Okseong Recreational Forest in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, permits stays with dogs only in Mulhyanggi House and Hyanggiwon House beginning November 1, 2026. Select these rooms under regular reservation on Foresttrip. Until October 31, the units are operated as ordinary rooms without dog entry. These two designated units cannot be occupied without a dog; all other units and animals other than dogs are excluded from this policy. Owners must bring dog registration and proof of rabies vaccination within the previous year or an antibody test certificate showing at least 0.5 IU/ml. Each dog must be accompanied by at least one guardian aged 13 or above. Dogs over 15 kg and legally designated dangerous breeds are prohibited. Outside rooms and the dog playground, leashes must be no longer than 2 metres, and owners must clean up waste. One dog registration number permits only one room reservation. Address: 150 Hyuyangnim-gil, Okseong-myeon, Gumi-si, Gyeongbuk. Call 054-480-2080.
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- Oct 19, 2026
Okseong Forest in Gumi: two dog-friendly rooms open November 1, 2026
Only Mulhyanggi House and Hyanggiwon House accept dogs; check the 15 kg limit, registration, rabies proof and guardian requirements.
A new dog-friendly lodging policy begins November 1, with reservations offered from October 1, 2026 under an official operator notice.
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What we're seeing
'Pet friendly' is not enough: only specified rooms accept dogs, and weight, documents and guardian age determine entry.
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What we still don't know
Real-time room availability, reservation charges, on-site weight assessment and actual cancellation penalties have not been checked. Reconfirm the rules before booking.