Animal Protection Law Archives

Supreme Court Calls for Updated Sentencing Guidelines on Animal Abuse Cases

SEOUL, June 18 (Korea Bizwire) – A Supreme Court commission has decided to put together sentencing guidelines on animal abuse crimes that judges can refer to when delivering verdicts on such cases amid heightened social interest in animal welfare, officials said Tuesday. The Sentencing Commission reached the decision during a meeting Monday, officials said. The [...]

Rottweiler Bite Kills Spitz, Raising Controversy over Animal Protection Laws

SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — A Rottweiler attacked and bit a Spitz strolling with its owner, resulting in the smaller dog’s death, and raising public anger in South Korea. Public criticism of the owner of the Rottweiler and animal protection laws is mounting after a series of testimonies claimed that the Rottweiler was poorly [...]