It’s time to ban dog meat consumption in South Korea, says President Moon Jae-in mentioned and CBS News. Dog meat has long been a part of traditional Korean cuisine, with an estimated one million dogs in the country being tastefully consumed each year, although this number has recently been declining as more and more dogs are treated as companions rather than part Simple cattle.
There is also increasing pressure from animal welfare organizations, and younger generations are increasingly hesitant to consume dog meat anyway, yet four-legged people can be found on restaurant menus.
South Korean law currently in force prohibits cruel methods of killing dogs and cats, but does not prohibit distribution and consumption per se.
This provision can now be tightened by the state, at least President Moon Jin, among others, Prime Minister Kim Bokgom, who agreed. The head of state is a well-known dog friend, and also keeps four legs in the house.
One, BBC quoted According to a 2020 survey, 84 percent of South Koreans answered that they never consume or plan to consume dog meat in the future. 59% agree with the ban.
