Author: McKinley Corbley / Source: Good News Network
A South Korean court has made a landmark ruling on how it is illegal to kill dogs for their meat – and it could pave the way for a national ban.
Though dog meat consumption in South Korea has been a controversial topic of cultural discussion, the practice has been on the decline.
70% of South Koreans already refuse to eat dog meat thanks to pressure from animal rights activists and Western influences.Though the nation has not banned dog meat consumption altogether, they have passed smaller laws that force vendors to conform to high standards of hygiene, facility conditions, and animal treatment.
This most recent ruling, however, could be a game-changer. Animal rights organization Coexistence of Animal…
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