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== Pet culture in Korea ==

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Pet culture in Korea

The range of companion animals in Korea is those prescribed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. It refers to dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and hamsters.[1] In Korea, raising a pet has many advantages, but there are also problems.

A pet in everyday life

There are 8.6 million pets in 6.38 million households in Korea. As of 2019, the number of households increased by 470,000. In 5.21 million households, 6.02 million dogs and 1.82 million to 2.58 million dogs were found. Dogs and cats account for a large percentage of pets. The basic cost of raising pets in Korea is 140,000 won to 170,000 won per month and 25,000 won per month for other small animals. In Korea, Adoption through acquaintances accounted for the largest percentage of domestic pet adoption methods. Among the reasons for the cancellation of animal adoption were "animal behavior problems such as damaging or barking" with 29.4 percent.[2] Among pet households in Korea, "Households that choose dogs as pets" account for the largest portion, accounting for 80.7 percent. It was followed by "Households that choose cats as pets" with 25.7 percent.[3]

Pet breed preferred by Korean pet breeders
Ranking kind %
1 Maltese 23.7
2 Poodle 19
3 Pomeranian 11

The pet business

In Korea, the number of companion animals, especially dogs and cats, is rapidly increasing mainly due to the increase in the number of nuclear families and single-person households. The market size of pet related industries in Korea was estimated to 1,544 billion KRW in 2018 and 3,498 billion KRW in 2027.[4] The pet food industry is growing rapidly. Regarding pet food, private brand goods from domestic companies account for the highest share of 24.6%.  In the case of pet toys, the sales share of 'nosework blankets' by domestic manufacturers is the highest (28.0 percent), while oral products (62.5 percent) and bathing products (59.5 percent) are also ranked high.[5] As the pet industry market grows, practical and high-quality products influence purchasing and stimulate purchasing needs.[6] In addition, you can enter the pet business by acquiring a license related to the pet business.[7]

Funeral business for pets

When a pet dies, they hold a funeral to console their death. Pet funerals are also part of the business. The pet owner prepares a funeral to mourn the dead pet.[8] In Korea, It is illegal to bury animal carcasses in other people's private property or parks. Dead animals should be classified as domestic waste and discharged into garbage bags. Pet funerals are held at animal burial facilities. To legally use animal burial facilities, cremation may be entrusted to animal burial facilities established and operated by a person who has registered the animal burial business.[9]

Product, device business for owners

Single-person households are increasing in Korea. Single people are away for financial activities, so their pets are left alone at home. If you are worried about pets left alone, pet owners can check their pets' movements with their smartphones at any time.[10] Dog TV, a pet TV channel, and a pet application are on sale. As families with pets expect new and good products, more and more companies are entering the pet market after seeing this.[11]

Job stress of pet industry workers

People in the pet industry receive job stress. Their stress is caused by pets and their owners. Their job stress causes animal abuse and lowers respect for life. To reduce their stress, Korea discussed the importance of the curriculum to reduce job stress.[12]

Problems with pets

The transparent muzzle

Negative messages are coming and going as pet accidents, especially dog bites, increase.[13] Therefore, the government announced that fierce dogs must wear masks according to Article 1-2 of the Enforcement Rules of the Animal Protection Act. Ferocious dog owners must receive compulsory education to prevent their dog's access to restricted areas. If they violate this, they will be fined between 1 million won and 3 million won for the first, second, and third violations.[14] To solve a biting accident, Korea announced on February 12, 2021, that owners of ferocious dogs should take out insurance. [15] Ferocious dog insurance covers 80 million won per victim's death, 15 million won per victim's injury or aftermath, and more than 2 million won per case if another animal is injured or killed.[16]

Abandoned animals

The number of abandoned animals in Korea has steadily increased to 1,36,000 in 2019. By contrast, the number of adoptions is only 36,000. To encourage the adoption of abandoned animals, the government has decided to provide at least 100,000 won for each animal.[17] Korea's budget for rescue and protection of abandoned animals is 23.2 billion won (23.2 million dollars) in 2019. Despite the expansion of investment budgets, the environment of animal shelters is still poor as more animals are abandoned. The euthanasia rate reached 23.7% in 2019. Under the revision of the Domestic Animal Protection Law, those who abandon animals will be fined up to 3 million won. The police can investigate cases of animal abandonment.[18]

Neutralize street cats

In Korea, when stray cats are neutered, the tip of the ear is cut off. This is a sign of neutered. It will then be released. [19]

Abandoned and lost animals increase the most in May and August, and one of the causes of this increase is the breeding of stray cats. [20] The stray cat Neutering project is called 'TNR'. TNR is the most effective and humane way of controlling stray cat populations at the moment, safely capturing stray cats, and then neutering them and releasing them back to their captive locations. This project is carried out by the Government. TNR is carried out to prevent the increase in the population of stray cats.[21]

Pet Registration System

Dog owners in Korea must register animals in cities, counties, and district offices across the country. Provided, That the Eup, Myeon, and Do areas ,where a person who can act on behalf of an animal registration cannot be designated, shall be excluded, and where he/she fails to register, an administrative fine shall be imposed. Subject to registration is dogs older than two months of age. Therefore, if a pet is lost or abandoned, the owner can be easily identified through the animal registration number.[22] Owners who do not register their pets will be fined up to one million won.[23] The pet registration system was implemented nationwide in 2014, and the number of registered animals continues to increase from 2.092 million in 2019 to 2.321 million in 2020. The proportion of registered animals is 33% in Gyeonggi Province, 19% in Seoul, and 6% in Incheon.[24]

Edible animals and pets

Livestock has long been used for food. Animals that people raise today are no exception. One of the controversial topics in Korea is 'Bosintang'. Boshintang is a Korean soup made from dog meat and, it is legal in Korea. This is because it is not illegal to slaughter and distribute edible dogs. Boshintang is still served to people.[25] In Korea, there is a controversy about eating bosintang. In the debate, opponents oppose eating boshintang because all dogs can be pets, but proponents argue that pets and edible dogs should be separated.[26] There is a worldwide controversy over Korea's consumption of dog meat. Opponents of dog meat culture advocate the protection of animal rights.[27]

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