South Korea Bans Dog Meat Industry, but Questions Linger over Fate of Half a Million Dogs: Report
- In 2024, South Korea passed landmark legislation banning the dog meat industry nationwide by 2027.
- The ban follows declining public consumption and increasing societal shifts viewing dogs as companions rather than food.
- Farmers face a difficult transition with no clear plan for the roughly half a million dogs still on farms, causing economic strain.
- A 2024 government poll found only 3.3% would continue eating dog meat after the ban, while authorities invest 6 billion won annually to aid shelter expansion and compensation.
- The legislation signals a cultural shift but raises concerns about enforcement and the fate of remaining dogs, who face risks including euthanasia and abandonment.
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Activists are concerned about the fate of half a million animals facing euthanasia.
Seoul banned the sale of dog meat in January 2024. However, since the vote on legislation, the fate of breeders and bristles has remained in question.
How South Korea's Dog Meat Ban Leaves Farmers And 500,000 Dogs In Limbo
The government claims local authorities will take surrendered dogs into shelters. But rehoming is proving difficult. Farms raised large breeds like Tosa-Inu for meat, dogs often labeled "dangerous" under South Korean law.
South Korea bans dog meat industry, but questions linger over fate of half a million dogs: Report
In a landmark decision, South Korea will ban dog meat by 2027, causing concern for dog farmers and the welfare of dogs raised for consumption. Activists welcome the change, but significant challenges remain for both the industry and theanimal rescue organisations.
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