The South Korean dog meat industry is in decline.

Source: vnexpress.net The South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs reported that as of December, the country had only 333 farms operating with approximately 37,000 dogs. This number has decreased sharply from over 1,500 facilities recorded at the beginning of 2024, when the law banning the consumption of dog meat began to be enacted. The current closure rate is considered to be "far beyond the plan." Previously, the government had only set a target to reduce 58 farms during this period. The key factor causing farm owners to quit early is the government's "reverse incentive" policy. According to the schedule, facilities that close early will receive higher compensation, up to 600,000 won (10.8 million VND) per dog. This support will gradually decrease over time, down to a minimum of 225,000 won (4 million VND) in the final phase. This financial policy has created a wave of business license returns in the "dog meat capitals." Gyeonggi Province leads with 236 ...