Governor Kim Dong-yeon: "Banryo Maru Is a Companion Animal Hub Offering Everything from Education to Funeral Services"

Governor Kim Dong-yeon Visits Banryo Maru in Yeoju for the 21st People's Livelihood Tour
Banryo Maru Leads Korea's Animal Welfare from A to Z
Connecting with Adoptive Families and Supporting the Companion Animal Industry at the Nation's Largest Banryo Maru

On December 4, Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon visited Banryo Maru (Yeoju), recognized as the nation's top animal welfare facility, as the site of the 21st "People's Livelihood Economy Field Tour." During his visit, he inspected the operational status of the facility and spent time communicating with families who have adopted companion animals.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon visited Banryo Maru (Yeoju), recognized as the nation's top animal welfare facility, on the 4th as part of the 21st "People's Livelihood Economy Field Tour" to inspect its operational status. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Governor Kim stated, "After taking office, I established the nation's first Animal Welfare Bureau in Korea. I hoped that not only stray dogs but also those raising ordinary dogs could come here, let their pets run freely, and have proper funeral services when their pets cross the rainbow bridge." He continued, "Banryo Maru, a facility that covers everything for companion animals from adoption to play, education, and even funeral services-everything from A to Z-has been established here in Yeoju. I am very glad to hear that the companion animal funeral facility has been completed and will begin operations in January."

He added, "Gyeonggi Province is taking proactive measures in various fields such as the climate crisis and social economy, and we are also leading the way in animal welfare. I hope that the residents of the province recognize this intention and that everyone can live happily with their 'dogs.'"

Governor Kim inspected the Banryo Maru resident convenience facilities, including the dog sports field and playground, which were completed in July this year, and observed an agility training session for dogs. He also participated in a special lecture on dog grooming and toured the Companion Animal Industry Exhibition Hall, which opened in September this year.

The exhibition hall features a permanent display to support market access for small and startup companies in Gyeonggi Province's companion animal industry, promoting their products and brands. Finally, Governor Kim held a roundtable discussion with trainees, adopters, volunteers, and representatives of small businesses in the companion animal industry related to Banryo Maru, listening to their opinions.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon visited Banryo Maru (Yeoju), recognized as the nation's top animal welfare facility, on the 4th as part of the 21st "People's Livelihood Economy Field Tour" to inspect its operational status. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Opened in 2023, Banryo Maru is the largest companion animal complex cultural facility in the country, established by Gyeonggi Province. Covering a site area of 164,932 square meters, it includes a cultural center, animal protection and adoption buildings, a memorial hall, playgrounds, and various resident convenience facilities. Each facility carries out activities such as the selection, protection, and adoption of abandoned animals, operation of animal hospitals, and companion animal cultural education and related events.

On September 26, Banryo Maru in Yeoju and Hwaseong were recognized for their contributions to promoting adoption culture and improving the welfare of protected animals, receiving an institutional commendation from the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs at the "1st Animal Protection Day" commemorative event.

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