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South Korea will assist in rehoming nearly half a million dogs bred for food, as part of preparations for a dog meat ban set to take effect in 2027. The government will also provide subsidies and incentives to support dog farmers in transitioning away from the practice, according to the Agriculture Ministry.
South Korea Dog Meat Ban (AFP - Getty Images file) “South Korea is rapidly moving towards a society focusing on the welfare of animals and the time is now for the South Korean government to act ...
Previous efforts to ban the dog meat trade were stymied by vehement opposition from farmers—but starting in 2027, those who breed dogs or sell their meat for human consumption may face jail time.
South Korea will help rehome almost half a million dogs bred for food and give dog farmers subsidies and incentives to help them prepare for a ban on the practice set to take effect in early 2027 ...
South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday passed a landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat, as public calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns about animal rights and the ...
South Korea's major animal welfare legislation is the Animal Protection Act, passed in 1991. The stated aims of the act are to "promote the lives, safety, and welfare of animals and to promote the emotional development of people so as to respect the lives of animals by providing for matters necessary to prevent cruelty to animals and to protect and manage animals appropriately".
South Korea The World Dog Alliance has campaigned for the banning of dog and cat meat consumption in South Korea since 2014. Following the documentary "Eating Happiness", the World Dog Alliance petitioned in 2016 to the Parliament of the United Kingdom to urge the South Korean government to ban the eating of dog meat [31] [32].
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to ban the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that will end the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for ...