About PNR

What we do

PNR aims to secure and protect the rights of non-human animals to make the world where all creatures peacefully co-exist.

1. We raise awareness of issues around animals through our global network and research on the legal status and rights of animals.

2. We support the enactment of legislation, amendment and enforcement of policies to secure the legal status and rights of animals and to improve animal welfare.

3. We focus on the effects of relationship with non-human animals on human beings, inform the current situation of non-human animals and give directions to advance to a society that respects all creatures.

4. We take appropriate actions including litigation to ensure that animal rights are recognized and protected.

Who we are

PARK, Joo-Yeon / Co-president

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PARK, Joo-Yeon

Judicial Research and Training Institute of Korea
University College London(LL.M.)
HANBOM Law Office

-Major Activities-
Korea Animal Rights Advocates(KARA) Lawyers’ Network for the right to life member
Participated in Animal Protection Act(APA) revision work, press conference urging for thorough investigation over APA violation issues and criminal complaint on animal abuse cases.

Suh, Cooc-Hwa / Co-president

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Suh, Cooc-Hwa

Judicial Research and Training Institute of Korea
Law Firm DODAM

-Major Activities-
KARA Legal Director
Green Law Center Executive Committee
KARA Lawyers’ Network for the right to life member
Participated in Animal Protection Act revision work, prohibition of breeding bear increase, related civil, criminal and administrative litigation.

Woo, Hee-Jong

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Woo, Hee-Jong

Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University(2018. 3. – present)
Chairman of Animal Policy of Seoul City(2014. 3. – present)
Permanent president of Professors for Democracy(2009. 7. – 2011. 6)

KIM Seul-Gi / Public Relations Director

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KIM Seul-Gi

Judicial Research and Training Institue of Korea
KIM Seul-Gi Law Office

AHN, Na-Hyeon / Research Director

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AHN, Na-Hyeon

Judicial Research and Training Institute of Korea
Law Firm LAWSYS

LEE, So-Young / Board Director

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LEE, So-Young

Judicial Research and Training Institute of Korea
ELPS Law Office

-Major Activities-
Advised on biodiversity and breeding bear for Nature Conservation Bureau of Ministry of Environment of Korea
Green Law Center Executive Committee
Thesis: Study on Management System for Zoos and Aquariums in Korea(September 2016)

LEE, Cheong-Ah / Project Director

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LEE, Cheong-Ah

Judicial Research and Training Institute of Korea
Law Firm GOWON
Seoul Metropolitan Government Lawyers’ network for public interests member

LEE, Hye-Yoon / Executive Director

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LEE, Hye-Yoon

Judicial Research and Training Institue of Korea
Law Firm MINWHO

CHO, Byung-Joon / Audit Director

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CHO, Byung-Joon

Judicial Research and Training Institute of Korea
CHO Byung-Joon Law Office

SIN, Su-Kyung / Director

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SIN, Su-Kyung

Judicial Research and Training Institute of Korea
(Pre) Exclusively completed children abuse cases in Korean Women Lawyers Association
YULDAHAM Law Office

-Major Activities-
Executed criminal complaint on animal abuse case(a cat called HOBAGI) for Yongin Catmom Association

KIM, Kwang-Hoon / Director

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KIM, Kwang-Hoon

Judicial Research and Training Institute of Korea
Military judicial officer for Korea Army
Law Firm Kim & Chang
NAVER Corporation