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DOG MEAT BAN LAW
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South Korea passes law banning
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South Korea: the only country in the world that massively breeds dogs for human consumption - more than 2 million dogs tortured for their meat every year
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HISTORIC DATE
JANUARY 9, 2024
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South Korea passes law banning
dog meat trade!
South Korea's parliament passed a Bill banning breeding, slaughtering and selling dogs for their meat, a traditional practice that activists have long called an embarrassment for the country.
The National Assembly passed the Bill by a 208-0 vote. It will come into effect after a three-year grace period and after it receives final approval from President Yoon Suk-yeol.
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TEXT OF THE FINAL BILL APPROVED
AFTER THE APPROVAL
OF THE LAW...
TV NEWS - INTERVIEWS - VIDEOS
January 14, 2024
People in Seoul react as South Korea's parliament passes bill to ban dog meat trade and consumption
"Although it was a traditional thing for Koreans to eat dog meat, I personally believe and also me and my other younger generations believe that it is unethical for people to eat or kill dogs for any reason. So personally I agree to the new regulation that is happening in Korea. And I hope all the trends like vegan food... will become more familiar to the Korean people compared to other people worldwide."
January 9, 2024
South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade
South Korea has passed a new law, which aims to end the slaughter and selling of dogs for their meat by 2027. The law aims to end the centuries-old practice of eating dog meat. Dog meat has fallen out of favour with diners over the past few decades. Young people especially shun it.
January 9, 2024
South Korea passes bill banning consumption and sale of dog meat
South Korea's Parliament has passed a bill banning the eating and selling of dog meat. It was passed by an overwhelming 208 votes with two abstentions. The new law, which takes effect in 2027, will end the controversial practice amid growing support for animal welfare.
January 9, 2024
outh Korea Passes Bill To Ban Eating Dog Meat | Dog Meat Trade
The bill received rare bipartisan support across South Korea’s divided political landscape, highlighting how attitudes toward eating dog have transformed over the past few decades during the country’s rapid industrialization.
January 9, 2024
South Korea: Parliament Passes Bill to Ban The Trade of Dog Meat
The South Korean Parliament has passed a Bill to prohibit the sale of dog meat. The law will come into force by 2027, marking the end of a centuries-old practice. Criticism of the methods used to slaughter dogs, such as electrocution or hanging, has contributed to the decline in the practice.
January 9, 2024
South Korea bans selling dog meat for consumption, ending controversial practice
Activists and dog lovers cheered as South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to end the selling and slaughtering for consumption of dog meat — a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare.
January 9, 2024
South Korea passes bill banning dog meat trade
Public calls for the ban have grown sharply amid animal rights campaigns and worries about the country’s international image in recent years.
Some angry dog farmers said they plan to file a constitutional appeal and launch rallies in protest, a suggestion that heated debate over the ban would continue.
January 9, 2024
South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat industry
South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday (January 9) to ban the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that will end the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare. Branded as ‘history in the making’, South Korea passed a bill on Tuesday (January 9) to ban the eating and selling of dog meat.
January 9, 2024
South Korea's Parliament Passes Bill to Ban Dog Meat Trade, Details Inside
In a landmark decision, South Korea's parliament passes a bill to ban the dog meat trade, marking a significant shift in animal welfare. Join us for a deep dive into the implications of this historic move and the global impact on the fight against the dog meat industry. Subscribe for the latest updates and insights.
January 9, 2024
Activists cheer as South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat trade
Activists and dog lovers cheered as South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday (January 9) passed a bill to end the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare.
January 18, 2024
Souuth Korea ends centuries-old practice of dog meat consumption
Dog meat consumption has long been a contentious issue in South Korea, witnessing a notable decline in recent decades. While some advocates insist that it's important to give individuals the freedom to choose what they eat, South Korea recently decided to root out the age-old practice.
January 11, 2024
South Korea is banning dog meat. Why now? | About That
South Korea's parliament has passed a law to ban dog meat production and sale. Yet, the practice of consuming dog meat in South Korea has become considerably less popular in recent years. Andrew Chang breaks down the ban and how changing attitudes and worries about the country's international image may have played into the timing.
January 10, 2024
South Korea passes Bill banning dog meat trade
South Korea's parliament passed a Bill to ban the dog meat trade on Tuesday (Jan 9). Under the legislation, those caught breeding and slaughtering dogs to produce meat for human consumption can face up to three years in prison or fines of up to 30 million won (US$22,800). The ban will take effect after a three-year grace period
January 9, 2024
South Korea’s Parliament Passes Bill To Ban Dog Meat Trade
South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to end the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare. Eating dog meat was once seen as a way to improve stamina in the humid Korean summer.
January 9, 2024
South Korean parliament passes law banning dog meat trade
The South Korean parliament on Tuesday passed a bill banning the sale of dog meat, outlawing the fading centuries-old practice.
The law will take effect after a three-year grace period to phase out the industry, effectively ending the trade by 2027.
January 11, 2024
Dog meat ‘off the menu’ in South Korea following landmark bill
Dog meat is now off the menu in South Korea after parliament passed a landmark bill on Tuesday to ban the eating and selling of the product. The consumption of dog meat was previously neither banned nor legalised in the country. The National Assembly passed the bill by a 208-0 vote.
January 19, 2024
South Korea’s Parliament Unanimously Passes Historic Dog Meat Ban
After decades of deliberation spanning multiple administrations, South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday unanimously passed a special bill to outlaw the dog meat industry—a move welcomed by animal rights advocates both domestic and worldwide.
January 9, 2024
South Korea bans dog meat trade in a historic, and unanimous move
Lawmakers in South Korea on Tuesday passed a watershed ban on the production and sale of dog meat for human consumption, a centuries-old practice animal rights activists in the country have tried to eradicate for generations.
January 9, 2024
South Korea passes landmark bill banning sale and consumption of dog meat
South Korean parliament on Tuesday (Jan 9) passed a landmark bill that bans the centuries-old controversial practice of eating and selling dog meat. The legislation was passed after years of nationwide debate over whether to ban the traditional practice or not.
January 10, 2024
Activists cheer as South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat trade
On The Scene: Activists and dog lovers cheered as South Korea’s parliament passed a bill to end the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare.
January 9, 2024
Eating and selling dog meat is to become illegal in South Korea
Parliamentarians in South Korea on Tuesday passed a bill to ban selling or producing dog meat, something that has been practiced in the country for centuries. The law, which is to go into force in 2027, comes amid growing support for animal welfare in the country. The National Assembly passed the bill by a 208-0 vote.
January 21, 2024
Korea Takes a Stand Against Dog Meat Consumption
This monumental shift reflects a broader transformation in societal attitudes towards the treatment of animals, particularly the consumption of dog meat. The video explores the multifaceted aspects that contributed to this significant change, including the role of passionate activists and organizations advocating for the welfare of animals.
January 9, 2024
Activists cheer as South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat trade
Activists and dog lovers cheered as South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday (Jan 9) passed a bill to end the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare.
January 11, 2024
Dog meat restaurants in South Korea to close
South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on January 9, 2024, banning the breeding, slaughtering and selling of dogs for their meat. Despite declining dog meat consumption and pressure from activists, the law faces opposition from dog farmers and customers.
January 19, 2024
South Korea bans sale of dog meat
The South Korean parliament passed a law on Tuesday stopping restaurants from serving dog meat and banning the breeding, butchering, distributing and selling of dogs for consumption. The law, which will not prohibit the private consumption of dog meat, will come into effect in 2027. Defying the new rules will be punishable by up to two years in prison or fines up to 30 million won (£17,875).
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January 17, 2024
Finally, the #SouthKorean #dogmeattrade will officially end in 2027 after a bill was passed making the slaughter of dogs and the sale of #dogmeat for human consumption illegal
January 9, 2024
#SouthKorea Bans Sale of Dog Meat The National Assembly passed the bill by a 208-0 vote, and it will become law after a presidential signing and other formalities
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
The National Assembly's Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans and Fisheries Committee passed a special law banning the consumption of dogs today (20th) with the agreement of the ruling and opposition parties.
This bill prohibits the breeding and slaughter of dogs for food.
Additionally, government support provisions for related farm owners and restaurant workers were also included in the bill.
Channel A Quote;
You-chan reports:
Today, the National Assembly passed a special law, banning the use of dogs for food.
Byunghoon So, the chairman of the Agriculture, Food, Maritime affairs, and Fisheries, asked the assembly "I would like to propose to end the breeding, slaughtering, and distribution of dogs for food purpose. Do you all understand? (No objection) I declare to move forward with this."
If this law passes the National Assembly, this would completely ban the distribution and sale of food prepared and processed from dogs. It is expected to be implemented in early 2027 with a 3 year trial period. When the business owners of the dogmeat industry heard of this news, they opposed the decision. The government is obliged to support closing and transitioning to a new business, but they are asking for compensations beyond the support. "Since this law has already passed, we are just asking for appropriate compensation. That is all we are asking." said Yong-book Kim, the president of the Mo-ran market. However, Mi-Ryeong Song, the nominee for Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs drew the line at the hearing, saying "the compensation is too excessive."
This issue is a controversy. Last summer, the opposing side of dogmeat consumption rallied to stop the dogmeat industry immediately. "Stop the dogmeat consumption! Stop it now!" On the other hand, the Korean dog association brought dozens of dogs to the president's residence/office in Youngsan to oppose the ban on the dogmeat industry. However, this bill has been decided by both parties as de facto policy, it is expected to be passed by the National Assembly without much disagreements.
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DECEMBER 12, 2023
Special Act on Ending Dogmeat industry Passed by the
National Assembly's Agriculture and Maritime Affairs Committee
Reporter Suyeon Jung
"I am in favor of ending Dogmeat consumption, but I am not participating because I have to deliberate on the Grain Management Act."
Plenary meeting of the Agriculture and Maritime Affairs Committee (Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Sang-gyun Han = On the 12th, Chairman So Byung-hoon of the National Assembly Committee on Agriculture, Food and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is conducting a plenary meeting
.12.12 2023. xyz@yna.co.kr
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Chung so-yeon = On the 12th, a special law to end dogmeat industry passed a subcommittee of the National Assembly's Agriculture, Food, and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Committee.
The Democratic Party of Korea (MDP) lawmakers, who are members of the National Assembly's Agriculture and Maritime Affair Committee, held a subcommittee meeting this afternoon and voted on the "Special Act on the Termination of Breeding, Slaughtering, and Distribution for the Purpose of Dogmeat Consumption" as the sole opposition party.
The People Power Party boycotted the meeting in protest against the Grain Management Act, which was vetoed by President Yoon, Suk-yeol, being put back on the agenda of the meeting.
The Special Act on ending Dogmeat consumption prohibits the breeding and slaughtering of dogs for food.
There is also a provision that requires the government to provide livelihood measures for farmers, butchers, distributors, restaurants, and other workers following the termination of dogmeat industry.
A bill to amend the Animal Protection Act to eradicate the culture of eating dogs was also voted on.
The Democratic Party lawmakers on the Agriculture and Maritime Affairs Committee held a press conference at the National Assembly and said, "It is of great significance that we have put an end to the national controversy over dogmeat consumption and have taken the first step toward establishing a legislative process."
They also criticized the People Power Party, saying, "We have repeatedly demanded that a meeting be held to examine the Grain Management Act, which aims to introduce a price stabilization system (for agricultural products), but the People Power Party did not even attend the meeting."
An official from the People Power Party's Agriculture and Maritime Affairs Committee said over a phone call, "We are in favor of the law to end dogmeat industry, but the Democratic Party of Korea (MDP) wants to review the Grain Management Act together despite the opposition from the ruling party."
Suyeon Jung (jsy@yna.co.kr)
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THE PROTESTS OF THE DOG MEAT FARMERS
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HISTORIC DATE - NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The South Korean government and the ruling People Power Party agreed to introduce a special act to end dog meat consumption in South Korea by 2027
The South Korean government and the ruling People Power Party agreed to introduce, before the end of this year, a special act to end dog meat consumption in Korea by 2027. In a special consultative meeting at the National Assembly, the Yoon Suk Yeol administration and ruling party officials agreed to push for the passage of an anti-dog meat bill banning breeding and slaughter of dogs, as well as dog meat delivery and sales.
Under the legislation, farms, butcheries, distribution companies and restaurants would be required to submit proof to local governments that they do not engage in dog breeding or other related works, and a proposed timeline for ending dog meat activities. Violators would be subject to criminal punishment. A grace period of three years will be given to farmers, restaurant owners and others involved in the dog meat industry.
People Power Party Policy Steering Committee chief Representative Yu Eui-dong told reporters after the meeting.
“There have been many serious problems, such as animal cruelty and food hygiene. Also, the issue has deepened social conflict for years. We will put an end to social conflict and controversy over dog meats by enacting the special act”
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Assembly woman Han, Jeong Ae proposed the bill "OutLaw #DogMeat"
October 2, 2023
National Assembly speeds up efforts to outlaw dog meat consumption in S. Korea
Legislative efforts to end dog meat consumption in South Korea are picking up speed amid rare political unity following the presidential office's outspoken support for ending the centuries-old practice.
Calls to end the practice are not new in South Korea, where butchering or eating dog meat is neither explicitly prohibited nor legalized. But the anti-dog meat campaign received fresh attention in late August as first lady Kim Keon Hee made a surprise visit to a civic group's press conference calling for an end to such a practice.
August 23, 2023
“A bill to end dog eating will be passed within this year”… 44 lawmakers proposed a resolution
A National Assembly resolution was proposed calling for a social consensus to end dog meat consumption and with the goal of finalizing related legislation within this year.
Representative Park Hong-geun of the Democratic Party of Korea, who serves as co-chair of the National Assembly Research Group Animal Welfare National Assembly Forum, proposed a resolution containing these contents on the 22nd. 44 lawmakers from the ruling and opposition parties participated in the resolution.
April 14, 2023
Ruling party lawmaker tables bill banning dog meat consumption
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- A ruling People Power Party (PPP) lawmaker on Friday proposed a bill outlawing the butchery and sale of dog and cat meat in what was seen as a bipartisan effort to put an end to the contentious cultural practice.
Tabled by Rep. Tae Yong-ho of the PPP, the revision to the Animal Protection Act also allows the government to provide subsidies to dog and cat meat businesses that have voluntarily shut down or changed business.
Kim Geon-hee, First Lady of South Korea
calls for end to #DogMeat consumption
November 26, 2023
First lady explains S. Korea's dog meat ban plan to Queen Camilla
First lady Kim Keon Hee told Queen Camilla about South Korea's legislative moves to ban the consumption of dog meat during their meeting in London last week, according to a presidential spokesperson on Sunday.
Touting the move initiated by the Yoon Suk Yeol administration and the ruling party to ban dog meat sales by 2027, Kim described the proposed legal ban as a constructive step to enhance the awareness of animal rights, spokesperson Lee Do-woon said in a written statement. Yoon's term ends in May 2027.
April 21, 2023
Owners of dog meat farms slam first lady
First lady Kim Keon Hee faces criticism from a group representing dog meat farm owners for her recent remarks calling for an end to the country's contentious culture of eating dogs.
The group claimed Kim, who is neither a president nor a lawmaker, should maintain neutrality as the role of the first lady is supporting the president.
"Siding with animal rights groups, which are interest groups, and calling for banning dog meat consumption is obvious political activity that exceeds her authority," the group said in its statement, Thursday.
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August 30, 2023
First lady reaffirms efforts to ban dog meat consumption
First lady Kim Keon Hee vowed to continue to make efforts and conduct a campaign to end the country's contentious culture of eating dog meat, during a surprise appearance at a news conference hosted by civic groups, Wednesday.
"I will become friends with these people (members of the civic groups), and campaign and make efforts to bring an end to dog meat consumption. I promise," Kim said during the press conference that was held to call on the National Assembly to legislate a law banning dog meat consumption.
April 13, 2023
Kim Geon-hee: “It is my duty to promote the end of dog meat consumption within the term of office.”
News 1 reported on the 13th that First Lady Kim Kun-hee, wife of President Yoon Seok-yeol, met with animal protection group officials and expressed her position on banning dog eating.
According to reports, Mrs. Kim recently invited animal protection group officials to the Blue House Sangchunjae and said, “We will work to end the consumption of dogs within the term of the government.” “I think that’s my duty,” she said. It is known that officials from animal rights groups such as Animal Freedom Solidarity and Kara were in attendance at the time.
May 19, 2023
260 animal groups "support Kim Geon-hee's end to dog meat consumption"... Dog Association cancels dog mobilization rally
258 animal groups across the country welcomed President Yoon Seok-yeol's wife Kim Geon-hee's statement to "end dog meat consumption" and urged President Yoon to quickly implement his pledge to "ban dog meat consumption.
In addition, he pointed out that the amendment to Article 98 of the Civil Act, which newly added the content that 'animals are not objects', has been pending for one year and six months and requested the National Assembly to pass it quickly.
April 13, 2023
First lady Kim Kun-hee, who once again brought up the ban on eating dogs, said, “It will end within the end of my term.”
President Yoon Seok-yeol and First Lady Kim Kun-hee reaffirmed their commitment to ban dog eating.
She said that Mrs. Kim recently invited animal protection group officials to a private luncheon at the Blue House Sangchunjae and said, “We will work to end the consumption of dogs within the term of the government.” “I think that is my duty,” he promised, News 1 reported on the 12th. It is reported that officials from animal rights organizations such as Animal Freedom Solidarity and KARA attended the event.