We, the undersigned South Koreans, are concerned about animal welfare. We understand that the South Korean government has joined Japan and other pro-whaling countries in voting against the protection of whales at past IWC meetings. We urge Korea to protect whales and other animals from unnecessary suffering. We call on the Korean government to join pro-conservation nations in taking immediate action to prevent the lifting of the IWC's ban on commercial whaling and to increase protection for these unique and fragile animals.