Two national dogs (犬) alabai, presented by President Yoon Suk Yeol during his state visit to Turkmenistan, left the presidential residence and moved to Gwacheon Seoul Grand Park.
On the 11th, the presidential office said at its official residence that Alabai "Happy" and "Joy," who had been living with President Yoon's 11 pets, will stay at Seoul Grand Park from this day on.
It is said that President Yoon and his wife, Kim Gun-hee, presented scarves and snacks to Happy and Joy the day before.
The president's office explained that Alabai is a large dog species that grows up to 100kg in weight and 80cm in height (from the bottom of the foot to the shoulder) and should live in sandy outside facilities.
The alabai is the national dog of Turkmenistan and a representative sheepdog species.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the supreme leader of Turkmenistan and chairman of the People's Council, presented two alabai during a state visit in June, saying, "I was impressed by President Yoon and his wife's love for animals."
Reporter Lee Yu Na from Digital News Team.
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