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South Korea's dog meat trade faces final season before 2027 ban

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South Korea is approaching a nationwide ban on the dog meat trade, set to take full effect in February 2027. This ban will prohibit the breeding, slaughter, and sale of dogs for consumption. Many businesses in traditional dog meat markets, like Moran Market in Seongnam, have already transitioned to serving alternative dishes such as black goat stew, with elderly patrons being the primary remaining customers for dog meat dishes. AI

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South Korea's dog meat trade faces final season before 2027 ban

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat

    For decades, the three days of summer considered the hottest of the year were among the busiest for South Korea’s dog meat restaurants, as diners sought traditional stamina-boosting foods to endure the heat. The third “boknal”, or hot day, of 2026 on Friday carried an added sense…

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