Daejeon City to host Animal Love Festival

Daejeon City will host the ‘Animal Love Festival’ on the 25th at Boramae Park, in front of the City Hall South Gate Plaza. Organized in collaboration with the Daejeon Veterinary Medical Association and the Chungnam National University College of Veterinary Medicine, the event is themed the ‘Dog Health (犬康) Project for Pet Owners and Companion Animals.”

The festival aims to promote a mature pet culture through cooperation between the public, private, and academic sectors. A major highlight includes a special lecture and Q&A session by renowned animal behavior expert Seol Chae-hyeon, who will provide guidance on pet behavior and communication.

Program activities include a pet fashion runway, quizzes, mini-games, and a pet Olympics. Additionally, free professional medical services will be provided, such as internal/external medicine, dermatology, dental consultations, ultrasound diagnostics, and zoonotic disease testing supported by the Institute of Health and Environment.