⚠️ The act of feeding jaws and pigeons, such as magpies and pigeons, will be subject to fines for negligence from 2026!
In accordance with the recently revised ordinances and local autonomy laws, in urban parks, riversides, plazas, etc. The feeding of wild animals is prohibitedViolation of this may result in a fine for negligence. It is important to know in advance and keep it because it is a life-oriented information that many residents did not know about.
🐦 What is a harmful animal?
spoiled animalsis a wild animal that harms the ecosystem and living environment.
Typical examples in urban parks Pigeons, magpies, sparrows, etc.are included, and if they exceed a certain number of Sanitary problems such as building corrosion, excrement, etc.It is designated because it can cause
📆 Key to the 2026 ban on feeding
🛑 Start of ban on feeding
After February 2026,
➡️ The crackdown on the act of feeding harmful wild animals begins in earnest.It will be.
This is from each local government Ordinance prohibiting feeding harmful wild animalsIt is implemented according to.
💸 Criteria for fines
If you feed wild animals
According to local government ordinances
- One violation: about 200,000 won
- 2 violations: about 500,000 won
- 3 or more times: up to 1 million won There may be a fine for negligence.
Since the fine for negligence may vary slightly by region, Notice/OrdinanceBe sure to check out.
🐤 Why is feeding a problem?
🧠 Ecosystem disturbance and risk of infection
If you provide food to wild animals
- Abnormal individual increase
- Natural food chain disturbance
- Increased risk of disease spread
It can lead to problems such as This affects both public hygiene and ecosystem health.
🦠 Specific examples of pigeons and magpie excrement corrode the outer wall of the building or increase the risk of respiratory disease.
🏙️ Real example: the effects of feeding cycles
📍 city park case
In Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, it was common to feed pigeons and birds in parks.
But there is a lot of food increase the number of objects,
- Increased excrement in benches and sculptures
- due to increased contact with people Hygienic anxiety
- Damage to nearby shops and cafes
Problems were repeated over and over again. Accordingly, local governments Designated and strengthened crackdown on prohibited feeding areas It was the implementation of the policy.
📍 Where is it banned?
The areas where food feeding animals are prohibited is usually as follows.
🏞️ No representative zones
- city park
- Square and walking trails
- The riverside
- Citizen rest area
- Around certain cultural assets
Local governments feed wild animals through ordinances and announcements Designation and guidance of prohibited areasDo.
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📣 Why did this policy come about?
🌿 Reasons for safety and living safety
If the city’s wild animals grow too much
✔ Hygienic problems caused by excrement
✔ Possibility of infection of pathogens and parasites
✔ Damage to vehicles and facilities due to bird collisions
✔ Infringement of citizens’ right to rest
and many more public problemcan cause. This is Public safety and environmental conservationIt leads to action for
🧑⚖️ What is the legal basis?
The Ministry of Environment and local governments
Recently revised Act on the Conservation and Management of Wildlifeand the ordinance
There is a ban on feeding.
The ordinance is governed by local governments
✔ Designation of certain animals as remains
✔ Designation of a prohibited feeding area
✔ Includes information about setting the standard for negligence fines.
📌 What you need to know
❗ Are private gardens and privately owned maps applicable?
Some local governments Not only public places but also part of private space are designated by ordinanceI can do it
Accurate Confirmation of local ordinancesThis is important.
🟨 Key summary at a glance
- From February 2026 Reinforcement of prohibition and enforcement of feeding animals
- Pigeons, magpies, etcIf you give food to you, you will be fined.
- 1 to 3 times or more Aggravated fines can be imposed
- The main reason: Sanitary/Environment/Public Safety Problem
‘A real example of why it’s a problem when you feed it’
The behavior of feeding the remains of the remains may seem in good faith, but in reality Danger for both humans and animalsto grow.
Typical examples are city magpies, pigeons, and elk. When wild animals are not afraid of people with repetitive feeding, they invade and excrement damage. In fact, in some areas Risk of complaints and electric shocks caused by excrement on the electric wire or vehicleIt happened until. In addition, individuals relying on food are less likely to adapt to disease and lead to disease spread and population imbalances. For this reason, from February 2026, food feeding animals was Subject to a fine for negligenceThis will be.
National Legal Information Center – Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Ordinance on Prohibition of Feeding of Wild Animals (Official Decree)
👉 https://www.law.go.kr/lsw/ordininfop.do?ordinseq=2009627
National Law Information Center – Prohibition of feeding wild animals in Seongnam City (Official Decree)
👉 https://www.law.go.kr/lsw/ordininfop.do?ordinseq=2049059
Seoul City Hall Official Site – Why can’t we feed pigeons? (City Policy Guide)
👉 https://news.seoul.go.kr/env/archives/563478
📝 Conclusion
In the city park or seating area The act of feeding them because they are cute can actually increase damage.
In 2026, such actions will be made Subject to legal sanctions and finesThis is why you need to be careful.
Wild animals and wild animals in life Minimum practice to coexist harmoniouslyIt is desirable to understand and follow.
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