The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article from Seoul, South Korea on the 8th of this month (local time).
"Recently, sales of pet carts have surpassed sales of baby strollers in South Korea due to a decline in the birth rate and an increase in the number of pets," the report said.
The price of the premium pet cart from the luxury stroller brand "Air Buggy" is
Although they cost as much as $1,100 (approximately 157,000 yen), they have become so popular that the manufacturer's Korean division has recently liquidated its strollers and is only selling the pet cart.
The WSJ reported, "In developed countries, many people shower their pets with love, celebrating their birthdays and building lavish kennels."
In South Korea too, it is common to see people pushing pet carts through department stores, restaurants, and streets.
Additionally, even among young people, it is not rare for them to prefer having a pet over getting married, having children, and raising children.
2024/09/10 08:12 KST
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