Dogs to be voluntarily reported in July-August, followed by intensive inspections in September... Fines for violations

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Kim Hyewon] The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 26th that it will operate a 'Voluntary Animal Registration Reporting Period' from July 1 to August 31 to promote the animal registration system.

The animal registration system is a system that requires the registration of companion dog information with the city, county, or district office to protect animals and prevent loss or abandonment. It applies to dogs over 2 months old that are raised in houses or quasi-houses, or dogs raised for companionship in places other than houses or quasi-houses. As of the end of last year, about 2.78 million companion dogs were registered.

If animal registration is not completed, a fine of up to 1 million won will be imposed, and if changed registration information is not reported, a fine of up to 500,000 won will be imposed. However, if newly registered or existing information is changed during the voluntary reporting period, fines for non-registration or delayed change reporting will be waived.

In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plans to conduct intensive inspections from September 1 to September 30, after the voluntary reporting period, focusing on places with high companion dog traffic such as parks and walking trails, checking animal registration status, non-wearing of identification tags, and whether leash length is maintained within 2 meters, and impose fines for violations.

Kim Jihyun, Director of the Animal Welfare Policy Division at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, urged, "If you have not yet registered your companion dog, you must register your companion dog during this voluntary reporting period."

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