Hong Kong, May 23 -- South Korea's Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, T'way Air, Jeju Air and Eastar Jet, transported almost 143,000 pets in 2024, a new record for the sector, The Korea Times reports. Read More Increasing numbers of Koreans are choosing to travel with their companion animals, reflecting the growing trend of pet-friendly travel, industry officials said Tuesday. Almost 15 million people in South Korea, close to a quarter of the population, live with companion animals. The Korea Tourism Organization surveyed 2,144 pet owners last year and found 70.1% traveled with their pets, a 4.4% increase over 2023. Three out of four pet owners are willing to travel with their pets, according to the survey. The nation's pet industry is rapidly gr...