SEOUL, June 29 (Korea Bizwire) — In a quiet apartment in Seoul, a small Maltese curls up on a cushion by the window, waiting. It’s a familiar scene repeated across millions of South Korean households, where pets have become cherished companions—but often spend much of the day alone. A new report released by KB Financial [...]
SEOUL, June 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Tuesday it will expand its free “Pet Plant Clinic” service—an initiative offering personalized diagnosis and care for ailing houseplants—from 9 to 14 locations across the city by the end of June. Launched in 2023, the Pet Plant Clinic program provides expert guidance to citizens [...]
YEONGGWANG, South Korea, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have fully decoded the genome of the Chinese crested tern, one of the world’s rarest birds, with an estimated global population of just 100 individuals. The breakthrough offers new hope for the survival of this critically endangered seabird. The National Institute of Biological Resources for [...]
SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, Hyundai Department Store has launched a nationwide environmental campaign, “Mission Possible! Mudflat Guardians,” aimed at raising awareness of Korea’s fragile coastal ecosystems. Running through July 20, the campaign spans both online and offline channels and includes a specially designed [...]
SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — In a major move to strengthen animal welfare protections, South Korea has expanded its mandate requiring closed-circuit television (CCTV) installation to all pet-related businesses, including pet shops and animal exhibition facilities. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced Wednesday that a revised enforcement ordinance of the Animal [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Spending on pet care services and products in South Korea has surged by 30% over the past three years, with the fastest growth driven by consumers aged 60 and older, according to a new report released by KB Kookmin Card. The analysis, based on 24.85 million card transactions by 3.54 [...]
SEOUL, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Lee Jae-myung, presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, has pledged to overhaul the nation’s animal welfare framework by introducing a Basic Animal Welfare Act and establishing a National Animal Welfare Promotion Agency, aiming to consolidate currently fragmented government responsibilities related to animals. In a policy statement released via [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — LG has launched a long-term biodiversity initiative to restore Korea’s endangered native honeybee population, the company announced Monday. The project aims to support pollinator preservation as part of LG’s broader environmental and social contribution strategy. In partnership with LG Evergreen Foundation, the company has established a native bee habitat on [...]
SEOUL, May 19, 2025 — Once celebrated as symbols of peace, pigeons in South Korea have fallen from grace—so much so that they are now officially designated as harmful wildlife by the Ministry of Environment. As urban populations grow and interactions with pigeons become more frequent, public perception has shifted dramatically, with increasing reports of [...]
INCHEON, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has begun construction on a state-funded facility dedicated to advancing animal-free toxicity testing methods, a move that signals the country’s commitment to ethical science, chemical safety, and animal welfare. The Ministry of Environment held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at the Korea Environment Corporation headquarters in Seo-gu, Incheon, to [...]