South Korea Plans to Ban Eating Dog Meat
South Korea's parliament passed a bill that would effectively ban the eating of dog meat. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Yoon Suk-yeol and will take effect in 2027. Moreover, the new law is expected to help end the meat trade in South Korea and protect these animals from harm.
South Korea is working towards a ban on consuming dog meat to address concerns about animal rights and end the long-standing practice. It was said by a leading member of the ruling party on Friday.
The tradition of eating doggy meat in Korea has faced criticism globally for its perceived cruelty. However, the opposition has been growing domestically, particularly among the younger generation.
Yu Eui-dong is a policy chief of the ruling People Power Party. He stated during a meeting ...