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January 14, 2024
People in Seoul react as South Korea's parliament passes bill to ban dog meat trade and consumption
"Although it was a traditional thing for Koreans to eat dog meat, I personally believe and also me and my other younger generations believe that it is unethical for people to eat or kill dogs for any reason. So personally I agree to the new regulation that is happening in Korea. And I hope all the trends like vegan food... will become more familiar to the Korean people compared to other people worldwide."
January 9, 2024
South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade
South Korea has passed a new law, which aims to end the slaughter and selling of dogs for their meat by 2027. The law aims to end the centuries-old practice of eating dog meat. Dog meat has fallen out of favour with diners over the past few decades. Young people especially shun it.
January 9, 2024
South Korea passes bill banning consumption and sale of dog meat
South Korea's Parliament has passed a bill banning the eating and selling of dog meat. It was passed by an overwhelming 208 votes with two abstentions. The new law, which takes effect in 2027, will end the controversial practice amid growing support for animal welfare.
January 9, 2024
outh Korea Passes Bill To Ban Eating Dog Meat | Dog Meat Trade
The bill received rare bipartisan support across South Korea’s divided political landscape, highlighting how attitudes toward eating dog have transformed over the past few decades during the country’s rapid industrialization.
January 9, 2024
South Korea: Parliament Passes Bill to Ban The Trade of Dog Meat
The South Korean Parliament has passed a Bill to prohibit the sale of dog meat. The law will come into force by 2027, marking the end of a centuries-old practice. Criticism of the methods used to slaughter dogs, such as electrocution or hanging, has contributed to the decline in the practice.
January 9, 2024
South Korea bans selling dog meat for consumption, ending controversial practice
Activists and dog lovers cheered as South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to end the selling and slaughtering for consumption of dog meat — a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare.
January 9, 2024
South Korea passes bill banning dog meat trade
Public calls for the ban have grown sharply amid animal rights campaigns and worries about the country’s international image in recent years.
Some angry dog farmers said they plan to file a constitutional appeal and launch rallies in protest, a suggestion that heated debate over the ban would continue.
January 9, 2024
South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat industry
South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday (January 9) to ban the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that will end the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare. Branded as ‘history in the making’, South Korea passed a bill on Tuesday (January 9) to ban the eating and selling of dog meat.
January 9, 2024
South Korea's Parliament Passes Bill to Ban Dog Meat Trade, Details Inside
In a landmark decision, South Korea's parliament passes a bill to ban the dog meat trade, marking a significant shift in animal welfare. Join us for a deep dive into the implications of this historic move and the global impact on the fight against the dog meat industry. Subscribe for the latest updates and insights.
January 9, 2024
Activists cheer as South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat trade
Activists and dog lovers cheered as South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday (January 9) passed a bill to end the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare.
January 18, 2024
Souuth Korea ends centuries-old practice of dog meat consumption
Dog meat consumption has long been a contentious issue in South Korea, witnessing a notable decline in recent decades. While some advocates insist that it's important to give individuals the freedom to choose what they eat, South Korea recently decided to root out the age-old practice.
January 11, 2024
South Korea is banning dog meat. Why now? | About That
South Korea's parliament has passed a law to ban dog meat production and sale. Yet, the practice of consuming dog meat in South Korea has become considerably less popular in recent years. Andrew Chang breaks down the ban and how changing attitudes and worries about the country's international image may have played into the timing.
January 10, 2024
South Korea passes Bill banning dog meat trade
South Korea's parliament passed a Bill to ban the dog meat trade on Tuesday (Jan 9). Under the legislation, those caught breeding and slaughtering dogs to produce meat for human consumption can face up to three years in prison or fines of up to 30 million won (US$22,800). The ban will take effect after a three-year grace period
January 9, 2024
South Korea’s Parliament Passes Bill To Ban Dog Meat Trade
South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to end the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare. Eating dog meat was once seen as a way to improve stamina in the humid Korean summer.
January 9, 2024
South Korean parliament passes law banning dog meat trade
The South Korean parliament on Tuesday passed a bill banning the sale of dog meat, outlawing the fading centuries-old practice.
The law will take effect after a three-year grace period to phase out the industry, effectively ending the trade by 2027.
January 11, 2024
Dog meat ‘off the menu’ in South Korea following landmark bill
Dog meat is now off the menu in South Korea after parliament passed a landmark bill on Tuesday to ban the eating and selling of the product. The consumption of dog meat was previously neither banned nor legalised in the country. The National Assembly passed the bill by a 208-0 vote.
January 19, 2024
South Korea’s Parliament Unanimously Passes Historic Dog Meat Ban
After decades of deliberation spanning multiple administrations, South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday unanimously passed a special bill to outlaw the dog meat industry—a move welcomed by animal rights advocates both domestic and worldwide.
January 9, 2024
South Korea bans dog meat trade in a historic, and unanimous move
Lawmakers in South Korea on Tuesday passed a watershed ban on the production and sale of dog meat for human consumption, a centuries-old practice animal rights activists in the country have tried to eradicate for generations.
January 9, 2024
South Korea passes landmark bill banning sale and consumption of dog meat
South Korean parliament on Tuesday (Jan 9) passed a landmark bill that bans the centuries-old controversial practice of eating and selling dog meat. The legislation was passed after years of nationwide debate over whether to ban the traditional practice or not.
January 10, 2024
Activists cheer as South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat trade
On The Scene: Activists and dog lovers cheered as South Korea’s parliament passed a bill to end the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare.
January 9, 2024
Eating and selling dog meat is to become illegal in South Korea
Parliamentarians in South Korea on Tuesday passed a bill to ban selling or producing dog meat, something that has been practiced in the country for centuries. The law, which is to go into force in 2027, comes amid growing support for animal welfare in the country. The National Assembly passed the bill by a 208-0 vote.
January 21, 2024
Korea Takes a Stand Against Dog Meat Consumption
This monumental shift reflects a broader transformation in societal attitudes towards the treatment of animals, particularly the consumption of dog meat. The video explores the multifaceted aspects that contributed to this significant change, including the role of passionate activists and organizations advocating for the welfare of animals.
January 9, 2024
Activists cheer as South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat trade
Activists and dog lovers cheered as South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday (Jan 9) passed a bill to end the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare.
January 11, 2024
Dog meat restaurants in South Korea to close
South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on January 9, 2024, banning the breeding, slaughtering and selling of dogs for their meat. Despite declining dog meat consumption and pressure from activists, the law faces opposition from dog farmers and customers.
January 19, 2024
South Korea bans sale of dog meat
The South Korean parliament passed a law on Tuesday stopping restaurants from serving dog meat and banning the breeding, butchering, distributing and selling of dogs for consumption. The law, which will not prohibit the private consumption of dog meat, will come into effect in 2027. Defying the new rules will be punishable by up to two years in prison or fines up to 30 million won (£17,875).
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