Chuncheon-si to Build 'Companion Animal Platform Center' This Year... Full Effort to Secure National Funding

2022 Plans for Establishing a 'Companion Animal Comprehensive Medical Center'

[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Chuncheon City, Gangwon Province, will establish a pet platform center this year.

On the 7th, Chuncheon City stated, "As a mecca city for the pet industry, we are making every effort to secure national funding to build infrastructure."

The city plans to build a pet platform center this year with a project cost of 14 billion KRW, covering a total floor area of 5,720㎥ in the Hupyeong Industrial Complex, consisting of 5 floors above ground and 1 basement floor.

Through the center, the city intends to support pet industry startups, commercialization support, and specialized R&D research, aiming to develop it as a hub for fostering the pet industry.

In February and March of this year, the city plans to secure national funding through the Industrial Complex Innovation Support Center contest and the Hangang River Basin Fund's eco-friendly clean project.

The construction of a comprehensive pet medical center where pets can receive 24-hour emergency medical care will also be promoted starting from 2022.

The comprehensive pet medical center will be established within Kangwon National University with a project cost of 10 billion KRW, linked with the College of Veterinary Medicine to provide 24-hour emergency care and specialized pet medical services, aiming to become the best animal medical center in Korea.

Additionally, the city plans to apply for the special situation regional project led by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety for the construction of the comprehensive pet medical center.

The city stated, "Since animals are considered family members living together with humans, we will develop the pet industry as a future industry."

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