Dog meat consumption in South Korea
South Korea sets a compensation plan for dog meat farmers
South Korea has announced plans to compensate farmers and others in the country's dwindling dog meat industry before a formal ban goes effect in 2027, a move that is drawing opposition from both farmers and animal rights activists.
City Court in South Korea Ruled it was illegal to Kill Dogs for Meat
A South Korean city court has outlawed the killing of dogs for meat, in a potentially landmark ruling that animal rights activists said Thursday could pave the way for making canine eating illegal.
The meat has long been a part of South Korean cuisine, with about one million dogs believed to be eaten annually.