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Gov’t to Overhaul Animal Policy Following Fox Terrier Attack

SEOUL, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Many people are questioning the effectiveness of the policy that requires certain breeds of dogs to wear muzzles as an increasing number of people are being bitten by dogs that are exempt from wearing them. Last June, a fox terrier, one of the most popular pets in South Korea, [...]

More than 2,000 People Hospitalized for Dog Bites Every Year

SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — According to the National Fire Agency on Wednesday, there were 6,883 people sent to the hospital with the help of 119 emergency teams after suffering from dog bites over the past three years. More than 2,000 people suffered from dog bites each year, with 2,111 cases in 2016, 2,404 [...]