South Korea is set to ban its centuries-old tradition of consuming dog meat. The ban will take effect in February 2027 as the National Assembly unanimously approved the bill by a vote of 208 to 0 ...

About 40% of dog farms in South Korea have shut down since the country passed a law banning dog meat consumption last year, ...

South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday passed a landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat, as public calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns about animal rights and the ...

We’ll publish the best response in our next issue. I support South Korea’s ban on dog meat consumption because it is not sustainable or environmentally friendly and it shows respect for a ...

Four out of 10 dog farms in South Korea have closed their doors since the country legislated a law banning dog meat ...

South Korea’s parliament passed a landmark bill in January that will ban slaughtering, breeding or selling dog meat for human consumption after a three-year grace period. It will be punishable ...

Lawmakers in South Korea passed a bill on Tuesday that will ban the farming, slaughter and sale of dog meat by 2027. WSJ Korea Bureau Chief Timothy W. Martin explains what led to the decision.

4. What will be the punishment under the new law? A. up to one year in prison or 20 million won in fines B. up to three years in prison or 20 million won in fines C. up to two years in prison or ...

The health supplement market, which has been centered around dog meat, is undergoing changes. This transformation comes after half a year since entering a transition period ahead of the ...

SEOUL, June 18 (The Straits Times/ANN): South Korea's First Lady Kim Keon-hee has become the latest public figure to voice out against the country's controversial habit of eating dog meat.

Four out of 10 dog farms in South Korea have closed their ... The bill bans the breeding, butchering, distributing and selling of dogs for meat while calling for subsidies to help people in ...