To Daegu City Mayor Hong Junpyo, Moran Dog Market in Sungnam City and Gupo Dog Market in Busan have been officially closed for over 2 years. It is time that Daegu City followed suit. There… continue reading
Jinyong rescued a tiny little dog, named Chosun after the last Korean Kingdom, from a dog breeder who kept his animals in very bad conditions. He also reportedly caught stray dogs to sell. Chosun had… continue reading
According to Jinyong, the most memorable rescue cat she’s had is called Donguri - because she has a round face. Donguri is a feral cat who was found living in the park of Jonglang-gu. After… continue reading
Gaon Animal Shelter’s Founder, Cho Jinyong, is a classic case of ‘who rescued who?’ Jinyong (50) is an Elementary school teacher and private music teacher and has been for all of her adult life. About… continue reading
According to Rah Sungyu, a martial arts instructor and one of the founders of Hug Me Shelter, operations began in April of 2019. A stray dog had wandered into the front office of the Senior… continue reading
Rebel Rescue South Korea originally started as a group of volunteers at a shelter in Asan, organized and run by an elderly Korean woman known affectionately as “Granny”. Sadly, Granny passed away in March of… continue reading
Dear IAKA Supporters,I hope you all are healthy and safe and remain so through the holidays and into next year. I know it has been another rough year for everyone due to the continuing challenges… continue reading