June 29th, 2011 became a landmark day in South Korea due to passage of an Animal Protection law. The bill’s provisions include:
The 5 freedoms
Freedom from thirst and hunger
Freedom from discomfort
Freedom from pain, injury, and disease
Freedom to express normal behavior
Freedom from fear and distress
A national animal welfare committee will be set up under the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MIFAFF).
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