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South Korea’s dog meat restaurants to be closed after parliament bans the industry | South China Morning Post

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South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on January 9, 2024, banning the breeding, slaughtering and selling of dogs for their meat. Despite declining dog meat consumption and pressure from activists, the law faces opposition from dog farmers and customers. Choi Tae-yeon’s restaurant, which was established at the heigh…

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