SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs announced an ambitious five-year animal welfare plan on February 27 that includes banning convicted animal abusers from owning pets and increasing fines for animal abandonment to 5 million won, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to animal protection. [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 70% of South Koreans are now familiar with the nation’s animal protection laws, reflecting a steady increase in public awareness of animal welfare issues, according to a recent government survey. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs conducted an online survey of 5,000 respondents aged 20-64 across [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Eight out of ten South Koreans believe the country’s animal protection laws should be extended to include fish raised for food consumption, according to a new survey highlighting growing public awareness of aquatic animal welfare. The Animal Welfare Awareness Research & Education (AWARE) released findings on October 24 from its [...]
GANGNEUNG, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique blend of Buddhism and environmental consciousness, Hyeondeok Temple in Gangneung is preparing for its annual memorial service dedicated to animals and plants on October 12. The event, now in its 23rd year, stands as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of all living beings. Under the theme [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The government is strengthening its pet ownership policy to prevent dog bite accidents. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced Thursday that it will make an advance notice of legislation for the new enforcement decree for the Animal Protection Act. Currently, owners of pets that are subject [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of cases of animal abandonment reported in South Korea has dropped after COVID-19 kept pets and their owners indoors. The Korean Animal Welfare Association reported Wednesday that there were 116,984 reported cases of animal abandonment registered with the animal protection management system last year, which was 9.1 [...]
ASAN, Dec. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — With the growing popularity of physiotherapy for pets, students from a local college have jumped into acquiring relevant certifications. More than two dozen students from Sun Moon University’s Department of Physical Therapy recently acquired certifications for pet massage, pet stretching, animal anatomy and physiology. Animal physiotherapy involves correcting posture, [...]
CHUNCHEON, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Metal fences set up across hills and pig farms in Gangwon Province to contain the spread of the African swine fever (ASF) are posing a risk to the survival of wild animals other than boars. Elk residing in mountainous areas and other wild animals need to descend to the [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A new facility dedicated to the protection of endangered species will be established in South Korea next year. The National Institute of Ecology announced Wednesday that an animal protection facility governed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) will be built [...]
CHEONGJU, July 10 (Korea Bizwire) — With the coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of easing, both humans and pets are struggling. Pets, in particular, are being abandoned or abused as owners face financial difficulties. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ Animal Protection Management System showed a 3.7 percent increase in the number of [...]