{
  "id": 9844701,
  "title": "Jeju Island reinvents itself as haven for paws and passports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/jeju-island-reinvents-itself-as-haven-for-paws-and-passports",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T22:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260926/jeju-island-reinvents-itself-as-haven-for-paws-and-passports"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jeju Island is transforming itself into a haven for both people and their four-legged companions. The island's tourism authorities are banking on attracting international pet owners to generate a surge in travel activity. This strategy is rooted in the growing global trend of treating pets as integral family members. The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Jeju Tourism Organization have launched a targeted campaign, primarily targeting Japan, where surveys indicate a significant shift among younger pet owners. Over half of pet owners aged 20 to 30 now include their furry friends in social activities and leisure travel, creating a burgeoning demand for pet-friendly accommodations. Traveling with pets can be a daunting task due to the stringent quarantine rules and complicated regulations surrounding pet food imports.",
  "summary": "Jeju Island is rolling out the red carpet — and plenty of belly rubs — for a new wave of globetrotters: jet-setting pups and the devoted humans who refuse to leave them behind. Tourism authorities in Jeju are betting that attracting international pet owners will unleash the southern resort island’s next major wave of travel growth. As the global trend of \"pet humanization\" — treating companion…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jeju Island aims to become a pet-friendly travel destination.",
    "Campaign targets Japan, where pet owners treat pets as family members.",
    "Pet travel challenges include quarantine rules and import regulations."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Jeju Island reinvents itself as haven for paws and passports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/jeju-island-reinvents-itself-as-haven-for-paws-and-passports-9848404",
        "published": "2026-09-25T22:32:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}