Update on the Naju Dog Case:

On July 30, 2025 — during Jungbok, a day often tied to dog meat consumption — a senior dog later named Lucky was found bleeding from severe head wounds in Naju, Jeollanam-do. Initial veterinary reports and the timing led animal rights group CARE to suspect attempted slaughter and file a police complaint. However, CCTV footage later revealed that Lucky’s injuries were caused by another dog’s attack, not by human abuse. Still, CARE’s suspicion was entirely reasonable given Korea’s ongoing history of illegal dog meat killings and Naju’s entrenched dog meat industry.

What is most troubling is the response of Naju: rather than prioritizing Lucky’s welfare, its Animal Protection Team rushed to defend the city’s “reputation,” and pressuring CARE to retract its report. In reality, Lucky received only minimal care until informants intervened, driving him hundreds of kilometers for lifesaving treatment. His medical costs have already exceeded ₩4,000,000 KRW (≈$3,000 USD), and he now faces additional surgery — yet he is slowly recovering thanks to CARE and compassionate citizens, not the city charged with protecting him.

This case is a stark reminder that animal protection must come before image management, and that vigilance is essential to prevent cruelty.   Click HERE for the update on Lucky’s case.

We will now close this petition. Thank you to everyone who signed and supported our campaign. Please continue standing with us to help protect dogs and cats in South Korea from cruelty.

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