Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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

Seoul to scatter rabies vaccines throughout city to immunize wildlife

The city government on Monday said it would scatter anti-rabies medicine in Seoul to prevent the spread of the disease among wildlife. Some 37,000 oral rabies vaccine packets will be dropped alongside streams and on mountains through Oct. 28.

2024-10-14

Have ‘peace of mind’ with pet insurance (KOR)

A long-term subscription can reduce the burden of rising insurance premiums as they will likely increase when renewing contracts.

2024-08-23

Have ‘peace of mind’ with pet insurance

A long-term subscription can reduce the burden of rising insurance premiums as they will likely increase when renewing contracts.

2024-08-22

Meet Hodu, the plucky Pomeranian protecting her Seoul neighborhood

A Pomeranian is garnering public attention on social media as it takes on a vital role in protecting her neighborhood.

2024-05-02

Can you feed your pet your own food? (KOR)

If a pet’s skin has chronic problems, the owner should be open to considering more flexible food options.

2024-04-25

Can you feed your pet your own food?

If a pet’s skin has chronic problems, the owner should be open to considering more flexible food options.

2024-04-24

Pet loss pain is real, but coping mechanisms are aplenty in Korea

With more people living with pets now than ever before, an increasing number of Koreans are suffering from what is referred to as pet loss syndrome ― and some businesses have found a niche market by catering to the needs of these pet lovers.

2024-04-16

For pet owners, visit to the vet still a financially harrowing experience

Pet owners are still blindsided over the bill when visiting a vet, even after the Veterinarians Act was enacted in January, requiring animal hospitals to post their prices publically.

2024-02-18

Pet cemetery

A man visits a pet charnel house at a pet memorial park in Chilgok County in North Gyeongsang on Sunday.

2024-02-04