Seodaemun District launches NaePume pet-education academy in Seoul.
Seodaemun District in Seoul announced on the 13th that it will operate a pet-culture education program called NaePume Academy at the Seodaemun NaePume Center for residents and pet owners. The district framed the program as a way to foster a proper understanding of pets and promote responsible pet ownership.
The program lineup includes post-adoption education, seminars on dog and cat care, a Rainbow Group for pet-loss support, a one-day dog-walking class, an agility obstacle course experience, the NaePume culture class, and an after-hours program for office workers.
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Seasonal offerings are planned as well, with a summer “Dog Vacation” water-adaptation training and a winter “Dog Diet” weight-management program.
Seodaemun District Office Chief Lee Seong-heon said the academy aims to spread a mature pet culture and help create a city where people and animals live happily together. He added that the district will continue expanding pet-education programs.
The initiative reflects a broader urban trend of cities providing structured education, support groups, and activity-oriented classes for pet owners, a development watched by international audiences familiar with similar programs outside Korea.
For U.S. readers, the program matters in part because it highlights the growing market for pet services, welfare and adoption education, and community-based support that can influence consumer demand, cross-border trade in pet products, and potential collaboration on shared standards for responsible ownership.
Seoul’s Seodaemun is one of the capital’s 25 districts, and its local center program illustrates how municipal governments in dense urban areas are integrating pet welfare and owner education into city life.