South Korea Bans Dog Meat Trade | Los Angeles News

South Korea is shutting down its dog meat trade by 2027, banning breeding, slaughtering, and selling dogs for consumption — a historic shift as pet ownership rises and public support surges. Though once seen as a traditional dish with health claims, dog meat consumption has plummeted, with 90% of Koreans now rejecting it. The law includes a three-year transition, with penalties for violations, while the government prepares to assist affected businesses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d96a49702371f0d7 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews