The ownership tax is a system that collects a certain amount of money every year for those who raise pets and uses it as funds related to animal welfare, such as animal hospitals and medical insurance
However, there are concerns about the effectiveness of the system, and it is pointed out that citizens who rescue and raise abandoned animals will feel an economic burden due to the possession tax
Animal rights groups expressed a positive stance on the introduction of the holding tax, but stressed the clue that the funds raised through the holding tax must be used for animal welfare
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced in its business report on the 10th that it will conduct research services, including public opinion polls, on the introduction of holding taxes
It will be applied as early as next year
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