'Rescue of 1,500 Dogs' Kim Dong-yeon "Banryeomaru Yeoju Has Started Its First Mission"

Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province posted a message and photo on his SNS on the 2nd.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon announced that he rescued about 1,500 dogs from a breeding farm in Hwaseong City, and although the Gyeonggi-do pet complex cultural space 'Banryeomaru Yeoju' has not yet opened, it has begun its first mission by protecting these dogs.

On the 2nd, Governor Kim posted on his social media service (SNS) under the title "Banryeomaru Yeoju begins its first mission," revealing, "We are currently transporting the dogs rescued from the horrific site to 'Banryeomaru Yeoju.'"

He added, "'Banryeomaru' is a name given by residents who participated in creating the Gyeonggi-do pet complex cultural space," and introduced, "Although it is not officially open yet, we have deployed all available resources and are ready to welcome these precious lives."

In particular, he explained, "Yesterday, about 1,500 dogs were rescued from a breeding farm in Hwaseong City," and said, "It was a truly horrific scene of animal abuse. Gyeonggi Province immediately dispatched the Special Judicial Police to the site to take all possible measures, and the Livestock Animal Welfare Bureau protected the dogs on-site."

Furthermore, he stated, "Gyeonggi Province has been thoroughly prepared," adding, "We established the nation's first 'Livestock Animal Welfare Bureau' and conduct continuous crackdowns on animal abuse through the Special Judicial Police."

He promised, "We must now raise the level of animal welfare in South Korea to the next stage," and pledged, "Gyeonggi Province, at the center of change, will fulfill its role."

Meanwhile, the pet complex cultural space Banryeomaru Yeoju will offer various programs after opening to establish a proper pet culture, including free adoption of abandoned animals and education on respecting animal life. To this end, it will operate adoption and protection spaces for abandoned animals, grooming and bathing rooms, playgrounds, counseling rooms, offices, and a pet culture center.

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