Ready, set, fetch! Sohn Kee-chung Park in Seoul to host pet fest
Jung District in central Seoul will hold a pet festival on Saturday featuring a dog sports competition, agility demonstrations and free health consultations for pets, the district office said Tuesday. The 2026 Jung District Happy Together Pet Festival will run from noon to 4 p.m. on the soccer field at Sohn Kee-chung Sports Park. The park is named after the Korean runner who won the marathon…
The Jung District of central Seoul will host a pet festival on Saturday at Sohn Kee-chung Sports Park, named after the Korean runner who won the marathon at the 1936 Berlin Olympics during Japanese colonial rule. The event, "2026 Jung District Happy Together Pet Festival," will span from noon to 4 p.m. The park will feature a dog sports competition, agility demonstrations, and free health consultations for pets.
As of September 10, there are 183 registered pets in the district, including 9,753 dogs and 430 cats. Approximately one-third of district residents live with a pet. The festival will kick off with a "happy walk," where pet owners will walk their pets around the park and clean up litter. A "dog olympics" will follow, consisting of a 20-meter sprint and an obedience contest.
The official opening ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m., during which Korea’s national dog sports team will showcase their agility skills on a timed obstacle course.
Additional attractions include a Frisbee-catching competition and children having the opportunity to interact with the animals as they learn about dog sports.
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