Gyeonggi Province invested 28.93 billion won in the animal welfare sector over five years.

By 2029, 41 specific tasks in 4 areas will be promoted On the 24th, Gyeonggi Province announced that it has established the "Third Gyeonggi Province Animal Welfare Comprehensive Plan," which includes operating a veterinary forensic science center, creating regional pet parks, and discovering related industry startups. This plan focuses on four main areas: ▲ strengthening the animal welfare safety net ▲ expanding infrastructure ▲ spreading pet culture ▲ managing businesses and fostering related industries. In the area of strengthening the safety net, 158.9 billion won (35.8 billion won from the provincial budget) will be invested in 22 projects, including operating a veterinary forensic science center, disaster and emergency animal rescue, supporting an animal registration system, supporting sterilization of outdoor dogs and cats, creating adoption centers, and supporting adoption fees. Notably, the policy scope is expanded from the previous pet-centered policy to include expanding ...