South Korean Dog Farmers Protest Against Proposed Ban on Dog Meat Consumption
Farmers demand longer grace period and direct financial compensation, arguing that the proposed government-backed bill inadequately addresses their concerns.
- South Korean dog farmers held a protest near the presidential office in Seoul against a proposed government-backed bill to ban dog meat consumption.
- Farmers, restaurant owners and others involved in the dog meat industry participated in the rally, chanting slogans and criticizing the government's move.
- The proposed legislation, backed by the government and ruling party, aims to phase out the dog meat industry by 2027 and provide financial support to farmers for dismantling their facilities and opening new businesses.
- Farmers argue that the proposed financial compensation is inadequate and demand a longer grace period and direct financial compensation for giving up their dogs.
- Dog meat consumption is neither explicitly banned nor legalized in South Korea, but there have been calls to prohibit it over concerns about South Korea's international image and a growing public awareness of animal rights.
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