Jung Wono to Introduce Abandoned Animal Adoption Support Across Seoul

On Facebook: "Creating a Seoul Where Both Pet and Non-Pet Families Feel Secure"

Jung Wono, the Democratic Party of Korea’s candidate for Seoul mayor, announced on May 10 that he would provide up to 250,000 won in support to households adopting abandoned animals and would introduce adoption support measures for abandoned animals throughout Seoul.

Through a Facebook post the same day, Jung stated, “I will make Seoul a city where both pet-owning and non-pet-owning families can feel secure,” outlining his pledge.

Jung Won-oh, Democratic Party candidate for Seoul mayor, is holding a press conference at the National Assembly press center on the 10th of last month. Photo by Kim Hyun-min

First, he plans to implement across Seoul the abandoned animal adoption support policy he introduced during his tenure as mayor of Seongdong District. Households that adopt abandoned animals will receive up to 250,000 won in adoption support funds, and there will be an expansion of education programs for pet owners.

The four currently operating Seoul Animal Welfare Support Centers will be expanded and reorganized into “Seoul Animal Welfare Hub Centers,” and one new center will be established, creating an integrated care and medical system spanning five key regions of Seoul. To address the pet care gaps for single-person households and elderly households, Jung pledged to set up public pet care centers in all of Seoul’s districts and further expand both indoor and outdoor playgrounds for dogs.

He also plans to work with the central government to gradually implement a standard veterinary fee system, thereby easing the burden of veterinary expenses for pet owners, as well as to establish public animal funeral facilities operated by the city.

On May 11, during his party platform broadcast speech, Jung is expected to unveil his vision for “Global Cultural Special City Seoul,” focused on establishing new global tourism districts in the city. In particular, he will propose expanding the successful Seongsu-dong urban regeneration project—transforming abandoned factories and warehouses into cafes, galleries, and workshops—across all of Seoul.

On the morning of the 10th, Jung will begin his official schedule with the launch ceremony of his second policy advisory group. He will then attend mass at Myeongdong Cathedral, and in the afternoon, he plans to visit a stray dog shelter located in Gyeongdong Market, Dongdaemun District, to gather feedback from the field. He will also hold a policy meeting with the Seoul Remodeling Housing Association Council.

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