Everyone loves an adventure, including your fur babies. Grab your doggy go-bag and head to a park or cafe. About Osan Air Force Base Osan Air Force Base is a US military base located in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. The base is on the edge of Sinjangdong, also called Songtan by those associated with the Osan Air Force Base. Osan Air Force Base is about 20-30 minutes from Osan City. About Dog-Friendly Cafes Near Osan Air Force Base Dog-friendly cafes are popping up across Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Some cafes focus mostly on providing places for dogs to run free, while other cafes focus on the people and allow dogs to come along for the ride if they are on a leash. We have gathered a list of 8 dog-friendly places that we love to visit with our fur babies. We have chosen locations with outdoor areas. The cafes on this list should be within 30 minutes or less from the base. Since Osan Air Force Base sits on the northeastern part of Pyeongtaek, some of these cafes exist outside the Pyeongtaek border but remain close enough to easily drive to. We will continue to add information on dog-friendly spots to the South of Seoul app! About Dog Parks Near Osan Air Force Base Most dog parks are privately owned and referred to as ‘dog cafes’, however, free public dog parks have begun to pop up. The public dog parks are free and require users to follow strict rules. Dog Park and Dog Cafe Rules Every dog-friendly location near Osan Air Force Base has its own rules. Rules vary depending on the locations resources and past experiences. The rules may include: Food or drink purchasing requirements Size limitations Age limitations Limits to group size Leasing rules Restricted areas and more Make sure you know the rules before entering any dog park or dog cafe. If you do not know the rules, reach out to 1330 for help with the rules associated with the dog park you plan on visiting. Cultural Notes Please note that pet ownership only became common in Korea around 2014. The country is still learning how to manage pet ownership and laws. This means things that you think should be a standard may not exist at this moment, but Korea has been working quickly to catch up. We encourage you to be prepared for things that are confusing and feel uncomfortable. If you have large dogs, you may experience more discomfort than others. Remember that difference does not make another culture bad, it simply makes it different and new skills and systems may be needed to navigate the experience. Your dog also experiences language barriers and culture shock. Please be careful due to the fact dogs may become agitated when people speak to them in an unfamiliar language. Additionally, remember that Koreans do not know commands for your dog in English and may feel stressed by the fact they can not communicate with you or your pet. Expect other people to touch your pet without permission. This is a very dangerous situation and you need to be aware it will happen. Unexpected interactions along with unknown languages can cause conflict between cultures. 8 Spots to Visit with Your Dog(s) South of SeoulFounded in 2015, the South of Seoul team consists of volunteers on three continents working together to support English-speaking people traveling or living in South Korea. South of Seoul volunteers work with organizations and individuals across South Korea to improve equitable access to information across South Korea. Much of South of Seoul’s information focuses on Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Blogs published under the authorship of “South of Seoul” include blogs compiled by multiple volunteers to improve access to standardized information unrelated to individualized personal experiences. www.southofseoul.net

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