JindoJinju Story
Jinju is a Jindo dog, a Natural Monument born in Jindo. For reasons unknown, Jinju was sold to a dog trader. She waited for her turn, watching her friends face their tragic ends. Learning of her plight, a compassionate whale came to Jinju's rescue. The whale wrapped her in a golden seashell. When Jinju regained consciousness, she found herself outside the cage. The shell had opened, and a pearl necklace adorned her neck. Reborn anew, Jinju was overjoyed to have gained her freedom. Now, Jinju's true story begins.
Jinju is a real-life Jindo dog, a designated Natural Monument, rescued from Jindo County. Despite her status, she was sold to a dog trader and was awaiting slaughter during Boknal before being rescued. She endured long periods confined in a cage next to a slaughter site, witnessing the deaths of her companions. At the time of her rescue, she was unable to move and, to this day, remains timid, often startled by small noises and showing mild facial tics, likely due to her trauma. Her story garnered nationwide attention, with photos and videos shared widely in the news, even sparking discussions in the National Assembly. Jinju remains a well-known figure, frequently appearing in the media to raise awareness about the treatment of Jindo dogs.
Jinju eventually found comfort in a foster home before being adopted into a loving family. Her adopter reportedly prayed 1,000 times at a temple and made offerings to a monk on Jinju’s behalf. The adopter had a dream in which a monk told them to adopt Jinju, and despite a complicated process, she finally found her forever family. Jinju underwent nearly a year of treatment for heartworm disease and has since fully recovered, now enjoying a happy life.
While Dogecoin has made the Shiba Inu famous, often leading to quick rehoming of abandoned dogs, Jindo dogs face a different reality. Despite their abundance, Jindo dogs are less popular domestically, with many being adopted abroad instead. There was a past project called the Jindoge token, but after a brief price surge, its developer disappeared, leaving the project abandoned. Unfortunately, despite being Korea's Natural Monument and a source of national pride, there are very few cryptocurrency projects highlighting the Jindo dog, even in South Korea, where cryptocurrency is a major industry.
Jinju’s story is one that can resonate with people all over the world. Given the challenges she has overcome, creating a stable and long-lasting project centered around her is the first goal. We believe that with dedication and perseverance, the project will shine in time. Furthermore, we hope that this initiative will lead to greater global recognition of Korea’s proud Jindo breed and inspire improved treatment of Jindo dogs within Korea itself.
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