”Delivery of 45-day-old puppies via home delivery”... Illegal sales on Coupang spark controversy (South Korea)

In South Korea, a series of sales advertisements advertising pets as products have been posted on the online shopping mall Coupang, causing controversy.
On the 8th, Coupang was selling puppies between 1 and 45 days old for 118,200 won (approximately 12,610 yen) and
The message stated that puppies aged 45 days to 12 months were being sold for 139,200 won (approximately US$148), and medium and large dogs for 151,200 won (approximately US$161).
The details page said that this was a pet delivery service, and that the puppy would be placed in a box and sent via courier. It also said, "Delivery by courier is fast and convenient. If any problems arise during the delivery process,
"If any of the following animals are killed, we will take responsibility for them," he added. On the 9th, a message was posted stating that Shiba Inu dogs were for sale. The seller posted images of 18 different breeds of pets, with the caption "We are looking for more items."
However, under the Animal Protection Act, it is illegal to trade six types of pets, including small dogs, cats, and hamsters, via home delivery.
When trading pets, transactions must be made directly between individuals or through a legal animal transport company. In the case of Carrot, a second-hand trading platform, not only dogs but also ornamental animals can be traded.
The sales text was not even posted in the first place because the fish used for sale are living creatures. Consumers who saw the sales text on Coupang expressed their shock.
"How can you put a living animal in a parcel and ship it?" The complaints flooded in. It is believed that these sales messages are the work of overseas businesses in China. The explanations written in Korean are not clear.
The seller was found to be selling pets in a way that was not legal, and that the pet's weight was displayed in jin, not kg. As the seller was further reported, all similar products listed on Coupang were removed.
Coupang said that through monitoring, it takes immediate action against any illegal posts.