How do dogs end up living in Korea's mountains?

When hiking in Seoul, you might be surprised to encounter dogs on the trail -- animals once kept as pets that have become fully feral after years of surviving in the mountains. Reports of these “wild dogs” near major trails and foothill neighborhoods have risen, prompting concern among residents and city officials. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, more than 880 wild dogs were captured between 2022 and last year, yet about 195 are still believed to roam mountain areas including Buk

By The Korea Herald