South Korea waives pet registration fees through October
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South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is offering a voluntary pet registration period through October 31st.
The government requires owners to register dogs over two months old with their local city, county, or district office. People who register their pets or update their information during this time will avoid fines. Currently, failing to register a dog can result in a fine of up to one million won, which is the South Korean currency.
Owners also face potential fines up to 500,000 won if they do not report changes to their pet’s information, such as a change of address, or if the animal is lost or dies. Pet owners can register their animals at city or county offices and designated animal hospitals. Registration involves either implanting a microchip or attaching an external identification tag. The Ministry recommends microchips because external tags can be lost or damaged.
After the voluntary period ends, local governments will begin intensified inspections in locations like parks and apartment complexes to check for compliance with registration requirements and other animal protection laws.
