What is an animal, such as the situation in Korea?

Country Animal Protection Act was first introduced in 1991 prohibiting the torture of animals.

Because dogs and cats are common pets in the Korea Animal Protection Management System was introduced, when the law was revised in 2008, to promote animal welfare in the country.

Under the system, pets are registered with local authorities in collaboration with veterinary clinics nationwide, as well as animal rights groups.

The electronic database allows owners find their lost pets and keep people from leaving their animals.

Under the law, ethics committees are required for all research laboratories - both state-run and private - which will carry out testing on animals.

According to the Animal Welfare Management System under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, forestry and fisheries, the principles of humane experimental technique adopted by British scientists William Russell and Rex Burch in 1950, are required in animal testing in Korea.

Replacement, reduction and improvement, also known as the "three Rs", forms the basis of animal testing in the country.

"Replacement" refers to determining whether the studies can be conducted without the use of animals.

"Reduction" refers to the number of animals in the study.

Number of animals used must meet the scientific and statistical standards, the animals, which are required in these standards should not be used.

"Refinement" refers to animal testing methods

Under the special law governing the preservation of cultural property, a rare species of plants and animals in Korea, some identified as "natural heritage" and receive special protection, such as

Jindo

males and red-crowned cranes.

In addition, animal rights groups are active in Korea.

Korea Animal Protection Society, Korean Society for the Protection of wildlife and animal welfare groups are Korean, some from well-known organizations.

According to the Korea Animal Protection Society, the system was introduced to the adoption of abandoned pets.

Korea Animal Rescue and Management Association also runs a shelter for abandoned animals, and promotes adoption.