South Korea's parliament has officially voted to outlaw the dog meat trade.
The national assembly moved forward to pass a bill banning the production and sale of dog meat, including the breeding, slaughter, and sale of dogs for human consumption as well as the distribution and sale of dog meat. The law will start being enforced in 2027, but during the 3-year grace period, the setup of new dog farms, cooking and processing facilities, and slaughterhouses is outlawed. Those who break the new law face 3 years of prison or a $23,000 USD fine.
With the bill passed by parliament, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will sign the bill for a final approval. The President is expected to sign the bill as both he and first lady Kim Keon Hee campaigned for the ban, and both have been vocal about ending the practice of eating dog meat in the country.
The ban is unpopular among farmers and others in the dog meat trade industry, and while the bill pledges to support them during the change, it's still unclear how the government will help them with their switch in livelihood. South Korean farmers have also threatened to release 2 million canines on the city of Seoul if the government moves forward with the ban.
However, the historic practice is not currently popular among younger generations, and surveys say most adults support the ban as they have no intention to consume dog meat.
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"South Korean farmers have also threatened to release 2 million canines on the city of Seoul" this could be something EPIC. Please do it. 😆
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