Yeongdeungpo-gu Rabies Vaccine Support 2026
Yeongdeungpo District in Seoul is providing 1,800 free rabies vaccine doses for companion animals from October 16 to 31, 2026, according to a report by ybstv.net. The initiative aims to protect both pets and local residents against the fatal viral disease, which spreads to humans and animals through bites or scratches from infected wildlife. An official stated, Rabies vaccination is an important promise to protect the safety of not only companion animals, but also family and neighbors,
adding, We hope that many residents will visit the hospital with their companion animals and participate in vaccination without burden.
Design Week and Design Awards in Seoul
Kwang-min Ko attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 Seoul Design Week and the Seoul Design Award 2026 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on October 14, 2026, as reported by ybstv.net. The event runs through October 25 under the theme 'The Design Recipe'. Kwang-min Ko delivered a congratulatory speech and toured the design fair exhibition hall to encourage participating designers and officials.
Warm Winter Blanket Sharing Event in Yeongdeungpo
Gyu-sun Lee attended the On-Maeum On-Ibul Sharing Event at the Yeongdeungpo-dong Community Center on October 14, 2026, as detailed by ybstv.net. The local community service group delivered 100 winter blankets to vulnerable residents, funded by the Korea Racing Authority’s Yeongdeungpo branch. The event took place at 3:00 p.m. in the Oerim room of the Yeongdeungpo-dong Community Center and was hosted by the Yeongdeungpo-dong Community Security Council. Key participants included Kim Jin-gyu, Chairman of the Community Security Council, Kim Young-rip, head of the Korea Racing Authority branch, Kim Young-sam, an elder at Yeongdeungpo Church, Lee Tae-bok, Vice Chairman of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council, Park Soon-jin, CEO of Ogom Coffee, and Hwang Ha-young, head of the Yeongdeungpo-dong office, alongside about 100 local seniors. Kim Jin-gyu remarked, Thank you to the seniors who attended despite the chilly weather, and to the Racing Authority for extending warm affection despite difficult conditions.
Kim Young-rip stated, I hope Yeongdeungpo-dong becomes the best in Yeongdeungpo District,
adding, I hope the 100 seniors who attended today will spend this winter warmly, and the Racing Authority will continue to share in local sharing events.
Frequently Asked Questions About District Events
Who is eligible for the Yeongdeungpo-gu rabies vaccination program?
Dogs and cats aged three months or older are eligible for the vaccine. Dogs must have an official animal registration completed under the Animal Protection Act to receive the shot.
How much do pet owners pay for the rabies vaccine during this period?
Pet owners pay a 10,000-won inoculation fee per animal, while the district covers the vaccine cost at 35 designated animal hospitals across the area.
Where can residents view the list of participating animal hospitals?
The designated animal hospital directory is available on the Yeongdeungpo Public Health Center website notice board, or by calling the health center’s Living Health Division.
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