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Pet Cafe Set Up in Former Dog Meat Market

BUSAN, July 15 (Korea Bizwire) — A pet cafe that began as part of a community project to revitalize the former Gupo dog meat market area in Busan’s Buk District opened its doors on Tuesday. Covering an area of 155 square meters, the cafe houses a playground, pet hotel, pet salon, and cafe for visitors. [...]

Dog Meat Market Disappears into History Amid Concerns over Animal Abuse

BUSAN, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Busan’s Gupo Dog Meat Market, in operation 60 years but recently a lightning rod for criticism over animal abuse, will be closed. The merchant association of Busan’s Buk District and Gupo Livestock Market reported on Thursday that it has tentatively agreed to close 19 stores in the market that [...]