Kim Taejin, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Holds Meeting on 'Abandoned Animals in Redevelopment Areas'

Proposals for the Rescue and Adoption of Stray Cats

Kim Taejin, a member of the Gwangju Seo-gu Council, held a meeting on September 3 with stray cat organizations and activists to ensure the safe relocation of abandoned animals in the Gwangcheon-dong redevelopment area, which is on the verge of demolition.

Kim Taejin, a member of the Gwangju Seo-gu Council, held a meeting on the 3rd to ensure the safe relocation of abandoned animals in the redevelopment area of Gwangcheon-dong. Photo by Kim Taejin's office

During the meeting, various measures were proposed, including the creation of ecological corridors for the safe movement of stray cats in the Gwangcheon-dong redevelopment area and the systematic and efficient management of feeding stations.

Assemblyman Kim stated, "This is the first public-private cooperation meeting in Gwangju regarding abandoned animals in a redevelopment area, and except for Dong-gu, the other four autonomous districts do not have ordinances in place for abandoned animals in urban redevelopment zones." He emphasized, "It is urgent to establish systematic ordinances for rescuing and adopting abandoned animals in order to reduce conflicts with local residents."

Mr. Kim, who has been involved in rescuing and adopting stray cats in the Gwangcheon-dong redevelopment area, said, "In the case of Gwangcheon-dong, systematic management of feeding stations has enabled the rescue and subsequent adoption of stray cats. It is significant that measures have been established to reduce conflicts with residents and ensure the safe relocation of stray cats during the demolition process."

Ki Chunhee, who is raising a companion animal and participates in stray cat rescue activities in Seo-gu, stressed, "As redevelopment progresses, institutional measures are needed to ensure that abandoned animals are not neglected and are protected safely. If the local community pays attention and cooperates, we can create an exemplary case where residents and abandoned animals coexist."

Meanwhile, the Gwangcheon-dong redevelopment project, which is the largest single redevelopment site in Gwangju, has seen nearly 98% of residents relocated, and demolition is expected to begin in earnest as early as next month.

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