South Korea Set To End Centuries-Old Practice Of Dog Meat Consumption

South Korea is striving to prohibit the consumption of dog meat, aiming to resolve the controversy surrounding this age-old tradition.

South Korea is taking steps to end the centuries-old practice of consuming dog meat. The country's ruling People Power Party has announced plans to introduce a ban on dog meat consumption by the end of this year. This move comes amid growing public sentiment against the practice, particularly among younger generations, as well as international criticism from animal rights groups. The proposed ban would have a three-year grace period, with financial support provided to businesses transitioning out of the dog meat trade. This decision reflects a shift in Korean society's views on animal welfare and aligns with the growing global movement against dog meat consumption.

The Korean practice of eating dogs has drawn criticism from overseas for its cruelty, but there has also been increasing opposition at home, particularly from the younger generation.

"It is time to put an end to social conflicts and controversies around dog meat consumption through the enactment of a special act to end it," Yu Eui-dong, policy chief of the ruling People Power Party, said at a meeting with government officials and animal rights activists.