South Korean President seeks to end dog meat consumption

The President of South Korea, Jae-in Moon, raised this Monday, September 27 ban the consumption of dogs in the Asian country, a practice that has seen a considerable decline in recent months.

“Isn’t it time to consider the dog meat ban wisely?” “, I ask Moon Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum asked at a weekly meeting, as he learned The Guardian.

The same statements were reportedly made when he was informed of a plan to improve the care system for abandoned animals. In the Asian country, Although there is an animal welfare law, it does not prohibit them from being food for the locals..

However, the authorities They invoked the said law and other hygiene rules to crack down on dog farms and restaurants ahead of international events such as the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics.

Dog meat is part of South Korean cuisine and traditions. It is believed that around 1 million dogs are eaten each year, but its consumption has decreased as more and more people adopt animals as companions.

Also, this tradition is starting to be considered a taboo among the younger generations and more taking into account the constant pressure from militant groups and their presence around the world, advocating for animal rights.

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With him, the Moon He is a well-known dog lover and has several dogs in the presidential compound, including one he rescued after taking office. Tory became the first rescue dog to arrive at the Blue House.

Surprisingly, much of society also holds these animals in high regard, although that means breaking with tradition. A 2020 Nielsen survey found that 84% of South Koreans had never eaten dog meat.

Same, these people insist that they also do not intend to consume it in the future. On the other hand, we can also know that 59% of South Koreans support ban on dog meat in all its forms

Jeon Jin-kyung, head of Animal Rights Advocates, also supported the motion. “A growing number of South Koreans regard the consumption of dog meat as abuse”, he was holding the Korea weather.

Finally, the governor of Gyeonggi province, Lee Jae-myung, considered a strong candidate, He mentioned this in his campaign and told his supporters that there must be new laws and policies based on “social consensus”.

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