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Declining Birthrates, Rising Pet Ownership Propel Dog Food Sales Past Baby Formula

SEOUL, Jun. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The confluence of declining birthrates and rising pet ownership in South Korea has led to sales of dog food outpacing those of infant formula and baby food, reflecting a broader shift toward premium childcare products. According to the e-commerce platform Gmarket, comparing the proportion of dog food, infant formula [...]

Seoul Grand Park to Accept Local Stray Cats as Family

SEOUL, Jul. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Officials at Seoul Grand Park Zoo have decided to adopt 51 local stray cats that have been living on the premises into the zoo’s family. Stray cats at the zoo had not been officially recognized by zoo authorities previously despite having lived there for a while, until officials announced [...]