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Are dolphin shows illegal in South Korea?

Partly. Dolphin shows are restricted in South Korea. No new dolphins and no riding them - old shows go on.

Amended Act on Zoos and Aquariums (in force 14 Dec 2023) bars aquariums from acquiring new whales and dolphins for display and bans visitors riding or touching them (Korea Times); existing dolphins remain on show.

Source: Zoo & Aquarium Act, 2023

• South Korea is one of 6 countries where dolphin shows are banned, and 6 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Asia: banned in 1 of 46 countries.

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