In a historic decision, the South Korean government has stated that it intends to introduce legislation later this year to prohibit the dog meat industry, which currently results in the slaughter of up to 1 million dogs annually for human consumption.
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The proposed law suggests a three-year transition period, with the ban expected to take effect in 2027, and includes compensations to assist those legally involved in the industry to transition or close their businesses.
The statement was made during a meeting in Seoul between the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, representatives of the People Power Party, and animal advocacy groups, including Humane Society International/Korea.
With growing concerns for animal welfare and over 6 million pets in South Korea, the demand for dog meat has decreased. Surveys show that the majority of South Koreans now reject the consumption of dog meat, and HSI/Korea hopes that the legislation will be swiftly approved to mark the beginning of the end of this practice in South Korea.
