South Korea Plans to Ban Dog Meat Consumption by 2027

A special act to end the practice is expected to be enacted by the end of this year, with a three-year grace period and financial support for businesses to transition out of the trade.

South Korea plans to ban the consumption of dog meat by 2027, with a special act expected to be enacted by the end of this year.
The proposed ban includes a three-year grace period and financial support for businesses to transition out of the trade.
Opposition to the practice has been increasing both domestically, especially among the younger generation, and internationally.
Previous attempts to ban dog meat have failed due to protests from those involved in the industry and concerns about the livelihoods of farmers and restaurant owners.
According to a Gallup Korea poll last year, 64% of South Koreans opposed dog meat consumption, with only 8% having eaten dog within the past year, down from 27% in 2015.