The people of certain Asian countries have a stereotype regarding the sale and consumption of dog meat. It seems that some countries are finally making a change. The government of South Korea have decided to introduce a special law by the end of this year banning the sale and consumption of dog meat.
The special law will prohibit the breeding and slaughter of dogs for consumption and the distribution and sale of dog meat. The crackdown on restaurants selling dog meat is slated to start in 2027, preceded by a three-year grace period.
The government and the ruling party plan to help people in the dog meat business switch to other fields. Such support measures include help switching to horticulture or breeding livestock and financial assistance.
Yu Eui-dong, the chief policymaker at the PPP, announced the measure during a briefing following a meeting to explore comprehensive measures to end dog meat consumption and enhance animal rights.
“It is time our society put an end to the consumption of dog meat, considering the growing pet population, heightened awareness and our country’s international presence.”
Chung Hwang-keun, the minister of food, agriculture, forestry and fisheries, emphasised that the crackdown would be intensified in tandem with the enactment of the special law, citing existing laws related to farmlands, food sanitation, and the environment.
Government statistics indicate the presence of approximately 1,150 dog farms, 34 slaughterhouses, 219 distributors, and around 1,600 restaurants that sell dog meat.
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