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A Final Farm Rescue as South Korea’s Dog Meat Trade Nears End

The rescue came as officials said 82% of registered dog meat farms have already closed before the 2027 ban takes full effect.

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Humane World for Animals conducted its final large-scale dog meat farm rescue in South Korea this week as a nationwide ban on the trade is set to go into full effect.

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As South Korea's ban on the dog meat trade takes effect next year, animal welfare groups hope their country will set an example for others where the industry still thrives. The law banning the trade was passed two years ago and will take effect in February. In the meantime, most businesses have closed or changed their operations, and animal welfare groups have rescued hundreds of dogs from inhumane conditions. Their work continues, but they are …

·Vilnius, Lithuania
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A ban on the dog meat industry is set to take effect in early February 2027. A heartwarming rescue operation has taken place in South Korea, giving a second chance at life to more than 70 dogs destined for slaughter. According to people.com, rescuers from the organization Humane World for Animals in September removed the animals from a farm in the Gangjin region within a week. The dogs are of different breeds and sizes. The facility once raised …

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World Animal News broke the news on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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