Gyeonggi-do to Operate 'Voluntary Animal Registration Reporting' Until the End of September

Support for registration cost of 35,000 built-in fish on a first-come, first-served basis (10,000 won per fish)

Animal Registration Voluntary Report Poster [Provided by Gyeonggi-do]

[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province will operate a 'Voluntary Animal Registration Period' until the end of September to protect animals and prevent loss and abandonment.

On the 21st, the province stated, "We will focus on encouraging residents' participation through online and offline promotions, intensive crackdowns, and support for animal registration costs." This year, the province plans to support embedded animal registration (10,000 KRW per animal) for the first 35,000 animals on a first-come, first-served basis.

The voluntary registration period runs from this month until September 30, and animal registration applications can be made at designated registration agencies such as animal hospitals within the province. If the owner's address or contact information has changed, it can be updated through the Animal Protection Management System without the need for a visit.

If registration is not completed within the period, fines of up to 1,000,000 KRW will be imposed: 200,000 KRW for the first violation, 400,000 KRW for the second, and 600,000 KRW for the third. Failure to report changes will also result in a fine of up to 500,000 KRW.

In particular, from October after the voluntary registration period ends, intensive crackdowns will be conducted in major dog access areas and regions with frequent complaints, and unregistered animals will be restricted from using municipal facilities such as dog playgrounds.

The province plans to jointly implement the 'Animal Registration Cost Support Project' for embedded RFID devices together with city and county governments.

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