The reputation of consuming canine meat has fallen dramatically in South Korea, significantly amongst youthful folks. A proposed ban would see the consumption of canine outlawed absolutely from 2027.

South Korea says it is going to ban consuming canine meat, with plans to introduce a regulation by the tip of this yr. 

The regulation to finish the standard however controversial apply would have a three-year grace interval, with dog meat banned completely from 2027.

The Korean apply of consuming canine meat has drawn criticism from animal rights activists abroad, however there has additionally been rising opposition at dwelling, significantly from youthful folks.

“It is time to put an end to social conflicts and controversies around dog meat consumption through the enactment of a special act to end it,” Yu Eui-dong, coverage chief of the ruling People Power Party, stated at a gathering on Friday.

The authorities and ruling occasion would introduce a invoice this yr to implement a ban, he stated, including he was assured it will go with bipartisan help.

Anti-dog meat payments have failed prior to now due to protests by these within the trade, and concern for the livelihoods of farmers and restaurant house owners.

The proposed ban will embody a three-year grace interval and monetary help for companies to transition out of the commerce.

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Eating canine meat is way much less widespread than it was in South Korea, however it’s nonetheless eaten by some older folks and served in sure eating places.

A Gallup Korea ballot final yr confirmed 64% opposed canine meat consumption. The survey discovered solely 8% of respondents had eaten canine inside the previous yr, down from 27% in 2015.

First girl Kim Keon Hee has been a vocal critic of canine meat consumption and, alongside along with her husband, President Yoon Suk Yeol, has adopted stray canines.

There are about 1,150 canine breeding farms, 34 slaughterhouses, 219 distribution firms, and 1,600 eating places serving canine meat, in accordance with authorities information.

Animal rights teams welcomed the prospect of a ban.

“A dream come true for all of us who have campaigned so hard to end this cruelty,” Humane Society International stated in an announcement.