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The New Year 2025 Unfolds: Egg-quity Index Urges Global Accountability in Cage-Free Egg Commitments by 2025 Deadline

Egg-quity Index Calls Out Costa Coffee, Best Western, and Dunkin’s Cage-Free Shortcomings HONG KONG, Jan. 27, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – As the New Year begins and 2025 marks the final countdown for many cage-free egg commitments, Mercy For Animals, in partnership with organisations all over the world, has released the 2024 Egg-quity Index. The Index categorises 29 companies based [...]

Animal Rights Group Criticizes Mass Euthanasia at Newly Consolidated Shelter in Changwon

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — An animal rights organization has condemned the city of Changwon for euthanizing numerous dogs shortly after consolidating three animal shelters into one, calling it an inhumane decision driven by space constraints. At a press conference held at Changwon City Hall on January 14, the Animal Empathy Alliance (unofficial translation) criticized [...]

Animal Rights Groups Call for Change in Korean Summer Tradition Amid Chicken Welfare Concerns

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 [...]

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 [...]

Injured Black Wood Pigeons Released Back Into Wild on Jeju Island

JEJU Jun. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The Jeju Wildlife Rescue Center at Jeju National University has successfully rehabilitated and released two injured black wood pigeons back into their natural habitat on the coast of Bomok-dong in the city of Seogwipo, the center announced on June 5. The pigeons were rescued in distressed conditions last month [...]

Stem Cell Therapy Offers Hope for Paralyzed Dog’s Recovery

SEOUL, May 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a remarkable case highlighting the potential of stem cell treatments for animals, a dog named Dungdung who was paralyzed and unable to walk is regaining mobility after undergoing an innovative therapy in South Korea. Dungdung was rescued in 2022 by the animal rights group KARA from a factory [...]

Caught in the Crosshairs: South Korea’s Water Deer Struggle for Survival Amid Modern Threats

SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Korea Bizwire) –In a concerning development for wildlife conservation, the water deer (Hydropotes inermis argyropus) in South Korea are embroiled in a struggle for survival. Classified as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the water deer shares its precarious status with renowned fauna such as lions, [...]

Recent Deaths at Bugyeong Zoo Spark Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Remaining Animals

SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The recent deaths of two animals at Bugyeong Zoo in the city of Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province have raised concerns and prompted calls for urgent measures to safeguard the welfare of the remaining animals. This zoo became a focal point for animal welfare advocates after the emaciated condition [...]

KARA Director Jeon Jin-kyung Advocates for a Paradigm Shift in Animal Rights and Welfare

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Korea Bizwire) –In a recent interview with Yonhap News, Jeon Jin-kyung, the director of Korea Animal Rights Advocates (KARA), shed light on the complex emotional world of animals, emphasizing their ability to experience a wide range of feelings such as frustration, fear, pride, and shyness, much like humans. She criticized the cruel [...]

Animal Rights Groups Urge Suspension of Traditional Bullfighting

SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Animal rights groups in South Korea have urged authorities to suspend traditional bullfighting. Groups like the Korean Animal Welfare Association on Monday held a press conference in front of the National Assembly, urging politicians to remove exceptions for bullfighting in the Animal Protection Act. “Cows are herbivores that do not [...]