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In one story, a dog ran more than 300 km to return home after being sold, relying only on his memory. That dog was a Jindo. A great dog native to Korea.

The way to Jindo South Jeolla province, the dog's hometown. The Jindo community celebrates the Jindo dog with a statue at the village entrance. Most Jindo people have at least one Jindo dog at home. Jindos can be trained so quickly because of their loyalty. They do not follow orders, rather they follow the master who gives them.

Jindo dogs can be categorised into Hwanggu, Baekgu, Nenunbagi, Jaegu and Hogu. Their front legs are perpendicular to their bodies. They have straight backs and their tails point straight up. The width of their faces and the distance between their eyes and nose are also very consistent. Recently the LA police department came to Korea and adopted 4 Jindo dogs for their canine team.

Los Angeles, USA. At the LAPD academy.

The LAPD's patrol dogs are famous for their abilities, as they can only qualify for duty if they have the bravery and intelligence to complete training. Why did the LAPD decide to add Jindo dogs to their force?

The one that we're going to focus on right now is Mingot(?) which is the the fawn-coloured Jindo. Jeff, who's actually in charge of our gun-detection program. We're hoping that the dog works out for gun detection.

In 1991, Donji Village in Jindo drew Korea's attention. This was because of one Jindo dog whose loyalty earned him a memorial. In 1991, a Jindo dog named Baekgu was sold from Jindo to Daeja(?), 300km away. Baegku, who had loved his owner more than anyone, found himself in a strange place. He had never left Jindo before. But... somehow, relying only on his memory, he returned home. The story of this amazing dog was adapted into a commercial film that moved many viewers.

Baekgu returned to his hometown, and to his owner. Somehow remembering a route not even people can remember. His love for his owner kept him going, despite the fact that he was unable to eat.

[owner's story told with subtitles on screen]

After Baekgu died, the Jindo community commemorated his loyalty with a memorial. Jindo dogs have always lived with Koreans. They have served as guide dogs. They have been like playful children to their owners. They're considered Korea's dogs, not because of their strength, intelligence or character but because they are family.