South Korea dangles US$75 million in incentives to get rid of dog meat trade for good

South Korea plans to rehome nearly 500,000 dogs bred for food and offer subsidies to dog farmers to help them transition before a ban on the practice goes into effect in early 2027. The country recently passed a bill to prohibit the eating and selling of dog meat, reflecting a shift towards animal welfare and a decline in demand for the controversial food. Vice-agriculture minister Park Beom-su announced the government’s efforts to support both the animals and farmers during this significant change.

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