Gangneung City Cracks Down on Farms and Restaurants with 'Illegal Dog Breeding'

Administrative Sanctions for Illegal Activities: Restoration Orders, Regular Inspections, and Monitoring Implementation

File photo (illegal dog farm) [Asia Economy DB]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gangneung City has recently taken strong measures against illegal activities related to unauthorized dog breeding farms, which have become a social issue.

According to the survey results announced by the city on the 4th, there are six farms in Gangneung City that breed dogs for food purposes, with a total of 3,500 dogs. There are 40 restaurants and instant sales manufacturing and processing businesses that handle dog meat.

Additionally, the dog breeding facilities were found to be in poor conditions, with steel raised cages and prefabricated panels installed inside vinyl greenhouses or outdoors, exposing the dogs to temperature changes, odors, and pests.

The city plans to apply relevant laws such as the Building Act, Livestock Manure Act, Mountainous Area Management Act, and Waste Management Act to dog breeding for food purposes. Illegal activities such as unreported or unauthorized operations will be subject to administrative measures, restoration orders, and continuous inspections and monitoring.

A city official stated, "We will mobilize all administrative power to resolve illegal, unlawful, and illicit activities related to dog breeding farms and strengthen our status as an international city and a pet-friendly city."

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