Having a pet at home is one of the most cherished things for many of us. To play with them, to take care of them, and to be loved by them — all these are blissful feelings that only a pet owner can truly understand. We often wish everyone in the world could experience this. Well, the people of South Korea seem to have understood this, and they are making pets a part of everyday life. Not just a small percentage — data proves that almost one-third of the South Korean population is raising a pet.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of South Korea recently shared the results of its latest survey on pet ownership trends and public awareness of animal welfare. The findings show that 29.2% of households were raising pets last year, marking a 3.8 percentage point increase from 25.4% recorded in 2022. The ownership rate has steadily risen since 2018, when it stood at 23.7%.
