Police were dispatched to the dog café run by actor Lee Sang-ah.
Lee Sang-ah said on the 1st, "March 1 dog accompaniment in general restaurants general restaurant business permit law amendment, so we wrote a few words saying let's start anew from today with tension as expected… the situation that unfolded before I went to work was still not resolved even after I arrived at work.. Those who visited without knowing were made to feel restricted and nitpicked, the i-dle couldn't run around and they couldn't eat comfortably… Of course we were angry.."
She added, "We also tried to explain well.. but they were so angry that they could not calm down. What we had long suspected happened. I'm angry as the business operator.. how do you think the owners feel? I was sick and tried to explain well but eventually snapped, and there were other owners and voices got so loud that it ended up like this. Everyone's reaction was the same; it wasn't only anger that came out."
She expressed frustration, saying, "If you do this, isn't it easier to go to a park with packed lunches.. right… that's true, I have nothing to say… Many posts about the law amendment are being uploaded on social media and, unfortunately, some businesses are changing to prohibit dogs from entering. I'm really upset."
She asked for understanding, saying, "At a time when the dog-owning population is steadily increasing, this kind of law amendment narrows the spaces where dogs can be with us even more… what can I say.. today was the first day… I really didn't want to do business. I didn't express it, but I felt the same as that owner today…. What will happen tomorrow.. even if it's inconvenient, please be generous and understanding."
Lee Sang-ah appealed, "I only want to make Mengmeng Ground a good space where dogs can be together. We'll see in the future…. Please consider the difference between dog-accompanying restaurants and dog cafés. A space where dogs and their owners can enjoy time together… Cleanliness? Vaccinations?? All good. But if you simply allow freedom to eat and enjoy while watching the i-dle run around beside you, we wouldn't ask for anything more."
Meanwhile, Lee Sang-ah has gone through three divorces, has one daughter, and after opening a dog café last year she is leading a busy life as a businesswoman.
The following is the full text.
March 1 dog accompaniment in general restaurants
due to the amendment of the general restaurant business permit law
the few words we wrote saying let's start anew from today with tension
as expected…
the situation that unfolded before I went to work
the situation that was still not resolved even after I arrived at work..
those who visited without knowing
made to feel restricted and nitpicked, the i-dle couldn't run around and they couldn't eat comfortably…
Of course we were angry..
We also tried to explain well..
They were so angry that they could not calm down
What we had long suspected happened
I'm angry as the business operator..
How do you think the owners feel
I was sick and tried to explain well but eventually snapped
There were other owners and voices got so loud
It ended up like this
Everyone's reaction was the same; it wasn't only anger that came out
If you do this, isn't it easier to go to a park with packed lunches.. right…
That's true, I have nothing to say…
Many posts about the law amendment are being uploaded on social media
Unfortunately, some businesses are changing to prohibit dogs from entering
such businesses are appearing
I'm really upset
At a time when the dog-owning population is steadily increasing, even more
this kind of law amendment narrows the spaces where dogs can be together with us..
what can I say..
today was the first day…
I really didn't want to do business
I didn't express it, but I felt the same as that owner today
because I felt exactly the same….
What will happen tomorrow..
Even if it's a bit inconvenient, please
be understanding
Mengmeng Ground, too, a place where dogs can be together
I only want to make it a good space
We'll see in the future….
Please consider the difference between dog-accompanying restaurants and dog cafés
A space where dogs and owners can enjoy time together….
Cleanliness? Vaccinations?? All good
But if you simply allow freedom to eat and enjoy while watching the i-dle run around beside you, we wouldn't ask for anything more<
[photo] OSEN DB, Lee Sang-ah SNS
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