"Gaetongryeong Has Arrived" ... Dongmyung University Hosts Animal Love Festival 'Companion Animal Culture Festival'

The comprehensive animal love festival, where pet families interact and enjoy together through campaigns for proper pet culture and animal protection policy promotion, will be held on the 8th at Dongmyung University in Busan.

The first "Pet Culture Festival" is sponsored by Busan Nam-gu Office, Angel in Pet, Pet Dog Patrol, and the Animal Love Practice Movement Federation, and will take place on the 8th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the university playground and the main auditorium of the central library.

Event programs include ▲a special lecture by dog trainer Kang Hyeong-wook, known as the "Dog President" ▲an open talk show with Trainer Kang and President Jeon Ho-hwan at 2 p.m. in the central library auditorium, attended by about 400 local residents and related high school students.

Career counseling related to pets will also be provided. Professors from Dongmyung University will offer consultations for high school students, college entrance exam candidates, adult learners, and the general public with high school-aged children.

The pet dog running and waiting contest (sponsored by Angel in Pet) is open to any pet dog family accompanied by their dog (on-site registration on the day, first-come, first-served, 40 dogs per event). An instant pet dog photo contest (hosted by the Animal Love Practice Movement Federation) and various other events will also be held.

Dongmyung University.

President Jeon Ho-hwan said, "We organized the first Pet Culture Festival to contribute to improving awareness of pets and to promote an advanced pet culture where people and animals coexist happily through various experiences."

He added, "Our university was finally selected for the autonomous district and county pet dog playground creation support project, and we will establish a 1,561㎡ pet playground and convenience facilities within Dongmyung University by December."

Dongmyung University will provide full scholarships covering four years of tuition to all new students in five departments and faculties of the 2024 ICT Convergence College (Computer Engineering, Game Engineering, Game Graphics, Future Automotive, Electrical Control) to attract excellent freshmen as a stepping stone to becoming a 'Glocal University 30.'

In this early admission (application period from the 11th to the 15th), the university will select 1,408 students, which is 96% of the quota within the regular admission.

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