South Korea bans dog meat trade
South Korea is witnessing the end of the dog meat industry. In January 2024, Parliament passed a law banning the breeding, slaughtering, and sale of dog meat starting from February 2027, with a transitional period of three years. The demand for dog meat has significantly declined over the years, as many restaurants have shifted to offering alternatives such as black goat meat soup, and most customers are now elderly. Data shows that over 5,600 businesses in the sector have been affected by this legislation, leading to the closure of most dog farms. This change coincides with a societal shift in Korea, with more people now preferring to keep dogs as pets. More than 90% of people do not intend to eat dog meat in the future, and 95% did not consume it in the past year.
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