SEJONG, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A large number of endangered porpoises has been discovered near the Taean Peninsula, a sign that the marine mammals are making a comeback off South Korea’s western coast, the local park service said Monday. According to the Korea National Park Service, some 100 Indo-Pacific finless porpoises have been sighted [...]
Seoul, July 15 (Korea Bizwire) – It has been pointed out that there are no standardized guidelines or regulations regarding ‘Animal Cafes’, which have recently been growing in popularity. On July 14, Korea Animal Rights Advocates (KARA) hosted a policy debate at the National Assembly Member’s Office with congresswoman Eun-Soo-mi, and congressman Kim Seung-nam of the [...]
Seoul, July 14 (Korea Bizwire) – With the increase of ‘for-pets’, people who invest in their pets freely, the sales of vacation items for pets are soaring. The pet product market, which was previously concentrated on practical products such as food and snacks for pets is broadening its product family. According to the online shopping [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 2,000 animals a year are dead on the road over the past five years in South Korea. Congressman Kim Hee-kuk announced that, based on data submitted by the Korea Expressway Corporation, 10,819 wildlife creatures were run over by vehicles during the past five years. Among the animals [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – During big holidays such as Chuseok, or Korean equivalent of Thanksgivingday, family reunions are central to the traditional Korean festivity: families and relatives all around the nation come together to share food and their stories. However, this big holiday season also comes as a good-bye moment to a significant number [...]
ST. LOUIS, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Today, Friskies® kicked off its search to find the next Internet cat superstar with the third annual “The Friskies” – the renowned awards for the best Internet cat videos of the year. Does your cat have what it takes to earn one of the coveted catuettes? Now through [...]
Singapore, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – To promote understanding and appreciation of natural wonders, Science Centre Singapore (SCS) is giving nature enthusiasts an opportunity to delve deep at its new exhibition titled, Exploring Nature’s Design. Open to public from Saturday, 24 May 2014, this exhibition comprises three separate exhibits, each focusing on the different elements of [...]
ST. LOUIS, April 21, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – Purina ONE is building on the feline phenomenon already popular in Europe and Asia to open the first ever Cat Cafe in America. Patrons can sip “cat’achinos” while spending time with and learning about cats, cat health and Purina ONE’s 28 Day Challenge. Purina ONE hopes this encourages [...]
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – During this year’s “Be Kind to Animals Week®” (May 4-10), American Humane Association, the organization that helped found America’s original “Compassion Movement” in the 1870s is putting out an urgent plea to reach and enlist one million new advocates to help billions of animals facing the daunting challenges of [...]
SEOUL, Korea, Feb 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Recently, a death of a dog which was aired on a TV reality show created a great sensation. The program showed the death of the dog cared for by a famous entertainer couple and left many Korean viewers in tears. The couple, Kang Won-rae from the 1990s dance due [...]