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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.

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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.

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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