a pest control company said Wednesday. Cesco Co. said it held a ceremony to commission the beagle, named Ceco, as its sniffer dog [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Ministry of Environment and POSCO DX have joined forces in an innovative environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiative aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions on the country’s roads. On July 26, the two entities signed a memorandum of understanding at POSCO DX’s Pangyo office in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Kyowon Group, a major South Korean conglomerate, is entering the pet hotel business with the launch of Kinock, a pet-friendly hotel brand designed for travelers accompanied by their animal companions. The name Kinock is inspired by the image of pets pawing at doors, embodying the brand’s philosophy of harmonious coexistence [...]
SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) –Amid ongoing public requests to bring back Fu Bao, the giant panda recently returned to China, Seoul city officials have clarified that they are not currently pursuing any procedures for the panda’s return or a new panda lease. On July 23, the Seoul Metropolitan Government addressed the issue on “Imagine [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of dogs and cats registered in South Korea rose 7.6 percent on-year in 2023, data showed Tuesday. The figure reached 3.28 million in 2023, up from 3.05 million the previous year, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Dogs accounted for [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – On July 15, the first of South Korea’s three hottest days of summer, animal rights organizations voiced concerns over the treatment of chickens used in samgyetang, a popular chicken soup traditionally consumed on these days. The groups argue that the recent ban on dog meat consumption does not go far [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – SK Telecom, a leading South Korean telecommunications company, is set to introduce its artificial intelligence-based veterinary diagnostic aid service, X Caliber, to the North American market, following successful launches in Australia and Indonesia. On July 15, SK Telecom announced that it had signed a distribution agreement with Nuon and Nikki, [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – With their distinctive black masks, round ears, and elongated snouts, raccoon dogs are becoming an increasingly common sight in South Korea’s capital city. These native animals, weighing between 4 to 10 kilograms and growing up to 68 centimeters in length, have traditionally inhabited rural areas across the Korean Peninsula. However, [...]
DAEJEON, Jun. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Forest Service inaugurated the country’s first national forest recreation facility designed exclusively for dogs and their owners on June 25. The Gimcheon National Forest Campground opened its gates in Joryong-ri, Daedeok-myeon, Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province. According to the Korea Forest Service, the 2.8-hectare campground features an information center, [...]
BUSAN, Jun. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – An animal protection group has filed an administrative appeal against the Cultural Heritage Administration and local authorities for ordering the removal of feral cat feeding stations on Eulsukdo Island, a crucial migratory bird habitat in Busan. The Korean Alliance for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (KAPCA) held a press conference [...]