SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea on Wednesday unveiled unveiled a series of measures aimed at curtailing the indiscriminate breeding and selling of pet animals. The government is set to implement a parent dog registration system for breeding businesses, with the intention of bolstering the management of dogs raised for breeding purposes, according [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — About one out of four South Koreans raised pet animals, and they spent 150,000 won (US$123) per month on average last year, a survey showed Thursday. According to the survey of 5,000 South Koreans aged between 20 and 64, a total of 1,272 people, or 25.4 percent, said they [...]
SEOUL, May 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The growing number of pet owners is prompting new businesses and services to sprout up around South Korea, targeting those who are willing to open their wallets despite the long economic slump facing the country. Koreans over 60 are one of the age groups with the largest spending on pets. [...]