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Affordable pet funerals to be offered at Seoul-run memorial park in Yeoncheon

The Seoul Metropolitan Government recently said it will build a theme park and memorial space for pets in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi, by 2027.

2025-01-21

미국 최고 인기의 개 장난감, 램찹을 소개합니다

Most toys that cross Foxie’s path rarely last. Rope toys are torn to shreds. Squeaky ones fall silent in her paws. Stuffies lose their eyes and ears once Foxie’s 12-pound frame gets hold of them.

2024-12-09

Secret Service doggedly determined to protect Trump with Boston Dynamics' Spot

A robot dog from Hyundai Motor-backed Boston Dynamics was seen patrolling U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort with U.S. Secret Service insignia emblazoned on its frame.

2024-11-12

From street to shelter: Seoul city animal centers raise adoption rates for abandoned pets

The Seoul Animal Care Center, operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, has been emerging as a new channel for reducing animal euthanasia and fostering the adoption of abandoned pets.

2024-11-07

Dog-friendly temple stay program helps owners and pets find peace

The program was dubbed “Daengple Stay.” It is jointly organized by the Korea Tourism Organization, Jeungpyeong County and Ban Life, a platform for travelers with dogs.

2024-10-29

[WHY] Animals on wheels: Why are pet strollers so popular in Korea?

In Korea, it's becoming increasingly common to see strollers being pushed through parks and streets occupied not by babies, but by owners' beloved dogs.

2024-10-05

Dog days of summer: Pets, owners beat the heat at water park — in pictures

Dogs and their owners found an oasis in the heat with the Haha Hoho Water Park in the Olympic Park in Songpa District, southern Seoul, over the weekend.

2024-08-18

Seoul government develops kit to detect dog meat fraud

The Seoul Metropolitan Government's Institute of Health and Environment has developed a new kit that can detect if dog meat is being fraudulently sold as beef or pork by dog breeding farms and restaurants.

2024-08-14

Korea to help dog meat restaurants get out of the business

The Korean government said Tuesday it would help the owners of dog meat-related businesses leave the industry or close their establishments before the grace period for a recently enacted ban on the controversial dish ends.

2024-08-06

Seoul waives fines for unregistered pets until end of September

The Seoul Metropolitan Government urged pet owners to register their pets by the end of September.

2024-08-04