Gwangjin District and Gwangjin Police Conduct Joint "Petiquette" Inspections

Inspections on Pet Waste, Leashes, and ID Tags Until the 20th

Gwangjin District in Seoul (Mayor Kim Kyungho) announced that, starting from October 6 to 20, it will carry out joint inspections with the Gwangjin Police Station to promote proper etiquette for walking pet dogs (“petiquette”).

A pet dog wearing a leash when going out. Provided by Gwangjin-gu.

The inspections will be focused on areas where complaints related to pet dogs have been reported, particularly during evening hours when most walks occur. Targeted locations include Gwangnaru Garden, the area around Junggok Station’s Health and Welfare Administration Town, Jungnangcheon, and the vicinity of Seongdong Elementary School.

The main points of inspection include failure to clean up pet waste, not using a leash in public spaces (i.e., failing to take safety precautions), and not attaching identification tags. The district and police plan to both supervise on-site and provide guidance by informing pet owners of basic rules. If there is a risk of harm to people or other animals due to a lack of safety measures such as leashing, violations will be verified on the spot and dealt with according to relevant laws and regulations.

Kim Kyungho, Mayor of Gwangjin District, stated, "As more residents go out with their pets, it is important to practice petiquette that considers the safety and living environment of everyone." He added, "We will continue to provide on-site guidance and public awareness campaigns in areas where pet-related complaints occur, aiming to foster a mature pet culture in which both pet owners and non-owners can feel safe and comfortable in their neighborhoods together."

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