South Korea has announced a mechanism requiring people who want to raise five aggressive dog breeds to apply for a license, part of a policy to prevent dog attacks.
This policy, effective from April 27, applies to five fierce dog breeds: American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rottweiler and Japanese Tosa, Korea Herald reported on January 23.
People who want to keep any of the five breeds must obtain a license from their city or provincial government. People who already own dogs of the five breeds must apply for a license within six months of the policy taking effect.
Pit bulls in a suburb of South Korea, October 2023. Photo: Facebook/Korea Pitbull Terrier
Korean authorities will assess the level of aggression and characteristics of each dog to decide whether to grant a license. Individuals not belonging to the five breeds above can still be classified as vicious dogs if they pose a significant risk of causing injury to people or animals.
South Korean law prohibits dogs from walking without their owners or wearing a leash and muzzle. They are also not allowed in facilities with children, including elementary schools.
The National Fire Agency of South Korea recorded at least 2,000 cases of dog attacks each year from 2018 to 2022, with the trend continuing to increase. Under the law, owners can face up to two years in prison or a $15,000 fine if their dog attacks and injures another person.
Duc Trung (According to Korea Herald )
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