Fined 500,000 Won for Dog Owner After Being Knocked Down and Injured for 3 Weeks by Off-Leash Dog

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A passerby who was injured after falling down in surprise upon seeing a dog without a leash has led the court to impose a fine of 500,000 won on the dog owner.

On the 30th, Moon Heung-man, Chief Judge of Criminal Division 6 at the Busan District Court, announced that he sentenced A (58), who was charged with violating the Animal Protection Act, to a fine of 500,000 won.

On January 17th, around 5 p.m., A was walking near the spring water area close to Yeongnak Park in Busan with three dogs and, thinking there were no people nearby, released the dogs' leashes.

One of the dogs barked and rushed at B, who was coming out of a nearby public restroom, causing B to fall while trying to avoid the dog and sustain injuries requiring three weeks of medical treatment.

The prosecution explained the reason for charging A, stating, "He violated the obligation to take safety measures such as using a leash, causing injury to a person."

Chief Judge Moon stated, "The judgment was made considering the victim's settlement and the circumstances at the time."

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