반려동물 산업 및 뉴스 브리핑 — 2026-05-18
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) announced a plan to ease 50 regulations today, including the legalization of mobile pet grooming services, drawing significant industry attention. As pet owners find it hard to cut back on pet-related expenses despite high inflation, the industry is seeing new energy, with the "Big 3" funeral service providers entering the pet market.
반려동물 산업 및 뉴스 브리핑 — 2026-05-18
반려동물 산업 및 비즈니스 동향
상조업계 빅3, 펫 시장 전면 진출
Boram Group has entered into a business agreement with Modoo Pet Group to expand its pet funeral service business. With this move, the "Big 3" of the funeral service industry have all officially entered the pet market. Large companies from various sectors, such as Coway and KT, are also jumping into the pet industry. With the number of pets in Korea reaching 10 million, services covering the entire life cycle—including care, travel, and funerals—are expanding rapidly.
고물가 속 반려동물 '가성비 소비' 확산
Amid high inflation, more pet owners are choosing to cut back on dining out and shopping while maintaining their spending on pets. Consequently, demand for "cost-effective" products, ranging from pet food to daily supplies, is surging. Practical items, such as 5,000-won car seats, are selling out, fueling rapid growth in the budget-friendly pet product market.
정책 및 법률 개정 사항
농식품부, 반려동물 관련 규제 50건 일괄 완화 — 출장 미용·이동 화장장 허용
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) announced today (May 18) a plan to ease 50 regulations. The key points are:
- Mobile Grooming Permitted: Pet groomers will be allowed to visit customers' homes to provide grooming services.
- Mobile Pet Cremation and Natural Burial Facilities Permitted: Vehicle-based mobile cremation services will now be officially incorporated into the regulatory framework.
This deregulation is expected to contribute significantly to the diversification of the pet service market and improve overall accessibility.
※ This MAFRA announcement is the only new policy data confirmed for this edition. Below is the most recent relevant issue for reference.
개 식용 금지 앞두고 막판 단속 강화
With the full ban on dog meat consumption set for next year (2027), the government is intensifying management of remaining dog farms. Farms that secretly restock dogs or continue illicit breeding after officially closing down will face measures such as the clawback of subsidies, and enforcement will be strengthened.
건강 관리 및 라이프스타일 팁
※ No new articles related to pet health published after May 17, 2026, were found in this collection. Below is the most recent information currently available.
홈 기반 반려동물 건강 관리 트렌드
Moving away from the traditional method of visiting a vet only when a pet is sick, a new trend is emerging where owners proactively monitor their pets' health in daily life using smartphone-based AI diagnostics and home-use test kits. Managing health data at home, covering everything from food selection to activity levels and daily habits, is gaining attention.
반려동물 건강관리 가이드라인 제공
The Korea Pet Industry Association (KNIA) provides health management guidelines that analyze major injuries, diseases, and medical procedures based on a pet's breed and life stage, along with preventive care methods. You can check for health management tips tailored to your pet's type and age.
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