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Welcome to KARA

Korea Animal Rights Advocates is a volunteer, non-profit organization in Korea whose members support and promote animal rights. We believe that animals have a right to live their lives free from tyranny and suffering.

As in other countries, the exploitation and abuse of animals is a constant problem in Korea. It is made worse by Korea's very poor animal welfare reputation and its weak and ineffective animal protection laws. In general, animals are not given much regard and the general public is uninformed about animal issues. These are among the reasons why Korea is a hell on earth for many creatures.

KARA works constantly to educate the public and raise awareness of the ethical issues surrounding the treatment of animals in Korea. Through this we hope to bring about lasting change.

 

Latest On The Dog Meat Issue

pupprisonAs dogs were not listed as livestock, there were no legal grounds to regulate dog meat restaurants and breeders of dogs for dog meat.

So, the Ministry of Environment has decided to categorize dogs as livestock primarily to control the sanitation practices of large-scale dog breeders.

This law change is all about the disposal of dog excretions and typically has nothing to do with actually improving the hellish conditions that dogs have to endure.

Dog Farm Disgrace

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Believe it or not, a dog is in the cage on the left, living out its days in filth and darkness, in a tiny space enclosed by rusted wire.

Here is the reality of dog farms in Korea. If you think cultural tollerance should be shown towards Korea's dog meat industry, think again.

This farm is next to and in view of a high school.

 

Animal Welfare Impasse

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The issue of the appauling conditions these dogs are kept in has dragged on for months. What can anyone do in a country where the laws are on the side of the abusers?

We've tried all lawful means to get these dogs released but the result has not been encouraging. This is an example of what can happen in Korea when facing negligent dog owners. Read the whole story here.

53 Billion Per Year

The numbers of animals killed in the world by the meat, dairy and egg industries since you opened this webpage:
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This counter does not include the billions of fish and sea animals killed annually.

Dog Meat Cruelties: this undercover video from the Korean Animal Welfare Association shows what dogs routinely suffer in Korea's dog meat industry. Please sign the Stop Killing Dogs petition to fight this disgraceful industry.

How You Can Help

KARA is a volunteer organization that relies on support from the community. You can help us by donating so that we can continue to fight for the rights of animals in Korea.

Donations go towards animal rescue and care, campaigning for animals, and the running of KARA. Every bit helps towards freeing animals from cruelty and giving them the rights and respect they deserve.

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Jin Young Building, B1 / 107-43, Banpo4-Dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul - Tel: 82-010-9003-0439 / Fax: 82-2-3482-8835

KARA's Director

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KARA's director is also a director of movies!

Soonrye Yim has directed 7 movies of different kinds and also written movie scripts. KARA is glad she took up the appointment and we all expect great things and new developements in the future.

Read more here...


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KARA is part of the Member Society Network of The World Society for the Protection of Animals.


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