Imsil-gun, Resident Participation-Type Companion Animal Academy 'Positive Response'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk, is accelerating the establishment of Osu-myeon as a hub for the pet industry, and has received great response by holding a resident-participation type pet academy.

According to Imsil-gun on the 15th, the county and the Osu-myeon Urban Regeneration Residents' Council (Chairman Kim Yongwan) have been conducting the "Pet Academy" education since the 5th as part of the small-scale regeneration project in Osu-myeon. Twenty-one trainees are participating, and the program will continue until the certification exams held in February and April.

The small-scale regeneration project is a project that involves local residents and strengthens their capabilities to lay the foundation for future urban regeneration projects.

Last year, the county was selected in the first half of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's contest and invested a total of 120 million KRW, including 60 million KRW in national funds, to promote resident capacity-building programs themed around pets.

The academy education is conducted in fields such as pet beautician (grooming), pet funeral coordinator, and pet food manager, aiming for all trainees to obtain certifications.

The county is promoting pet cluster projects such as creating a pet-themed park in Osu-myeon, constructing public burial facilities, and establishing a specialized complex within the Osu 2nd Agricultural and Industrial Complex as future growth engines.

This education is expected to create high synergy effects such as job creation by fostering specialized personnel suitable for the pet industry.

Also, by training specialized personnel for residents, it is expected to significantly contribute to laying the foundation for future urban regeneration New Deal projects and establishing Osu-myeon as a nationwide mecca for the pet industry.

To establish a pet industry hub, the county plans to spread a mature pet funeral culture through the "Osu Pet Memorial Park," scheduled to operate from this year, and to drive new regional growth through the prompt construction of the Pet Support Center (8 billion KRW) based on the historical value of "Osu's Dog," and the Osu 2nd Agricultural and Industrial Complex (19.8 billion KRW), which will be developed into a pet-specialized industrial complex and general industrial complex.

To strengthen the growth of the pet industry, the county is taking proactive measures such as creating the "World Famous Dog Theme Land Tourist Site," designating the "Pet Cluster Investment Leading District," and building the "Pet National Leisure Camping Site," thereby securing a leading position in the pet industry.

County Governor Shim Min said, "Having been selected for the Ministry of Land's contest last year, we have been able to promote programs that strengthen residents' capabilities in the pet industry field," and added, "We will work even harder with residents to accelerate the project so that Osu-myeon can become a nationwide model for the pet industry."

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