South Korean parliament passes law banning dog meat trade
by Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Jan 09, 2024
2 minutes
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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.
It was passed by an overwhelming 208 votes with
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