"Pet Dog Registration is Mandatory"…Up to 1 Million KRW Fine for Non-Registration

Operation of Voluntary Reporting Period Until September 30
Intensive Crackdown in Public Places in October

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 6th that it will operate a "Voluntary Dog Registration Reporting Period" until the 30th of next month to promote dog registration and update registration information.

Even if dogs subject to mandatory registration have not been registered, no fines will be imposed if they are reported during the voluntary reporting period. After the voluntary reporting period ends, local governments plan to conduct intensive inspections throughout October.

The mandatory registration applies to dogs aged two months or older kept for companion purposes or raised in houses or quasi-houses. Fines of up to 1 million KRW will be imposed for violations of animal registration obligations, and fines of up to 500,000 KRW for failure to report changes.

Dog registration can be done by visiting nearby animal hospitals, animal protection centers, or animal sales businesses designated as registration agents. Identification must be prepared for owner verification and information entry.

Even after registration, if there are changes in the owner’s or dog’s information, such as changes in the owner’s address or phone number, or if the dog is lost or deceased, a change report must be submitted. Change reports can also be made online through the "National Animal Protection Information System" and "Government 24".

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