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“My Dog Doesn’t Bite”: Owner Refused a Leash Before Large Dog Charged at Small Pet

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A video circulating online shows an unleashed large dog charging at a small dog at Haeundae Beach in Busan.
  • The small dog’s owner used an umbrella to block the attack, while the large dog’s owner eventually restrained the animal.
  • South Korean law requires dogs to wear a leash or harness outdoors and allows fines of up to 500,000 won for violations.

A large white dog repeatedly charged at a small dog on the sand at Busan’s Haeundae Beach, according to a video spreading across online communities and social media.

My dog doesn’t bite.

· Unidentified dog ownerThe phrase appeared in the title used to circulate the video, although the owner was not otherwise identified.

The small dog was being held by its owner when the larger animal ran toward it. The owner used an umbrella to keep the dog back, but the large dog continued its approach. The small dog fell to the ground during the struggle. The incident ended only after the large dog’s owner arrived and managed to restrain it.

According to the online post accompanying the video, beach enforcement staff had repeatedly asked the large dog’s owner to put on a leash, but the request was refused. Viewers criticized the owner and called for stronger enforcement and administrative penalties.

I don’t understand it. Why take a dog out without a leash?

· Online commenterThe reaction reflected criticism of the owner’s refusal to use a leash.

South Korea’s Animal Protection Act requires owners to use a leash no longer than two meters or a harness when taking dogs outdoors. Violations can result in a fine of up to 500,000 won.

If you do not have the strength to control a large dog, you should not keep one.

· Online commenterThe comment called for owners to ensure they can physically control their animals.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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