International Aid for Korean Animals

IAKA is a non-profit organization founded by Kyenan Kum in 1997 to promote animal protection and humane education in Korea. Since its inception Kyenan has tirelessly campaigned around the world, educating the international community about the difficult conditions for dogs and cats in Korea. A major victory for IAKA came in 2007 with the revision and strengthening of Korea’s 1991 Animal Protection law. IAKA had long campaigned and petitioned for its reform.

IAKA partnered with KAPES to educate Korean youth about animal welfare and care, connect animal welfare resources, and assist government agencies with their animal protection goals. IAKA also helped KAPES purchase and remodel a building Seoul for their Adoption and Education Center. The center, which opened in December 2010, contains a library of animal rights and care literature, classrooms, an adoption center, and a fully functional veterinarian clinic.

• IAKA US – We are registered as 501(c)3 status organization # 94-3255699 in the U.S.