SEOUL, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Some 15,000 abandoned animals at private animal protection centers located throughout South Korea are waiting for a new family. The government reported that the majority of the abandoned dogs are mixed breeds and beagles. According to the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on Sunday, there are four [...]
GWANGJU, Apr. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — This summer, following the FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Championships, a special swimming competition open only to dogs will be held in Gwangju. The ‘pet swimming’ competition is attracting much attention as it is the first time for a local government and public organization to officially hold this type [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — As the number of pet dogs increases, the number of elderly dogs, which are considered “grandfathers and grandmothers,” has increased significantly. The pet industry is pouring out a variety of products, from blood sugar-control meal products to sanitary pants. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, [...]
BUSAN, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — It has been found that there are more than 4,000 dogs abandoned every year in the city of Busan alone, but only 700 dogs are typically adopted by new owners. On the other hand, 3,000 cats are abandoned every year, and 80 percent of them die naturally in shelters. [...]
DAEJEON, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — A 62-year-old individual referred to only as Kim was found dead on January 4 in the city of Daejeon. The deceased had a chronic disease, and had provided for himself by collecting scraps and junk for years. As he was lonely by himself, Kim adopted abandoned cats and dogs. [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — For the first time in the nation, a golf tournament that allows golfers to be accompanied by their pet dogs will be held. SKY72 Golf & Resort situated in Yeongjongdo, Incheon announced that it would allow dogs owners to participate in the golf contest to be held on November [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — With an increasing number of pet owners in South Korea, cases of animal abuse and abandonment are also increasing in number. A number of puppies were found dead on the rooftop of a building in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province on October 1. It was reported that the puppies looked like they [...]
CHEONGJU, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The summer holidays may be the least enjoyable time for family animals, as pets are said to be abandoned the most during this time of year. Although the unfavorable practice has been occurring yearly, it has been especially problematic this summer due to the intense heat wave that has [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government is under fire after introducing arbitrary standards for a new dog muzzle law focusing primarily on large dogs, a move that animal rights activists have described as ‘illogical’. Under the animal law, which will enter effect next month, dogs must be kept on a leash shorter [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – In a matter of days, dogs have seen a complete turnaround in fortunes caused by the Choi Si-won pet dog scandal, in which the K-pop idol-cum actor’s French bulldog bit a restaurateur, leading to her death, though the exact cause is still under debate. Once perhaps better known for [...]