South Korea to ban consumption of dog meat by the end of the year

South Korea will ban the consumption of dog meat by the end of the year.

How common is the consumption of dog meat in South Korea, and what is South Korea planning to do about it?

South Korea is planning to put an end to the controversial practice of consuming dog meat.

Although only a small minority of people in South Korea still consume dog meat, this ancient tradition has faced severe criticism from foreign media and animal rights activists. Now, younger generations have joined campaigns to support these bans.

In a briefing session on November 17th, the South Korean government announced its intention to enact special laws this year to ban the breeding, slaughtering, distribution, and sale of dogs for food.