South Korea's 2024 dog meat ban gives farmers until February 2027 to shut down. But halfway through the grace period, farmers like Joo are trapped, unable to sell, struggling to survive.

As per data from South Korea’s Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, more than 520,000 dogs were being raised on 1,156 farms as of 2022. Nearly 388,000 dogs were consumed ...

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South Korea’s sweeping new law banning the dog meat industry, passed unanimously in January 2024, is being hailed as a landmark for animal welfare and a profound cultural shift. By 2027, breeding, ...

Since weight equals profit in the dog meat industry, farms tend to favour larger breeds. But in South Korea's highly urbanised society, where many people live in apartment complexes, aspiring pet ...

Twenty dogs who were rescued from a South Korean meat farm are getting ready for the next chapter of their lives. The animals are being healed and rehabilitated by Human World Animals Canada, a ...

After that, the 33-year-old meat farmer – who we agreed to anonymise for fear of backlash – faces a penalty of up to two years in prison. "Realistically, even just on my farm, I can't process the ...

South Korea Bans Dog Meat By Isha - Jun 25, 2025 South Korea has officially banned the dog meat industry, with a three-year grace period for businesses to transition. Animal rights organizations are ...

He's also referring to the animal rights activists and authorities who in his view, having fought so hard to outlaw the dog meat trade, have no clear plan for what to do with the leftover animals ...

Chan-woo has 18 months to get rid of 600 dogs. After that, the 33-year-old meat farmer – who we agreed to anonymise for fear of backlash – faces a penalty of up to two years in prison.