Animal Protection Act. Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 2011 (2022) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Animal production Institution Transport/storage Slaughtering Offences/penalties Basic legislation Registration Certification International trade Internal trade Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The purpose of this Act is to encourage a national sentiment of respecting life and to contribute to the harmonious coexistence of humans and animals by promoting the protection of animal life, guaranteeing safety and welfare of animals, and fostering a healthy and responsible culture of raising animals. In particular, article 3 establishes that any person who raises, manages, or protects animals shall comply with the following principles: 1. To allow animals to live normally while maintaining their original habits and body shape; 2. To ensure that animals do not suffer from thirst, hunger, or lack of nutrition; 3. To ensure that animals can express normal behavior and do not experience discomfort; 4. To make animals free from pain, injury, and disease; 5. To keep animals from experiencing fear and stress. Article 5 establishes the Animal Welfare Committee within the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to provide advices on the matters listed in this article. The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall formulate and implement a comprehensive animal welfare plan (art.6). Full text English Website elaw.klri.re.kr References - Legislation Implemented by Enforcement Rule of the Animal Protection Act. Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2012 (2013) Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Institution, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Slaughtering, Standards, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Enforcement Decree of the Animal Protection Act. Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2012 (2020) Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Registration, Institution, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX