Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan sent three specially trained Labrador dogs to South Korea's customs service on 12 November, the State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan reported.
The dogs were trained at Uzbekistan's National Canine Centre. All three underwent veterinary examinations and received the documents required for international transport.
The cooperation agreement was reached during a visit by a South Korean delegation to the National Canine Centre. The visit took place as part of the World Customs Organization's 7th Global Canine Forum, held in Tashkent from 7 to 9 September 2026.
During the visit, South Korean specialists observed the training process and assessed the dogs' professional abilities. Three Labradors were selected for transfer following the assessment.
In South Korea, the dogs will work alongside local specialists. They are expected to help detect prohibited substances, prevent the illegal movement of goods and improve the effectiveness of customs controls.
The National Canine Centre previously transferred 12 service dogs to South Korea's customs service between 2023 and 2025. With the latest group, the total number of dogs transferred has reached 15.
