Here is something to give thanks for this holiday: South Korea has recently announced plans to end the country’s dog meat industry; the plans are to phase out the practice entirely by 2027.
Approximately 1 million dogs are bred across South Korea to be killed for human consumption, with many farms operating illegally.
Lawmakers and government officials are pushing for the passage of a special act to end the dog meat trade by the end of the year, which would then lead to a three-year phase-out period.
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Public opinion on eating dog meat
According to a survey conducted by Nielsen Korea last year, 87.5% of South Koreans said they would never eat dog meat, a seasonal tradition that lingers primarily among older generations.
Public support for a ban on dog meat has continued to climb, with 56% favoring making the practice illegal, a figure that spiked from less than 35% in 2017.
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What this legislation means
If the legislation is passed, the breeding, slaughtering, distribution and sale of dogs for food will be prohibited. Over the phase-out period, compensation will be offered to registered dog farm owners and others in the industry to help them shut down operations and transition to new fields.
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Source: UPI
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