Campaign
Our campaigns have resulted in improvements to animal protection legislation in South Korea.
Under the current Animal Protection Act, there has only been one incarceration for cruelty to an animal. It was CARE who made that happen.
Last Dog Slaughter Facilities Removed from Moran Market
Today we received news that Seongnam City Council would forcibly remove the display and slaughter facilities of last remaining dog meat vendor who is slaughtering dogs on-premises at Moran Market.
Help Us in our Mission by…Shopping!
As well as donating, volunteering at events, translating, and spreading our message on social media, there is another way you can help us in our mission to improve animal rights and welfare in South Korea.
Support the Farm Bill Denham Amendment
The US Senate and House of Representatives will vote on the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, commonly known as the Farm Bill. A proposed amendment by Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA 10th District) would make the slaughter and transport of dog and cat meat illegal in the US. Help us to get this included in the Bill by signing the petition.
Punishment for Dog Slaughter Leads to Banning of Dog Meat
On 12th July 2017, CARE filed a bill of indictment at the Seoul Supreme Prosecutor’s Office, accusing 15 people who slaughtered and sold dog meat for infractions under Article 8 Section 1 Clauses 1, 2 and 4 of the Animal Protection Act.
Stop It 2017 a Roaring Success
The Stop It 2017 festival held on July 9th at Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall was a roaring success, despite the occasional downpour.
A Third Legal Status for Animals
In early May 2005, Hae-tal became a member of Hansun Seo’s family. However, in the late evening of February 21st 2015, Hae-tal was savagely beaten by a neighbor for no discernible reason. He died shortly after.
Living Side-by-side with Feral Dogs
There were some feral dogs in a village in Nokbun-dong, near Bukhan Mountain in Seoul, living peacefully without hurting anyone; animals or people. They were co-existing with the villagers, with some providing food and water. Some residents even regarded them as protecting the village from wild boar.
Cat Torturer’s Inadequate Punishment
The man who tortured a cat with boiling water and hot pokers, left it suffering in agony unable to eat or drink for 5 days, and then fed it alive to his dogs, was sentenced on May 2nd, 2017 at a court in South Chungcheon province, South Korea.
The Cruelty of Dog Meat Markets
CARE continues to investigate traditional markets in and around Seoul since Moran market’s announcement that the public slaughtering of dogs at the market will cease. However, this is still happening, including at Moran market; dogs are being taken from display cages and slaughtered in front of customers and other dogs.
End Norway’s Slaughter of Minke Whales
In collaboration with the Korean Animal Welfare Association and Hotpink Dolphins, we held a press conference in front of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Seoul to protest and denounce their annual slaughter of Minke whales.
Results of Nationwide Aquarium Investigation
On March 29th, CARE, in collaboration with congresswoman Jeong Mi Lee, Hotpink Dolphins (Korean), and the Korean Animal Welfare Association (KAWA) (Korean), held a press conference to present the results of the nationwide aquarium investigation.
Stop Indiscriminate Killing of Farm Animals
The Real Love Animal Welfare Farm, whose chickens had tested negative for AI, refused the government order to destroy them.
Long Awaited Improvements to Korean Animal Protection Laws
A long awaited and much welcomed amendment to the Korean Animal Protection Act passed in the 20th National Assembly plenary session on March 2nd.
Results of Dolphin Autopsy
According to the results of the autopsy performed by the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kyungbook National University on February 27th, 2017, the dolphin named ‘UD-9’ died of bronchial pneumonia caused by the Morganella morganii bacteria.
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