South Korea's anti-dog meat campaign received a big boost from the country's first lady, Kim Keon Hee, who repeatedly ...

South Korea is set to ban its centuries-old tradition of consuming dog meat. The ban will take effect in February 2027 as the National Assembly unanimously approved the bill by a vote of 208 to 0 ...

Before I left for South Korea, many friends and family members asked if I was going to Korea to eat dog meat. Laughing it off, I figured that it was a myth that dogs were still frequently eaten in one ...

Over 2 million dogs are killed for their meat every year in South Korea. Estimated to be a $2 billion industry, dog meat is most commonly eaten during the hot summer months in a spicy stew called ...

Lawmakers in South Korea passed a bill on Tuesday that will ban the farming, slaughter and sale of dog meat by 2027. WSJ Korea Bureau Chief Timothy W. Martin explains what led to the decision.

4. What will be the punishment under the new law? A. up to one year in prison or 20 million won in fines B. up to three years in prison or 20 million won in fines C. up to two years in prison or ...

SEOUL--South Korea announced plans Thursday to compensate farmers and others in the country’s dwindling dog meat industry before a formal ban goes effect in 2027, a move that is drawing ...