In a historic turn for animal defense, the South Korean government approved a law in January 2024 that prohibits the sale of dog meat for human consumption, with a deadline until February 2027 for breeders to close their operations.
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The progress was celebrated by animal welfare advocacy organizations, but the implementation is plagued with tensions, logistical gaps, and unintended effects. Between law and practice: unsellable animals and farms without an exit The most urgent challenge is what to do with half a million dogs in captivity, in a context where: "Breeders have hundreds of dogs that no one buys anymore, impossible-to-close farms, and minimal resources to survive," local activists pointed out. Insufficient incentives and limited solutions The State offered compensation of up to 600,000 won (approximately USD 450) per dog for those who close before the deadline, but the amount is considered insufficient by producers, who denounce the lack of job alternatives and reconversion measures. Rescue groups have attempted to relocate animals to countries like Canada, United States, and United Kingdom, where adoptions are more viable, although these efforts only cover a small fraction of urgent cases. An ...