SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government is under fire from animal rights groups over a law requiring tall dogs to wear a muzzle. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Korean Animal Welfare Association branded the legislation forcing muzzles on dogs taller than 40 centimeters ‘unconstitutional’, after consulting scores of lawyers. [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean animal rights activists called on Norway to stop its whale hunt in a rally in Seoul timed with the start of its annual whaling season. Members of the coalition comprising the Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth, the Korean Animal Welfare Association and the Hotpink Dolphins staged the [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – After controversy erupted when some animals sold by Seoul Grand Park were sent to slaughterhouses, park officials announced that the animals will be repurchased, and will be cared for at other zoos and farms. Seoul Grand Park sold 43 animals through an open tender in August. However, CARE (Coexistence of [...]