Dog meat ban hinted by S.Korea's Moon amid debate over animal rights

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South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Monday there might be a need to prohibit dog meat consumption amid debate over the controversial practice and growing awareness of animal rights.

While no longer as common as before, dog meat is eaten mainly by older people and is served in some restaurants and can be bought at specific markets.

Moon made the remarks after being briefed by Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum on efforts to improve the handling of abandoned animals and a mandatory registration system for dogs. 

A poll commissioned by animal welfare group Aware released this month said 78% of respondents believed the production and sale of dog and cat meat should be prohibited and 49% supported a consumption ban.

Source -  https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/skoreas-moon-hints-dog-meat-ban-amid-debate-over-animal-rights-2021-09-27/

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