SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — With new animal protection laws coming into effect this Friday, owners of fierce dogs will now be obligated to get liability insurance, the Seoul city government said. Any violation will be punished by a fine of up to 3 million won (US$2,700). South Korea categorizes Tosas, American pit bull [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s agriculture ministry said Monday owners of fierce dogs are obligated to have insurance packages starting next month, in line with the country’s efforts to protect people from related incidents. The measure will go into effect on Feb. 12, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural [...]
SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — A Rottweiler attacked and bit a Spitz strolling with its owner, resulting in the smaller dog’s death, and raising public anger in South Korea. Public criticism of the owner of the Rottweiler and animal protection laws is mounting after a series of testimonies claimed that the Rottweiler was poorly [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — For public safety, the government will limit the length of dog leashes when taking a walk to 2 meters and make education mandatory for the owners of so-called “fierce dogs.” The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced Tuesday a revision to the Enforcement Rules of the Animal [...]