JEJU, Jul. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — An endangered species has been found near the planned site of the Jeju Animal Theme Park project, raising calls for a precise ecological survey to be carried out. A task force opposing the theme park said Wednesday that it found stag beetles while working on repairing banners across the [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Many people are questioning the effectiveness of the policy that requires certain breeds of dogs to wear muzzles as an increasing number of people are being bitten by dogs that are exempt from wearing them. Last June, a fox terrier, one of the most popular pets in South Korea, [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Some 15,000 abandoned animals at private animal protection centers located throughout South Korea are waiting for a new family. The government reported that the majority of the abandoned dogs are mixed breeds and beagles. According to the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on Sunday, there are four [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — In the future, it will be mandatory for owners to hold their dogs’ collars or leashes when taking an elevator. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Wednesday that it will strengthen safety management of pet owners to prevent safety accidents. The measure has been brought up [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s agriculture ministry said Wednesday it is drawing up a five-year plan on improving the welfare of animals in the country, which will focus on adopting tougher regulations against animal cruelty and providing them with a better living environment. Under the 2020-2024 plan which is anticipated to be [...]
DAMYANG, Jul. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Controversy is brewing over whether it is illegal to sell dogs and cats in rural markets. Civic animal organizations across the country held a rally in front of the traditional five-day market at Damyang County, South Jeolla Province late last month and called for the end of the market [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — A number of dogs that were on the verge of slaughter will live a new life after some merchants at Busan’s Gupo Dog Meat Market agreed with animal rights groups to close their businesses early. Korea Animal Rights Advocates (KARA), along with the Korean Animal Welfare Association, agreed with [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — As many as 3.72 million animals were used in animal tests conducted in South Korea last year, and nearly half of the implementation agents were state-run organizations. According to a survey by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (QIA) on Wednesday, 385 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees were [...]
JINJU, Jun. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Conflicts are brewing in many parts of South Gyeongsang Province over the establishment of animal cremation facilities. In the face of opposition from local residents, five municipalities within the province including Jinju City have reported opposition against the construction of a crematorium. Some private companies are even filing administrative [...]
DAMYANG, Jun. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Animal groups are calling on authorities to put an end to animal transactions rampant in a traditional market located in Damyang County, South Jeolla Province. 24 animal groups across the country held a press conference at the market entrance on Saturday and delivered a joint statement. “Puppies, kittens, and [...]