Seoul sends costumed dogs on patrol through historic alley
Dogs dressed as Joseon-era night watchmen will take to Seoul’s historic streets Saturday, bringing an unusual twist to neighborhood safety patrols and offering visitors a new way to explore one of the capital’s increasingly popular alleyways. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will deploy 12 teams from its volunteer dog patrol program along a 1.1-kilometer route connecting Jongmyo Shrine’s outer…
Seoul's Seoul Metropolitan Government announced a unique safety patrol initiative for October 24th, 2021, involving costumed dogs from its volunteer dog patrol program. The dogs will be dressed in outfits inspired by the Joseon-era sunragun, guards who once patrolled Seoul's streets. The patrol will take place along a 1.1-kilometer route connecting Jongmyo Shrine's outer gate, Seosulla Street, and Yulgok-ro starting at 10 a.m. The dogs, accompanied by their owners, will inspect the alleyways for potential safety hazards and promote responsible pet-walking practices.
Two professional dog trainers will be present to offer safety guidance and supervise the teams during the approximately 70-minute patrol.
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