Dog meat has finally been banned in South Korea. The upsetting centuries-old tradition was brought to an end with the passing of a bill that bans the breeding or slaughter of dogs in dog farms and ...

Before I left for South Korea, many friends and family members asked if I was going to Korea to eat dog meat. Laughing it off, I figured that it was a myth that dogs were still frequently eaten in one ...

South Korea is set to ban its centuries-old tradition of consuming dog meat. The ban will take effect in February 2027 as the National Assembly unanimously approved the bill by a vote of 208 to 0 ...

The slaughter and sale of dogs for their meat is to become illegal in South Korea after MPs backed a new law. The legislation, set to come into force by 2027, aims to end the centuries-old ...

South Korean animal rights activists stage a rally opposing South Korea’s culture of eating dog meat near the presidential Blue House in Seoul on July 16, 2020. (AP Photo) ...

SEOUL--Dozens of South Korean dog farmers scuffled with police during a rally near the presidential office on Thursday to protest a push by authorities to outlaw dog meat consumption. Earlier ...

4. What will be the punishment under the new law? A. up to one year in prison or 20 million won in fines B. up to three years in prison or 20 million won in fines C. up to two years in prison or ...

Lawmakers in South Korea passed a bill on Tuesday that will ban the farming, slaughter and sale of dog meat by 2027. WSJ Korea Bureau Chief Timothy W. Martin explains what led to the decision.