"South Korean Dog Meat Farmers Fight Against Industry Ban"

Dog meat farmers in South Korea are pushing back against growing efforts to outlaw their industry, which has been a centuries-old practice on the Korean Peninsula. While dog meat consumption is neither explicitly banned nor legalized in South Korea, there is increasing public awareness of animal rights and concerns about the country's international image. The anti-dog meat campaign has gained momentum with the support of the first lady and the submission of bills to eliminate the dog meat trade. However, farmers and restaurant owners are protesting against the proposed ban, and surveys show that one in three South Koreans opposes such a ban. The dog meat industry in South Korea receives more international attention due to the country's reputation as a wealthy, ultra-modern democracy.