SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The Cabinet approved a revision to the civil law Tuesday that would grant animals legal status as individuals with lives that deserve to be protected. The revision was proposed by the Ministry of Justice in July to add the new clause, “animals are not objects,” to Article 82 of [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s oceans ministry said Thursday that it plans to come up with detailed guidelines for aquariums and ban newly established facilities from displaying whales and dolphins amid the public’s growing awareness of animal rights. The move came as the country lacks detailed guidelines over the management of animal [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Vegan food, a diet that avoids the use of animal products, has been gaining popularity along with rising public awareness of animal rights among South Korean consumers. Market Kurly, an online grocery delivery platform, reported on Monday that sales of vegan food from Sept. 1-23 jumped by 117 percent [...]
SEOUL, July 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Belugas, or white whales, feature a white body, a round forehead, and a cute smiling face. Belugas are known to be highly intelligent, enough to find and return a mobile phone that fell into the water to the owner. Belugas are easily tamed and keep calm even when facing [...]
SEOUL, July 20 (Korea Bizwire) — There is growing interest in “ethical consumption” — consumer awareness of the importance of environmental, ethical and animal welfare rights — and more and more South Koreans are searching for so called “animal-welfare’ foods in recent days, according to an analysis of sales trends at the nation’s major retailers. [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) – An animal rights group turned to drive-through protests to raise awareness of the need for enhanced animal welfare on Thursday, the beginning of sambok, the three hottest days of the year according to the lunar calendar. In memory of the dogs who died due to Korea’s unique dietary culture [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — An animal protection group is urging the fashion industry to stop production of fur clothing as it is “no more than a symbol of shame and disgrace.” The Korea Association for Animal Protection held a press conference on Monday at Gwanghwamun Square, arguing that more than 10 million wild [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid growing interest in companion animals and animal protection, a South Korean university has opened an unusual lecture to for students to learn about and discuss issues related to animal rights. Kyung Hee University said Sunday it will open a lecture on “Companion Animals and Animal Rights” at the [...]
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. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Veterinarians and animal rights activists are presenting hammocks to caged bears to provide them with a better place to rest. As part of its ‘Project Moon Bear,’ the civic group began visiting a bear farm in Boseong County, South Jeolla Province, and Cheongju Zoo last month to deliver hammocks [...]