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DP unveils plan to help pet owners' financial burden, stray cats

The Democratic Party unveiled a pet welfare package proposing expanded tax exemptions on veterinary bills and standard fees for essential services.
The plan would boost the number of publicly run animal hospitals to reduce costs for pet care nationwide.
Officials say foreigners would be eligible for the expanded tax exemptions on pet healthcare costs.
The DP plans to standardize fees for essential veterinary services and gradually extend them to private clinics.
The package includes creating centers for stray cats to provide rescue, care, feeding, and adoption support.
The timing hinges on local elections, where mayors and governors could implement policies at the local level.
Local governments can deprioritize or delay these policies, affecting rollout speed.
The DP cites rising veterinary costs, noting households spent about 1.5 million won per year on pet care.
The policy covers not only pets but also stray cats, aiming to ease related community issues.
Election context accompanies the proposal, highlighting political calculations around local governance.

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