Nominations Open for "8th Korea Animal Welfare Awards 2026" Until November 8
The Animal Welfare National Assembly Forum, a parliamentary research group co-chaired by Honggeun Park, Heonseung Lee, and Han Jeongae, will begin accepting nominations for candidates for the '8th Korea Animal Welfare Awards 2026' starting from October 1.
The Animal Welfare Awards is an event that recognizes individuals and organizations contributing to the enhancement of animal rights and the harmonious coexistence of humans and animals. Any individual, organization, business, local government, or public institution located in Korea may apply directly or be nominated.
Winners will receive the National Assembly Speaker's Award, as well as awards from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Climate, Environment and Energy, and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
The application period runs until November 8. Application forms can be downloaded from the official blog of the Animal Welfare National Assembly Forum, completed, and submitted via email along with supporting documents.
The selection committee, comprised of experts from academia, civic organizations, the legal community, and the media, will select the awardees based on three main categories--sincerity in animal welfare, expertise, and social value--and seven sub-indicators including the length of service, voluntariness, systematic planning, degree of difficulty, achievements, contribution, and public awareness. The awards ceremony will take place on December 9 at the National Assembly Members' Office Building.
Since its establishment in 2015, the Animal Welfare National Assembly Forum has advocated for the establishment of dedicated animal welfare bodies, a complete revision of the Animal Protection Act, and the end of dog meat consumption, as well as legislation and policies related to animal welfare. Currently, 27 legislators from both ruling and opposition parties are members.
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Assemblyman Honggeun Park stated, "A society in which humans and animals coexist is not a choice but a requirement of our era," adding, "I hope that this Animal Welfare Award will serve as an opportunity to shift perspectives on animals from 'protection' to 'welfare.'"
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