Cheonan Dog Slaughterer Case Sent to Public Prosecutor

The case of the Cheonan Dog Slaughterer, who hanged dogs by the neck and burned them alive, has now been passed on to the Cheonan branch of the Daejon Public Prosecutor’s Office. The police investigator has dispatched the case with the formal opinion of indictment on all charges brought against this man, namely the violation of animal protection laws, specifically articles 1, 2 and 4 in Section 1; and article 4 in Section 2.

November 28th, 2019 No Comments

Fattening of ducks in single cages with force-feeding for the production of fatty liver ("foie gras") in France in 2012.

Foie Gras and Summer Horse Carriage Rides Banned in NYC

On October 30th, New York City Council passed a number of bills, including a ban on foie gras and new laws for horse-drawn carriages during hot summer days. They will take effect in 2022.

November 11th, 2019 No Comments

Korea Future Technology CEO Sued for Animal Abuse

A shocking video was released by NewsTapa on November 1st, 2018. In the video, Jin-ho Yang, the CEO of Korea Future Technology and WeDisk, was seen beating a former employee in the office while fellow employees were watching.

November 7th, 2018 No Comments

Last Dog Slaughter Facilities Removed from Moran Market

Today we received news that Seongnam City Council would forcibly remove the display and slaughter facilities of last remaining dog meat vendor who is slaughtering dogs on-premises at Moran Market.

May 25th, 2018 No Comments

Rescue Dog Tori Becomes South Korea’s First Dog

On July 26th, 2017, Tori—a four-year-old black mixed breed mutt—was adopted by South Korea’s President Jae In Moon, becoming the nation’s First Dog.

July 28th, 2017 1 Comment

Moran Market Dog Meat Vendors Ignore Agreement to Remove Slaughter Facilities

In December 2016, the Moran Market Vendors’ Association agreed to voluntarily stop displaying and slaughtering live dogs, and remove the butchering facilities. As the result of our ongoing investigation during May and June of 2017, it was revealed that the agreement has not been upheld.

July 19th, 2017 No Comments

President Jae In Moon to Adopt Dog from CARE

During his campaign, South Korea’s 19th president, Jae-in Moon, promised to adopt a dog from CARE as First Dog, the official companion dog of the First Family. Animal rights groups, animal lovers, and the Hankyoreh newspaper are demanding that he make good on this most easily-kept promise.

May 11th, 2017 1 Comment

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